I felt for the price I paid I would've received a cooked breakfast, sky telly, and cleaners who obey the " DO NOT DISTURB" notice on your door knob. I found Peter quite unfriendly and gruff, for example a wifi issue in which I queried, he's abrupt response was " nothing to do with us, no else has a problem"... More

I'm trying to stay at all the old places in CHCH and The Classic Villa didn't disappoint. Our room was very nice with a sweet little ensuite. Breakfast was satisfying. The Classic Villa is in a great spot as it is walking distance to Hagley park and the museum and one day it will again be walking distance to our... More

We stayed here for 1 night and chose it on the basis of prior reviews. We were not disappointed - the room was lovely (quiet, nicely appointed, comfy bed), the accommodation centrally located, and the breakfast was excellent (the best we had at all the B&Bs we stayed in). It had free parking for guests.

Extremely pleasant and comfortable stay and thoroughly enjoyed the well thought out breakfasts and complimentary newspaper and magazines and tea, coffee and fruit juice and biscuits. It was nice to relax in the comfortable lounge after an evening out. The restaurant and swimming pool sections below are non applicable.

I only had one night here, more's the pity. Peter is absolute gem of a host & his place is magnificent. The breakfast is brilliant, so well thought out I am disappointed to only have had one. I arrived late but was well looked after & slept like a log. Coming from Australia I was excited by the underfloor heating... More

My wife and I spent 3 nights at the Classic Villa at the beginning of March 2013. The Villa is ideally situated a mere half block from the main museum and the entrance to the fabulous Botanical gardens. Many of the new shopping opportunities are located about a 10 minute walk in the opposite direction toward the former CBD. We... More

We visited this hotel (an 1899 restored heritage building) for one evening/overnight and were treated to a friendly staff and a first hand look at the downtown area of Christchurch. During the time of our visit much of the local area was being rebuilt following the 2010/2011 earthquakes. The beds were comfortable, rooms were super clean and the overall atmosphere... More

I always look forward to going back to Christchurch as it is such a friendly city. On this occasion I arranged my stay at The Classic Villa, based on the recommendation from a colleague. I was not disappointed. I was arriving late and received instructions on how and where to enter the building on my arrival at almost midnight (why... More

Arrived 1am, planned and advised, arrangements for key to be left in envelope on desk with name and room details on it. Had door code so got inside ok only to find no envelope had been left? At1.30am we had to raise the proprietor from his bed, apparently he left the room key on the desk counter and it had... More