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Chester Street Backpackers vs Sumner Bay Motel
Sumner Bay Motel and Chester Street Backpackers are both recommended by travel writers. Overall, Chester Street Backpackers ranks marginally higher than Sumner Bay Motel. Chester Street Backpackers comes in at 73 with praise from 2 reviews including Rough Guide, Lonely Planet.
Chester Street Backpackers
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
148 Chester St East, Christchurch, New Zealand
From $0 /night
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Baggage storage
Rough Guide
"This is the city’s smallest hostel and feels more like a shared house with comfy doubles and a three-bed dorm. ... Pleasant garden."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This relaxed wooden villa is painted in bright colours and has a huge library in the sunny front room. The friendly house cat is a regular guest at hostel barbecues."
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Sumner Bay Motel
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
26 Marriner Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
From $108 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
Rough Guide
"Stylish motel a block from the beach, with a range of studios and apartments all with a balcony or courtyard, Sky TV and DVD player. 5."
Lonely Planet
"Studios and one- and two-bedroom units all have balcony or courtyard, quality furnishings and Sky TV and DVD players. Bikes and surfboards can be rented."
