Jailhouse Accommodation

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

8.8

Set in a refurbished 1874 building, Jailhouse Accommodations offers an on-site café and a guest lounge with a cinema projector. It is 10 minutes’ walk from Christchurch Railway Station. Guests enjoy free parking and free WiFi in public areas. Formerly Addington Prison, this property offers Gothic-style architecture and a historical display room. All accommodations offers access to shared bathroom facilities. Bed linen is provided in all rooms. Shared facilities include TV lounges with flat-screen TVs and a billiards table. There is a spacious communal kitchen and a guest laundry room. The information desk can assist you in the organization of your discovery of Christchurch and its surroundings, offer you various excursions, hiking trails and activities, but also advise you on the rental of vehicles. Christchurch Jailhouse Accommodations is 10 minutes’ walk from Horncastle Arena and AMI Stadium. It is 15 minutes’ drive from Christchurch International Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Laundry

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

  • Free Parking Available On Site

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Cassandra
New Zealand New Zealand
“The staff are lovely and will help fix anything you can't do yourself. It's s bonus when there are other people staying that aren't afraid to strike up a conversation.”
Ginny
New Zealand New Zealand
“Fabulous and funky place to stay. Great value for money, comfy beds, cells are remarkably quiet!”
Elizabeth
New Zealand New Zealand
“They sure are committed to the jailhouse aesthetic here lol. It was actually pretty cool to have the informational displays about the history of the jailhouse around. The doors all locked with a code which was neat, no worrying about getting...”
Ch
Taiwan Taiwan
“Pretty much everything a solo backpacker needs. The vibe is special and interesting. Not stressful using kitchen and common areas.”
Justin
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very comfortable bed. Great location. Good place to stay. Close to shops, Addington Railway Station.”
Steffen
Germany Germany
“Such a unique stay. They really kept the jail theme and Charme with the amenities of a modern hostel. Big kitchen. Laundry area. Gaming rooms. Free parking.”
Suzannah
United States United States
“Such a fun concept, and nicely executed (pardon the pun)! Great common areas, large kitchens, and great sense of humor throughout. Jail cats Onion and Pumpkin were welcome captors.”
David
United States United States
“it's really an old jail, the area (Addington) around it has good restaurants and pubs, short walking distance , bus stops close by. The hostel off the main road , no noise. it's clean and basic , bathrooms and showers in the main hall, lots of...”
Erika
United States United States
“This is a fun lively space. I like how they kept so many aspects of the Jail. Rooms are basic but everything was clean with no issues. There were coin lockers which was convenient because I ended up reserving, leaving for a day, and coming back....”
Jaana
Canada Canada
“Different kind of place to stay, funny, corky. Good for 1 night stay. Staff was friendly and helpful. Easy access with PIN code. Shared kitchen was well equipped and plenty of room in the fridge even if was fully booked.”

Area info

Amenities of Jailhouse Accommodation

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Laundry

House rules

Jailhouse Accommodation takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that children under 16 years of age cannot be accommodated in the dormitory room.

Please note that there is a $3 charge when paying with a credit card.

Please note that there is a 2% credit card fee for all payments effective immediately.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Jailhouse Accommodation of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

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