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Reviews of Orari Bed and Breakfast

4 out of 5
Orari Bed and Breakfast
42- Gloucester Street, Christchurch

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 129 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were excellent - very welcoming and went the extra mile for our kids when they asked to pat the dog or for a hot chocolate at breakfast time. The five-o-clock wine time was a lovely chance to chat with other guests from around the world. Very convenient location. Only downside is that it's an older building so the noise from Christchurch's boy racers can be irritating at night. A minor problem. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, homely feel, great location, older renovated property which gave it character

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandr

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable B&B In Central Christchurch
We stayed 3 nights at Orari B&B in September. The room & whole place was very clean and well presented, the staff helpful, the breakfast great and the location was really good to be able to walk into the city. The place had a very nice feel. We appreciated that it was a B&B but were unaware when we booked that the bathroom, though private & for our use only was across the passage from our room. We found that 2, of the ten rooms had this arrangement. It worked out for us, but we would have appreciated knowing this setup when we booked. We would happily stay again and would probably choose a room upstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless and immaculate, warm and welcoming, great breakfast and perfect location. We will be back. Thanks for your hospitality xx
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for what we required. Very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very handy as right in the city.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Nice
Just passing through, great location, close to restaurants. Comfortable room and bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, lovely large rooms, excellent breakfast selection and the staff were incredibly helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at Orari bed and breakfast Christchurch
When we arrived we were met by a lovely host. She explained the details of our room etc along with some the history of this grand old villa. Our bedroom was comfortable and warm with a very roomy en-suite. Breakfast was included in the price with plenty to select from and service was great. The location is great and near to the city shopping. Would highly recommend this lovely bed and breakfast, I know that I will book it for my next stay in Christchurch
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the history, elegance and location of the building! We will be back thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable warm friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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Fabulous place to stay. Beautifully done.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, lovely historic home, beautifully furnished and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything about the place,AAA
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely place to stay, and perfect for our group. Very centrally located, well appointed, lovely sitting room and dining area where we could mix - gorgeous old building, terrific breakfasts and the staff were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely old historic house, with beautifully presented rooms. Location opposite Art Gallery was perfect. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our one night stay at Orari, lovely amenities and superb location. The staff were very friendly and the breakfast was a highlight.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely character
This is a lovely old villa given new life as a boutique lodge. It has 10 rooms, all a bit different in size and character. I stayed in room 2 with the bathroom across a short hall. A bit strange, but as they weren’t busy, not an issue. The room was quite a good size with a big window letting in the sun. It is a bit draughty with old doors and windows, but the heat pump was good and the bed had lovely thick coverings. Breakfast is included- continental style, but found the coffee quite watery and my toast was stone cold as the manager was distracted by ?? ( I was the only person in the dining room). The location was the main reason I chose Orari- perfect for walking to the museum, park and shops. Nice to have the free onsite parking as well. Christchurch is a maze to drive, so walking was ideal.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
Lovely, quiet, nice breakfast, beautiful house and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Attractive house inside and out, central yet quiet
Our room was spacious, but a surprise was that the stated 'private bathroom' (ours had shower only) was across the corridor (rooms two and three both seem to have this arrangement, each with own bathrooms in this way), but we soon came to accept it though you might glimpse another guest in their dressing gown as a result! You do get a key for it so should be locked, although toilet had been used before us, maybe by mistake by guest in neighbouring room? Not a problem and the room, which is lovely and beautifully furnished, is cheaper (I think) as a result. Cleanliness was great and the staff service was fantastic, plus a no-holds-barred breakfast. Excellent location in pretty garden near art gallery, good restaurants etc. Have already booked return stay in same room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Stay
Such a lovely welcome on arrival to this lovely old house. Very comfortable and clean. Can't wait to go back and enjoy spending more time in the lounge and relaxing. A very good breakfast provided as well. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne, Hawkes Bay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building and gardens are immaculately kept, really pretty and tasteful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous house.
Homely friendly and very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Grant, Hamilton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The history and character of the old building that survived the earthquakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic B&B in Christchurch
One of the nicest places I have stayed in. The welcome was so warm and friendly. I couldn't fault anything. Lovely room, great location, parking amazing breakfast, not to mention the location. We will be back, thank you for a wonderful stay.
Comfortable lounge
Orari B&B
Perfect poached free range eggs for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful, Christchurch

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff in this elegant and charming bed and breakfast. We enjoyed delicious breakfasts and also sitting by the fire in the large lounge listening to music in the evening. The bedroom was huge and beautifully appointed. We can’t fault this lovely place to stay especially as it is in the heart of town also very quiet with off street parking as well
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old world charm
Great location, able to walk into city. Free parking, easy check in, lovely public areas. Room was ok - bed a bit uncomfortable and was a disadvantage having private bathroom across the corridor.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, nice property & friendly staff. The only thing is breakfast was not as good as last year.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo, San Antonio

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is ideally located—you can’t be more central than this. It is a very pretty house with good service. I strongly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent breakfast!
Orari B&B was a beautiful place to stay. Communication was well done and breakfast was excellent! Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Julie was a fantastic help at reception! Lovely place to stay. Really enjoyed our time here and seeing Christchurch.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nicely kept old Victorian style B&B. Very conveniently located to the wonderful botanical gardens, art museum, and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host Julie was very welcoming and the property was beautifully appointed and felt very much like a luxurious home away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at the Orari. It was comfortable, warm and Very conveniently located. Over all excellent. Lovely breakfast just topped it off.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay! Thank you!
Our stay at the B&B was amazing! It is absolutely gorgeous inside and out, and everyone who worked there was very kind and helpful. They generously offered us a free room upgrade which we really appreciated. The location is absolutely perfect for exploring the city- only a 5 minute walk to the botanical gardens and museum. The breakfast was delicious too! Great toast, bacon, and eggs with a variety of cereal, yogurt, fruit, and breads too. We would definitely come stay here again! Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alastair, Blenheim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very much like home but a much better breakfast. Just fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Julie on 22 Aug 2019
Thank you, what a lovely review. Julie

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Julie on 22 Aug 2019
Thank you for your wonderful rating, we appreciate it very much. Julie

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, lovely and very comfortable property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Julie on 22 Aug 2019
Thank you for your lovely review. Julie

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and warm place - home away from home. Will stay here again and recommend to friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Ashton on 31 Jul 2019
Thank you for your review. Regards Ashton

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this property is perfect. Really enjoyed staying there and would do so again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Ashton on 18 Jul 2019
Thank you for your review. We hope to see you again soon. Ashton.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to most sites and access to park and gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Charming updated Victorian house. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A large and beautiful old heritage house in the heart of town. Very nice decor and amenities. Quite the business operation, not much of a personal feel, due to the large scale operation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Jan on 15 Mar 2019
I am pleased you enjoyed Orari but sorry you didn't get the personal feel. We operate the B&B because we all enjoy meeting our guests from all over the world and we love the interaction this brings.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, great central location, beautiful historical house, very nice rooms, very accomadating to our needs with transportation to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Jan on 13 Mar 2019
Thank you so much for your review. We are really pleased you enjoyed everything we have to offer and your are right - we have a great central location! We hope to have you stay with again sometime.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and informative. Our room was really nice. Great central location. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Jan on 13 Mar 2019
Thank you for your review and recommendation!