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Point Break Backpackers

2.0 star property
Suburban hostel within easy reach of New Brighton Beach

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Property amenity
Double Room | Rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets
Point of interest

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Internet access
  • Child-friendly activities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
Feel at home
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Twin Room | Rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

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8 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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6 Bed Dorm | Rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

TV
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room | Rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

TV
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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2 Bed Dorm | Rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 129 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Exterior

85 on Bealey

Free parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Non-smoking
6.6 out of 10, (10)
The price is $49
includes taxes & fees
$42 per night
Dec 11 - Dec 12
85 on Bealey
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About the neighborhood

Map
6 Union Street New Brighton, Christchurch, 8641

What's nearby

  • New Brighton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Christchurch Gondola - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Cathedral Square - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Sumner Beach - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Lyttelton Harbour - 13 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 26 min drive
  • Christchurch Railway Station - 16 min drive
  • Rangiora Station - 28 min drive
  • Rolleston Station - 29 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Countdown - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Moon Wah Takeaways - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chats Bar & Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Burger Joint - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Point Break Backpackers

At Point Break Backpackers, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Sumner Beach and Lyttelton Harbour.

Languages

English, Hindi

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 19 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time ends: anytime
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • WiFi in public areas*
  • WiFi in rooms*

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (during limited hours)*

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–1:00 PM
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free daily reception
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Arcade/game room

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • WiFi (surcharge)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: NZD 50.00 per stay

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for NZD 1.00 for 10 minutes (rates may vary)
  • WiFi is available in public areas for NZD 1 for 10 minutes (rates may vary)
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 8.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NZD 39.00 per person (one way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from July 3 2023 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 25.00 per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Point Break Backpackers Hostel Christchurch
Point Break Backpackers Hostel
Point Break Backpackers Christchurch
Point Break Backpackers
Point Break Backpackers Christchurch
Point Break Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Point Break Backpackers currently open?
This property is closed from July 3 2023 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change).
Does Point Break Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Point Break Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Point Break Backpackers?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Point Break Backpackers?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Point Break Backpackers?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is NZD 39.00 per person one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Point Break Backpackers?
Check-in ends: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Point Break Backpackers?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Christchurch Casino (11-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Point Break Backpackers and nearby?
Point Break Backpackers has an arcade.
What's the area around Point Break Backpackers like?
Point Break Backpackers is a short 5-minute walk from New Brighton Beach and 6 minutes' walk from Rawhiti Domain.

Reviews

6.4

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Fair

The location of this place was great, and the staff were friendly. However the kitchen was dirty and had very few usable utensils or tools, the locks on the bathrooms didn't work, some of the lights wouldn't turn on, and all of the surfaces in our room were slightly sticky. Also, although I realise this isn't something the management have any control over, my children were exposed to language that I was extremely uncomfortable with from other guests.
Angela, 2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

The room was good but the facilities were pretty average.
2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience
I have never stayed in a backpackers and I loved it! A friendly, helpful and happy atmosphere right in the centre of New Brighton. The perfect place to rest after a long day at the beach!
Angela, 8-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Eventually not a bad night
Last minute booking and they did nit send an Email with the door code, so turned up in the pouring rain, could not get in and no phone signal in porch. After managing to get someone to come down they screwed up the booking, but the duty manger gave up his room for the night. Room was a basic backpackers but fine, decor is OK but the showers / loos could do with a refresh. However good deal for a late booking and OK for the night
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Out the way but fine
Ok a little way away from Christchurch but is by brighten beach which has seen better days Still had good time has pool table tv The buses in to town are every 15 minutes Staff very helpful and knowledgable
Martin, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

