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Riccarton Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Hagley Park

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
Two Bedroom Unit | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Studio | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Studio | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
Located in central Riccarton, the Motor Lodge offers multilingual staff, WiFi for planning, tour booking assistance, and dry cleaning services. Many guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Studio | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Executive Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Unit | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Two Bedroom Unit

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
214 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, 8041

What's nearby

  • Riccarton Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • University of Canterbury - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hagley Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Wolfbrook Arena - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 4 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Therapy+ - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pothichor - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jamaica Blue - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Muffin Break - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Riccarton Motor Lodge

Motel near Hagley Park
Riccarton Motor Lodge provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A free casino shuttle, an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Riccarton Motor Lodge include thoughtful touches such as free international calls and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • 41-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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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 casino shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 41-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early 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
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Riccarton Motor
Riccarton Motor Lodge
Riccarton Motor Lodge Motel
Riccarton Motor Lodge Christchurch
Riccarton Motor Lodge Motel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Is Riccarton Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Riccarton Motor Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riccarton Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riccarton Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Riccarton Motor Lodge located?

Located in Riccarton, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Riccarton Road, University of Canterbury, and Westfield Riccarton Mall. Bush Inn Centre and Riccarton House are also within 15 minutes. Christchurch Railway Station is 30 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Riccarton Motor Lodge Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 318 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 318 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 318 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 318 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 318 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

ALL GREAT 😀
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staying overnight after picking up family from the airport. 10 minute drive was very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nittaya

Liked: Amenities
Excellent motel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, good sized rooms, the whole unit was a good size. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra van der

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bed, awesome stay, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the smaller size but perfectly provided for our needs. Loved the little kitchenette and everything we needed was there. Great one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely, room clean and well presented
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharifa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice, modern motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent quiet location. Great service from staff. Definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Handy to Mall and University. 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and warm, room was a very good size.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great to stay at but unfortunately there was a problem with the shower flooding the bathroom which we reported to them so they were made aware of it but everything was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hesitation in staying again and recommending to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property and facilities are great, public transport at the gate, short walk to shops and restaurants. Staff were helpful and great to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely helpful staff and clean and comfortable unit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Justine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for University
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you team for a comfy, safe stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

Nice motel

Really nice 2 bedroom unit. Clean, tidy and new. Handy to Riccarton Mall.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
comfortable stay would have preferred an enclosed shower.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay with no issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very good , lovely helpful staff , barrel chairs a bit backbreaking would not like to spend to much time in the unit , but very good content on sky TV, KITCHEN AND SHOWER exceptional
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A tidy property that is handy and a good price
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean and tidy. Friendly helpful staff. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

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