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The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Air Force Museum of New Zealand

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Exterior
Lobby
Terrace/patio
2 bars/lounges, wine bar, sports bar
Standard Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge is near the University of Canterbury. Guests enjoy a pleasant garden, a coffee shop, and two stylish bars for unwinding. The on-site Hoofbeats Restaurant serves meals from breakfast to dinner, with indoor and outdoor seating available.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Tonight

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Tomorrow

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Standard Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Sockburn, a neighborhood in Christchurch, is home to The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge. Air Force Museum of New Zealand and Canterbury Museum are cultural highlights, while Riccarton House is a notable landmark. University of Canterbury and International Antarctic Centre are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Map
118 Racecourse Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 8042

What's nearby

  • Riccarton Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Air Force Museum of New Zealand - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • University of Canterbury - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Hagley Park - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • International Antarctic Centre - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 12 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Avonhead Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Russley Fish Supply - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dubba Dubba - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge

Motel near University of Canterbury
Located close to Air Force Museum of New Zealand and Riccarton House, The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Hoofbeats Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and 2 bars.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Carbine Lounge Bar
  • Hoofbeats Restaurant
  • Sports Bar

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Sports Bar]
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 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can refer to the late-arrivals information on the reception office door for check-in assistance.

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
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

Racecourse Motorlodge
Racecourse Motorlodge Christchurch
The Racecourse & Motorlodge
The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge Motel
The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge Christchurch
The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge Motel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Is The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge located?

Located in Sockburn, this motel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Air Force Museum of New Zealand and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from University of Canterbury. Riccarton House and International Antarctic Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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