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Greatstay Bed & Breakfast Boutique Accommodation

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33 Kilmarnock St, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Ranked #10 of 102 Christchurch B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 88 Reviews
Greatstay Bed & Breakfast Boutique Accommodation
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Invercargill, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

We had a wonderful stay with Lesley and John in Christchurch recently. It was the first time we had ever stayed in a B n B and we're glad we chose to stay with them. Their home was immaculate and warm and inviting. They welcomed us into their home and made us feel very comfortable and provided us with a... More

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lesley ruske, Owner at Greatstay Bed & Breakfast Boutique Accommodation, responded to this review
24 May 2012

Dear Miringa, Thank you for reviewing our Bed and Breakfast, and it is lovely to know that you enjoyed your stay with us. We do hope that in your busy life, you will be able to return and have another nice experience. We are pleased that we met your expectations. Lesley and John More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012 via mobile

I travel backwards and forwards to Christchurch and have discovered there are better options than hotels, John and Lesley provide a home away from home with great facilities and location. They both provide a wonderful personal touch and genuine interest in making your stay a pleasant experience. I am certainly spreading the word - thanks John and Lesley look forward... More

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lesley ruske, Owner at Greatstay Bed & Breakfast Boutique Accommodation, responded to this review
7 March 2012

Thank you for taking the time from your busy schedule to review our establishment. We are pleased that you were happy with us, and it is good to know that you will be returning. Regards, Lesley and John More

Denver, Colorado, United States
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

I traveled around NZ for nearly two weeks, and after staying in a variety of Bed and Breakfast accommodation, my boyfriend and I agreed that Greatstay was the best. Lesley and John are genuinely friendly and welcoming, they are not just putting on a happy face, they really are happy to see you. They are helpful in any inquiry, and... More

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lesley ruske, Owner at Greatstay Bed & Breakfast Boutique Accommodation, responded to this review
6 March 2012

Dear Rach, Many thanks for taking the time from your busy schedule to give us a glowing review. We also liked Michaels review. We too enjoyed the company of you both, and hope that the future is bright for you. We are pleased that we gave you the experience of a Christchurch home away from home, and look forward to... More

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

I spent three days working in Christchurch recently and the highlight was the friendly service and "extra touches" facilitated by John and Lesley at Greatstay. As a frequent business traveller I rate most hotels by four measures; shower, bed, food and wi-fi. Well, I found all four to be excellent at Greatstay, but the very pleasant bonus was the welcoming... More

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lesley ruske, Owner at Greatstay Bed & Breakfast Boutique Accommodation, responded to this review
1 March 2012

Well Michael we do thank you for taking the time to give us a wonderful glowing review. We know how frustrating flying can be, and we were happy to help you and your friend. We look forward to the next visit. Kind regards, Lesley More

Auckland
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

My daugther and I stayed with Greatstay in chrishchurch for 3 days and thoroughlyenjoyed our stay with John and Lesley are great hosts, makes it feel friendly and family orientated. The room was very comfortable and clean, breakfast was great. It was a great place to do things from around christchurch and great local resturants. We loved it and would... More

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lesley ruske, Owner at Greatstay Bed & Breakfast Boutique Accommodation, responded to this review
1 March 2012

Thank you Hamish for reviewing our site. We are pleased that you and daughter enjoyed your time here, and we look forward to keeping in touch when you return to Christchurch on visits. Kind regards, Lesley More

Sydney, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011

I I highly recommend Greatstay in Christchurch (B&B). Lovely modern home, very comfortable rooms with private facilities. Centrally located and in close walking distance to a number of restaurants. The proprietors are extremely accommodating and very friendly people. Well worth a try.

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lesley ruske, Owner at Greatstay Bed & Breakfast Boutique Accommodation, responded to this review
1 March 2012

Thank you Ian for taking the time to review our establishment. We are pleased that we gave you a good experience. I see that you were a little disappointed with the location, which we are surprised about as we are the new city for Christchurch. We are looking forward to the next time you visit Christchurch. Kind regards, John More

Sydney, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011

Really enjoyed the comfortable & spotless bed and bathrooms, excellent breakfasts. The convenience of being close to downtown buses was appreciated. Plenty of opportunity to participate in convivial conversation with hosts and other guests but still provided privacy when required. Highly recommended!!

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lesley ruske, Owner at Greatstay Bed & Breakfast Boutique Accommodation, responded to this review
1 March 2012

Dear Agnes, John and I thank you for your review. It is nice that you felt comfortable and at home while with us. We enjoyed your company and look forward to seeing you soon. Regards, Lesley More

Wellington, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011

Very comfortable room and great hosts. In a good location, easy to find and good parking. Breakfast was really good too.

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John Ruske, Owner at Greatstay Bed & Breakfast Boutique Accommodation, responded to this review
13 December 2011

Dear Carol, Many thanks for reviewing our Boutique Accommodation. We were delighted to have constructive information, and we are pleased that we gave you a nice experience while you were in Christchurch. We would like to see you again if you return to Christchurch. Lesley More

Auckland, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2011

We were most impressed with the attention to detail and the kind, warming hospitality that John and Lesley provided us with while we were in Christchurch on a business trip. I recommend this Bed & Breakfast to all executives who are travelling to Christchurch for meetings, as it is a nice alternative to staying in a hotel.

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John Ruske, Owner at Greatstay Bed & Breakfast Boutique Accommodation, responded to this review
13 December 2011

Dear Charlotte, Thank you for your constructive review of our establishment. We were delighted to host your company and enjoyed meeting all the "fellas" It is nice that the men thought all was great, and we did look after them as we do all of our guests. Look forward to more business with you. Lesley More

Singapore, Singapore
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011
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After a round trip around NZ south island, we are finally back at where we start, Christchurch. Having went around for the past 2 weeks without any prebookings, our luck ran out here, many of the Motels or B&Bs were full or prebooked! But it was a blessing in disguise in fact when a nice B&B (Wish, Christchurch) owner helped... More

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John Ruske, Owner at Greatstay Bed & Breakfast Boutique Accommodation, responded to this review
22 November 2011

Dear Colin and Kate, How wonderful of you to give us a review of such high quality. It was a pleasure to have you stay, and to hear of your trip around New Zealand, and of course the MX5 chats. We went on a picnic with the club and had a lovely day. We love to hear from people and... More

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33 Kilmarnock St, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* INR6,298 - 9,641

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