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Aalton Motel

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Hagley Park

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Property entrance
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Aalton Motel offers a peaceful haven in Riccarton’s center. Families love the children's pool, and all guests enjoy in-room WiFi. Relax in the garden or spa tub after exploring. The location is just steps from Hagley Park.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Studio | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Standard Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Large Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
  • 62 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
19 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, 8011

What's nearby

  • Riccarton Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Hagley Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Christchurch Casino - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 19 min walk
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dux Dine - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Thai Orchid Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Theo's Fresh Fish Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Korean House - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Aalton Motel

Motel near Hagley Park
Aalton Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), free newspapers, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Aalton Motel offer amenities such as free WiFi, sound-insulated walls, and free newspapers.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

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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 available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 16 for adults and NZD 16 for children

Things to do

  • Ski storage

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 11 accessible parking spaces
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
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 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 16.0 for adults and NZD 16 for children

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

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

Aalton
Aalton Christchurch
Aalton Motel
Aalton Motel Christchurch
Aalton Hotel Christchurch
Aalton Motel Motel
Aalton Motel Christchurch
Aalton Motel Motel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Is Aalton Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aalton Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aalton Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Aalton Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Aalton Motel located?

Located in Riccarton, this motel is steps from Riccarton Road and Hagley Park. Mona Vale and Westfield Riccarton Mall are also within 15 minutes. Christchurch Railway Station is 19 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Aalton Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 174 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good and clean facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff Good service Abit more attention to cleaning and maintenance in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean. Beds were very comfortable. We were pleasantly surprised by how quiet it was at night given the motel's location on a busy road.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet, spacious. Comfortable bed. Thank You
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were extremely helpful when we needed to check in early and park our car.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Amenities
Ok for the price. Big room. Bed a bit soft. Bathroom tap dripped and handwashing soap dispenser didn’t work . You could hear people in the next room through the walls. Right next to park and lots of eating places.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Contrary to the info on Expedia this motel does have a reception desk and there’s no need to make arrangements to pick up a key unless arriving late.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Geoff and Josie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here nice and close to Westfield Riccarton Mall and Tower Junction also Hagley Park also the Hosts are very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

GORDON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly staff .quite and comforta ble
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of room, quiet staff were great, very open and plenty of room bath and sky very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked: Clean, spacious, excellent location walkable to all the sights. Fabulous Thai restaurant next door and friendly staff. Interior was a little tired, a fan was provided but might benefit from air conditioning
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

S

Liked: Amenities
Clean and nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and warmth, welcoming by the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Bernice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Thank you for helping out on a bad situation and fixing it promptly, great staff, nice comfortable beds very nice stay 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Rodney

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed in this motel many times, since new owners took over this place is very bad. I will never stay here again. The whole place is in very bad condition.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

jacinta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

Great Motel

Really convenient motel with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Quite, yet close to city centre. Hosts friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Quite, clean and safe. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable would definitely come back again. Old in style, but very happy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good value!

Comfortable overnight stay. Well appointed and everything you need for a visit. Room was a little dated but overall good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

Amazing hospitality

Amazing hosts, very helpful and informative. And they were happy to look after my bag while I explore Christchurch waiting to be able to check in. Felt very safe and looked after
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unit was exactly as described and very clean. The kitchen was well equipped and there was lots of space. Despite being on a main road it was quiet. The location is fantastic. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A visitor car park for a friend to visit me,was a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

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