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Raceway Motel
Canterbury-Christchurch MT · New Zealand
222 Lincoln RoadView location
8.8/10Excellent424 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/10 9.0
Service9.4/10 9.4
Comfort8.6/10 8.6
Condition8.2/10 8.2
Neighborhood8.0/10 8.0
Amenities8.4/10 8.4
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About Raceway Motel
With a stay at Raceway Motel, you'll be centrally located in Christchurch, within a 15-minute drive of Christchurch Public Hospital and Hagley Park. This motel is 2. 6 mi (4. 2 km) from Christchurch Botanic Gardens and 3. 2 mi (5. 1 km) from University of Canterbury.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This motel also features complimentary wireless Internet access and barbecue grills. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee. Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected.
Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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With a stay at Raceway Motel, you'll be centrally located in Christchurch, within a 5-minute drive of Hagley Park and Addington Raceway. This motel is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Lyttelton Harbour and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Sumner Beach.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Rooms have private patios. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
8:00 PM
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Cleaning and safety
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 10.00 for adults and NZD 10.00 for children
- Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 7:30 AM
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Apollo Projects Stadium
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Addington Raceway
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Wolfbrook Arena
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Hagley Park South
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Hagley Park
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Hillmorton Hospital
1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Canterbury Agricultural Park
1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Westfield Riccarton Mall
2 km / 1.2 mi
Christchurch Public Hospital
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Riccarton Road
2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Canterbury Museum
2.5 km / 1.5 mi
The Colombo
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Millbrook Reserve
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Hagley Cricket Oval
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
The Arts Centre
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 22
- motel
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Laundry service
- Hotel safe
- Lift access
- Garden
- Luggage room
- Grill/BBQ
- Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
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- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans
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Room types
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STUDIO SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDSTUDIO • SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDSTU.QN-SU
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- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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- STUDIO
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- SUPERIOR QUEEN BED
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- SUPERIOR QUEEN BED
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Room code: STU.QN-SU
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APARTMENT TWO QUEEN BEDSAPARTMENT • TWO QUEEN BEDSAPT.2Q
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- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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- TWO QUEEN BEDS
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Room code: APT.2Q
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STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BEDSTUDIO • QUEEN SIZE BEDSTU.QN
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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Room code: STU.QN
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STUDIO Accessible-Queen Size BedSTUDIO • Accessible-Queen Size BedSTU.H6-QN
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Room code: STU.H6-QN
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TRIPLE Accessible-Two Queen BedsTRIPLE • Accessible-Two Queen BedsTPL.H6-2Q
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- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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FAMILY ROOM QUEEN SIZE BEDFAMILY ROOM • QUEEN SIZE BEDFAM.QN
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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- FAMILY ROOM
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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- FAMILY ROOM
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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Room code: FAM.QN
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Raceway Motel
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Delwyn
Great location, walkable to city centre and Hagley Park.
Bus stop near by and small shops and cafés just down the street
Bus stop near by and small shops and cafés just down the street
Hazeline
I had a very disappointing experience at this hotel. The customer service/owner was unprofessional and lacked empathy.
We had booked this hotel several times before and considered ourselves loyal customers. Unfortunately, due to a genuine family emergency, we were unable to check in. Expedia approved our refund request and reached out to the hotel, but instead of helping resolve the matter, the process became confusing because the information the hotel gave us was different from what they told Expedia. The inconsistent communication made the refund process unnecessarily stressful and disappointing.
A hotel should value its guests, especially returning ones, and handle unexpected emergencies with professionalism and understanding. Based on our experience, I would not recommend staying here.
We had booked this hotel several times before and considered ourselves loyal customers. Unfortunately, due to a genuine family emergency, we were unable to check in. Expedia approved our refund request and reached out to the hotel, but instead of helping resolve the matter, the process became confusing because the information the hotel gave us was different from what they told Expedia. The inconsistent communication made the refund process unnecessarily stressful and disappointing.
A hotel should value its guests, especially returning ones, and handle unexpected emergencies with professionalism and understanding. Based on our experience, I would not recommend staying here.
Cheri
Clean and tidy. Great parking. Very friendly staff
Paulette
Parking easy. Kitchen could have had a better frying pan and actual milk. Staff were great. Room clean, comfy bed, excellent shower
Ula
Room was spacious for 3 adults, clean and tidy. Plenty of parking and staff was very friendly.
Douglas
Great motel and very close to wolfbrook arena
peter
Gr8 stop
Murray
Kitchen was fully equipped. Comfortable room albeit a little dated. Overall a reseasonable price for a comfortable night.
Ula
Room was a spacious, clean and had a stove for cooking. 5 mins drive to Riccarton Westfield Mall. Ideal location to stay and right beside the Z service station.
David
Clean, lovely staff. Have stayed many times.
Annmaree
Great parking, kitchen setup was so good with everything you needed. Arrived to find our room had a leak in roof in bathroom and dining room which was due to a pipe leaking suddenly. The owner tried to arrange alternative accomodation and rang a plumber and was very apologetic. We ended up having room swapped with other guests that were arriving at midnight, so gave them time to get the plumber in and the problem sorted before they arrived, as opposed to us having no accomodation for the night as everywhere was booked.
