Title: Drifter Christchurch Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=103008949&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Drifter Christchurch Hotel with a restaurant, 7-minute walk to Cathedral Square ## Photo gallery for Drifter Christchurch ![Lunch and dinner served - Drifter Christchurch (Christchurch)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103010000/103009000/103008949/55232d19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Family Loft Suite with Queen and Bunk | Living area | Books - Drifter Christchurch (Christchurch)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103010000/103009000/103008949/299d58e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fitness facility - Drifter Christchurch (Christchurch)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103010000/103009000/103008949/f6654523.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets - Drifter Christchurch (Christchurch)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103010000/103009000/103008949/dfbc99b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property amenity - Drifter Christchurch (Christchurch)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103010000/103009000/103008949/56747411.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located close to Cathedral Square and One New Zealand Stadium, Drifter Christchurch provides a terrace, a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Rambler, offers lunch and dinner. Pilates classes and yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; Drifter Christchurch also has a library, laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Gym - Bar - Laundry room £78 includes taxes & fees 22 Dec - 23 Dec ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 19 - Dec 20](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20&selected=103008949&PinnedHotelID=103008949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20&selected=103008949&PinnedHotelID=103008949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 20 - Dec 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=103008949&PinnedHotelID=103008949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=103008949&PinnedHotelID=103008949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 19 - Dec 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=103008949&PinnedHotelID=103008949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=103008949&PinnedHotelID=103008949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 26 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=103008949&PinnedHotelID=103008949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=103008949&PinnedHotelID=103008949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 11 of 11 rooms ### View all photos for Superior Queen Room ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103010000/103009000/103008949/w4750h3083x0y0-aac1fe56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Queen Room 8.4 Very good 8 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds LCD TV Renovated in 2024 Separate bedroom Private bathroom Eco-friendly toiletries Digital channels - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Premium King Suite ![Premium King Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103010000/103009000/103008949/7bde5fd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium King Suite ### Highlights Separate sitting area Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds LCD TV Renovated in 2024 Private bathroom Eco-friendly toiletries Digital channels - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Superior Queen Room with Balcony ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103010000/103009000/103008949/w4750h3083x0y0-aac1fe56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Queen Room with Balcony ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds LCD TV Renovated in 2024 Separate bedroom Private bathroom Eco-friendly toiletries - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Family Room ![Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103010000/103009000/103008949/w800h551x0y0-205c0708.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds LCD TV Renovated in 2024 Separate bedroom Private bathroom Eco-friendly toiletries Digital channels - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Family Loft Suite with Queen and Bunk ![Family Loft Suite with Queen and Bunk | Living area | Books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103010000/103009000/103008949/299d58e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Loft Suite with Queen and Bunk 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Balcony Separate sitting area Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds LCD TV Renovated in 2024 Sofa bed - double Separate bedroom - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Loft Suite with Two Queen Rooms ![Books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103010000/103009000/103008949/fd400793.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Loft Suite with Two Queen Rooms 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Separate sitting area Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds LCD TV Renovated in 2024 Sofa bed - double Separate bedroom Private bathroom - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ### View all photos for Premium Private Suite - 8 Bed ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103010000/103009000/103008949/6c7ad392.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Private Suite - 8 Bed ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Renovated in 2024 Private bathroom Eco-friendly toiletries Daily housekeeping Mobile key entry - Sleeps 8 - 8 Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Premium Private Female Suite - 8 Bed ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103010000/103009000/103008949/07cfd65e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Private Female Suite - 8 Bed ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Renovated in 2024 Private bathroom Eco-friendly toiletries Daily housekeeping Mobile key entry - Sleeps 8 - 8 Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Private Suite - 4 Beds ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103010000/103009000/103008949/9fb553f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private Suite - 4 Beds ### Highlights Air conditioning Renovated in 2024 Detached private bathroom Eco-friendly toiletries Daily housekeeping Mobile key entry - Sleeps 4 - 4 Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Private Suite - 8 Beds ![Private Suite - 8 Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103010000/103009000/103008949/11adcd77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private Suite - 8 Beds ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Renovated in 2024 Private bathroom Eco-friendly toiletries Daily housekeeping Mobile key entry - Sleeps 8 - 8 Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Superior Twin Room ![Superior Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103010000/103009000/103008949/3c5b0a03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Twin Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds LCD TV Renovated in 2024 Separate bedroom Private bathroom Eco-friendly toiletries Digital channels - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ## You may also like Ad ![Bar (on property)](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/19000000/18150000/18147500/18147427/a103facb_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG Christchurch City Centre - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Gym 9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews £115 includes taxes & fees 24 Dec - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FChristchurch-Hotels-Drifter-Christchurch.h103008949.