Point Break Backpackers

2.0 star property

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Double Room | Rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets
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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, Christchurch Gondola
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Sumner Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

8 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

6 Bed Dorm

  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single Room

  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

2 Bed Dorm

  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Point Break Backpackers

Beach fun, near Rawhiti Domain
Along with a snack bar/deli, this smoke-free hostel has a coffee shop/cafe and WiFi in public areas. Free self parking and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area are on-site. Bathrooms are shared.
Point Break Backpackers offers 19 accommodations with a hairdryer. This Christchurch hostel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Point Break Backpackers, you're just a quick walk from New Brighton Beach. You'll find features such as free self-parking and a free manager's reception, plus a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a business centre
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Within a 10-minute walk of New Brighton Beach and Rawhiti Domain
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
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 centre. An airport shuttle (available on request) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A library, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Point Break Backpackers. Self parking is free.

This Christchurch hostel is smoke free.

The hostel hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 3 July 2023 to 31 December 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Point Break Backpackers offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

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

National rating

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