It appears this accomodation has long term residents living there but that wasn’t an issue for us as it was quiet and had what we needed.
It appears this accomodation has long term residents living there but that wasn’t an issue for us as it was quiet and had what we needed.
Melanie
Good service
Dorothy
Basic motel. Safe and good parking
Jason
Good parking, close to Wolfbrook stadium. A range of restaurants and takeaways nearby. Had a kitchen with oven but no oven tray or dish to cook on. Good sized room.
Kathryn
Comfortable place to stay
Jonathan
Awesome room
John
Friendly wellcome.
No milk
Old fashioned bar of soap and packet shampoo, prefer wall mounted dispensers.
Excellent value for money.
No milk
Old fashioned bar of soap and packet shampoo, prefer wall mounted dispensers.
Excellent value for money.
Maselino
Yes everything excellent
Ula
Awesome and friendly staff. No problem with parking, quiet plus its right beside Z fuel station. Room was spacious, clean and tidy.
Ron
Very affordable, clean and conveniently located.
William
Great little spot to kick off your travel
Andy
Easy and safe parking , good bang for your buck for families if you are on a budget.
David
Quick business trip. Stay here often.
Bella
Close to Hagley, perf for Electric Ave!!!
Vassa
Laundry room was nice to have
Angela
The room was really spacious with a full kitchen and separate bathroom. The beds were very comfortable. The couple running the place are very nice. Its very close to the railway station (we walked back in the morning as the night before the taxis were charging $45 for a 4 min ride! The walk was easy). We would stay here again!
Robert an Te Ara
Clean. F
Stephen
Clean room with separate kitchen
Des
Everything was great
James
Everything was excellent!!!
Robin
Good
Chetan
Rooms weren't not in good conditions.
David
Staff,room
Wes
Everything was exellent
Pisey
Good friendly service, feel safe and welcome
Garry
Very friendly staff, clean room.
We stay here every time we come to Christchurch.
Older style motel.
Stoves, table & chairs, lounge chairs, seating outside every unit, 12 in all I think.
Close to city, Hagley Park.
Gas station next door, other shops close by, including pub, takeawayfoods.
We stay here every time we come to Christchurch.
Older style motel.
Stoves, table & chairs, lounge chairs, seating outside every unit, 12 in all I think.
Close to city, Hagley Park.
Gas station next door, other shops close by, including pub, takeawayfoods.
Steven
Very helpful
Hyouksu
Clean room & kind staff..
Megan
Clean and comfortable. Close to the airport.
Sandy
Lovely clean room, comfortable bed
Anne
Clean room friendly staff and helpful. Room large and comfortable. Kitchen great. Bathroom with good shower.
Ngam
Nice room great staff
Aurelio
Excellent service. The room is generally spotless.
David
One night stay no problems - will most likely stay again in 2026
Steven
Great staff,very helpful and friendly.
Wes
Yes all perfect
Vicki
Good value for money has a full kitchen shower and lounge living room two chairs which is comfortable a dining table in the kitchen and a full stove.
Bed was firm, but it was comfortable. Unfortunately they turned the fridges off which was very annoying because it was 30° outside and it took forever for a fridge to cool down.
although it’s on main road it’s not overly clear noisy.
Friendly staff probably would come and stay again.
Bed was firm, but it was comfortable. Unfortunately they turned the fridges off which was very annoying because it was 30° outside and it took forever for a fridge to cool down.
although it’s on main road it’s not overly clear noisy.
Friendly staff probably would come and stay again.
Judith
Was older place ,but clean enough,staff friendly and helpful
Rex
This facility is rather tired, but represent good value for money. The staff were great and are doing their best with what they have, especially by their price point which is good.
Jacqui
Room was ok, but in need of tlc. Bathroom was same very worn looking and needing some love. Multi box for power behind bed was a bit dodgy.
Owners were lovely tho
Overall was average,.as condition let in down.
Owners were lovely tho
Overall was average,.as condition let in down.
Julia
Great deal!
Sue
Nice and quiet
Older units but very clean and roomy. Wifi not so hot
Older units but very clean and roomy. Wifi not so hot
Cathy
Such large units with a very good kitchen. Very close to the netball game we were watching!
shane
An older place but they are doing a great job upgrades that are being done
Kaye
I have stayed here previously and everything was as expected. The rooms are a little dated but great value for money. Stsff are excellent.
Bridget
Good parking. Room dated but clean.
Edit
Clean room. Staff every day change towel. Owner was very kind and helpful.
Jodie
Friendly and approachable hosts. Room was clean and comfortable
Kelvin Sean
Owners very helpful
Nicole
Very nice room, everything you need, big room is very spacious,
Brian
Was only 5 mins walk to Wolfbrook arena
Lynnette
Great location and staff are fantastic. Quiet and clean. Room was very nice.
Tana
Friendly and welcoming. Warm, clean room. Comfortable bed.
