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Samhil Motor Lodge

Canterbury-Christchurch MT · New Zealand

Riccarton Road, 12View location

8.0/10Excellent69 Reviews
Cleanliness8.2/108.2
Service8.4/108.4
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition8.0/108.0
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About Samhil Motor Lodge

Located in Christchurch's Riccarton district, the Samhil Motor Lodge offers comfortable accommodations within walking distance of Hagley Park and Riccarton Road. This motel features individually furnished guestrooms with kitchenettes, 32-inch flat-screen TVs, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Guests can enjoy daily housekeeping, a complimentary reception, and convenient amenities like laundry facilities and coffee/tea. Airport shuttle service is available for a surcharge, and free self-parking is provided onsite. Nearby attractions include Westfield Riccarton Mall, Christchurch Botanic Gardens, and Canterbury Museum.

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With a stay at Samhil Motor Lodge in Christchurch (Riccarton), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Hagley Park and Riccarton Road. This motel is 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Sumner Beach and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Lyttelton Harbour.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include laundry facilities and coffee/tea in a common area. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Parking available
Airport transfers
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Childcare
Business facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 9:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A damage deposit of NZD 50 will be collected before check-in.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 20 per person
    • Late check-in fee: NZD 20 for check-in between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM

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

  • Spoken Language

    Hindi

    English

Nearby attractions

Riccarton Road 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Hagley Park South 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Hagley Park North 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Hagley Park 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Mona Vale 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Westfield Riccarton Mall 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Millbrook Reserve 1 km / 0.6 mi
Christchurch Botanic Gardens 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Hagley Cricket Oval 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Christchurch Public Hospital 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Riccarton House 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Canterbury Museum 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
The Arts Centre 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Bealey Avenue 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Quake City 2.1 km / 1.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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

  • Total number of rooms: 10
  • motel
  • City centre
  • Bus/Train station
  • Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
  • Airport
  • Golf course
  • Entertainment Area
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
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  • Room service
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage room
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels and bed linen
Upon availability

Room types

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  • TWIN DELUXETWIN • DELUXETWN.DX

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    TWIN DELUXE

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: TWN.DX

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  • STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BEDSTUDIO • QUEEN SIZE BEDSTU.QN

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    STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: STU.QN

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  • QUADRUPLE CAPACITY 4QUADRUPLE • CAPACITY 4QUA.C4

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    QUADRUPLE CAPACITY 4

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    CAPACITY 4

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    Room code: QUA.C4

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  • QUADRUPLE DELUXE TWO BEDSQUADRUPLE • DELUXE TWO BEDSQUA.2B-DX

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    Samhil Motor Lodge

    QUADRUPLE DELUXE TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DELUXE TWO BEDS

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    Room code: QUA.2B-DX

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST

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    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: FAM.ST

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    STANDARD

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

    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • APARTMENT QUEEN SIZE BEDAPARTMENT • QUEEN SIZE BEDAPT.QN

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    APARTMENT QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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

    Room code: APT.QN

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Samhil Motor Lodge

8.0
Excellent
69 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.2 /10
Service
8.4 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
8.0 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
50 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
07 Jul 2026
Jeffery
Nice couple running the motel . The room was good and the price very good . The TV didn’t work initially but the owner came and fixed the problem . Very helpful .
Self
8/10
Excellent
24 Jun 2026
Neill
Handy to everything. There is a bus right outside and Hagley Park just down the road. A convenience store across the street and the facilities were fine, if a little dated.
Great value for money.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2026
jane
Ample parking. Dairy across the road. Clean and warm unit
Best pillows ever. Friendly helpful staff. Highly reccomend
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2026
Jeanne
Room well designed and all tge comforts of home
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
27 Apr 2026
David
Yes
6/10
Pleasant
21 Apr 2026
Alexis
The price was good but you do get what pay for here. There is a long sign in reception about extra charges for minor things. Only 1 pillow per person - even on the Queen bed. Only 1 face cloth provided for 4 people as well. We did ask for extra pillows but were discouraged from needing them.
6/10
Pleasant
19 Apr 2026
Ruth
Room was tidy but it's quite dated. Paint chipping in bathroom, shower is old and needs updating. Very basic kitchen. Close to busy road so hear traffic all night. It is close to riccarton mall and some restaurants.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Apr 2026
MARIA
Handy to location
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
13 Apr 2026
Charles
great location , many food options.Nice sunlit room , quite heat pump .excellent water pressure.

Unfortunately badly let down by filthy carpet .Bare feet get very black and and there was large amounts of long black , brown and blonde hairs across the carpet indicating had not properly cleaned in a long time .
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2026
Gary
Considering location of property was easy parking
The staff were friendly and I wanted to leave my car there in morning while I did an event and it wasn’t a problem
The room was very clean and quieter than I thought being on a busy road
I would definitely stay there again and would recommend to anyone else
Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2026
Steven
Parking on site great,lots of shop just up the road bus stop out side motel,restaurants across the road.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
25 Mar 2026
Dennis and Susan
Yes
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Mar 2026
Mary
Fine
Self
8/10
Excellent
21 Mar 2026
Carien
Easy parking, flexible hosts. Shopping central.
Good stay.
Thanks
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
05 Mar 2026
Keith
Handy location. Room was clean and tidy. Shower small, few toiletries, no face cloths, no opportunities for recycling. Only saw one staff member, (manager I think). He was friendly. A welcome bonus was the smart TV, but you had to lie on the bed to view, so the sofa (comfortable) was of little use.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Mar 2026
Jason
Good
Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
02 Mar 2026
Bhavik
We recently stayed at this motel and unfortunately had a disappointing experience overall.

