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Point Break Backpackers

6 Union Street, New Brighton, Christchurch, New Zealand, Distance from city centre: 7.7km

Rating: 66% from 5 reviews

  • 60%Atmosphere
  • 84%Staff
  • 68%Security
  • 68%Cleanliness
  • 68%Location
  • 55%Value for money
  • 55%Facilities

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  • Very basic, low value for money, felt a bit like handling cattle. I have seen much better hostels for the same money, sorry.
  • 49%
  • 2 March 2012 Ann Kristin
  • I stayed in the 8-bed dorm next to the kitchen. They put a 9th person on an inflatable mattress on the floor, so the room was extremely crowded. If you want to sleep, request a different room, as the heavy fire door that is just outside the dorm slams every 15 seconds until 4AM. It sounds like a WWE match in the hall-extremely noisy! Cleaning and dishwashing is done by guests, so it was pretty gross most of the time. No lockers provided. Close to beach and free WIFI at the library.
  • 60%
  • 23 February 2012 Michelle
  • Rooms were clean but very bare. A lot of noise from outside until late at night. Also, kitchen was full of beer drinkers and difficult to use.
  • 63%
  • 17 February 2012 Mardy
  • If you don't mind taking the bus out to the burbs, it's great. The beach is absolutely gorgeous! Would go back if I came back to Christchurch. Take two city buses, not the shuttle from the airport. Save yourself $28!! Take one bus to the city centre and then 5 or 40 to the backpackers. It stops right across the street. The people there are great! Thanks to everybody!
  • 80%
  • 3 December 2011 Michelle
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