This smoke-free hostel features free self parking. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Blackhorse Hotel offers 7 accommodations. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. This Christchurch hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.
During your stay at The Blackhorse Hotel , you're just a quick walk from Hillmorton Hospital. You'll find features like free self parking and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge).
Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Free self parking
Just a 4-minute drive from Hagley Park and 9 minutes from Christchurch Casino
Airport shuttle service available for a fee
An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.
This Christchurch hostel is smoke free.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Parking and transport
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free secured self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping on request
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
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Entertainment
55-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
Food and drink
Hob
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 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
Access methods
Access code, front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Airport shuttle fee: NZD 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, debit cards, and cash
The front desk at this property is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.
Property is also known as
The Blackhorse Christchurch
The Blackhorse Hotel Christchurch
The Blackhorse Hotel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Blackhorse Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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The room was clean, spacious and the bed was comfortable. Staff were very friendly and helpful and had a lot of local information. It was great to have a kitchen, which had everything you need, to make your own food. Very easy transport links (bus stop right outside the hotel) and a good location; out of the city but close enough to walk in or catch a short bus ride. Very cheap accommodation, very good value for money - I would highly recommend this hotel.
MJ was only too willing to answer my queries to make my stay an enjoyable experience, with many thanks.
Hugh
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Wayne
2 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were fine - tv not working- doors noisy when trying not to disturb others whilst moving about
Wayne
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Brent
3 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The bar girl was most helpful and very presentable the food was good the room was ok but the hand rail at the top of the stairs stopped had no grip a piece of wood needs to be added to give a grip for safety thank-you
Clean room also bathroom and toilet.The room had been newly renovated and had its own new sink. I was delighted to be able to use a well-equipped kitchen.
Bar below is fine for a drink, darts, and dirty looks. The room is uninhabitable, unless you like dirt, grime, and foreign chemical and biological substances on your surfaces. The place is old to begin with, but not kept up and dangerous. If you have children definitely look elsewhere.
Kourtney
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Owen
24 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
It was okay. The hosts were nice and courteous, the room was clean and the bed was comfy. I think it should be mentioned that there will be loud music/karaoke almost every night as couldn’t sleep until after 11pm most nights, also there’s no glass in the window of the toilet so it’s pretty cold when you need to go, but can’t complain too much as it was very affordable to stay.
Great value for money. It's low budget accomodation similar to a private room in a hostel/backpackers. The rooms look to have been recently refurbished and are spacious with comfortable beds. You can walk into the city center in about 30-40 minutes, and there's ample off-street parking making it a good base to explore Christchurch from. Staff very friendly and accommodating
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
amiee
31 Mar 2025
It was a good stay but they did not say anything about how to get in after hours and we were stuck out side for half an hour til we finally found a note on a back door
We were so pleasantly surprised by our stay at The Black Horse!! Looks way nicer than the pictures and has such a lovely character. The rooms have all been recently renovated and we even got a sunny window which was nice to read your book in. Also there is a kitchen! So you can totally cook your own meals just like in a hostel. Such value for money!! Would so stay here again, thank you MJ for hosting us :)
Eimear
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Charlène
9 Nov 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Toiletts was dirty!! (Because Of the dirty people…. But you have to check!)
People talked loudly late at night.
And in the room it miss facilties like trash, something to wear the towel also…
This is basically a dive bar with hostel-style rooms on the second floor. Lots of loud highway traffic, generally seems to be in disrepair, and the bedspread had obvious stains on it (see photo). Definitely stay away.