LyLo Christchurch

As someone who's never stayed in a hostel before, I really enjoyed my stay at Lylo. The pod was a great size for one person, bed was very comfortable, and the blackout blinds worked well. I didn't use the kitchen or lounge area much but it was very clean and well stocked and included an automatic coffee machine, vending machine, and a lot of guest storage space. Bathrooms were also clean and well maintained, and the $2 towel hire was a great help as well. All of the staff I communicated with were lovely and very helpful, check in/out were so fast and simple, and it's super easy to find your way around both in the hostel and around the area. I felt very safe and comfortable the whole time :) Would definitely recommend!

Our stay was extremely disappointing. During two days of cold and rainy weather in Christchurch (around 7°C), our room was freezing. The heater in the room was not functioning properly, and cold air was clearly coming through gaps, making the room very uncomfortable. This morning, we spoke to the night staff (one male and one female). They told us that only one small portable heater could be provided per room. However, given the weather and the fact that the room was not properly insulated, one small heater was absolutely not sufficient. I was literally woken up by the cold in the early morning. The male staff member this morning had a very poor attitude and was dismissive. To be fair, the male staff member on duty the previous evening was very helpful. He kindly helped us install the first heater and even proactively asked whether we would like a second heater. At that time, we thought one might be enough. However, after realizing the room was still extremely cold, we returned to the front desk to ask for further assistance — but he had already finished his shift. We waited at the front desk for quite some time, and were simply told to wait. No solution was provided, and the issue remained unresolved until the next morning. Providing adequate heating in cold weather is a basic expectation for accommodation. The lack of proper response and the poor attitude from certain staff members made this experience very disappointing. I hope management will take this matter seriously.

I stayed here with my mother for one night on the way to somewhere else. It was quiet and clean and very close to the airport. I booked a queen room and it was all we needed but very basic. We had a bed and bathroom along one wall and a walkway from the door on the other wall. Very small and although there was no kitchenette there was a kitchen on the ground floor open 24 hours and there was a tea and coffee station on our floor near the elevator. We had aircon, a window and a big bathroom. It was all we needed but I just thought for the price it was a bit small. BUT I definitely would stay there again just overnight if I need to. Long term probably not for me personally but I am a bit of a princess lol.

Rooms very smal but very functional, clean and tidy. Service was excellent on both occasions. While we didn't use it much, there is a big clean kitchen with plenty of fridges to store food and a clean and open common area. Location excellent- a short and very easy 10 min walk from airport; a 1min walk to a heap of restaurants for dinnwr and a 10$ Uber to Jucy car rentals. Overall exceptional value.

Had a great stay at LyLo Christchurch! The receptionist was incredibly accommodating, professional, and genuinely kind, a special shout-out to her even though we unfortunately forgot to get her name. The hotel is budget-friendly, clean, and surprisingly spacious. Its location near the airport is very convenient, and it’s also easily accessible to restaurants and supermarkets, which made our stay even better. Overall, a comfortable and hassle-free experience. Highly recommended and would definitely stay here again!

Our ensuite room was more spacious than expected. There was one bed bug but we did not get bitten overnight so that's... good? I honestly didnt bother telling the staff because the one working at the desk did not seem very attentive to guests and we highly doubted they'd let us switch rooms. Otherwise, the room was good, and location was very convenient next to shops, food, gym, and of course the airport.

I arrived in Christchurch on a red-eye flight for a solo trip and was a bit nervous since it was my first time staying in backpacker-style accommodation—especially arriving at 2am. I spent two nights in the all-female pod room and was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere was great, with a diverse mix of ages and travellers. The facilities were clean, from the shower and toilet block to the kitchen. It’s also super convenient, with a grocery store, café, and car hire all just a short 2-minute walk away. The staff were wonderful—relaxed, friendly, and very accommodating. I’d definitely stay here again, especially for late-night or early-morning flights. Downside: Pod aircons could do with a service. Mine was a little noisy and struggling to cool my pod (This is the only reason why I did not rate the room 5 stars) I can sleep through the aircon but if your a light sleeper, I’d recommend booking a private room rather than a shared room.

Being a middle aged man, I was a bit worried about staying here as it's definitely aimed at the younger demographic of backpackers. But we went into the hang out room to play pool and amongst the hammocks, comfy seats, sofas, deck etc was an eclectic mix of ages and backgrounds. All sorts of travellers stay here, which made us feel less old. It's only about a 10 minute walk from the airport (or 8 minutes if you're not a middle aged, slightly overweight man). Fast food places, a restaurant and supermarket are practically on the doorstep. Only minor quibble is the beds are quite short. But they are clean and comfortable. Showers are very strong - obviously rewired industrial water jet cutters

Pod hostel! Plenty of parking, really friendly staff. Beds, pillow, and duvet are really comfortable, bathrooms are plentiful and clean. Common area and kitchen are also huge, kitchen is well stocked. Not very social though. One comment: female dorm rooms are more expensive than mixed dorms. Is that fair? Let's think about why women might want women-only dorms. One reason is because men are often creepy and don't treat women the way we should be treated. As a result, we feel safer in women's dorms. So not only do we already have to pay for period products for about 40 years of our lives in additional to birth control, the discomfort / fear / anxiety coming from how men treat us is being capitalized on? Think again, hostel owners.

I was in New Zealand for work and decided to take a quick solo trip to Christchurch because I'd never been there. I didn't want to spend too much on accommodation, so I booked a night at LyLo. I got a queen room with a private bathroom, and it was very clean and simple. The room was a bit small and lacked amenities, but I didn't mind since I only paid about USD $100 for the night. There is a small shopping plaza next door with some fast food restaurants and a grocery store. The hostel is also nearby CHC airport. It does take about 15-20 minutes by car to get to the city center though. Overall I had a good experience. FYI JUCY Snooze has now been rebranded to LyLo.

Great rooms. Great common room. Close to airport. Clean beds and very comfortable, Love the privacy in each pod.

It is unlikely that we would stay in this particular Jucy snooze again given that we were just a bit far away from Christchurch centre. However, it is perfect if you're just flying in to make your way somewhere else in the South Island. The room was simple and clean, albeit small. Beds ok. The downstairs area and kitchen are pretty cool. Nice reception staff. It was only a one night stay for my husband, daughter and I. We were able to walk to the International Antarctic Centre right behind the hotel, and spent a few hours there - great to visit. We would certainly stay in other Jucy Snoozes elsewhere, like the one in Queenstown because it is much more central. On a needs basis, we would stay here again.