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The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Standard Room
Standard Room
2 bars/lounges, wine bar, sports bar
Standard Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
118 Racecourse Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 8042
  • Air Force Museum of New Zealand
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • University of Canterbury
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • International Antarctic Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Christchurch

With a stay at The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge in Christchurch (Sockburn), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Air Force Museum of New Zealand and University of Canterbury. .This motel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Riccarton House and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from International Antarctic Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Air Force Museum of New Zealand - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • University of Canterbury - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • International Antarctic Centre - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Hagley Park - 8 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 12 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪186 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cameron Japanese Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Boat Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Russley Fish Supply - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge

Motel with free parking, near Air Force Museum of New Zealand
The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge offers 46 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 46 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Stop by Hoofbeats Restaurant for lunch, dinner, or brunch, where this restaurant specializes in local cuisine, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Hoofbeats Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Carbine Lounge Bar - This wine bar specializes in local cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Sports Bar - This sports bar specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Carbine Lounge Bar
  • Hoofbeats Restaurant
  • Sports Bar

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Sports Bar]
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 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can refer to the late-arrivals information on the reception office door for check-in assistance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

Racecourse Motorlodge
Racecourse Motorlodge Christchurch
The Racecourse & Motorlodge
The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge Motel
The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge Christchurch
The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge Motel Christchurch

The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 368 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 368 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 368 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 368 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 368 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Makoni

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

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The truck parking is a bit inconvenient within the parking area, but full service with a late arrival worked really well.. have stayed a few times before and will stay again 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, efficient and quiet . Comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good tavern on sight for dinner
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Elly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable.
We needed a clean place close to the airport for one night . This place was very clean and offered a pub and a restaurant. We enjoyed great pub meal and adult beverage before we got comfortable in our room. Staff at the pub were really friendly and helpful. ( they helped us to check in)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean and tidy. There's restraunt available on side. Across from the Racecourse park where Racecourse flea market take place. Close to a dairy and not too far feom the airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bowen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very convinient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Terrance

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ILENE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall impression: Comfortable stay and EXCELLENT customer service. Can recommend to all my friends and family members. Good job👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

M E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Deal
Great value booking through Hotels.com
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet place to stay. Cost very reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Great room, great bed and a bath. Pub and restaurant on site, close to airport. Excellent value.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Bell Block

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Fermy Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommend
Great price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended
Great value through Hotels.com Close to airport
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient - close to Christchurch airport. After hours check in as promise. Simple, functional room and good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Motel and a lovely restaurant attached. Definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Giz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value. Clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anasiva

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

8/10 Good

Rodney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the whole it was a good choice to stay here , only downside was disrespectful people yelling and arguing late at night . Not the motels fault , just unfortunate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024