This place is okay as a jumping off point if you are arriving by plane in Christchurch but it isn't a good place to nestle in for long because it has too many flaws. The problems must be separated into simply irritating issues and those which much be evaluated more generously given the price point. ❡On the irritating front, it is theoretically possible to do laundry but each load will take at least four hours in the energy efficient combined washer/dryer and will still come out slightly damp and winkled. Four hours seems like an exaggeration but is if anything conservative! Don't try to use the dishwasher; something died there, either a rodent or seafood. The kitchen overhead light is either burnt out or the switch is impossible to find. One of the living room ceiling lights is burnt out too. And the shower, which is otherwise fine, would benefit from a tray to put soap and shampoo. ❡ Now for the issues that must be evaluated in the context of the price. The apartment building itself has all the charm of a Soviet era building. The kitchen is minimal, fine for breakfast but cooking a good dinner would be a challenge. Likewise the bed is comfortable enough but the pillows are mediocre. In full daylight the apartment is reasonably cheery but on a cloudy day it is gloomy. Party this is because the other Quest apartment tower blocks out light; partly it is because the overhead lighting is inadequate. Overall, in poor weather one just wants to move on.