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The Racecourse Hotel Motorlodge

Canterbury-Christchurch MT · New Zealand

118 Racecourse Road RiccartonView location

8.6/10Excellent416 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/108.6
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition8.2/108.2
Neighborhood8.0/108.0
Amenities8.2/108.2
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About The Racecourse Hotel Motorlodge

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. 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. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer.

Riccarton Park - 0. 4 km / 0. 2 mi- Air Force Museum of New Zealand - 2. 1 km / 1. 3 mi- Riccarton Road - 2. 8 km / 1. 7 mi- Bush Inn Centre - 3 km / 1. 9 mi- University of Canterbury - 3.

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1 km / 1. 9 mi- Canterbury Agricultural Park - 3. 3 km / 2 mi- Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery - 4. 4 km / 2. 7 mi- Hillmorton Hospital - 4. 8 km / 3 mi- Westfield Riccarton Mall - 4. 9 km / 3.

1 mi- Russley Golf Club - 5. 1 km / 3. 2 mi- Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre - 5. 2 km / 3. 2 mi- Christchurch Arena - 5. 4 km / 3. 3 mi- Addington Raceway - 5. 4 km / 3.

4 mi- Riccarton House - 5. 5 km / 3. 4 mi- Nunweek Park - 6. 1 km / 3. 8 mi. The nearest major airport is Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 6. 9 km / 4.

3 mi 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.

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.

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. 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
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • 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 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Riccarton Park 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Air Force Museum of New Zealand 2 km / 1.3 mi
Riccarton Road 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
University of Canterbury 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Canterbury Agricultural Park 3.3 km / 2 mi
Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Hillmorton Hospital 4.8 km / 3 mi
Westfield Riccarton Mall 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Russley Golf Club 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
Wolfbrook Arena 5.4 km / 3.3 mi
Addington Raceway 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Riccarton House 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Nunweek Park 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Millbrook Reserve 6.6 km / 4.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 46
  • motel
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Hotel safe
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking establishment
Upon availability

Room types

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

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    The Racecourse Hotel Motorlodge

    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • STUDIO DELUXE QUEEN BEDSTUDIO • DELUXE QUEEN BEDSTU.DX-QN

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE QUEEN BED

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    The Racecourse Hotel Motorlodge

    STUDIO DELUXE QUEEN BED

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE QUEEN BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.DX-QN

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Racecourse Hotel Motorlodge

8.6
Excellent
416 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.6 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.2 /10
Neighborhood
8.0 /10
Amenities
8.2 /10
100 reviews shown
4/10
Poor
27 Jun 2026
Verified traveler
Stains everywhere in room
cracked bath and basin
stained sheets on bed
Mouldy window frames and bathroom
Place hasn't been renovated or maintained in over 10-15 years
People parked in our park at our room so we couldn't park anywhere near.
Will not stay here again
Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Jun 2026
Lynley
Great being on site where you can have breakfast and tea. And the meals are really good. The only negaetive was tge heater in the room goes off every 2 hours. So can get quite cold overnight
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 May 2026
Susan
Comfortable bed. Warm and clean. Carpet could do with a clean tho. Nice helpful staff.
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Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2026
Willy
great stay
8/10
Excellent
04 Apr 2026
Danielle
Great shower
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2026
Scott
A
8/10
Excellent
05 Mar 2026
Phyllis
Clean room, staff friendly, restaurant good
Friends
8/10
Excellent
03 Mar 2026
Jana
10 mins walk from a bus stop. Restaurant had a great prices and good menu. A bit outdated unit but clean, comfortable beds and good shower water pressure.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
28 Feb 2026
Mary
This motel is located on the outskirts of town which worked well for our plans--we arrived at the airport in the afternoon and left the next morning. The motel is one level with sliding glass door entrance. The room was large with 2 beds with decent linens and heated mattress pads. the shower was decent. The price was very reasonable and parking was provided right in front of the room.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2026
KERSTIN H
It was a decent hotel
Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2026
Alex
Room was great and all staff friendly.