When we arrived, the cleanliness was not up to standard. The bins had not been emptied from the previous guests, and there was dirty toilet paper left in the toilet, which was quite off-putting. The water temperature was also very inconsistent and difficult to regulate, making showers uncomfortable. On our second day, our beds were not made, which added to the feeling that housekeeping was lacking. Additionally, the TV had limited functionality - only YouTube seemed to work, and other features or channels were unavailable.

On a more positive note, the location was a strong point. It’s situated in a great area close to the city, with plenty of good shops and amenities nearby, which made getting around very convenient.

Overall, while the location was good, the cleanliness and maintenance issues really impacted our stay. With better attention to housekeeping and basic amenities, this could be a much better place to stay.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 Feb 2026
Jennifer
Clean well equipped room. Lovely friendly helpful owners.Near to park for walks and lots of bars and. eating places.Bus stop outside gate for easy access to frequent service to city and other places.
Self
8/10
Excellent
25 Feb 2026
David
Decent comfortable room and layout, good location near Hagley Park end of Riccarton. WiFi was slow and patchy though.
Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Feb 2026
Julie
Room very clean and tidy. Good price and handy location.
Self
8/10
Excellent
10 Feb 2026
Karyn
Clean and tidy
10/10
Exceptional
08 Feb 2026
Nicki
Friendly staff, clean room and handy location.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Feb 2026
Debbie
Very clean. Good facilities. Great value for money.
6/10
Pleasant
05 Feb 2026
Paul
An older style motel but looks like motel units are being refurbished. It’s a handy location and quiet.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
24 Jan 2026
Tanya
Rooms were ok, there was no hot water for a shower the first night and Luke warm water the next. The staff however were very friendly and approachable. Plus you are close to mall.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Dec 2025
Courtney
Clean room (cleaned daily). Warm welcome. Great location.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2025
John
Wonderful location -- including 24-h coffee across the road, near parks, shopping, etc. Lovely, clean place, good value, lovely hosts.
Business
8/10
Excellent
20 Nov 2025
Corey
Value money
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2025
kerryn anne
the room was very clean, good costumer service, and unexpected daily room service was also good.. My only issue was bed was too hard for me but that is just me not liking such a hard bed. I would stay again as close to shops and restaurants.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
19 Nov 2025
Melanie
Small room, nice staff
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Nov 2025
Allison
Clean and tidy. Easy check in. Warm and very comfortable bed. Good location with a lot of nearby food options and a pub.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Nov 2025
Jules
Local to stores and Westfield. Nice room.
Business_and_leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
30 Oct 2025
David and Sandra
Clean room, friendly staff
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2025
Kathy
Clean comfortable pleasant motel newr hospital with very nice gentleman and wife managers. I would definitely come back.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2025
Wayne
Value for money, clean modern fixtures,.semi self contained modern and new appliances. Comfortable queen size bed, 2 seater couch (cushion could be replaced). Overall all 10/10
Business_and_leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
17 Feb 2025
Jeff
Close to restaurants and the park
6/10
Pleasant
26 Jan 2025
James
It was central to what we wanted to do however not sound proof could clearly hear neighbour's after passionate exchanges
8/10
Excellent
14 Jan 2025
Rosemary
Quiet place on a main road. While the property is getting a little tired in some areas, the bed was comfortable. Shower stalls are good, good supply of hot water
6/10
Pleasant
04 Jan 2025
Sheela
Compact and near city ..price could be brought down .
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2025
thomas

Good clean motel

Great team,

Let us check in super early at no extra cost.

Good WIFI

Clean room

Walking distance to good amenities
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2025
Rex
Everything about it
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2025
Sonya
Friendly, family owned hotel. Lots of dining options near by. Convenient to public transport
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Dec 2024
Sophie
The room was clean, quiet and spacious. Exactly what were were after.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Dec 2024
Deborah
We thought it was perfect clean and very comfortable house to stay in.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2024
Garry
Great stay here, facilities are great the staff and owner were amazing, the owner was nice enough to help me with a personal issue… THANK YOU
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Dec 2024
Lynnette K

Convenient Location

Great location with a bus stop right outside. Walking distance to Riccarton Mall and Hagley Park. Well equipped kitchenette although an instruction manual for the microwave would have been helpful.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2024
Verified traveler
Amazing stay
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2024
Rhonda
Very handy location. Free convenient parking. I would stay here again.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Nov 2024
Stephen
Had everything we needed, very tidy, comfy beds and really great location being so close to heaps of eating options, bus stops, hagley park.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
11 Nov 2024
Brian
There was confusion as to whether Expedia would deduct and pay Samhil, or not. We worked it out OK. But such problems are best avoided by sound management processes.

Everything else was fine. Nice walk to the City.
Leisure Self

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Samhil Motor Lodge
Riccarton Road, 12, Christchurch, New Zealand

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