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Northwood Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
Family-friendly motel with airport shuttle service and casino shuttle service

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Studio Room | Private kitchen | Microwave, stovetop, electric kettle, toaster
Garden
One Bedroom Family Unit | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Three Bedroom Unit | Dining room
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Northwood Motor Lodge in Christchurch offers a tranquil garden setting. Families love the playground, and everyone enjoys free WiFi and laundry facilities. Helpful staff guide guests to nearby attractions like the International Antarctic Centre.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Three Bedroom Unit | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Three Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Triple Studio | Private kitchenette | Microwave, stovetop, electric kettle, toaster

Triple Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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One Bedroom Family Unit | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

One Bedroom Family Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
HDTV
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Studio Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Queen Unit | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

One Bedroom Queen Unit

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
HDTV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
170 Johns Road (SH1), Belfast, Christchurch

What's nearby

  • Willowbank Wildlife Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • International Antarctic Centre - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Hagley Park - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • University of Canterbury - 12 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens - 17 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 21 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coffe Culture - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Northwood Motor Lodge

Family-friendly motel near The Groynes
Located close to International Antarctic Centre and Mona Vale, Northwood Motor Lodge provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a garden, and a playground. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a free casino shuttle, and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Northwood Motor Lodge boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs and cribs/infant beds
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 32-cm HDTVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and recycling

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request
  • Free casino shuttle
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: NZD 8 to 12 for adults and NZD 8 to 12 for children

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1999
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-cm flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 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 at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from noon to 7:00 AM

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 10.00 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 8 to 12 for adults, and NZD 8 to 12 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.00 per stay

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Chardonnay Motor Lodge Christchurch
Chardonnay Motor Lodge
Chardonnay Motor Christchurch
Chardonnay Motor
Chardonnay Motor Lodge
Northwood Motor Lodge Motel
Northwood Motor Lodge Christchurch
Northwood Motor Lodge Motel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Is Northwood Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Northwood Motor Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Northwood Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Northwood Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Northwood Motor Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM–10:00 PM on request.

Where is Northwood Motor Lodge located?

This family-friendly Christchurch motel is located near the airport, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Groynes, and within 6 mi (10 km) of International Antarctic Centre and Hagley Park. Mona Vale and Christchurch Botanic Gardens are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Northwood Motor Lodge Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 163 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay-family friendly and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent little motel. Very clean and tidy, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, well equiped very clean spacious rooms. Comfy beds, very well kept Motel, pleasant, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, clean, excellent facilities, very spacious. Pleasant, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay with your family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner Peter was very accommodating for a late checkout with us being up for 30hours. Room was very spacious, clean and lovely grounds. The bed was like floating on a cloud. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night in room 1. It was super clean and smelled very clean. Bed was super comfortable and bathroom was roomy and warm. The flowers in the gardens and the grounds are just beautiful. We will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cure cozy, with modern touches. Also a good value and location. The host made me feel quite at home and personally walked me to my room. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was really friendly and welcoming. I travel a lot and this was one of the best places I've been as far as staff and attitude goes. The room was perfect with everything you need in the kitchenette. Warm room and electric blanket. All very clean and with a lovely NZ wilderness mural on the wall. The shower pressure was AMAZING! The gardens were beautiful. I will certainly be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very impressed,stayed one night for family function close by. The cleaniness of our apartment was fantastic,huge complaints to the cleaners and owners,highly recommend,would definitely stay again,thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not your typical motor lodge. It has everything you need, even had a playground and the best part…heated mattresses! And the owners are super nice :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Airport Stay

This place was immaculate, and we could see how much love and hard work the owners have put into the lodge. Check in was easy, the rooms were comfortable, and staff were so extremely friendly. Great spot to get to the airport too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always friendly on arrival, accomodating and the property is very clean and tidy,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SEE

The room is clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

Such kindness will come again if in area

Super kind and friendly and super clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So wonderful! Room was clean and very comfortable. The hosts were lovely and the complimentary airport pick up and drop off was an added bonus.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, such a lovely outlook and beautiful gardens, really nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Great place to stay very friendly welcome
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

harm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly managers beautiful garden very clean nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, rooms very clean and tidy!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joaquim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an easy stay in Christchurch in a very practical room with all amenities we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuncheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and awesome staff. Definitely will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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