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Drifter Christchurch

3.5 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Lunch and dinner served
Fitness facility
Exterior
Property amenity
Family Loft Suite with Queen and Bunk | Living area | Books
Located close to Cathedral Square and Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre, Drifter Christchurch provides a terrace, a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Rambler, offers lunch and dinner. Fitness classes and yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; Drifter Christchurch also has a library, laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ฿2,301
฿2,646 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept

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Premium King Suite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium King Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Private Suite - 8 Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Suite - 8 Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Suite - 4 Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Private Female Suite - 8 Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room with Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Private Suite - 8 Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Twin Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Loft Suite with Queen and Bunk | Living area | Books

Family Loft Suite with Queen and Bunk

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Books

Loft Suite with Two Queen Rooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in Christchurch City Centre, a neighbourhood in Christchurch, Drifter Christchurch is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Christchurch Gondola and Lyttelton Harbour are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hagley Park and Christchurch Botanic Gardens. Cathedral Square and Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Map
96 Lichfield St, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hagley Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens - 7 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 10 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smash Palace - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪C1 Espresso - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café 165 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Pink Lady - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kebab Masters - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Drifter Christchurch

Eco-certified hotel remodelled in 2024 and located near Cathedral Square
Located close to Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre and Christchurch Casino, Drifter Christchurch provides a terrace, a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Rambler, offers lunch and dinner. Fitness classes and yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; Drifter Christchurch also has a library, laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk, a nature reserve and a lift
  • A billiards/pool table, evening entertainment and a water dispenser
Room features
All 95 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Rambler

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Library
  • Pilates classes
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (160 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - June 2024
  • Rooftop garden

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests are required to download the property's Goki mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 28 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 28 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Drifter Christchurch Christchurch
Drifter Christchurch Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Drifter Christchurch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Drifter Christchurch?

As of 14 Sep 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drifter Christchurch on 23 Sep 2025 start from ฿2,300.53, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Drifter Christchurch?

Drifter Christchurch doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Drifter Christchurch?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Drifter Christchurch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Drifter Christchurch located?

Located in Christchurch City Centre, this eco-certified hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cathedral Square and Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre. Hagley Park and Christchurch Casino are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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