Commodore Motor Lodge

Property class: 3

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At Commodore Motor Lodge, you can look forward to a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a telephone, and a television.

Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, a green armchair, a black chair, and a painting on the wall.

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with white linens and a red accent pillow, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a room with a window and curtains.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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Exceptional
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  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread and a white towel on top. There is a window with curtains, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a power outlet.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Studio (Compact)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Netherby, a neighborhood in Ashburton, is home to Commodore Motor Lodge. Ashburton Aviation Museum and The Plains Vintage Railway and Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Aoraki Balloon Safaris and Methven Golf Course. Visit our Ashburton travel guide
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814-816 East St, Ashburton, 7700

What's nearby

  • A river winding through a valley with a bridge, surrounded by forested hills and mountains in the background.
    Rakaia Gorge
    32 min drive - 25.0 miles
  • Ashburton Domain
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Historic Art Gallery and Museum
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Lake Hood
    21 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa
    41 min drive - 28.5 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
    61 min drive

Restaurants

  • Triangle Espresso
    19 min walk
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Robbies Bar & Bistro
    13 min walk
  • Somerset Grocer
    3 min drive
  • The Fine Lion
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: NZD 18 for adults and NZD 18 for children

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

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

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 18.00 for adults and NZD 18.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay, Huawei Pay, Tap & Go, UnionPay QuickPass, Amazon Pay, PayPal, and PayNow
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Commodore Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Commodore Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Commodore Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Commodore Motor Lodge located?

Located in Netherby, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery and Museum. Ashburton Aviation Museum is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Commodore Motor Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 178 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and welcoming great place lovly and clean nice and quite
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good-sized rooms and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good pet friendly motel Clean and tidy Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly check in. The property was clean, comfortable and functional, all that you need for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great property, separate bedroom. Great for the money. Good location. Definitely great 3 Star property, showing its age, but who doesn't.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice Quiet place & the owner where great to
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were friendly, property was great for our 1 night stay, clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Although the property is older, everything is in excellent condition and the staff were very friendly. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great hotel with indoor pool, lovely restaurant

Great place to stay. Rooms are lovely. Indoor pool and spa and sauna. Lovely beer garden and restaurant. And so close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, clean room, and nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Convenient location, nice space with all the amenities needed, and super helpful and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Older units, but very clean and tidy. And very helpful staff. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

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Good value for money, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We arrived at 10pm and left at 7.30am. Nice room, comfy beds, just what we needed for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Easy going ,friendly manager, clean, comfortable bed, good shower
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location a little dated but very clean and everything working as it should highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check. Fair rate. Very comfortable room. Everything was sparkling clean and inviting..couldn’t figure the heater out until next am LOL. Very comfortable beds and quiet in the back. Very nice and helpful stafd
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay. We had a studio room with everything we needed. 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Had everything we wanted and was clean and quiet. Staff were pleasant and helpful. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

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Well carded for grounds . Tidy, clean and quiet. Well appointed for my needs, comfortable bed, but shower was very poor delivery.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that I could walk safely around the park and shops Our unit was warm but could do with a little bench space for food Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were friendly, the room was clean and tidy, and the bed was comfortable. The shower was not good and would benefit from a low-pressure shower rose. The toilet cubical was tight. I enjoyed my stay and would rate it value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quick efficient check in. Kitchen and bathroom very clean. Nice to get into a warm bed also with electric blanket.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024