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Racecourse Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel connected to a shopping centre in Sockburn with free parking
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Gazebo
Exterior
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Quad Room with hand basin)
Fridge
Interior

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
130 Racecourse Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8042
  • Riccarton Park
    3 min walk
  • Hoofbeats Bar & Bistro
    3 min walk
  • Christchurch Railway Station
    7 min drive
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    8 min drive

Room options

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Twin Double Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Quad Room with hand basin)

Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Quad Room with hand basin)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bath and shower
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Quad Room)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Quad Room)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Quad Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Quad Room (bunks + 2 singles)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Quad Room (double bed + bunks)

Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quad Room (double bed + bunks)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Quad Room (Double + 2 Singles)

Quad Room (Double + 2 Singles)

Quad Room (Double + 2 Singles)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Microwave

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Quad Room (double bed + double deck bunk)

Quad Room (double bed + double deck bunk)

Quad Room (double bed + double deck bunk)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Christchurch

At Racecourse Backpackers Hostel, you'll be connected to a shopping centre and 0.3 km (0.2 mi) from Riccarton Park. Highlights at this hostel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This smoke-free hostel offers a business centre, a garden and a picnic area. Added amenities include laundry facilities and multilingual staff. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Sockburn hostel include Lyttelton Harbour and Sumner Beach.
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What's nearby

  • University of Canterbury - 4 min drive
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 6 min drive
  • Christchurch Arena - 7 min drive
  • Hagley Park - 8 min drive
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 7 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪186 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cameron Japanese Family Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Beers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Boat Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Russley Fish Supply - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Racecourse Backpackers Hostel

Hostel connected to a shopping centre in Sockburn with free parking
There's an onsite business centre. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours), an area shuttle and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. Racecourse Backpackers Hostel also features multilingual staff, a garden, and a picnic area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Christchurch hostel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Racecourse Backpackers Hostel offers 14 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. Each accommodation is individually furnished. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Christchurch hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
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 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: NZD 50 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at Racecourse Backpackers Hostel.

Property is also known as

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Racecourse Backpackers Christchurch
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Racecourse Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Racecourse Backpackers Hostel?

Racecourse Backpackers Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Racecourse Backpackers Hostel?

Yep, Racecourse Backpackers Hostel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Racecourse Backpackers Hostel?

The closest beach to Racecourse Backpackers Hostel is Sumner Beach (17.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Racecourse Backpackers Hostel?

No, but there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Racecourse Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Racecourse Backpackers Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Racecourse Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

5.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 122 reviews" "

4.4/10

Cleanliness

5.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i dont like anything and i dont recommend this property very untidy but its cheap too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

DC

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap. 1 bed made for 4 guests. But 3 beds in room. Only 2 pillows, 2 Towells, 2 blankets. Stank of smoke. Blanket had cigarette holes. Minimal heating - 1 heater didn’t work. The other was a small fan screwed to wall that couldn’t be moved to point anywhere other than at the desk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cheap price. In the suburbs of Christchurch. A small supermarket and fish and chips shop located just in front which is very convenient. The hostel has seen better days. Mattress was in a bad state and the sheets smelled strongly. Wifi worked fast and the TV has plenty of channels. Overall not great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sheets were dirty. Had to go out and buy blankets because of how dirty they were.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
it was ok. it could have done with another shower cubicle and a tidy up of the grounds as there was not much room left under the veranda otherwise it was a good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Rinns, Dunedin, NZ

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel was in a good area, not too far to concert venue
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrible & priced accordingly
Beds had 1 sheet -stained. A nylon blanket over the top. Bunks missing screws. No towels provided. Dirty showers. Old. Too much light. Really nice cats tho.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

