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Wayside Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Woodend with free parking

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Compact Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free wired internet
Standard 2-Bedroom Family Unit | Private kitchen | Microwave, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils
Front of property
Terrace/patio
The Wayside Motel offers a peaceful retreat with its garden and seasonal outdoor pool. Guests appreciate the practical touches like laundry facilities and free self parking, while the helpful staff creates a homey atmosphere throughout the stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Luxury Spa Bath Suites | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free wired internet

Luxury Spa Bath Suites

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free wired internet

Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Spacious 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free wired internet

Spacious 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cottage 1 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free wired internet

Cottage 1

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard 2-Bedroom Family Unit | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free wired internet

Standard 2-Bedroom Family Unit

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Standard 2-Bedroom Unit | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free wired internet

Standard 2-Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard 1 Bedroom Unit | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free wired internet

Standard 1 Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free wired internet

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free wired internet

Basic Studio

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Compact Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free wired internet

Compact Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
77 Main North Road, Woodend, 7610

What's nearby

  • Lake Pukaki - 8 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Sequoia Reserve - 10 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Hagley Park - 22 min drive - 16.7 miles
  • Christchurch Casino - 23 min drive - 17.3 miles
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 24 min drive - 17.5 miles

Getting around

  • Rangiora Station - 6 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Thai Station - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cocoa Black (Brick Mill Cafe) - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Luna Eatery & Bar - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Wayside Motel

Property highlights
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a playground at Wayside Motel. Stay connected with free in-room wired internet, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Wayside Motel feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free internet.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • 32-cm flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchens, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Detached private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October to March
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
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

Wayside Motel Woodend
Wayside Woodend
Wayside Motel Motel
Wayside Motel Woodend
Wayside Motel Motel Woodend

Frequently asked questions

Does Wayside Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Wayside Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wayside Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wayside Motel?

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

What time is check-out at Wayside Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Wayside Motel located?

Situated in Woodend, this motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Geisha Road Amenity Area, Northbrook Wetlands, and Rangiora Golf Club. Taranaki Reserve and Kippenberger War Memorial are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Wayside Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean, well provisioned, great staff, comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great check in welcome ,and management go out of there way to make you feel at home and feel comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clive and Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very handy to Rangiora. Easy for travelling north. All that we needed, warm, friendly. Just what we needed. Looking forward to staying their next time we are in the neighbourhood.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hosts, clean and tidy units
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality, warmed the unit, opened the door and showed us around 😁
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There wasn’t anything we didn’t like
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

We appreciated the owner/manager making sure the unit was heated for us, the personal touch was great, thank you …
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service - friendly and helpful. Booked one night, and returned for another a week later
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcomed warmly and shown to room and explained how things worked
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Room was adequate and has everything you need, good price for night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and very good staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Lovely big room - very clean and Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great find! Maybe the most comfortable bed of our trip. Great hosts. It had everything we needed. Sorry we didn’t get to use our spa bath or the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is a bit dated, but clean and tidy. Mike was a great host
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean very well run motel and a pub just down the road
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just right for four ladies on a bowls trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very hot room, no air conditioning but we did have a fan. Sad to say it only circulated hot air. A bit pricey for out of town accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Wolf

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Luxury bedroom closest to Highway, smell
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just a convenient location that suited us perfectly - we will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely mid winter stay. Clean, tidy, warm and comfortable. We enjoyed meeting Mike who was helpful and friendly. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franciscus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tidy and basic.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked the spa bath and shower head pressure , was really good aswell, The owner was nice and welcoming 🙂
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to every thing I needed. Very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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