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Point Break Backpackers

2.0 star property
Beach hostel near Christchurch Golf Club

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Double Room | Rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Business services

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6 Union Street New Brighton, Christchurch, 8641
  • Place, New Brighton Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, New Brighton Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, He Puna Taimoana Hot Pools
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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6 Bed Dorm | Rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Dorm

  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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2 Bed Dorm | Rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bed Dorm

  • 129 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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8 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room | Rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Christchurch

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this New Brighton hostel, you'll find New Brighton Beach and Rawhiti Domain. Avon Heathcote Estuary and Bottle Lake Forest Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rawhiti Domain - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • New Brighton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • New Brighton Pier - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • He Puna Taimoana Hot Pools - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Avon Heathcote Estuary - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 16 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woolworths - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seaview Fish And Chips - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Point Break Backpackers

Beach hostel near Christchurch Golf Club
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. There's an onsite business center. An airport shuttle (available on request) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A library, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room are also featured at Point Break Backpackers. Self parking is free.

This Christchurch hostel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Point Break Backpackers offers 19 accommodations with hair dryers. This Christchurch hostel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 1 for 10 minutes)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 1 for 10 minutes)

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: NZD 8 to 20 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from July 3 2023 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.00 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 50.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 8.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 1.00 (for 10 minutes, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 1 (for 10 minutes, rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 39.00 per person (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Point Break Backpackers to the airport?

Point Break Backpackers is 11.4 mi (26-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Point Break Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Point Break Backpackers offers an airport shuttle during limited hours, on request, for a charge of NZD 39.00 per person, one way.

How close is Point Break Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is a short 5-minute walk from New Brighton Beach and 7.3 mi (18-min drive) from Sumner Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Point Break Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Point Break Backpackers, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 8.00 and 20.00 per person. It's available every day from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Point Break Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Christchurch Casino (11-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Point Break Backpackers?

Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Point Break Backpackers?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Point Break Backpackers have a pool?

Point Break Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Point Break Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Point Break Backpackers to downtown Christchurch?

Point Break Backpackers is 4.8 mi away from Christchurch.