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Point Break Backpackers

Christchurch, Canterbury

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 606 m to New Brighton Beach

Suitable for your business tripStay productive with business facilities.

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2.8/5

OkayFrom 20 reviews

5.0/511 Dec 2019

Angela

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!

4.0/515 Feb 2017

Verified traveler

Ver nice friendly environment enjoyed our stay !!!

4.0/514 Jan 2017

Anon

Can be very noisy from other guests. The manger and staff are very nice.

4.0/528 Feb 2016

richard

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.

3.0/56 Mar 2025

YOONGJUNG • Solo Trip

男性客なら宿泊できるが、女性客は厳しいかも。シャワー室は使いませんでした。

3.0/51 Mar 2021

Verified traveler • Family Trip

The room was good but the facilities were pretty average.

3.0/522 Nov 2019

Michael • Solo Trip

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

3.0/51 Mar 2019

Martin

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

3.0/513 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

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.

3.0/511 Aug 2016

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

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

3.0/525 May 2016

Verified traveler

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.

3.0/55 Mar 2016

SM • Family Trip

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.

2.0/518 Jul 2022

Angela • Family Trip

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.

2.0/54 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

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.

2.0/519 Mar 2017

Robby

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.

2.0/510 Jan 2017

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

Ett av de sämsta vandrar hem vi bott i, fanns knappt någon köksutrustning, toapappret slut på toaletten.

2.0/514 Oct 2016

caitlyn

Booked a twin room, got a 6 bed dorm. Check in was 30 minutes long and they had no idea what they were doing

2.0/526 Jun 2016

Verified traveler

I stayed 2 night in double room. cheap price, breakfast, locate is good. but when I've been in room at morning, staff opened my rooms door suddenly without knock he said because of cleaning. I surprised because of him. it really make me feel bad.

1.0/519 Aug 2017

Astrid

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.

1.0/51 Mar 2017

aaron

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.

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Public Facilities

Library

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Parking (Free)

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Newspaper Stand

Other Facilities

Shared Microwave

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Business Facilities

Business Center

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Hotel Policy

Smoke-free Property

Transportation

Airport Transfer (Surcharge)

Bicycle Rental

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WiFi (Surcharge)

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6 Union Street New Brighton, Christchurch, NZ

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in14:00

Check-out10:00 AM

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

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. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

About Point Break Backpackers

Point Break Backpackers Location
Located in Christchurch (New Brighton), Point Break Backpackers is within a 10-minute walk of New Brighton Beach and Rawhiti Domain. This beach hostel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Avon Heathcote Estuary and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Travis Wetland.

Point Break Backpackers Facility and Service
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including wireless internet access (surcharge) and an arcade/game room. Additional amenities at this hostel include a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

Point Break Backpackers Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms. Wireless internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) can be requested.

Restaurant and Cafe
Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.

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

Room Type and Price

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 - Wed, 14 Oct 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children