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Reviews of The Classic Villa

5 out of 5
The Classic Villa
17 Worcester Blvd, Christchurch Arts Center, Christchurch

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 337 out of 431 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 431 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 431 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 431 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 431 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Steve & Jackie on 17 Apr 2024
Thanks Daniel.

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous restored property extremely friendly hosts, Central location, easy parking just a joy to stay there
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Steve & Jackie on 11 Apr 2024
Thank you, much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Baixiong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very friendly staff. Nice hotel design and decorations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Steve & Jackie on 7 Apr 2024
Thank you very much. We appreciate your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a cozy place to stay. Our hosts were wonderful and made check in so easy and they had delicious breakfast each more. The location is terrific-1 block from the Botanical gardens and a short walk to many wonderful restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Steve & Jackie on 7 Apr 2024
Hello Juan, Thanks very much for your kind words. All the best to you and your family,

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb stay. Very warm welcome and attentive staff. Beautiful, immaculate and comfortable room. The continental breakfasts were delicious. We would love to stay again. Many thanks to Steve and Jackie
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Steve & Jackie on 15 Mar 2024
Well thank you very much for your kind words. We are very happy that you had a great experience. This has made our day much better.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Steve and Jackie were the ultimate hosts, gave us a warm welcome, suggested great places to eat and visit, had a great sense of humor, and we were lucky to return there at the end of our trip
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Steve & Jackie on 3 Mar 2024
Thank you so much. We look forward to hosting you again.CheersSteve and Jackie

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed all of it. The location, the owners, the room, breakfast with guests.Exceptionally wonderful hosts. The old university across the street is being restored into a art museum and has wonderful shops and interesting features. The botanical garden was right there as well. And the jump off and jump on trolley ran right in front of the Classic Villa. Guests were amazing and full of energy and accommodating. We felt right at home even went out in the evening to the courtyard and shared a bottle of wine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Steve & Jackie on 1 Mar 2024
Hello Susan, wow! thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback. It is appreciated. All the best, Jackie & Steve.

10/10 Excellent

Bernard, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Would stay there again when in Christchurch. Friendly staff, clean room and healthy breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Steve & Jackie on 9 Feb 2024
Thank you for your review. We look forward to hosting you again.

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonnderful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Costa on 9 Feb 2024
Thank you for your review. We look forward to hosting you again.

10/10 Excellent

Orrin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Response from Costa on 9 Feb 2024
Thank you for your review. We look forward to hosting you again.

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellente
What a lovely place in a lovely position with a lovely couple running it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Steve & Jackie on 7 Jan 2024
Well thank you very much. We appreciate the feedback. Kind Regards, Steve

10/10 Excellent

Roopa, Fremont

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Costa on 25 Dec 2023
Hi, thank you very much. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

8/10 Good

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a lovely stay at the Classic Villa. Located in central Christchurch, many points of interest within 10 minutes walk. Property isn't classified as such but to me seems like bed & breakfast style accommodation. Very quiet and feels like being in someone's home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Steve & Jackie on 17 Dec 2023
Hi James, your feedback is noted and welcome. We are glad you enjoyed your time here. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

William, Bozeman

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Steve & Jackie on 17 Dec 2023
Thanks William, much appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline, Grimsby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently spent three nights at The Classic Villa. It has a central location in a lovely area. We were able to walk to several nice restaurants and parks. Our hosts, Steve and Jackie, were lovely and so very helpful to us. The room was very clean and well appointed. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Steve & Jackie on 14 Dec 2023
Hi Jacqueline, thank you so much for your lovely and kind review. It was our pleasure to host you, we sincerely mean that. All the best,

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Steve & Jackie on 14 Dec 2023
Thanks very much Christopher, appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Steve & Jackie on 27 Nov 2023
Thank you very much.

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy Sue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property located across the street from the Botanical Garden and green space. We stayed in the suite which I would recommend. It is so so nice! The host and hostess were available on the premise for what ever we needed. There are several areas in the villa for relaxation. It is quite for sleeping and safe for walking at night within a few blocks of shopping and eating.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Steve & Jackie on 15 Nov 2023
Thank you very much Jimmy for your wonderful feedback. We do appreciate it.

10/10 Excellent

Trinidad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome managers who treat guests like family. It is a home away from home. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Steve & Jackie on 8 Nov 2023
Wow! thanks Trinidad & Verno for the great feedback. We really appreciate it. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come back sometime in the future, Regards, Jackie & Steve

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Steve & Jackie on 1 Nov 2023
Thank you Mary for your review score. Wonderful. Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our hosts were great, very helpful.Easy walk the the tram, restaurants or the CBD. Quiet location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Steve & Jackie on 27 Oct 2023
Hi Kris, Much appreciated, you are most welcome, thank you. Steve & Jackie

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it!
The house is beautiful and amazingly clean. Great location, staff were friendly. Enjoyed the included breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from The Classic Villa on 12 Sept 2023
Thanks Joyce for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback!

