23 Whaka Terrace, 8022 Christchurch, New Zealand
#9 of 50 B&Bs and inns in Christchurch
Guests" ChoiceBased on 115 B&B reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.0
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Free Wifi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: January 5, 2025
Craig
New ZealandThe bed is a double and a little on the soft side. May not suit all travellers.
We loved the quiet location and having a space to ourselves. The breakfast came with options and was great. We loved having bicycles to use. Friendly and helpful hosts.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 17, 2024
Jacqueline
New Zealandvery comfortable bed, bathroom, seating and space inside and out.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 4, 2024
Paul
United KingdomAlthough not a real problem as I enjoy walking but if you don't have a car it is quite a steep walk from the main road but passing some lovely houses meant it didn't cause me any issues
Jill was amazing and great help to settle in and get my bearing for local transport to the town centre and the cricket venue. Bed was really comfy and I had full use of the whole downstairs. Quiet location which suited me and bus service was excellent and easy to work out where you wanted to go
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 29, 2024
Alessio
ItalyMaybe the kitchenette is a bit too far from the dining room.
The area available includes two rooms on the ground floor plus a private bathroom, as well as a space to sit in the garden. The place is very beautiful and green, with a nice view, and the owners are kind and helpful. The room is very comfortable, and the bathroom is nice and clean. There is a small kitchenette in the hallway and a fridge available in the living room.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 18, 2024
Neil
AustraliaIt would be nice to have a small table/chair in the bedroom - possibly in place of the sofa bed?
Great continental breakfast provided fresh each day as per my daily order. great city views from the garden. Nice quiet location with SKY TV access when I wanted to relax and watch some sport!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: October 27, 2024
Sharyn
New ZealandCan't think of a thing.
Breakfast was generous and exactly what I wanted. A peaceful, quiet location conveniently located to the event I was attending. Jill was a friendly and thoughtful host who is clearly offering visitors to Christchurch a comfortable and enjoyable experience because she likes meeting people and sharing her lovely home. The new stadium currently under construction is less than 6k from Whaka Heights. Catch a peek from the garden.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 20, 2024
Barbara
New ZealandJill was a very welcoming host & did all she could to make my overnight stay comfortable
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 6, 2024
Jenny
New ZealandVery friendly people, very private location, no real traffic noise and plenty of shops and eateries within walking distance made this a very convenient place to stay. Comfy bed and great facilities
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: September 15, 2024
Joel
New ZealandThe bed was comfortable, there were good facilities and excellent shower pressure. Soft toilet paper as well. Jill was a friendly and accommodating host.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: August 5, 2024
Lois
New ZealandComfortable bed and super soft pillows. Superb lounge area available with lots to keep you amused e.g., books and games. Breakfast included was a great bonus, with generous servings. Lovely, quiet, residential location on the hill, with a view you don't normally get when staying down on the flat. Has it's own entry/exit. Jill is a very welcoming host.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: May 16, 2024
Watcharaporn
Thailandnone
Perfect place, absolutely recommend this place. The owner is very nice and helpful. The room is so clean and tidy. Bed is so comfortable. Room is well equiped. There is everything that you need to stay.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 10, 2024
Sharyn
AustraliaProbably the distance from the city but I had a car so it wasn't too bad
Lovely big room and a lounge with a tv if needed. Plus breakfast. Parking for car
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 10, 2024
Gagandeep
United KingdomHad a great stay here while visiting Christchurch over Easter weekend. Very clean, comfortable and a huge amount of space, with all the amenities you need and then some. Breakfast was great too. Jill is a fantastic host and very friendly and helpful throughout. Highly recommended!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 5, 2024
Albert
New ZealandHosts stay upstairs and I had some difficulties getting into the place on arrival (I knocked on the front door and pressed the door bell a few times, but no one answered, so future guests may benefit from instructions on what to do on arrival)
Comfortable stay and clean, accomodating
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 10, 2024
Sue
New ZealandJill was very welcoming and accommodated for everything I needed. It was a perfect option for me. It was very clean, cosy and modern.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 5, 2024
Craig
New ZealandVery nice people and very clean
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Penelope
New ZealandI enjoyed the privacy of an ensuite and lounge area as part of the stay. Wifi access was good. The hostess, Jill, is very nice and accommodating. Private access to the facility was an extra benefit.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Sheng
TaiwanEvery is amazing
So nice big ! Clean and good room ~ I am very happy to stay there ! The owner is sooo nice , I quite happy to have sooo big room and relaxing living room too ~ breakfast is nice ! Tea is very good quality ~ very comfortable bed and many nice pillows and quiet area :)
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 19, 2024
Dale
South AfricaBed is a little soft - This is basically my only criticism
Breakfast was basic but adequate
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 5, 2024
Suluia
New ZealandThe owners were so welcoming and the room was so comfortable
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 5, 2024
Tui
New ZealandN/A
I liked the appearance, attractiveness and cleanliness. Every possible thing I would have needed was available to me including access to the ground floor which included a large entertainment/study room with refrigerator and dining table and chairs and a private patio where I could sit and have my coffee. I appreciated Jill’s offer of transportation to the bus stop as I was travelling without a car. So very kind. There is ample parking space for those with a vehicle.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 1, 2024
Jm
New ZealandIt's a little out of the way, but absolutely fine if you have transport. I liked it
Pleasant room at a great price. Quiet, comfortable
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 25, 2024
Eugene
New ZealandFriendly, clean, no hassles
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 23, 2024
Ginever
New ZealandQuietness
Stayed in February 2024
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