Dorset House Hostel

Dorset House is Closed Until Further Notice

Christchurch New Zealand accommodation

Steeped in history and situated next to beautiful Hagley Park, Dorset House Christchurch Backpacker Hostel has all a traveller could need. Recently refurbished, without losing its essential character, Dorset House is a unique and relaxing environment from which to enjoy all that Christchurch has to offer for those travelling on a budget or looking for a true kiwi experience. Located in the heart of the city with public transport available within 2 minutes walk, your ability to explore the …

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Unlike parts of New Zealand further north, Christchurchhas all seasons of the year. The deciduous English trees stretch their bare branches to the sky in the clear frosty days of winter. Usually a snowfall will cover the city in white once or more during the winter.

Later the trees will become green-tipped and then turn into blossom during spring. The city is beautiful with colourful flowers a great time to visit the Garden City of New Zealand.

During the long summer months the hot norwesterly flows down from the Southern Alps and the green trees gradually fade. The warm summer invites people to spend time at the rivers, beaches or the pools. Most of the main rivers in the countryside around Christchurch are braided rivers with clear water.

The trees paint the city in brilliant reds and oranges for the autumn season and the leaves start to fall as we head back to winter.

Each season sees residents and visitors making the most of the climate. Lakes, mountains, beaches and rivers are all within a few hours drive from the city. Christchurch itself is perfect for cycling around, being set on the Canterbury plains it is basically flat you can hire a bicycle and go where the mood takes you.

Christchurch has all seasons and this may help you decide when you would like to stay.

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Weston House

Closed at this stage…

Luxury accommodation, central Christchurch New Zealand

Less than 10 minutes level walking from inner city attractions

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The Copthorne Hotel in Durham Street only opened recently following repairs and reinforcement after the 4^th September 2010 earthquake. Once again this hotel has been deemed unsafe for occupation at the moment.

The Copthorne Hotel Christchurch Central located across from Victoria Square had been issued with a restricted use notice. A more detailed structural inspection is required.

The Millennium Hotel Christchurch in the Square at the back beside the damaged Christchurch Cathedral has been cleared for re-entry once the cordons around the Central Business District (CBD) are lifted. At this stage there is no definite date for removal of the cordons.

The Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) run the Crowne Plaza Christchurch, Holiday Inn City Centre Christchurch and Holiday Inn on Avon.

This group have all sustained differing degrees of damage and remain closed until a detailed assessment can be undertaken by authorities.

An email address has been established for guests who were staying in the hotels at the time of the earthquake and who are now enquiring about the retrieval of their belongings. You can register your contact details along with the name of the hotel at the following address – Christchurch.Guests@ihg.com

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Stonehurst Backpackers

The centre of the Christchurch Central Business District (CBD) is still currently closed to the public. Even business owners are not allowed into the area for safety reasons. Rescue recovery work is continuing. The death toll is currently 166.

I understand that a percentage of accommodation in the area will need to be demolished. Most of the accommodation that is affected is hotel accommodation, backpackers and bed and breakfast style accommodation.

There is still a large amount of accommodation to the north and west of the city that only had minimal damage and more accommodation that is unaffected. To really understand this you need to realize that although the earthquake and aftershocks were felt widely, most of the damage was in the CBD, on the hills and to the east of the city.

My own home received significant damage inside yet we moved to a place five minutes away for a few nights and I was amazed at how little you felt the aftershocks there in comparison with our home. Listening to locals I have also learned that people in some parts of the city had no idea of the damage at first as the 6.3 aftershock seemed just like another mild shock.

Contact us at info@christchurchnewzealandaccommodation.com if there is any Christchurch accommodation property you would particularly like feedback on, send us a message and we will do our best to find out for you exactly what is happening.

We will be keeping our eyes open and ears to the ground to bring you feedback. If you want to know what is happening on the Christchurch accommodation scene, save this site to your favourites now.

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Bella Vista Motel – Christchurch New Zealand accommodation

The Bella Vista Motel in Christchurch offers friendly service, centrally located modern motel units and facilities at competitive rates. Standard studios through to one, two and three-bedroom apartments with lock up garages. Our facilities are designed for your relaxation. Spa pool and BBQ area. Close to Christchurch City Centre and Christchurch attractions.

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