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Academy Lodge Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Ashburton with free parking

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Apartment | Living area | 43-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, streaming services
Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible | Terrace/patio
Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Academy Lodge Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Portable fan
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Apartment | Living area | 43-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, streaming services

Deluxe Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Portable fan
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Netherby, a neighborhood in Ashburton, is home to Academy Lodge Motel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ashburton Domain and Trott's Garden, while Ashburton Aviation Museum and The Plains Vintage Railway and Historical Museum are cultural highlights.
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Map
782 East St, Ashburton, Canterbury, 7700

What's nearby

  • Ashburton Domain - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Historic Art Gallery and Museum - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Trott's Garden - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Ashburton Aviation Museum - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Lake Hood - 18 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Msa - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taste Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Formosa Modern Asian Cuisine - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ashburton Guardian - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Academy Lodge Motel

Motel located in Netherby
Academy Lodge Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out and express check-in
Room features
All guestrooms at Academy Lodge Motel boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate dining areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • 3 bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate dining areas, and kitchens

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 20 per pet, per day (maximum NZD 50 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NZD 20 per pet, per day (maximum NZD 50 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Academy Lodge Motel Motel
Academy Lodge Motel Ashburton
Academy Lodge Motel Motel Ashburton

Frequently asked questions

Is Academy Lodge Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NZD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Academy Lodge Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Academy Lodge Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Academy Lodge Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Academy Lodge Motel located?

Located in Netherby, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery and Museum. Ashburton Aviation Museum and Trott's Garden are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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