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FChristchurch-Hotels-Drifter-Christchurch.h103008949.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-43.53432%2C172.63887&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dUu_O7xJjlzGLICuru3bEkOLHcU=) 96 Lichfield St, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011 #### What's nearby - Riverside Market \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Cathedral Square \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Hagley Park \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Christchurch Casino \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles #### Getting around - Christchurch Railway Station - 10 min drive - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪C1 Espresso - ‬3 min walk - ‪Akin - ‬3 min walk - ‪Smash Palace - ‬3 min walk - ‪Pink Lady Rooftop - ‬2 min walk - ‪Kebab Masters - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### Drifter Christchurch Hotel remodelled in 2024 and located near Cathedral Square Located close to One New Zealand Stadium and Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre, Drifter Christchurch provides a terrace, a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Rambler, offers lunch and dinner. Pilates classes and yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; Drifter Christchurch also has a library, laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar. You'll also find perks such as: - Express check-out, express check-in and evening entertainment - A billiards/pool table, books and a TV in reception - A 24-hour front desk, outdoor furniture and luggage storage Room features All 95 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Food and drink - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant ### Restaurants on site - Rambler ### Things to do - 24-hour gym - Billiards/pool table - Books - Evening entertainment - Fitness classes - Library - Pilates classes - TV in common areas - Yoga classes ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Shared microwave - Shared refrigerator - Vending machine - Water dispenser ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Firepit - In a nature reserve - Outdoor entertainment area - Outdoor furniture - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Lift (160 centimetre wide door) - Smooth flooring in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible lounge - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant ### More - 1 building - 4 floors - Designated smoking areas - Renovated entire property - June 2024 - Rooftop garden ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer (on request) - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Heating (climate-controlled) - Mobile key entry ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Guests are required to download the property's Goki mobile app before check-in Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 28 per night. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Rollaway bed fee: NZD 28 per night - Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### National rating Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand. ### Property is also known as Drifter Christchurch Christchurch Drifter Christchurch Hostel/Backpacker accommodation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Drifter Christchurch pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Drifter Christchurch? ### How much is parking at Drifter Christchurch? ### What time is check-in at Drifter Christchurch? ### What time is check-out at Drifter Christchurch? ### Where is Drifter Christchurch located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Drifter Christchurch Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Amenities ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.8 Eco-friendliness ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 79 8 - Good 33 6 - Okay 8 4 - Poor 6 2 - Terrible 2 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Priscilla 24 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely place to stay, easy walk to the shops and dining! ##### Priscilla Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hila 3 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The hotel is clean and is located in a central area within walking distance to many must seen sites. The staff was very friendly and nice! ![Kim is the nicest and very professional staff. It was a pleasure to get to know you. Thank you! ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8dc500f5-c9e9-47e2-9a07-cce12e98f297-1762139573680.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Hila Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Henry 5 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Clean room, friendly and helpful staff ![View from our room up on level 4](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f230b95e-0ac3-4698-857f-d7b612c2b573-1762321790713.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Henry Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Summer 22 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great room, awesome concept the bar had really tasty sharing menu couldn’t fault my stay ##### Summer Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### RYOTA 17 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Location is very nice. ##### RYOTA Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### janet 10 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great room ,spotless throughout. Great to have big bathtowels too. Staff always helpful and comfortable beds with good quality linen ##### janet Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori 8 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved the location right next to bus terminal, food shopping across the street, and walkable to so many great venues. The hotel offers so many different room types and includes a communal cooking, gathering space. My room (with bathroom) was small, but comfortable and quiet - with a library and outdoor space on the same floor. Have already booked it for our next visit. ##### Lori Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Xuan 11 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean and nice staff ##### Xuan Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel 13 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Such a cool place to stay in the cbd. Beds were super comfy. ##### Rachel Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Igor 12 