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Designer Cottage B&B

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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2 Bedroom Cottage (Self-contained)
Point of interest
Coffee/tea maker
Garden
Gazebo

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
53 Hastings Street West, Sydenham, Christchurch, 8023
  • Transitional Cathedral
    3 min drive
  • Cathedral Square
    4 min drive
  • Riverside Market
    4 min drive
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    23 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom, Garden View

Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom, Garden View

Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom, Garden View

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Ensuite Special

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Ensuite Special

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Cottage (Self-contained)

2 Bedroom Cottage (Self-contained)

2 Bedroom Cottage (Self-contained)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Ensuite Room

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Ensuite Room

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exterior

Southwark Hotel & Apartments

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Laundry
Outdoor space
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (1923)
The price is NZ$194
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan
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About the area

Christchurch

With a stay at Designer Cottage B&B in Christchurch (Sydenham), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of The Colombo and Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology. .This ski bed & breakfast is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Transitional Cathedral and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Cathedral Square.
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What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 4 min drive
  • Hagley Park - 4 min drive
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 4 min drive
  • Christchurch Casino - 5 min drive
  • Canterbury Museum - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 11 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Two Thumb Brewing - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪It's All Greek to Me - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪5th Street - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bikanervala - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Designer Cottage B&B

Simple base for skiers with a shuttle to the slopes
Designer Cottage B&B offers 12 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. This Christchurch bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include concierge services, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. You'll be on the slopes in no time with the ski shuttle (surcharge).
Continental breakfasts are available for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and a train station pick-up service.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Free off-site parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: NZD 15 per person
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Premium channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Late check-in is possible for guests staying in the ensuite rooms and self contained 2 bedrooms cottage only. Single and double rooms with share bathroom are strictly not suitable for after hours check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 16 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 30 per person (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Designer Cottage B&B
Designer Cottage B&B Christchurch
Designer Cottage Christchurch
Designer Cottage
Designer Cottage B B
Designer B&b Christchurch
Designer Cottage B&B Christchurch
Designer Cottage B&B Bed & breakfast
Designer Cottage B&B Bed & breakfast Christchurch

Designer Cottage B&B Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 245 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 245 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 245 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 245 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 245 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Baljir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a pretty little b&b with cottage vibes.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. Very quaint heritage home. Liked the hosts and breakfast. Located close to the CBD, with an uber trip to the CBD costing about $11 (or a half hour walk if you prefer). The shared bathroom is a bit inconvenient for the price but otherwise good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Friendly hosts! Great continental breakfast with Gluten free options available and fresh fruit from the garden! Comfortable bed and we had the on suite shower room which had everything you would need. Close to lots of shops and places to eat! Plenty on road parking in safe street!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Steve and Chet have created a charming and comfortable space for their guests. I stayed for 6 nights and explored Christchurch and the South Island by taking day trips. Steve and Chet were very helpful with suggestions and answering my many questions. There place is within walkable distance to the city center and close to public transportation. Highly recommend Designer Cottages B&B
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mar

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael, Sandy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The house has a retro feel to it, which was fun but it was old, bed wasn’t too comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable private stay, very friendly & helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Carole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A quirky little place, very comfortable, did not get chance to try the breakfast owing to an early departure, but fruit, yoghurt and cereals left out for us
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy our stay nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was so excited that this property was just as pictured- excellent room- outside area-Steve, the owner was helpful as to attractions,food,and bus route- am a walker and all within center of attractions- great stay- would absolutely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home away from home. Stay there whenever I'm in Christchurch. Like staying with friends or (nice) relatives!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great start to NZ tour
My New Zealand trip was largely 1 night stays and a mix of B&Bs and motels. But I had 3 nights here in Christchurch. Great welcome from the host with loads of tips on what to do and where to go. Breakfast was another highlight with plentiful amounts of food and drink and the chance to chat with other guests. Plus a lift to the Tranzalpine train on my departure day. It was busy and my room only had a shared bathroom, a rare choice for me, but I coped and never had to wait more than a few minutes.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts and breakfasts

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chet and Steve were such great hosts. So welcoming and helpful. The B&B is a beautiful old house with easy access to downtown and other sites. Breakfast each morning was tasty and a good chance to meet other travelers. The area around the B&B is a quiet residential area. The gardens have won a couple of awards. I'd highly recommend staying here if you're visiting Christchurch.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

lynise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chet and Steve very helpful. The cottage is Ace. Absolutely everything you need. Breakfast room is wonderful. Tastefully decorated. Close to city. Will be staying again. Highly recommend this place.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was nice and clean and exactly as advertised. Owners were friendly and very helpful. Thanks for the fantastic stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely comfortable stay
Lovely 3 night stay. Very warm welcome on arrival. Very comfortable and clean room, reasonably spacious. Good WiFi. Nice kitchen area with great coffee. Pleasant atmosphere at breakfast chatting with the hosts and the other guests. Really appreciated all the tips, particularly on places to eat and drink in that area of Christchurch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that it was warm on a very cold night. The hosts were extra cool. I enjoyed the other visitors as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very likable owners, very friendly and helpful, very interested in people. They would do anything for you. This property has a lovely cottage feeling about it. Breakfast was very good, an ideal time to meet other guests and share experiences.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy. Good kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfy B n B good hosts
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022