28-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

close to everthing
the bin in the bathroom was overflowing when I arrived and remained the same (but even more overflowing) by the time i left two days later. not great sign for overall cleanliness of the place.
2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

worst place ever
We booked this plac e as my sister lives in New Brighton and we thought it would be nice to be close by as catching up would be easy as their iss plenty of eateries in New brighton. 1 Upon arrival, we booked in at the cafe downstairs, greasy windown, very grubby looking. 2 Went upstairs to our room and their was this terrible stench that hit us like a ton of bricks when reaching the top of the stairs. 3.We went to our room, and were very dissapointed that their was a tv monitor screen, no freeview, and screen was only suitable to be used for dvds. 4 Windows in room grubby, and carpet in hallways shabby, the lounge was past the pool table room which had seen better days. 5.The kitchen is what disgusted us most, vomit on floor and in open rubbish-bins, NO clean dishes or tea towels. The sink was full of bits of fish guts, scales and other bits of fish bits. Tables, fridges and everything else in the kitchen looked like it hadnt been cleaned for rather a very long time, making a cuppa was vurtually impossible as even the jug was filthy, fridges were filled with dried blood and other unsavoury things. 6.Stripping the bed is part of the agreement and even the underlay was dirty and had dried up blood staiins on it. 7.Considering the agreement states to leave dishes and place tidy else your credit card would be charged one would presume manager blind. 8.I would never in my wildest dreams stay here again. i have never in my entire life seen anything this filty. I rate this -10.
Astrid, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

Close to the beach
The place is a little run down and unwelcoming at first but you get what you pay for. When I first arrived I was put into a room with a guy that did not want me there and instantly ran down stairs to let the front desk know. According to him, he was told he would have the room to himself. I was then put into another room where the guest had their stuff everywhere all over the room and I just couldn't deal with that so I asked if there was another hotel nearby that I could stay. The lady at the desk was very nice, apologized for the whole ordeal and put me in a single room which I definitely appreciated. The rest of the stay was fine and I didn't have anymore issues. I do want to point out that the entire staff was very friendly but there were some people staying there and some situations that made the place seem a bit shady at times.
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

So far I'm satisfied with the room conditions, toilet cleanliness, and hotel environment. It's quite away from Christchurch center but that is not an issue for me. There is free car park just opposite the hotel.
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Horrible stay
The bed was uncomfortable, the pillows were too soft. Curtains didn't cover all of window. TV didn't properly work. Plus sockets (not near TV but the other two on wall) didn't work. Most uncomfortable stay ever and my partner agrees too. The staff were OK one seemed really grumpy. Slices were yummy from the cafe. I hope to see improvement.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Ver nice friendly environment enjoyed our stay !!!
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice hotel near the beach
Can be very noisy from other guests. The manger and staff are very nice.
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

Check in was a hassle, not the room we booked
Booked a twin room, got a 6 bed dorm. Check in was 30 minutes long and they had no idea what they were doing
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

We could not bring our own bedding, so had to ask for more which they readily provided. But it would have been nice to use our own as it was warmer. You are not allowed food or drinks in the room, which we found odd. We like tea and books before bed! :) We also did not know this until we went to our room with our dinner. The free breakfast they advertise is toast, tea, and coffee. Great, but no fruit or any other options. We certainly appreciated the breakfast, but having a few gluten free friends i imagine it isn't convenient for everyone. Really not a bad place by any means! especially considering the travel friendly price for a warm bed, showers and breakfast. Though in our experience we can get a better room (A private double $50) for the same price with less restrictions in a quieter location. Including a kettle/mini fridge/toaster of your own, at many of the Holiday/Motor parks
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

over chargered
Got all these extra charges. I rang an said i was going to be 5 minutes late so they charged me for a second night.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

20 minute drive to city center
Is super peak , we book last minute, only hotel room available, 20 minutes to city, near beach, room simple and clean, as the price we pay and what u get, is fair.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

nice hostel, reasonably priced
very nice hostel (shame about the earthquake)... reasonable facilities, tho kitchen quite small. great place to hole up and relax just a few hundred metres from the beach.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Convenient location
Although we booked as a group of 4, we were split into 2 rooms. we could have done with having a key each
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Hotel close to the beach
The room was very basic with just a bed, table and chair. Conveniently close to the beach.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Cheap and clean
This place was ok for one night. The staff was nice and helpful. Many services in the neighbourhood.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Good service and nice location near the beach. Rooms were fairly cold as you had to continuously turn on the heater every 20 minutes. Rooms are pretty cold too. They give you free wifi when you book in or buy food from the cafe.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Facilities: Good; Value: Average price; Service: Professional, Respectful, Friendly;
Verified Wotif guest review