Canterbury House BackpackersvsChateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton ranks significantly better than Canterbury House Backpackers. Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton comes in at #4 in Christchurch with praise from 5 reviews like DK Eyewitness, Frommer's and Rough Guide.
Canterbury House Backpackers
257 Bealy Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand
From $0/night
- Shuttle Bus
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Baggage storage
- Safe
- Sun terrace
Lonely Planet
"More of a homestay than a hostel, Canterbury House is run by a friendly Kiwi–Japanese couple, and enjoys a quiet right-of-way location off busy Bealey Ave."
Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton
189 Deans Ave, Christchurch 8440, New Zealand
From $87/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Surrounded by 5 acres of landscaped gardens, this Kiwi take on a French château even has its own boutique vineyard." Full review
Insight Guides
"Quality guest rooms situated near Hagley Park, close to the city centre."
DK Eyewitness
"Christchurch’s only resort-style hotel, set in five acres of gardens beside Hagley Park, and a short walk through the park from the city centre."
Star Service
"A 30-minute stroll from the cathedral, this hotel is a haven of serenity amid 2 hectares of gardens with more than 150 varieties of roses and herbs." Full review
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Only a few rooms have balconies, and they are on request only.
Rough Guide
"Two-hundred-room hotel, memorable for its lovely surroundings on the edge of Hagley Park, with an outdoor pool, restaurants and cocktail bar."
Frommer's
"The good news here is that prices tend to be quite fair (search online and you'll likely find a better rate than what we have listed here)." Full review