Testimonials
Very friendly helpful staff! Nice showers! Warm beds, very snuggly. We liked it here.
Jake and Rebecca 20-08-08
If you intend to take a trip for a few days and wish to leave behind some items that you may have no need for, you may store your luggage free of charge at Dorset House, as long as you have booked to stay here on your return.
If you wish to store your luggage and do not intend to stay upon your return then a daily fee of $2 per bag applies (casual luggage storage service).
On your day of departure from Dorset House you are welcome to store your luggage with us during the day, while you explore Christchurch, and collect it later the same day (before 6pm) to meet your onward travel arrangements.
A continental breakfast can be purchased from reception and it is a great way to start the day for those early bird departures. The breakfast includes bread, jam, margarine, vegemite, muesli, juice and milk.
If you expect to arrive at Dorset House Backpackers after our reception has closed we can arrange an after hours check in for you. You will receive the door access code prior to your arrival. When you arrive, you will find an envelope with your room key and instructions to your room left on the reception counter for you.
If you arrive at Dorset House Backpackers before our check in time of 2pm we are happy to store your bags securely at reception until your room is ready. You can then either go for a walk to our local cafes, Hagley Park or the city centre, or alternatively relax in the lounge with a book or DVD until your room is available.
On your arrival our reception staff can provide you with a local map and are happy to point out attractions and amenities within Christchurch city.
The guest lounge has a large selection of brochures to help you decide what activities are for you. Activities range from skiing/snowboarding at Mount Hutt or Porter Heights, white water rafting down the Rangitata River, sky diving and paragliding, hot air balloon flights over Canterbury, horse trekking around Banks Peninsula and many more!
Tired of lugging around books you have already devoured? In the lounge there is a book case full of books, where you can offload your books and choose something else to nose through. Exchange those familar books for something new and exciting!