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4.7 of 5 guest rating
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Suite, 1 Bedroom
48 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed 1 Double Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite, 2 Bedrooms
40 square metres
1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Superior Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Courtyard View
48 square metres
1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Family-friendly Christchurch motel in Merivale with free parking

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

With a stay at Ashford Motor Lodge in Christchurch (Merivale), you'll be steps from Papanui Road and Bealey Avenue. This family-friendly motel is 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Lyttelton Harbour and 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from New Brighton Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Continental breakfasts are available daily from 3:00 AM to 3:00 PM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 28
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Vending machine
  • Dog exercise area

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Ashford Motor Lodge offers 28 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. This Christchurch motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Free newspaper
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Kitchenette
  • Desk
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • DVD player
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • LCD TV
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counters/sink
  • Grab bar – Near toilet

Where to Eat

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 3:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No lifts

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 7.50 to 15.50 for adults, and USD 7.50 to 15.50 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Ashford Lodge
  • Ashford Motor Christchurch
  • Ashford Motor Lodge
  • Ashford Motor Lodge Christchurch
  • Ashford Motor
  • Ashford Motor Lodge Motel
  • Ashford Motor Lodge Christchurch
  • Ashford Motor Lodge Motel Christchurch

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

National Rating

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