The Blackhorse Hotel

1.0 star property
Hostel perfectly located for exploring Hillmorton

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Deluxe Apartment, City View | Private kitchen | Stovetop
Lobby
Hair dryer
Deluxe Apartment, City View | Bathroom | Hair dryer
Comfort Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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33 Lincoln Rd, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8024
  • Place, Hillmorton Hospital
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Wolfbrook Arena
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Apollo Projects Stadium
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Deluxe Apartment, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Christchurch

Hillmorton stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Hillmorton hostel, you'll find Hillmorton Hospital and Canterbury Agricultural Park. Wolfbrook Arena and Addington Raceway are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Hillmorton Hospital - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Wolfbrook Arena - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Addington Raceway - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Apollo Projects Stadium - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hagley Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 4 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Madam Kwong's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Maxine's Palace Chinese Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Speight's Ale House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Hub - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Blackhorse Hotel

Hostel perfectly located for exploring Hillmorton
An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This Christchurch hostel is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
The Blackhorse Hotel offers 7 accommodations. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. This Christchurch hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)

Food and drink

  • Stovetop

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 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

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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, debit cards, and cash
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, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

The Blackhorse Christchurch
The Blackhorse Hotel Christchurch
The Blackhorse Hotel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Blackhorse Hotel to the airport?

The Blackhorse Hotel is 6.5 mi (15-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Blackhorse Hotel have an airport shuttle?

The Blackhorse Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of NZD 30 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is The Blackhorse Hotel to the beach?

This hostel is 10.5 mi (25-min drive) from Sumner Beach and 8.6 mi (21-min drive) from New Brighton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Blackhorse Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Blackhorse Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Blackhorse Hotel ?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Christchurch Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Blackhorse Hotel ?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Blackhorse Hotel ?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does The Blackhorse Hotel have a pool?

The Blackhorse Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Blackhorse Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is The Blackhorse Hotel to downtown Christchurch?

The Blackhorse Hotel is 2.4 mi away from Christchurch.

Reviews

The Blackhorse Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness
It was okay. The hosts were nice and courteous, the room was clean and the bed was comfy. I think it should be mentioned that there will be loud music/karaoke almost every night as couldn’t sleep until after 11pm most nights, also there’s no glass in the window of the toilet so it’s pretty cold when you need to go, but can’t complain too much as it was very affordable to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosemarie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Yikes...gross

This is basically a dive bar with hostel-style rooms on the second floor. Lots of loud highway traffic, generally seems to be in disrepair, and the bedspread had obvious stains on it (see photo). Definitely stay away.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

amiee

It was a good stay but they did not say anything about how to get in after hours and we were stuck out side for half an hour til we finally found a note on a back door
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme, Ultimo

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location Big room Comfortable bed Related staff. I enjoyed my stay there
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Oceania

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eimear

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so pleasantly surprised by our stay at The Black Horse!! Looks way nicer than the pictures and has such a lovely character. The rooms have all been recently renovated and we even got a sunny window which was nice to read your book in. Also there is a kitchen! So you can totally cook your own meals just like in a hostel. Such value for money!! Would so stay here again, thank you MJ for hosting us :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

christiane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing in the room was execllent but all the rooms have to have fans and the only other thing was the window right up at the top there is mould
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris Bewley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay and the host MJ was friendly and helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josiah

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money. It's low budget accomodation similar to a private room in a hostel/backpackers. The rooms look to have been recently refurbished and are spacious with comfortable beds. You can walk into the city center in about 30-40 minutes, and there's ample off-street parking making it a good base to explore Christchurch from. Staff very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not book this property, I booked and paid for two nights at this place on Christmas day and when I arrived it's was deserted and abandoned with not a single person onsite or anywhere. I have not been able to reach the owners of the hotel since then and it took me two hours on the phone to try and organise a refund,, there are uses needles everywhere and human leaves on the ground near the entrance and it's smells of curry. Worst experience of my life.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025