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Trendy place for your peiple but also suits families. Good value for money. ##### Igor Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Andrew 16 Mar 2025 A pleasant place to stay. Quiet and comfy bed. ##### Andrew Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kate 24 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Staff were excellent. Location was ideal. ##### Kate Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Niamh 24 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great value, quiet rooms, can walk everywhere ##### Niamh Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith 21 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good quiet room and modern facilities ##### Keith Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott 28 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had a great stay. Cool place, right in yhe middle of town. Super friendly staff and they were really efficient too! Great place to stay! ##### Scott Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nina 24 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great place to meet other people and very convenient location to get around Christchurch. ##### Nina Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leonie 5 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great facilities. Perfect location. ##### Leonie Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Pui Sze 15 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location close to The Riverside Market and Bus Terminal. Great bus service from airport to town and the hotel especially with Metro Card. Hotel is super relaxing with outdoor sitting Balcony. We will definitely come and stay again! ##### Pui Sze Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Yuen Ting 2 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The location is just next to the bus terminus and also walkable to the shopping area. It is great for traveller to go near or far ##### Yuen Ting Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 7 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Our stay way so nice, the hotel is very vibey and convenient location! Super cute ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joel 20 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort It's a pretty special place. Impeccable design, comfy beds, nice showers, and a great bar downstairs. Would come back for sure ##### Joel Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chinatsu 27 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Located very close to the bus interchange whici is so convenient for tourist using metro, intercity and grayline. ##### Chinatsu Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott 24 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Central, modern hotel with a great vibe Great central location, modern hotel with an awesome bar on ground level. Need the Goki App to access hotel and it can be a little confusing for non tech savvy people but otherwise would highly recommend. ##### Scott Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire 7 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Convenient location, overall vibe was very chill, really felt like the days were just drifting. The common rooms were enjoyable. ##### Claire Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew 7 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A lovely hotel. The rooms and facilities were well presented and clean, with nice bathroom products as well. The location is also great, right in the centre of town. Only downside is the need to download an app to access lifta/rooms. ##### Andrew Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Manly Pacific Sydney MGallery Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Manly-Pacific-Sydney-MGallery-Collection.h6890.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ubud-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Resort-Bali-At-Sayan.h443674.Hotel-Information) > > [B&B Carlisle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carlisle-Bed-And-Breakfasts.d6561-aaBedAndBreakfasts.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Sudima Christchurch Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Sudima-Christchurch-Airport.h889383.Hotel-Information) > > [VIL5 by Be Alicante](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alicante-Hotels-VIL5-By-Be-Alicante.h57554729.Hotel-Information) > > [Hollington Park Glamping](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newbury-Hotels-Hollington-Park-Glamping.h45711187.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Philadelphia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Philadelphia-Hotels.d178297.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Cairndow](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairndow-Hotels.d6205844.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Villas Argostoli](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Argostoli-Villas.d6024082-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Hotel Le Plaza Brussels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brussels-Hotels-Hotel-Le-Plaza-Brussels.h54732.Hotel-Information) > > [Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Chateau-On-The-Park-Christchurch.h19345.Hotel-Information) > > [The Tunbridge Wells Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Royal-Tunbridge-Wells-Hotels-The-Tunbridge-Wells-Hotel.h4519702.Hotel-Information) > > [Cam Ranh Riviera Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nha-Trang-Hotels-Cam-Ranh-Riviera-Beach-Resort-Spa.h10548775.Hotel-Information) > > [The George Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hexham-Hotels-The-George-Hotel.h1050309.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Barceloneta Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barceloneta-Beach-Hotels.0-l6168181-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [De Vere Cotswold Water Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cirencester-Hotels-De-Vere-Cotswold-Water-Park.h1770053.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Punta Cana (PUJ) to London (LHR)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/puj/lhr/punta-cana-to-london) > > [Flights from Leeds (LBA) to Kos (KGS)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lba/kgs/leeds-to-kos) ### Cars > [Enterprise Car Rentals In Wakefield](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Enterprise-Car-Rentals-In-Wakefield.d5455-c15.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) > > [Car hire in Fakenham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Fakenham.d602418.Car-Hire-Guide) ### Activities > [Things to do in East London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-East-London.d6047456.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Bristol](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Bristol.d688.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### General > [Visit Pecket Well](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pecket-Well.dx3000443024) > > [Visit Ribcev Laz](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ribcev-Laz.dx6050246) ---