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Tinwald Motels

4.5 star property
Motel in Ashburton with a coffee shop and a bar

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Sports bar
1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Front of property
Interior entrance
Travelers find a perfect balance of nature and comfort at Tinwald Motels. Enjoy the adjacent golf course, morning coffee at the on-site café, and evening refreshments at the bar. Free WiFi and convenient luggage storage enhance the stay experience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Deluxe Kitchenette Studio)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Delux Full Kitchen Studio)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
103 -110 ARCHIBALD Street, Tinwald, Ashburton, 7700

What's nearby

  • The Plains Vintage Railway and Historical Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Historic Art Gallery and Museum - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Ashburton Domain - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Trott's Garden - 10 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Lake Hood - 12 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Msa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Formosa Modern Asian Cuisine - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bedrock Bar and Stonegrill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Black & White Coffee Cartel - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Tinwald Motels

Motel located in Tinwald
Take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Tinwald Motels. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Tinwald Motels have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and toasters

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 13 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Stables Restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1998
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Tinwald Tavern]
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 8:30 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 available for NZD 20.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 13 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Property Registration Number 53498345345hl

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tinwald Motels pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Tinwald Motels?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tinwald Motels?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Tinwald Motels?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Tinwald Motels located?

Located in Tinwald, this golf motel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from The Plains Vintage Railway and Historical Museum and within 3 mi (5 km) of Historic Art Gallery and Museum and Ashburton Domain. Lake Hood and Ashburton Aviation Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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