Guesthouse
Designer Cottage
Sydenham, Christchurch, New Zealand
About Designer Cottage
Designer Cottage is a guesthouse in Sydenham, Christchurch, New Zealand. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 55 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, airport transfer, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 2.4 km from the centre of Christchurch. The nearest airport, Christchurch International Airport (CHC), is 11 km away.
- Type
- Guesthouse
- Check-in from
- 14:00
- Check-out until
- 11:00
- Rooms
- 10
- Floors
- 1
- Opened
- 1900
- Last renovated
- 2015
- Other stays within 500 m
- 6
Hotel prices in Christchurch by month
53 Hastings Street designercottage.co.nz
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How Designer Cottage scores
Better rated than 26% of hotels in Christchurch
- Guest rating 8.3
- Location 4.6
- Facilities 5.8
- Spa & wellness 1.5
Christchurch average
Rating on Google
4.8/5
From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.
Amenities
Swimming poolAirport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi
Pool & wellness
- Swimming pool
Food & drink
- Breakfast
- Room service
Leisure
- Terrace
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Free parking
Services
- Airport transfer
- Shuttle
- Car hire
- Concierge
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
In the rooms
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
- Balcony
- In-room safe
- Coffee or tea maker
Policies
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 4.6/10
- Walk grade
- 57/100 Somewhat walkable
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 40
- Shops within 500 m
- 5
- Sights within 1 km
- 1
| Nearest airportChristchurch International Airport (CHC) | 11 km25 min drive |
|---|---|
| Distance to the centreChristchurch | 2.4 km5 min drive |
Everyday places nearby
| Food shopKen's Mart Asian Supermarket | 260 m4 min walk |
|---|---|
| PharmacyChristchurch South Pharmacy | 890 m14 min walk |
Sights nearby
- Canterbury Monuments City830 m
- Memorial Wall Christchurch1.7 km
- 185 Chairs Memorial1.7 km
- Bridge of Remembrance1.8 km
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Questions about Designer Cottage
How do guests rate Designer Cottage?
Designer Cottage has a guest rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 55 reviews, which is better than 26% of rated hotels in Christchurch.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Designer Cottage?
Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.
Does Designer Cottage include breakfast?
Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.
Does Designer Cottage have a pool?
Yes, Designer Cottage has a swimming pool.
Is there parking at Designer Cottage?
Yes, the listing mentions free parking.
How far is Designer Cottage from the airport?
The nearest airport, Christchurch International Airport (CHC), is 11 km away in a straight line.
When did Designer Cottage open?
Designer Cottage opened in 1900 and was last renovated in 2015.
How many rooms does Designer Cottage have?
Designer Cottage has 10 rooms on 1 floors.
Is there a supermarket or food shop near Designer Cottage?
Yes: Ken's Mart Asian Supermarket, about 260 m away (4 min walk).
Where is the nearest pharmacy to Designer Cottage?
Christchurch South Pharmacy is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 890 m away (14 min walk).
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