B R
Always the best value and best comfort
Always our go-to place when we stay in Christchurch - the owners are lovely and super hospitable and it’s cheap and cheerful with no extra frills - but that’s reflected in the price which is easily the best value in Canterbury especially with this location. Beds are comfy; rooms are spacious, shower is warm and carparking is included - all the things you need for a quick easy stopover in Chch.
Bob
Relaxed property
Kirsten
Easy to check in and lovely, tidy and warm unit. No noise from road anx great facilities in room
paul
Lovely friendly hosts ,clean and comfortable but needs some updating Perfect location for Addington racecourse and stadium.
Shaqeel
The Host is very friendly. The rooms are kept clean.
Viv
We stayed for three nights, it was quiet despite being near a main highway. The living and sleeping area was fine but we found the lack of an extractor fan in the bathroom and the window not being able to be open just a bit meant the room was damp and full of condensation, there was no shelving to put out toiletries on apart from a ledge by the pedestal basin. There was no smoke alarm fitted and the lighting was poor in the living area. It's just a bit tired and not up to even healthy homes standards. The proprietor was friendly and check in was easy.
Catherine
Great hosts. Very friendly and accommodating. Would stay again.
John
Needs updating
Alexandra
Short walk to Christchurch Railway Station to catch Transalpine. Kitchen needed updating, bathroom door did not lock closed, missing cylinder.
Elizabeth
We found this place great. Bed was comfortable, room spacious and clean. It was handy to cafes and other shops as well as the Wolfbrook Arena..
Brett
Very hospitable and friendly
Andy
Fantastic affordable family accommodation.
Although the property is older it was very clean and tidy.
Nice and comfortable, perfect for our family of 4.
Although the property is older it was very clean and tidy.
Nice and comfortable, perfect for our family of 4.
Jacquie
Great location. Easy walk to the train station. Easy drive to the CBD and Riccarton
The staff are lovely.
The staff are lovely.
Denise
Friendly helpful owners and staff. Easy walk to nearby food outlets.
John
Good all round motel. Value for money. Helpful, friendly proprietors.
Deborah
So handy to everything
gagandeep
Excellent location and lovely place to stay.
Gregg
This was a great place to stay. Older property offerring excellent value for money. It is a two storey property. If you do t want to do the stairs, make sure you are booked on the ground floor. Would stay there again without hesitation.
Hazel
It was surprisingly quiet staying there. The staff were so very helpful pointing out the bus stop and the shops nearby. It's a very convenient place to stay before catching the TransApline train.
Very clean and tidy with all you need, kitchen, roomy bathroom and table & chairs and a lounge seat. Comfortable bed for a good night's sleep.
Very clean and tidy with all you need, kitchen, roomy bathroom and table & chairs and a lounge seat. Comfortable bed for a good night's sleep.
Bruce
Lovely manager.
Gaz
All good comfortable bed
Michael
Very good stay, value for money
Kaye
This is a great place to stay. Plenty of parking, lovely friendly staff. The rooms are a good size.
Beth
Fabulous find and pet-friendly.
Lovely owners and everyone staying very friendly and respectful. WIll definitely be back!
Lovely owners and everyone staying very friendly and respectful. WIll definitely be back!
Marion
Wonderful hosts
The hosts of this hotel was warm and friendly. He/she offered us some great advice how to get around and places to see. We will be back.
John
Get staff they tried had to make us comfortable, clean rooms, handy to public transport.
Samuel
Nice staff. Great value for money.
Verified traveler
Plumbing need to be fixed, vanity and toilet wouldn't run water.
Anthony
Plumbing was odd RH hot and LH hot on different devices
Don't like milk powder in tea or coffee
Don't like those small tabs of soap.
Very good advice on where to eat in the evening locally.
A dated property but comfortable.
Don't like milk powder in tea or coffee
Don't like those small tabs of soap.
Very good advice on where to eat in the evening locally.
A dated property but comfortable.
Seow Meng
Property is clean & well maintained. Beds are really comfortable, towels & linens are good quality... like new. Kitchenette is complete & has literally everything that we need. It is also very close to many dining options ...a short 3-10min walking distance! Hosts are also v.friendly & helpful.
I truly like this motel & for the price, its a no brainer. Highly recommended !!
I truly like this motel & for the price, its a no brainer. Highly recommended !!
Elizabeth
We like the price
Bernard
Motel propre mais électroménager fatigué.
Marilyn
This motel was cleaned quite well, but you had to walk over dog poop (some was old, old) to walk to your vehicle. Also the bed was uncomfortable - decor very old. The kitchen and bathroom were newer.
John Van
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Musa
Nice and tidy place thanks
Lisa
Great location at a great price 👌
Michael
A bit dated, with the spanish arches going back 30 years.
But very spacious and clean.
A bit noisy over the weekend.
However I liked it. Super value and good staff.
Recommend. I stayed over two weeks, and would stay
again.
Mike
But very spacious and clean.
A bit noisy over the weekend.
However I liked it. Super value and good staff.
Recommend. I stayed over two weeks, and would stay
again.
Mike
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Raceway Motel
222 Lincoln Road, Christchurch, New Zealand
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