Name: Designer Cottage
Address: 53 Hastings Street West, Sydenham, 8023 Christchurch, New Zealand, 53 Hastings Street West, Canterbury, 8023, New Zealand
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $130 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.2

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Designer Cottage

53 Hastings Street West, Sydenham, 8023 Christchurch, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

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Just a 5 minute drive from downtown Christchurch, Designer Cottage offers heated accommodations with a TV. The property features a beautiful grounds area with outdoor seating and barbecue facilities. Designer Cottage Christchurch is 1000 ft from Sydenham Park, and a 15 minute walk from AMI Stadium. Christchurch Airport is a 20-minute drive away. The motel offers a communal dining area, a guest laundry and free on-site parking. An airport shuttle can be arranged upon request.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental

FREE parking!

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Availability

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Room Type

Number of guests

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 full bed

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

1 full bed

Two-Bedroom Cottage

Bedroom 1:

1 full bed

Bedroom 2:

1 full bed

Single Room with Shared Bathroom

1 twin bed

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.8

Facilities

9.1

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.4

Value for money

9.4

Location

9.2

Free WiFi

9.7

High score for Christchurch

See what guests loved the most:

Duane
United States of America
“Location was excellent. Breakfast quite nice. Electronic key was a plus.”
Catherine
New Zealand
“Lovely breakfast. Great company. Nice that the guests all sit together”
Sarah
United States of America
“Easy walk to park and restaurants. Hosts were excellent. Late check in was smooth.”
Claire
New Zealand
“Charming host, friendly welcoming atmosphere. Great breakfast set up with everyone chatting around communal table”
Joanne
United States of America
“Designer Cottage was a great value for Christchurch! The room was super cute and cozy. I loved the garden and outdoor table. There are lots of food options nearby. Breakfast was nice and the owner was very accommodating to my special dietary needs...”
Terry
United States of America
“Chet and Steve were knowledgeable about restaurants and activities in Christchurch. The breakfast was varied and good. The room was tastefully appointed and very comfortable.”
Lindsey
United Kingdom
“Really good instructions when we arrived. Kitchen to make drinks. Lovely guys who were nice to chat to and full of local information and got a taxi for us.Good breakfast. Good room and bed. Garden to it out in.”
Kaushik
United States of America
“Christchurch is a quiet and peaceful town. This property is located to close to the center . Hosts are friendly and welcoming . Rooms are well maintained. Good continental breakfast is served in the morning”
Richard
United States of America
“Our room was great. Comfortable bed and nice bathroom. There's a fountain outside so you hear gentle sounds during the night. The gardens are beautiful with lovely sculptures. The hosts were fantastic and helpful. They also made amazing coffee ☕️!”
Russell
Canada
“The hosts were very friendly, informative and attentive if we needed any advice or anything at all”

Hosted by Chet Wah

9.8

Host Review Score

Chet Wah

We have supported local businesses since 2001, and we hope you can support us... This charming Christchurch City B&B is home to a landscape architect who is passionate about local identity, food, culture, architecture and design. The cottages are a fine example of the typical 1900's character homes, and it is now an important part of Sydenham's cultural landscape fabric. This Christchurch accommodation is only 5 minutes walk from local cafes, cinema, shops and restaurants. The City center and the Re-Start Container Mall are only 1.8km down Colombo Street, 2km from the Cathedral Square, 2.5km from Canterbury Museum, Botanical Garden and Art Gallery. The B&B offers well appointed rooms with garden views and courtyards. Check out the popular Ensuite Double rooms, Self-contained Cottage, or the budget single and double share bathroom room options. All rooms are well equipped with complementary toiletries, free Wifi, towels etc. Also provided are Tea and Coffee making facilities and Free parking.

Designer Cottage B&B invites you to Explore Christchurch City outside the ‘SQUARE’! Designer Cottage opened in 2001 as a bed and breakfast style accommodation. Landscape architect and owner, Chet Wah, purchased the property that year “for its vintage charm [and] soon realised the significant history of the house.” Built in Sydenham around 1900, the private home was once an important part of Christchurch’s early settlement. Wah said his aim is to give a “friendly B&B experience to friendly visitors who want to explore Christchurch’s culture, history, landscape and community.” He wanted to provide tourists with a sense of place that could only be seen or experienced through a space that made local heritage the hero. “Our intention is to preserve as many character buildings as we possibly can. Guests can experience old Sydenham heritage cottages, while helping us keep this established community together and preserve the important fabric of the cultural landscape,” said Chet Wah.

A short walk or easy bus trip to the city square. Many boutique cafes, restaurants, cinema and The Colombo Mall nearby. Arty farty and the heritage Sydenham area offers a unique balance of local and travelers experience in Christchurch. Adventure park, Port Hills, and Bike trail are also closeby,

Languages spoken: English,Malay,Chinese

Area info

Amenities of Designer Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

House rules

Designer Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash Designer Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests arriving outside front desk opening hours are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found in the booking confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Designer Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

The prices at Designer Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Designer Cottage is 1.2 miles from the center of Christchurch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Guests staying at Designer Cottage can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
Room options at Designer Cottage include:
- Double
- Vacation Home
- Single
Designer Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Temporary art galleries
Check-in at Designer Cottage is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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