Riccarton Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Studio
Exterior
Studio | Private kitchenette
41-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, iPod dock

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
214 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, 8041
  • Riccarton Road
    1 min walk
  • University of Canterbury
    7 min walk
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall
    8 min walk
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    9 min drive

Room options

Executive Studio

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Two Bedroom Unit

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Christchurch

With a stay at Riccarton Motor Lodge in Christchurch (Riccarton), you'll be steps from Riccarton Road and 7 minutes by foot from University of Canterbury. .This motel is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Lyttelton Harbour and 9.3 mi (15 km) from New Brighton Beach.

What's nearby

  • Riccarton Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Canterbury - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hagley Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mona Vale - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 4 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Westfield Riccarton - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Drexels Breakfast Restaurants - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Muffin Break - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ngon Ngon Bánh Mì Café - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Riccarton Motor Lodge

Christchurch motel in Riccarton with free parking
Riccarton Motor Lodge offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and hair dryers. 41-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local, long-distance, and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. 41-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free international calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Guests who want to try their luck at the slots can hop on the complimentary casino shuttle.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, German

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Free casino shuttle

Family friendly

  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Handrails in stairwells

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 41-inch LCD TV
  • iPod dock
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for 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 8:00 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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards

We should mention

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

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Riccarton Motor
Riccarton Motor Lodge
Riccarton Motor Lodge Motel
Riccarton Motor Lodge Christchurch
Riccarton Motor Lodge Motel Christchurch

Riccarton Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 278 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 278 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 278 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 278 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 278 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy, clean, spacious and quiet. Perfect for our stopover in Christchurch.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable 6 night stay for a family of 5.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Aimee

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay ,very clean and quiet ,frendly owners.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable place to stay with front of house persons very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and warm, room was a very good size.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Marquissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Beds are very hard, pillows to bulky, loud traffic noise, toilet seat very loose.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for kids at university
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Anne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and perfect for what we needed. Definitely will be staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
fresh clean and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Would highly recommend! Close to mall and maccas
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ray

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place, mall and supermarket are nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming hosts
Hosts were very helpful with arrangements, went out of their way to help us.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yong Tatt, QUEENSTOWN

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and quiet. Westfield mall is nearby with walking distance. Plenty of restaurants along the street and inside the mall.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable accommodations. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

MARGARET

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great greeting and stay.
Great welcome by the office staff, we checked in late and this was no problem for them. Parking outside our unit. Convenient to the city and shopping.I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property and facilities are great, public transport at the gate, short walk to shops and restaurants. Staff were helpful and great to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024