The staff at Orari was very cold and unwelcoming toward us. I was sitting in the lounge, reading and the manager comes in as she's leaving to go home and shuts off the radio and closes the curtains as I'm sitting there enjoying the music and watching the clouds go by outside. Whenever we asked for something at breakfast they... More

Orari was a wonderful place to base our travels out of and to spend our last week. We initially used it as a base for our overnight travels and Jan was wonderful letting us store our suitcases. We spent our last week touring christchurch with short day tours and trips. During our stay we had yummy daily breakfast, wine every... More

My husband and I were in our last days of being in New Zealand after two months of travel celebrating our 42nd wedding anniversary and were so grateful to find the Orari B&B. We loved our sweet cozy and spacious room. The owner was so attentive to our needs helping us with restaurants and information on things to do for... More

My brother and wife booked this amazing place through their travel consultant in England. I live in Upper Hutt and tagged along and Jan managed to book me in on short notice. I stay in a lot of motels normally for work and it made a nice change to stay in a B&B. the room although a little small had... More

My wife and I stayed here as a prelude to an early morning flight to Auckland. The hostess was very polite and very helpful at check-in. We took her advice about a restaurant very near to the B&B, the Fiddlesticks Restaurant and Bar, for a delightful dinner. The bed was very comfortable and we slept quite soundly! Bathroom, en suite,... More

Now, I know a lot of people really like this B & B, so I recognize my opinion is in the minority, but I am sharing it nonetheless. I recently stayed here and really did not think the room was worth the rate- the B & B smelled like old food, sort of like staying above a take-out restaurant. The... More

Our hostesses were a delight at this B&B that was across the street from the Art Museum and close to the park and several nice restaurants in a city that is still reeling from the earthquake. Our room was cozy (although I don't think they have a/c) and comfortable. We were upstairs but there is a luggage elevator. Morning breakfast... More

Loved this place. Nice, quaint, great location. Wonderful people that run this place too. Great location as easy walking distance to the city and gardens. Note that the city has been devastated by the earthquake - it's really shocking to see how much damage has been done. This damage will take 10 - 20 years to restore. There really is... More

It is currently hard to know where to stay in Christchurch. You want to be close to centre but so many favourite hotels have now gone. The Orari is a beautifully run guest-house, centrally located, with a friendly welcome. Recently renovated and passed all the safety tests. Comfortable rooms with electric blankets and extra heating for the winter. Great breakfast.... More