Anna , Sydney

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smelly, dirty, worst than death
We were dropped off here on an uber after quickly doing a booking on short notice. Should have read the reviews first before going ahead. Paid $75 on expedia and thought it was a good price however when we were dropped off at the property it looked like a place you see on tv where people get murdered.. no joke! the key to the room was under the mat outside. The second we opened the door there was a huge stench coming out. The bed sheets had stains, the room just looked in a horrid condition. Could not stay in the room for over a minute as the smell was that bad! We hopped back online and booked another place and left immediately! Didn't go as far as checking the shared bathroom but I'd imagine it would be alot worst. Looked at the kitchen as it was so messy and dirty in there. I wouldn't want to cook in there at all. Save your money people and go somewhere else. Like other comments, don't even go if your desperate!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shocking!
Probably one of the worst places I stayed at. When you drive into the court you think you are on a junk yard. The "canteen", i.e. common kitchen, is dirty and messy. The showers are just about ok in terms of cleanliness, but didn't drain. The rooms are *very* basic, and not perfectly clean either (linen looked dirty, cups were not cleaned properly, etc). You get a couple of old used blankets, with no sheets to have between these and yourself. We had to stay here because Christchurch was fully booked. We stayed only one night, and would have walked out had an alternative be available...

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible experience, Don't Go there.
The photo on this website is totally opposite the present condition. this is certainly a old photograph which don't resemble the present state of this facility. The room were smelly, no ventilation, old cushion and outside of the room its a scene of dump yard. I highly recommend please don't go there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

4/10 Poor

shiv, melbourne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheap + close to airport
Musky and mouldy smell in the room, nice and quiet area. The cats were very cute. But facilities were a bit of a let down
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Canteen is dirty. There are cats that like to enter our hostel which we think is nof hygience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Basic, adequate for price charged

2/10 Terrible

dark00star, Arizona

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I Should Have Slept In The Car
The office looked like a storage room of junk in disarray. Literary room filled with junk piled high with just enough space for a small desk. The clerk couldn't even find the basket of loose room keys that he had to dig through to find my key. The room had no heat and it was a very cold night. The bed had brown sheets that were several stained. It was so bad I didn't get in the bed, but slept with my clothes on. It was really nasty. The furnishings in the room looked like they had been pulled From a second hand store's dumpster. I should have just slept in the car.

2/10 Terrible

Leah , AZ

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I'm covered in bug bites from the bedding! All my exposed skin has what appears to be bed bugs bites that are really itchy! The owners are very nice but it's run down, smells and..bugs in the bedding!! So, no.

2/10 Terrible

Brodee, BOP

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No signage, no reception area, poorly kept.
the grounds are unkept, there is no reception, the managers use the shared kitchen for their own food preperarion the kitchen only seats 4 people squashed in. We will never go back.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms smelled awful, the shower was mouldy, and the toilets smelled strongly of urine.

4/10 Poor

CL

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room had a bad smell and two of the beds did not look clean, but we were glad to be able to change to another room that was more comfortable, cleaner and less smelly. The kitchen looked messy and dirty and the fridge was worse, so we did not use it. The bathrooms were alright, and there were cats who was trying to enter our room all the time. Price was the reason we booked to stay here and the overall experience was alright but sub-par.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel - they're really stretching the definition
This hotel was so awful that I really don't know where to start. Was it the cats prowling around the car park, was it the manager who checked me in at the reception/bedroom, was it the stained sheets or was it the main building that was literally condemned? I can't say I enjoyed this stay, the whole thing was off from start to finish. Never again.

2/10 Terrible

Jenny, Sydney

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not worth it. Avoid at all costs.
We were back packing through New Zealand staying at hostels around the South Island. This place was by far the dirtiest, most unsafe place we had booked. We had only booked for 1 night, and when we pulled in to the drive way we immediately regretted choosing this hostel (about 4pm). First impressions were bad - the place is old and has junk/boxes everywhere- even in the rooms. There was no one to greet us at reception, but we did notice a gentleman who had booked a night to stay. While speaking to him we knew we had to get out - He showed us his room and it was terrible. The place had a bad smell to it, and the rooms were full of boxes and junk. He mentioned to us that he was currently looking for somewhere else to stay because he didn't want to spend the night there either. The carpet is dirty and stained, the beds don't look clean. Even at under $70 for a room, we forfeited our booking and left straight away to stay somewhere else. Not recommended at all.