Only slight disappointment was having to negotiate the cleaner and her vacuum during breakfast in the restaurant.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2026
Jiansheng
Room is tidy and staff is helpful.
Family
8/10
Excellent
15 Feb 2026
Darrell
Friendly staff, great room plus also lots of amenities there aswell.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2026
Stuart
Stay here everytime we are in Christchurch as great value, very rare to find a room with 2 beds and a private bathroom for $100 - absolute bargain for the location and awesome parking
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
31 Jan 2026
Paula
Very spacious room
Smelt better than most motels
Restaurant Bar and Slot Machines next door
Staff were very pleasant
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jan 2026
John
Room great. Lovely meal and fabulous staff service as always!!
8/10
Excellent
17 Jan 2026
Albert
The bed was comfy and the blankets were warm enough
4/10
Poor
09 Jan 2026
Colin
This unit was so hot and smelt terrible on arrival. The unit should have been opened and aired before our arrival.
No air-conditioning.
All electrical testing tags are 6 to 7 years old, which means they haven't been tested for safety. The microwave is ancient along with everything else. The wooden chair had paint missing. The mat inside the door was all frayed around the edges and the carpet needs cleaning.
Shower over the bath with no safety mat. No shampoo provided. Everything in thing unit was old and very tired.
For $180 I would never stay there again.
8/10
Excellent
16 Dec 2025
Linda
Room's clean, quiet, staffs are friendly. Would be nicer if there is a sink in kitchen area instead of sharing the bathroom vanity
Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Nov 2025
Sigurgeir
Great easy parking
Self
8/10
Excellent
09 Oct 2025
Janeen
Nice room. Would stay again but request single level rooms and away from the trucks parking as they caused wake up call at 6am on Sunday - not ideal. Also one room had a few maintenance issues.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2025
Fred
Parking was easy.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Aug 2025
Kelly
Basic but comfortable accomodation for a weekend in Christchurch. Rooms were older style but clean, tidy, warm and comfortable and we had a busy weekend so for a place to sleep and shower these were good.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2025
Gail
Great location, pub is a plus, fantastic dining
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
21 Jul 2025
Harrison
Fair with that price, it’s restaurant is great though
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2025
Jody
Convenient parking, resturant and bar on premises. Rooms quiet and spacious.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
09 Jun 2025
Jacquie
Nice clean comfortable rooms and great service from staff only negative was the room had a night store wall heater on a timer which wasn’t efficient enough to keep the big room warm and you couldn’t pre heat it…the temps were 3-5 degrees so I was wearing my jacket in the room sadly
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2025
Ann
Have stayed here many times and have been really happy with everything
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
24 May 2025
Doreen
Comfortable accommodation great raffles in bar Friday evening good restaurant also
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2025
Simon
Fantastic venue with great dining options. Beautiful location with a great area for walks across the road. Spacious rooms, quiet, clean and tidy. Friendly helpful staff.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2025
Jody
Great staff and convenience
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 May 2025
Kathy
Comfortable and warm. Extra blanket would be helpful.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2025
Peter
Love the friendly staff.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Apr 2025
Dion
Starting to need a make over. Carpet stains, dirt and crud starting to build up in the corners, no covers on duvets. Staff were excellent and awesome
Business
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2025
Patricia Ann
Excellent value for the price.
A very comfortable, clean bed.
A lovely, friendly lady at the reception desk
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2025
Sheryl
An older hotel but clean, friendly staff and dining option on site. Not far trom airport. Good value for money.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Mar 2025
Lyn
Great as has accommodation, drinks and food.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2025
David
V
8/10
Excellent
14 Mar 2025
Jody
Easy access
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Mar 2025
Michael
Clean close to town. staff very friendly and helpful.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2025
Verified traveler
Nice clean room. Comfortable.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Feb 2025
Jody
Great for the traveler, with restaurant and bar on premises. Easy parking.
Full sky tv with recording options which is very rare in a motel.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Feb 2025
Mark
Plenty of parking, had the restaurant and bar on hand if you wanted it
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Jan 2025
John
Good option in this price range
2/10
Poor
04 Jan 2025
starmetal
Its a very small bathroom
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2025
Kelly

Good value

Great stay as always. Good value no-frills accommodation that is quiet, comfy and clean.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2025
Kelly

Great value motel

We’ve stayed here multiple times and it’s always the same great value accommodation. It’s a no-frills type of motel but it’s very budget friendly and offers clean spacious rooms with comfy beds, hot showers, and free parking while being only about a 10min drive to the CBD. Definitely recommend to anyone who’s looking for a budget friendly place to get a good sleep.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
31 Dec 2024
Rex
Was a disturbing night due to noise. No parking in front of our door. Someone else parked there. So inconvenience.
8/10
Excellent
31 Dec 2024
robert
Nice and affordable
8/10
Excellent
28 Dec 2024
Akshay
Good value for money
Recommend it
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Dec 2024
Trevor
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 👍
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Dec 2024
Andres
Clean, efficient and quiet . Comfy beds
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Dec 2024
Debbie
Good tavern on sight for dinner
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Dec 2024
Elly

