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9.2 / 10 Guest Rating

Designer Cottage B&B

53 Hastings Street West, Sydenham, Christchurch, 8023, Christchurch, NZ

Designer Cottage B&B - main view

About the Property

Scenic Views and Convenient Amenities
Enjoy stunning views from the terrace and garden, along with complimentary wireless internet access. Make use of concierge services, picnic area, and barbecue grills.

Ski Shuttle and Delicious Breakfast
Hit the slopes quickly with the ski shuttle available. Indulge in a continental breakfast for a fee to fuel your day of adventure.

Comfortable Guestrooms and Convenient Location
Stay in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms with complimentary Wi-Fi. Benefit from amenities like toiletries, safes, and housekeeping. Plus, explore nearby attractions like The Colombo and Cathedral Square.

Book your stay at Designer Cottage B&B for a delightful Christchurch getaway!

Facilities & Amenities

Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Picnic area
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Multilingual staff

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:00 AM

Property Notes

Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

Double Room, Shared Bathroom - Photo 1
Double Room, Shared Bathroom - Photo 2
Double Room, Shared Bathroom - Photo 3
Double Room, Shared Bathroom - Photo 4
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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Queen Bed86-sq-foot room with garden views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Premium channels Food & Drink - Coffee/tea makerSleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Shared bathroom, free toiletries, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)Practical - Yard, safe, and deskComfort - Daily housekeepingNeed to Know - Bed sheets not availableNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

8 m2
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerSafety deposit boxTVDeskInterconnected room(s) available

Double Bed Room Private BathRoom

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$146.65

$117.32

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

9.2
Exceptional559 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly hosts and frequently praise the great breakfast.

Categories

Cleanliness8.4
Service9.8
Location9.4
Room Quality8.3
Amenities9.4
Value for Money9.3
Food and Beverage9.4
Overall Experience9.6

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SherylnzNZ
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 20, 2026

"Perfect location easy bus and walking distance to city"

10.0

Loved the unique and comfortable furnishings, breakfasts were great and host very hospitable.

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瑋庭twTW
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 28, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

房東親切,早餐好吃!

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DanieladeDE
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 24, 2026

"Tolles Cottage, man fühlt sich wie daheim."

10.0

Es war wieder super im Designer Cottage. Waren schon mal vom 6.-11.05.26 da. Es war wie heimkommen. Steve ist ein toller Gastgeber. Mussten früh wieder los wegen Weiterflug. Hat uns Obst und Joghurt hingestellt, Kaffee konnten wir auch noch machen. Alles super sauber. Jederzeit wieder.

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RosaesES
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 15, 2026

"Beautiful place and lovely hosts"

10.0

I had a wonderful stay at Designer Cottage. The place is absolutely charming, very cosy and full of character. The breakfast was excellent, and everything made me feel comfortable and at home from the very first moment. But what really made the experience special were the hosts, Chet and Steve. They are incredibly kind and welcoming, and I truly enjoyed our conversations so much. I would happily stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Christchurch .

I like everything

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Siew MunmyMY
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 14, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

We had a wonderful stay. The host was very thoughtful and prepared fried udon for breakfast (seeing that we are Malaysians and probably miss Asian food). We loved the fantastic tour of their incredible garden. Learned so much about local fruits & flowers. Thank you! Will definitely recommend family and friends to stay here.

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DanieladeDE
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 12, 2026

"Gemütliches Cottage in zentraler Lage"

10.0

Ist ein lieb eingerichtetes Cottage, sehr sauber, zentral gelegen. Super Frühstück in einem ganz toll gestalteten Raum. Inhaber Steve gab super Tipps, war sehr hilfsbereit.

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FrancesauAU
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 11, 2026

"Highly recommend"

10.0

Great location, property owners very friendly, breakfast lovely.

Nothing

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MirjamiljpJP
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 9, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

Lovely stay at a lovely cottage. Thank you for making our one night in Christchurch so cozy :)

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NeilauAU
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 29, 2026

"Lovely, friendly B&B well located for walking into the city."

10.0

The friendly service put this B&B above the rest. They where extremely friendly and did all they could to make my stay enjoyable. The facilities are very clean and comfortable with a older world charm.

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rogerauAU
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 28, 2026

"Avoid room 2 like the plague"

2.0

Nothing

For a$206 one night in apartment #2 it was a gross rip off. Right from the start everything was wrong. The instructions were not sequentially successful . No code for entry was provided by txt or otherwise. The host went out for that nights rugby game . There was no information to go to the front door to pick up the code stuck to the front door. The video instruction showed to go direct to the driveway entry where the coded door was . Then the code stuck to the front door based upon my mobile phone digits did not work. Plain disaster. The room mattress was depressed and noisy. The room barely fitted the bed . The bathroom was do small that you could not wash your hands immersed in the small sink.

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