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Point Break Backpackers

2.0 star property
Beach fun, near Rawhiti Domain

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Double Room | Rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Business services

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6 Union Street New Brighton, Christchurch, 8641
  • Place, New Brighton Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, New Brighton Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, He Puna Taimoana Hot Pools
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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6 Bed Dorm | Rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Dorm

  • 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

  • 129 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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8 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room | Rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Christchurch

Located in New Brighton, Point Break Backpackers is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as New Brighton Beach and Rawhiti Domain. This 19-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a coffee shop/cafe, free self parking, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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What's nearby

  • Rawhiti Domain - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • New Brighton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • New Brighton Pier - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • He Puna Taimoana Hot Pools - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Avon Heathcote Estuary - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 16 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woolworths - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seaview Fish And Chips - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Naked Baker - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Point Break Backpackers

Beach fun, near Rawhiti Domain
Point Break Backpackers features WiFi in public areas, a business center, and coffee in a common area. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available on request) for NZD 39.00 per person one way. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach hostel include a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and an arcade/game room.
Guests can stay connected with WiFi. Hair dryers are also standard. Bathrooms are shared.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 1 for 10 minutes)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 1 for 10 minutes)

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: NZD 8 to 20 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.00 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 50.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 8.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 1.00 (for 10 minutes, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 1 (for 10 minutes, rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 39.00 per person (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.00 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Point Break Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Point Break Backpackers?

Point Break Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do near Point Break Backpackers?

This hostel is situated in New Brighton within a 10-minute walk of New Brighton Beach, Rawhiti Domain, and New Brighton Pier. You'll also find He Puna Taimoana Hot Pools and Avon Heathcote Estuary less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Point Break Backpackers?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hostel.

Does Point Break Backpackers feature a casino at the property?

No, Point Break Backpackers doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Point Break Backpackers?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Point Break Backpackers good for couples?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a café and free evening reception plus some rooms include city views.

Are there hot tubs at Point Break Backpackers?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Point Break Backpackers have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Point Break Backpackers serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its cafe.

Does Point Break Backpackers allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Point Break Backpackers.

Are there connecting rooms at Point Break Backpackers?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Point Break Backpackers?

The closest major airport to Point Break Backpackers is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), which is 11.4 mi away (26 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Point Break Backpackers?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Point Break Backpackers.

Point Break Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Angela

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
The room was good but the facilities were pretty average.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 28 nights in May 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

Astrid, Timaru

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Robby, Denver, CO

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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.

6/10 Okay

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.

2/10 Terrible

aaron, T

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Ver nice friendly environment enjoyed our stay !!!

8/10 Good

Anon, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel near the beach

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

4/10 Poor

caitlyn, aus

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

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.

6/10 Okay

SM

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Rachel, Telford,UK

Hotel close to the beach

The room was very basic with just a bed, table and chair. Conveniently close to the beach.

6/10 Okay

Michel, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Cheap and clean

This place was ok for one night. The staff was nice and helpful. Many services in the neighbourhood.

6/10 Okay

Samantha, Australia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Good; Value: Average price; Service: Professional, Respectful, Friendly;