Sonoda Village - Hostel

2.0 star property
Christchurch hostel in Ilam with free parking
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Property grounds
Game room
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Reception
Game room

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
32 Dovedale Ave, Christchurch, Ilam, 8041
  • University of Canterbury
    6 min walk
  • Riccarton Road
    2 min drive
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall
    5 min drive
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    11 min drive

Room options

Single Room in Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

5 Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

Standard Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Christchurch

At Sonoda Village - Hostel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of University of Canterbury and Bush Inn Centre. Highlights at this hostel include in-room free WiFi and free high-speed Internet. .This business-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and a business centre. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions in proximity to this Ilam hostel include Lyttelton Harbour and Sumner Beach.

What's nearby

  • University of Canterbury - 6 min walk
  • Riccarton Road - 2 min drive
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 5 min drive
  • International Antarctic Centre - 6 min drive
  • Hagley Park - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 12 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪186 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Countdown - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lb Espresso - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Monteiths Brewery Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sonoda Village - Hostel

Christchurch hostel in Ilam with free parking
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. A fitness centre, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the business-friendly Sonoda Village - Hostel. Free self parking is available.

This Christchurch hostel is smoke free.

  • 550 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • 1 conference room
Sonoda Village - Hostel offers 550 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5 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 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Christchurch Campus Summer Stays UCA Hostel
Campus Summer Stays UCA Hostel
Christchurch Campus Summer Stays UCA
Campus Summer Stays UCA
Sonoda Village
Sonoda Village - Hostel Christchurch
Christchurch Campus Summer Stays UCA
Sonoda Village - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sonoda Village - Hostel?

Sonoda Village - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Sonoda Village - Hostel?

Yep, Sonoda Village - Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sonoda Village - Hostel?

The closest beach to Sonoda Village - Hostel is Sumner Beach (16.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sonoda Village - Hostel?

No, Sonoda Village - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sonoda Village - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sonoda Village - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Sonoda Village - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

4.8
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7.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Poor environmental hygiene and unfriendly services provided by the female staff: 1) Towel of the precedent was displaced on the corridor to ny room. Nobody did any warship in the pantry and bathroom. 2) I had requested for the login and password of the WiFi for several times but the unhelpful female staff in the reception of the office insisted to offer any assistance. Then I asked her if there was any pillow case provided. The female staff replied that pillow case should be bought but is was out of her working hours. Then why was she still in the office? On the second day, I asked the same staff for the login and password for WiFi . After making several requests, she then got one piece of paper slip from the basket consisting piles of prepared slips. Then I understood that everything was ready for distribution but only the staff refused to offer any assistance. What kind of service did she offer me in an university! Really very disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Iris, Tauranga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay if you're travelling alone. Comfortable room in quiet setting. About 15 mins. from the airport and about 20 mins. from the city centre by bus.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

william

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a hotel, this is a hostel.
This was another hostel run by a college, this is not a hotel.