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Awards and Affiliations
A Green / Sustainable Property - Third Party Certified
This property participates in Qualmark Green, a third-party certification program that has been independently certified. Third-party certification measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. An objective assessment of a company's sustainable tourism practices has been performed at this property by an auditor who is independent of the third-party certification program.
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Property Amenities
The Classic Villa is a two-storey heritage building, with a modern extension at the rear, and 12 guestrooms. Complimentary outdoor parking spaces are available for guest use. A lounge area offers sofas and armchairs, flatscreen TV with DVD player, and CD player/stereo. There is also a piano. An adjacent dining area features a communal table, food island, and microwave, where guests enjoy complimentary Continental breakfast. Complimentary fruit, fruit juice, tea/coffee, and soft drinks are available throughout the day. An outdoor courtyard area is complete with an open fire and barbecue, wrought-iron furnishings, and dining tables. The Classic Villa offers complimentary wireless Internet access, and a computer terminal with high-speed and wireless Internet access. Faxing and photocopying is available through reception (surcharge). The property is smoke free, though guests may smoke on the patio.
Rooms
Eight of the 12 guestrooms at The Classic Villa are located in the historical part of the villa, which was built in the 1800s. Guestrooms feature polished timber floors and ornate plaster ceilings, and have wood-fire effect heaters. A more modern, second-level extension holds four more guestrooms. All guestrooms feature desks with stools and complimentary wireless Internet access. Bedside tables have telephones (with free local calls) and clock radios. Cable/satellite TVs offer premium channels such as Sky Sport, Sky News, and Sky Movies. Other amenities include irons and ironing boards, in-room safes, and slippers. Bathrooms have showers and under-floor heating. There are also heated towel rails, and hair dryers.
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Dining
A complimentary Continental breakfast is provided each morning. A cooked breakfast may be ordered for NZ$18 (AU$15). Fresh fruit, tea/coffee, fruit juice, and soft drinks are also complimentary throughout the day.
The property does not have its own restaurant, but there are several dining options within the surrounding area.
Nearby restaurants:
Santorini Greek Restaurant
Cook ‘n' with Gas
Le Bon Bolli French Restaurant
Annie's Wine Bar
Alchemy
Recreation
Hagley Park, which starts 200 metres from The Classic Villa, offers tennis and lawn bowling clubs, cycling, jogging, a children's playground, and a fitness course. Punting on the Avon River (300 metres) is an iconic Christchurch pastime. Note that cycling is an easy way to get around this flat city, with many designated cycle lanes, especially in the northwest of the city. There are several bicycle rental companies in town; bicycles cost about NZ$35 (AU$32) per day. Mountain biking is offered from the top of the Gondola (7 km). Other city activities include ice skating, sky diving, and windsurfing. Swimming is at Centennial Pool (1 km). There are numerous golf courses near the city, including the scenic Terrace Downs High Country Resort, where green fees are NZ$115 (AU$105), or the Clearwater Golf Club, where fees are NZ$125 (AU$115). Horse riding and mountain biking is available in the Port Hills. The three main beaches nearest Christchurch are Sumner Beach, New Brighton Beach, and Taylor's Mistake, all of which have good surfing. There are several ski fields within two hours of the city.
Guests may use the fitness centre at the YMCA, one block away, without paying membership fees. Single visits cost NZ$10 (AU$8). The centre also offers aerobics, yoga, and Pilates classes.
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“Terrific Experience in Christchurch”
Beautiful in-town villa within easy walking distance of city center. Management/owner present to meet every need or request. Breakfast served family style including vodka for mix-your-own Bloody Mary! Parking on site; convenient to restaurants and entertainment.Spent 4 weeks traveling in Australia and N.Z. and this was our favorite hotel.
“Fantastic location”
beautiful hotel in a fab location
“We'll stay here again”
Great updated historic house in perfect location near park, museums, cathedral, the Avon, theaters, and more. Extremely comfortable room and tasteful decor throughout. Fun, tasty, and filling "continental" breakfast. Helpful owners and staff. We were sorry that we could not stay longer and look forward to staying at the Classic Villa when we return to Christchurch.
“Great Bed & Breakfast”
Wonderful centrally located place.
“They made Christchurch for us”
We didn't know where to go or what to do while booking our trip to New Zealand did some research here and read the reviews. But you never know for sure, This was a GEM of a place and we would recommend the CLASSIC VILLA to anyone and everyone that is going to Christchurch. Great location and people.
“Fantastic!”
Wonderfully friendly hotel in a great location in central Christchurch. Would wholeheartedly recommend staying at the Classic Villa!
“A beautiful building to stay in.”
A lovely family owned hotel with rooms that had characture. Close to the Arts centre,restaurants and with the tram stopopposite it provided the perfect location to explore the 'English city'. Breakfast was a friendly affair with the staff only too willing to help.
“Definitely a 'Classic Villa'”
From the moment we stepped from the car we felt we had found somewhere we would like, and we were right. We were made to feel very welcome in a huge kitchen, checked in, and then shown how and where all amenities we would need were in the kitchen area. Nice homely touch. The room was clean, the furnishings and decor very comfortable and easy on the eye. The en suite was a small, but sufficient shower room, no bath. The bed was very comfortable and the wall mounted flat screen TV was well placed. The wireless connection for the net didn't work though, but on mentioning this a cable was offered for use. The breakfasts left you with so much choice of fruits, breads, cereals you could have been forgiven for eating enough to last all day. The table was massive, well laid out, kept clean of used dishes and set with a lovely Mediterranean feel. Most guests we saw were all happily chatting together exchanging travel views, a good atmosphere. There was a plentiful supply of leaflets for the What to do/Where to go brigade, and any questions were answered by mine host with a good local knowledge. The location is excellent, a short walk to Cathedral Square, but in the Uni area so plenty going on, the trams also run outside the Villa if you just don't feel like walking. Only blot for me was the blinds on the windows in the room, being on the front and on the pathway entrance, we had to keep them semi-closed for privacy meaning the room was darkened most of the time we were in.
“Convivial and smart!”
We escaped for a quick weekend in wonderful Christchurch and were delighted with the hotel. You have to enjoy a bed and breakfast type of hotel for this one, with communal breakfast dining. The buffet breakfast was sumptuous, with lots of fresh fruit and full continental offerings. Great coffee, too! Nice gas fireplace for returning from our treks around town - perfectly located for the arts centre, botanical gardens and city tramping. Very highly recommended.
“Fantastic experience”
We really enjoyed our weekend break at Classic Villa. We enjoyed the personal service, breakfast was unforgettable. The heritage room was small but very comfortable. I'm sure the bigger rooms are perfect. The location is excellent within walking distance of many venues. We will be back!
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The preferred airport for The Classic Villa is Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.) - 8.6 km / 5.4 mi.
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