Vagabond Backpackers vs Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton
Both properties are praised by experts. On balance, Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton ranks significantly higher than Vagabond Backpackers. Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton has a TripExpert Score of 84 with accolades from 6 sources including Rough Guide, Star Service and Frommer's.
Vagabond Backpackers
232 Worcester Street, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
From $0 /night
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Baggage storage
Rough Guide
"Very friendly place with only thirty beds, some in an annexe at the back of the house; all are well kept, quiet and clean."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This old place is reminiscent of a big shared house, with a grungy ambience that is matched by prices that are cheaper than most"
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Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton
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189 Deans Ave, Christchurch 8440, New Zealand
From $87 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Surrounded by 5 acres of landscaped gardens, this Kiwi take on a French château even has its own boutique vineyard."
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Insight Guides
"Quality guest rooms situated near Hagley Park, close to the city centre."
DK Eyewitness
"Christchurch’s only resort-style hotel, set in five acres of gardens beside Hagley Park, and a short walk through the park from the city centre."
Star Service
"A 30-minute stroll from the cathedral, this hotel is a haven of serenity amid 2 hectares of gardens with more than 150 varieties of roses and herbs."
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Only a few rooms have balconies, and they are on request only.
Rough Guide
"Two-hundred-room hotel, memorable for its lovely surroundings on the edge of Hagley Park, with an outdoor pool, restaurants and cocktail bar."