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Tower Junction Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Westfield Riccarton Mall

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Exterior
Bicycling
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Studio | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Garden
Tower Junction Motor Lodge near Christchurch Arena offers a quiet escape with practical amenities. Guests can enjoy the library, free WiFi, and on-site laundry. The garden is a pleasant spot to unwind, and the attentive staff consistently earns positive reviews.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Flat-screen TV

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Studio | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

King Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Studio | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Queen Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
112 Blenheim Rd, Riccarton, Christchurch, 8041

What's nearby

  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hagley Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Wolfbrook Arena - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mona Vale - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 9 min walk
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jamaica Blue - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Drexels - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Shamiana - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Speight's Ale House - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Tower Junction Motor Lodge

Upscale motel near Westfield Riccarton Mall
Located close to Wolfbrook Arena and Riccarton House, Tower Junction Motor Lodge provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up, and bike rentals
  • Luggage storage, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Tower Junction Motor Lodge offer thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, kitchenettes, 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

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: NZD 18 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

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

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • 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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); 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 daily from 9:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 18 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 59 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day

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
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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Tower Junction Motor Lodge Christchurch
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Tower Junction Motor Lodge Motel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Is Tower Junction Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Tower Junction Motor Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tower Junction Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Tower Junction Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Tower Junction Motor Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 59 per vehicle applies.

Where is Tower Junction Motor Lodge located?

Located in Riccarton, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Westfield Riccarton Mall, Riccarton House, and Wolfbrook Arena. Mona Vale and Canterbury Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km). Christchurch Railway Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Tower Junction Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 571 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 571 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 571 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 571 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 571 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, everything very clean, overall highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robiin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
FRIENDLY MGMT, GOOD ROOMS
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yeong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The man who greeted us was lovely and the heated beds and the bath
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay near the Christchurch Train Station. Proprietors were very kind and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really appreciated the response from staff when I arrived with a large truck, late in the evening!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely owners, helped us when we had questions about the property and places to visit in Christchurch. I fully recommend this place . We will stay again when we visit chch again .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles Tom

Very helpful and accommodating, thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with our stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location staff very helpful and friendly Rooms facilities very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
New owners are working hard to upgrade the facility such as installing all new carpeting. Owners are very friendly and helpful and do provide shuttle service to the airport for an additional fee.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jayde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was a nice, quiet place with wonderful hospitality. will definitely stay here again!

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Price and very clean, good services
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

YI DAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ve been travelling around NZ for the past month, the check in here was the most personable and helpful. Great room, spotlessly clean and despite being near a round absolutely quiet due to the glazing…couldn’t be happier.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with the stay. Room was new and clean, and owner was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Volker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there twice. Would go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANNETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Neat, clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, everything we needed on site. Functional kitchen area with stovetop and microwave. Table, chairs, desk, built in wardrobe, bedside tables, good heating and lighting, well aired. Not superior but had a comfortable, clean and very pleasant stay 😊
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good facilities and amenities were re stocked daily very good staff and respectful of privacy loved it would recommend anyone to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly & everything we needed was provided. We would definitely stay again & recommend it to our friends & family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

LEISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly owner. Has everything you need for your stay, close to shops and sights
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Les

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for our stopover and train ride the next day. Easy transport to city. Plenty of shops and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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