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Ashford Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly motel in Christchurch with free parking

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | LCD TV, DVD player
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
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Superior Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Courtyard View | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Ashford Motor Lodge offers a quiet escape near Hagley Park. Relax in the garden or dip in the pool with sun loungers and umbrellas. Enjoy continental breakfast served by helpful staff. Amenities include babysitting services and barbecue grills.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | LCD TV, DVD player

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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LCD TV, DVD player

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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Superior Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Courtyard View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

About the neighborhood

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35 Papanui Road, Christchurch, 8014

What's nearby

  • Papanui Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Hagley Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Christchurch Casino - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 6 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pure - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Diner 66 Christchurch - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Blax Espresso Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pedro's House of Lamb - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Ashford Motor Lodge

Upscale family-friendly motel near Hagley Park
At Ashford Motor Lodge, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • A vending machine, an off-leash area, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms at Ashford Motor Lodge offer amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and free newspapers.
Other amenities include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Grab bars near toilets and raised toilet seats
  • LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 3:00 AM to 3:00 PM for a fee: USD 7.50 to 15.50 for adults and USD 7.50 to 15.50 for children

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 7.50 to 15.50 for adults, and USD 7.50 to 15.50 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Ashford Lodge
Ashford Motor Christchurch
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Ashford Motor
Ashford Motor Lodge Motel
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Ashford Motor Lodge Motel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Does Ashford Motor Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Ashford Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Ashford Motor Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ashford Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ashford Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Ashford Motor Lodge located?

Located in Merivale, this family-friendly Christchurch motel is within a 5-minute walk of Papanui Road and Hagley Park. Bealey Avenue and Victoria Street are also within 10 minutes.

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Ashford Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 403 out of 713 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 713 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 713 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 713 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 713 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maxson

Liked: Amenities
Very beautiful stay and enjoyed it, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall good, had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Been staying here for years always well presented and good value
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at Ashford Motor Lodge! The staff are very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my time at Ashford. The pool was a godsend on a couple of hot days, only comment would be air conditioning would be a nice addition
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value accomodation for four people. Had everything we needed and awesome location

8/10 Good

Dr Sureshbabu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly customer service, clean and spacious unit.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We could not fault this property! Our unit was immaculately clean, beautifully presented and very quiet. The location is great - handy to the city, many shopping and dining options and Hagley Park a wonderful Christchurch gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Broken glass left in kitchen, broken shower door, tv didn’t work!! But clean and staff tried to sort out tv but couldn’t.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in a breeze and the room was immaculate and they had even turned the heater on for us! Highly recommend. So close to town and hagley park and our dog was welcomed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stylish rooms with plenty of space
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Broc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice property clean and tidy. Staff were friendly. Property is close to everything. We had no issues with the place. We would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Excellent

The Motel we had was very quiet, clean, spacious and very comfortable. Including the bed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The studio was spacious and clean, and had all the amenities you could ask for. There is ample parking and it’s relatively easy to get into the CBD either by driving or taking public transport. The staff were very friendly and I think the offer of milk is a nice touch, it saves you going to the nearby petrol station which I found to be the only alternative.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location - easy walk to the city centre and Merivale . Very comfortable . Would have been helpful to have a mirror in the upstairs bedroom . But otherwise would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very spacious and clean. The parking is a bit tight, but with a smaller vehicle it was really not an issue to get in and out.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kirstie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious bathroom (2 bed suite, no 1). Comfy. Small kitchen but has everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shadiqa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful apartment. Interior was newly furnished. Area was great as well. We had own parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big family unit
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lucy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very dirty and shower was not working, we were expected to use a shower several units down. We found alternative accommodation for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andreen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked how they were pet friendly and except for some common instructions there was no dramas. Even having a pet friendly room , it was still so neat. Sofa bed was a bit dirty when we opened it up but we didnt use it. Otherwise overall, we loved the place. A bit of cleaning would help but not a major issue. Friendly custimer service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jeanine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unfriendly welcome

I enjoyed my stay and discovered the new dog park out the back of the hotel which is an excellent asset for dog owners like me. One recommendation would be to put some lights there for nighttime, as I couldn't see to clean up after my dog at 7.30 pm due to the dark. I did also have an unpleasant experience when checking in. I was checked in by Shelley (apologies if I've misspelled the name). Because I had never stayed here before, I questioned what the second rule meant on the "rules for dog owners" and her tone was dismissive and rude - I showed her the form. She explained it meant that Hagley Park and the back of the hotel were places to take your pet for toilet stops and to pick up after them, which made sense ( I hadn't known Hagley Park was close to the hotel either). Unfortunately, it was the sarcastic tone that left me feeling very uncomfortable. And it continued through the whole check-in experience. I later met another staff member who asked how I was finding the dog park and my interaction with this staff member was enjoyable, which made up for the communication at the beginning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms were nice and clean, the staff were lovely. Only down side would be no air conditioning but they did have a fan available for use in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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