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)
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Dec 2024
Mele
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.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2024
Bowen
very convinient.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2024
ILENE
Overall impression:
Comfortable stay and EXCELLENT customer service. Can recommend to all my friends and family members. Good job👍
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2024
M E

Great Deal

Great value booking through Hotels.com
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2024
Mark
Nice and quiet place to stay. Cost very reasonable.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2024
Neil

Excellent

Great room, great bed and a bath. Pub and restaurant on site, close to airport. Excellent value.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Nov 2024
Andrew
Very nice
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2024
Verified traveler

Recommend

Great price
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2024
Verified traveler

Recommended

Great value through Hotels.com
Close to airport
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Oct 2024
Adam
Convenient - close to Christchurch airport. After hours check in as promise. Simple, functional room and good value for money
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2024
Wendy
Great Motel and a lovely restaurant attached. Definitely stay again!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Oct 2024
Giz
Good value. Clean and tidy.
8/10
Excellent
22 Sep 2024
Rodney
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Sep 2024
Brenda
We love staying here, very friendly staff and great for a few drinks and a meal. We always arrange to meet friends while we stay here.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2024
MARGARET
Would like a Mirror in lounge area
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2024
Jody
Good easy parking and rooms quite and clean
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Sep 2024
Jane
Popular stay with truck drivers.
Good meal options & great morning coffee.
6/10
Pleasant
26 Aug 2024
Iriea Eddie
Was very noisy lots of truck drivers and trucks going in and out and one driver kept honking his horn and watching trucks coming through the car park and watching them just miss my vehicle was frightening not to mention the truck that took up 3 parks and was not in the truck parking area also on our 2nd night had very noisy couple next door who had no respect for neighbours and kept us awake til 12.30am I would not recommend this Motel if you are looking to get a good nights rest
Business Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Aug 2024
alan
the rooms were good.the senior citizens rost was excellent,the receptionist was very helpful and I enjoyed her sense of humour
8/10
Excellent
11 Aug 2024
Gloria
Suitable location. Suited my needs. Reception staff could have been more friendly.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
11 Aug 2024
Kath
Everything we needed was within walking distance, especially the restaurant and office.

Car park was very busy and lots of trucks and buses use this car park.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2024
William
As mentioned so convenient to stay, great staff and nearby restaurant.
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
19 Jul 2024
Rob
Location was perfect for what we wanted.
Friendly, helpful staff.
Restaurant and bar snack options were tasty & heartening.
Kitchenette was a bit limited - no sink or cook top.
Would stay again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2024
Ann
Always enjoy stay there
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2024
'Ailine
Private
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2024
Ann
Always enjoy stay
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2024
Jody
Very accommodating and helpful, quite rooms with easy access and parking. Convenient with bar and restaurant.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2024
Dinah
It was quiet and comfortable
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Jun 2024
Wendy
Conveniently situated, and very pleasant accommodations.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2024
Maree
Great place to stay. Wonderful friendly staff. Great bar and restaurant.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Jun 2024
Jim
We enjoyed our stay very much. Close to shopping centres hotel had a wonderful restaurant Meals were excellent the staff were wonderful would recommend this hotel complex to anyone coming to Christchurch
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2024
Jane
Good value for money
8/10
Excellent
03 Jun 2024
Mark
Good value for price paid, comfortable beds, inhouse restaurant- great feed. Friendly staff
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2024
Carmen
Great staff, great food, lovely clean rooms
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2024
Gilda
Awesome room loved the bath free parking great food at restaurant with very friendly staff
4/10
Poor
22 May 2024
Tim
Dirty smelly run down
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2024
Alastair
Great place, handy
8/10
Excellent
20 May 2024
Carmen
Great.
2/10
Poor
09 May 2024
Megan
Single glazed windows meant a cold night ! No heat pump or extra blankets . A wall heater that kept switching off meant we were awake freezing at 4am.
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2024
Maira
People & staff friendly
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Apr 2024
Debbie
Fan stopped working while having a shower
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2024
Joanna
Good accommodation..we did a late check in and our room was lovely and warm when we arrived.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
21 Apr 2024
denise
Nice warm motel, staff are v.gd
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2024
Robert
Super easy in and out.
4/10
Poor
21 Mar 2024
jamie
Stained carpet, dirty sheets, late night parties
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Mar 2024
MARK
Room spacious and clean. Restaurant on site served great food at a good price.
Friends_and_family Family

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The Racecourse Hotel Motorlodge
118 Racecourse Road Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand

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