8/10 Good

Mark, Marina del Rey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated the seamless check-in. They text you a code, you enter, pick up your key at the (unmanned) reception desk and just go to your room. Super easy. I had one of the traditional ground-floor room. The bed was super comfortable. For water or tea or coffee, you need to head to the shared kitchen, just a few feet away. In the morning, the nice Argentine couple running the place were very helpful, served a nice little breakfast, and took care of the check in formalities. This was a pleasant, easy place to stay in a great Christchurch location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property is marketed as 5 star but does not have a cooked breakfast. !!! Room 3 in the old accomodation requires a new door lock. It can be very frustrating being locked out of your room. The managers Steve & Jacque are excellent. Nothing was a problem, they are very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Costa on 22 May 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We will look to repair the lock immediately. Sorry you had difficulty but they are heritage locks. We do not advertise a cooked breakfast only a continental which is complimentary. If you require cooked breakfast it is available at cost opposite the Villa at Bunsen.Thank yo for your feedback, much appreciated.CheersCosta

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in Christchurch, near 2 tram stops, across from the Botanic Gardens. And the nicest staff! Also lovely brekky!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Steve & Jackie on 13 Apr 2023
Hi Brooke & family, thank you very much for the lovely feedback. So appreciated. Jackie.

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a comfortable stay. We were warm and cosy. The hosts were very friendly. Great central position too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Costa on 22 Mar 2023
Thank you. It was a pleasure hosting you.CheersCosta

8/10 Good

Carol

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Costa on 22 Mar 2023
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure hosting you.

10/10 Excellent

Ge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Like staying at a friend’s home
The manager Steve and Jackie are very friendly. Staying here is like staying in a friend’s house.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Steve & Jackie on 27 Feb 2023
Hello Ge, thank you. You were a lovely guest. Thanks for staying with us. Jackie

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Steve & Jackie on 23 Feb 2023
Hi Denis, great to see you enjoyed your stay with us. Thanks very much.

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Steve & Jackie on 23 Feb 2023
Hi Louise, thanks for your review score, it is very much appreciated, all the best, Steve & Jackie

8/10 Good

Gregory, Underhill

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from Steve & Jackie on 25 Nov 2022
Thanks Andrew for your kind words. Much appreciated. Jackie & Steve

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Steve & Jackie on 21 Oct 2022
Thanks Cynthia & Michael, you guys were wonderful guests. It was our pleasure to host you.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
I had a wonderful time, the room was clean and cozy. The bed was comfortable. The hosts went out of there way to make it a good experience. I will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Steve & Jackie on 23 Aug 2022
Thank you so much Nicole. We do go out of our way to ensure guests have a great experience. We would love to host you again soon. All the best.

10/10 Excellent

Ant

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hosts made us feel extremely welcome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Steve & Jackie on 23 Aug 2022
Thanks Ant, it is guests like you guys that make this job fulfilling and fun. We would love for you to stay with us again. All the best.

10/10 Excellent

Imelda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steve and Jackie just made us so welcome. It was like a home away from home. Our room was nice and warm, though not very big, it met all our needs. The bed was very comfortable, and we had good night sleep. The only negative about this property is parking. There are only 6 spaces and it is difficult to manoeuvre a bigger vehicle !.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Steve & Jackie on 5 Jul 2022
Hello Imelda, thanks for your kind sentiments. It was great hosting you and Tom. Hope to see you again. Steve & Jackie

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy, warm, full of character, central position, parking and wonderfully friendly hosts. We will certainly be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Steve & Jackie on 21 Jun 2022
Thank you Mike for your review. We appreciate your kind words. It was indeed a pleasure to host you both. We look forward to seeing you soon.

10/10 Excellent

Zaid

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel and hosts
The hosts are very sweet and helpful throughout my stay. The hotel location is central and very clean.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a hidden gem this stunning home is.Beautiful hosts , amazing breakfast and delightful room with very comfortable beds.we couldn’t believe our luck with this very quiet centrally located accommodation. Ditch the flashy hotels and get booking at the classic villa you won’t be disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Despina and Costa on 4 Mar 2022
Thank you for your review. We look forward to hosting you again. Cheers Costa and Despina

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location, Location
A lovely home away from home. The name says it all. Great hosts, great breakfast. Only down side for us was the bed and pillows were a bit to firm. Great location to town and park.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from Despina and Costa on 23 Feb 2022
Hi Simone, Thank you for your great revue. We do have soft pillows on request if you come again. Cheers Costa

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellence along with a great location
We’ve stayed here before. It it quite simply excellent. You can’t top a superlative
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Despina and Costa on 31 Jan 2022
Hi Robin, Thank you for your review. We look forward to hosting you again. Cheers Costa and Despina

8/10 Good

Julian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Auckland

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building, warm and friendly hosts, relaxed atmosphere, excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Despina and Costa on 13 Jan 2022
Thank you Peter. It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to see you again when you are back in Christchurch Cheers Costa and Despina

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay in central Christchurch
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from Despina and Costa on 29 Nov 2021
Hi Judith, Thank you for chosing to stay with us and thank you for your review. Cheers Costa and Despina

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
A B&B experience with more privacy. Very comfortable. Great period details in the older part of the establishment. Lovely owners. Great location. We’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Despina and Costa on 7 Oct 2021
Thank you so much for your excellent review. We look forward to hosting you again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely accommodation and hosts, easy walk to everywhere
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Despina and Costa on 20 Jul 2021
Thank you for your lovely review. WE look forward to hosting you again

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely comfortable room in fantastic location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from Despina and Costa on 20 Jul 2021
Thank you for your lovely review. We look forward to hosting you again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful villa. Central location, incredibly quiet, a very warm friendly and inviting place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021