"Great location especially for joggers and just steps to Hagley Park. Walking distance to Christchurch Hospital and to riverside restaurants. Carparking good too. Friendly and helpful staff. Will definitely stay again."
"Great location especially for joggers and just steps to Hagley Park. Walking distance to Christchurch Hospital and to riverside restaurants. Carparking good too. Friendly and helpful staff. Will definitely stay again."
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Friendly staff and very helpful. Rooms were clean and spacious, good value for cost of room.
I would recommend this property for its proximity to shops and easy walking.
Friendly staff and very helpful. Rooms were clean and spacious, good value for cost of room.
I would recommend this property for its proximity to shops and easy walking.
Great value for money slightly older style motel. I like staying at places like this, feels like home and cheaper than newer or top end places. We were able to check in early which was great news to drop stuff off and ready ourselves for a day at the beer fest.
Great value for money slightly older style motel. I like staying at places like this, feels like home and cheaper than newer or top end places. We were able to check in early which was great news to drop stuff off and ready ourselves for a day at the beer fest.
Anonymous traveller
Reviewed January 31, 2020Reviewed January 31, 2020
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 :)
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
Reviewed February 24, 2025Reviewed February 24, 2025
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