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Point Break Backpackers

2.0 star property
Beachside backpacker paradise offers the perfect blend of surfing adventures and poolside relaxation just steps from New Brighton's waves

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Point Break Backpackers, near New Brighton Beach, offers a relaxed vibe travelers love. The onsite café serves good coffee, and the manager hosts social receptions. Guests can borrow bikes, visit the golf course, or enjoy the games room and library.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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6 Bed Dorm

6 Bed Dorm

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Hairdryer
Desk
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  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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2 Bed Dorm

2 Bed Dorm

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Hairdryer
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Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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8 Bed Mixed Dorm

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Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

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TV
Hairdryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

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TV
Hairdryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds

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TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

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Soundproofed
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in New Brighton, a neighbourhood in Christchurch, Point Break Backpackers is in the suburbs and near the beach. Eastgate Mall and The Palms are worth visiting if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore New Brighton Beach and Rawhiti Domain. Don't miss out on a visit to Travis Wetland. Visit our Christchurch travel guide
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6 Union Street New Brighton, Christchurch, 8641

What's nearby

  • New Brighton Beach
    New Brighton Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The South Brighton, newly rebuilt after the 2010-2011 Christchurch Earthquakes
    Avon Heathcote Estuary
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rawhiti Domain
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • New Brighton Pier
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • He Puna Taimoana Hot Pools
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station
    16 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Seaview Fish And Chips
    2 min walk
  • Woolworths
    6 min walk
  • Pizza Hut
    3 min walk
  • Subway
    6 min drive
  • Beach Cafe
    4 min drive

About this property

Point Break Backpackers

Hostel near New Brighton Beach
Located close to Rawhiti Domain and Travis Wetland, Point Break Backpackers provides an adjacent golf course, a free daily manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to an arcade/games room and a library, guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge).
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free newspapers, coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Point Break Backpackers offer amenities, such as WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers and hairdryers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 1 for 10 minutes)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 1 for 10 minutes)

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: NZD 8 to 20 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 3 July 2023 to 31 December 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.00 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 8.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 1.00 (for 10 minutes, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 1 (for 10 minutes, rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 39.00 per person (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Point Break Backpackers Hostel Christchurch
Point Break Backpackers Hostel
Point Break Backpackers Christchurch
Point Break Backpackers
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Point Break Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Point Break Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Point Break Backpackers?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Point Break Backpackers?

Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Point Break Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Point Break Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 39.00 per person applies.

Where is Point Break Backpackers located?

Located in New Brighton, this beach hostel is within a 10-minute walk of New Brighton Beach and Rawhiti Domain. Avon Heathcote Estuary and Bottle Lake Forest Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Point Break Backpackers Reviews

6.4

7.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.0

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Angela

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this place was great, and the staff were friendly. However the kitchen was dirty and had very few usable utensils or tools, the locks on the bathrooms didn't work, some of the lights wouldn't turn on, and all of the surfaces in our room were slightly sticky. Also, although I realise this isn't something the management have any control over, my children were exposed to language that I was extremely uncomfortable with from other guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

YOONGJUNG

Disliked: Cleanliness

清潔度

男性客なら宿泊できるが、女性客は厳しいかも。シャワー室は使いませんでした。
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities
The room was good but the facilities were pretty average.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience

I have never stayed in a backpackers and I loved it! A friendly, helpful and happy atmosphere right in the centre of New Brighton. The perfect place to rest after a long day at the beach!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Eventually not a bad night

Last minute booking and they did nit send an Email with the door code, so turned up in the pouring rain, could not get in and no phone signal in porch. After managing to get someone to come down they screwed up the booking, but the duty manger gave up his room for the night. Room was a basic backpackers but fine, decor is OK but the showers / loos could do with a refresh. However good deal for a late booking and OK for the night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Out the way but fine

Ok a little way away from Christchurch but is by brighten beach which has seen better days Still had good time has pool table tv The buses in to town are every 15 minutes Staff very helpful and knowledgable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

close to everthing

the bin in the bathroom was overflowing when I arrived and remained the same (but even more overflowing) by the time i left two days later. not great sign for overall cleanliness of the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

