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Governors Bay Hotel

52 Main Road, Christchurch 8971, New Zealand
+643 3299433
Ranked #98 of 308 restaurants in Christchurch
4.0 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
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Ruth v
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012

Governer's bay hotel is one of those gems, where you sit and think, there's nowhere else I would rather be. The views are gorgeous and the food and wine selection excellent. The hosts make you feel very welcome but are unobtrusive. More

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MrBouncypants
San Francisco, California
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2012

My wife and I, on our honeymoon (from California), had a wonderfully relaxing stay at this great example of kiwi hospitality. We spent a long weekend at this lovely old hotel where Jeremy and Clare (the hosts) were very welcoming and most attentive to our needs. A short walk down the hill from the hotel we experienced the most beautiful... More

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Brissle
Bristol, England
Top Contributor
58 reviews
228 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2011

We visited this bar/restaurant twice during our stay in Christchurch in December 2011. On both occasions we had good weather and were able to sit in the garden and enjoy the views across the bay to the Banks Peninsular. The drive out to Governors Bay is delightful - about 25 minutes from the centre of Christchurch whether you take the... More

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Biggles63, Owner at Governors Bay Hotel, responded to this review
January 2, 2012

Dear Brissle, Many thanks for being the first to review us on Trip Advisor. Moreover, we are very happy you enjoyed your experience on both occasions and you are most welcome back whenever you return to this part of the world. Happy New Year, Jeremy Dyer More

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