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Argyle On The Park

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Hagley Park

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Argyle On The Park in central Christchurch offers a quiet escape from city bustle. Visitors can enjoy the garden or relax in their rooms with free WiFi and newspapers. Attentive staff provides dry cleaning, tour assistance, and luggage storage for a comfortable stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Heating
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Studio, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker

Studio, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Portable fan
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 43-inch plasma TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Portable fan
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
145 Deans Avenue, Riccarton, Christchurch, 8011

What's nearby

  • Hagley Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Riccarton Road - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mona Vale - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Canterbury Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 20 min walk
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ilex Café - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Thai Orchid Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Theo's Fresh Fish Shop - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Arjee Bhajee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Argyle On The Park

Motel near Hagley Park
Located close to Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Canterbury Museum, Argyle On The Park provides a grocery/convenience store, a free daily manager's reception, and a garden. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free train station pick-up, express check-out, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Argyle On The Park boast comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch plasma TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Separate sitting areas, kitchens, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch plasma TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per night

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Argyle Park Christchurch
Argyle Park Motel
Argyle Park Motel Christchurch
Argyle On The Park Christchurch
Argyle On The Park Hotel Christchurch
Argyle On The Park Motel
Argyle On The Park Christchurch
Argyle On The Park Motel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Is Argyle On The Park pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Argyle On The Park?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Argyle On The Park?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Argyle On The Park located?

Located in Riccarton, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Hagley Park and Christchurch Botanic Gardens. Canterbury Museum and Riccarton House are also within 1 mi (2 km). Christchurch Railway Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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Argyle On The Park Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 322 out of 710 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 710 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 710 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 710 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 710 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The unit was very roomy and the location gave us z quiet night
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leora Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Very convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hiromi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a little dated, but had everything we needed. The shower was hot and great at the end of a day of exploring. Easy drive to Westfield shopping centre and town centre. Across from the Botanical gardens for a walk.
Governors bay
New Brighton beach pier
Lake Tekapo
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness
Very happy with our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Very convenient location for visiting hospital, great nearby shops and eateries
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Property in an excellent location.

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location allowing easy walking to and from Hagley Park events.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Imran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with amenities, good for families, convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice motel to recharge after long drive
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our stay was good, traffic and other guests but still slept surprisingly well, also were allowed to leave our car in car park for the next day while we were at cricket, even though we had checked out
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for airport and central Christchurch, easy walk through picturesque botanical gardens. Room was very clean, owner very helpful and informative.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and friendly

great stopover for a few days. Wonderful location, large room and fully stocked kitchen (pans, plates, utensils). The owner at check in was quite friendly and had lots of info about what's about town. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Pranita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money. Very convenient location with shopping and dining options nearby. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sue

It was quiet and as we had the grandchildren (5 and 2) with us it was important to know that other guests couldn’t hear them. The top of the microwave shelf needed a good clean and we found a pair of socks on the floor in the bedroom that weren’t ours (we hadn’t unpacked when we found them).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Affordable price and great hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place, very warm. Easy walk to food and a short drive to the shopping mall. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we enjoyed the comfortable chairs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Helen

Property and room was dated but clean. Bed was comfortable and staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central ,close to hospital
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind staff Warm Netflex Near the park so good for walk
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Great location and good facilities, Just a bit of older unit well presented
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice owner
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable & clean. Close to Hadley park & walking distance to riccarton shops. Would have liked two tablets of soap but otherwise had everything you need. Would stay again thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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