Astrid, Timaru

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

worst place ever

We booked this plac e as my sister lives in New Brighton and we thought it would be nice to be close by as catching up would be easy as their iss plenty of eateries in New brighton. 1 Upon arrival, we booked in at the cafe downstairs, greasy windown, very grubby looking. 2 Went upstairs to our room and their was this terrible stench that hit us like a ton of bricks when reaching the top of the stairs. 3.We went to our room, and were very dissapointed that their was a tv monitor screen, no freeview, and screen was only suitable to be used for dvds. 4 Windows in room grubby, and carpet in hallways shabby, the lounge was past the pool table room which had seen better days. 5.The kitchen is what disgusted us most, vomit on floor and in open rubbish-bins, NO clean dishes or tea towels. The sink was full of bits of fish guts, scales and other bits of fish bits. Tables, fridges and everything else in the kitchen looked like it hadnt been cleaned for rather a very long time, making a cuppa was vurtually impossible as even the jug was filthy, fridges were filled with dried blood and other unsavoury things. 6.Stripping the bed is part of the agreement and even the underlay was dirty and had dried up blood staiins on it. 7.Considering the agreement states to leave dishes and place tidy else your credit card would be charged one would presume manager blind. 8.I would never in my wildest dreams stay here again. i have never in my entire life seen anything this filty. I rate this -10.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Robby, Denver, CO

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Close to the beach

The place is a little run down and unwelcoming at first but you get what you pay for. When I first arrived I was put into a room with a guy that did not want me there and instantly ran down stairs to let the front desk know. According to him, he was told he would have the room to himself. I was then put into another room where the guest had their stuff everywhere all over the room and I just couldn't deal with that so I asked if there was another hotel nearby that I could stay. The lady at the desk was very nice, apologized for the whole ordeal and put me in a single room which I definitely appreciated. The rest of the stay was fine and I didn't have anymore issues. I do want to point out that the entire staff was very friendly but there were some people staying there and some situations that made the place seem a bit shady at times.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

So far I'm satisfied with the room conditions, toilet cleanliness, and hotel environment. It's quite away from Christchurch center but that is not an issue for me. There is free car park just opposite the hotel.

2/10 Terrible

aaron, T

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible stay

The bed was uncomfortable, the pillows were too soft. Curtains didn't cover all of window. TV didn't properly work. Plus sockets (not near TV but the other two on wall) didn't work. Most uncomfortable stay ever and my partner agrees too. The staff were OK one seemed really grumpy. Slices were yummy from the cafe. I hope to see improvement.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Ver nice friendly environment enjoyed our stay !!!

8/10 Good

Anon, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel near the beach

Can be very noisy from other guests. The manger and staff are very nice.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bra sängar men annars spartanskt

Ett av de sämsta vandrar hem vi bott i, fanns knappt någon köksutrustning, toapappret slut på toaletten.

4/10 Poor

caitlyn, aus

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Check in was a hassle, not the room we booked

Booked a twin room, got a 6 bed dorm. Check in was 30 minutes long and they had no idea what they were doing

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We could not bring our own bedding, so had to ask for more which they readily provided. But it would have been nice to use our own as it was warmer. You are not allowed food or drinks in the room, which we found odd. We like tea and books before bed! :) We also did not know this until we went to our room with our dinner. The free breakfast they advertise is toast, tea, and coffee. Great, but no fruit or any other options. We certainly appreciated the breakfast, but having a few gluten free friends i imagine it isn't convenient for everyone. Really not a bad place by any means! especially considering the travel friendly price for a warm bed, showers and breakfast. Though in our experience we can get a better room (A private double $50) for the same price with less restrictions in a quieter location. Including a kettle/mini fridge/toaster of your own, at many of the Holiday/Motor parks

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

room is good but attitude is bad

I stayed 2 night in double room. cheap price, breakfast, locate is good. but when I've been in room at morning, staff opened my rooms door suddenly without knock he said because of cleaning. I surprised because of him. it really make me feel bad.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

over chargered

Got all these extra charges. I rang an said i was going to be 5 minutes late so they charged me for a second night.

6/10 Okay

SM

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

20 minute drive to city center

Is super peak , we book last minute, only hotel room available, 20 minutes to city, near beach, room simple and clean, as the price we pay and what u get, is fair.

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

nice hostel, reasonably priced

very nice hostel (shame about the earthquake)... reasonable facilities, tho kitchen quite small. great place to hole up and relax just a few hundred metres from the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyne, Clermont-Ferrand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Bon rapport qualité prix

Ensemble correct'accueil sympathique' plage à 200m avec bibliothèque vue sur là mer

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Convenient location

Although we booked as a group of 4, we were split into 2 rooms. we could have done with having a key each

6/10 Okay

Rachel, Telford,UK

Hotel close to the beach

The room was very basic with just a bed, table and chair. Conveniently close to the beach.

6/10 Okay

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Cheap and clean

This place was ok for one night. The staff was nice and helpful. Many services in the neighbourhood.

6/10 Okay

Samantha, Australia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good service and nice location near the beach. Rooms were fairly cold as you had to continuously turn on the heater every 20 minutes. Rooms are pretty cold too. They give you free wifi when you book in or buy food from the cafe.