Name: Aotea Motel
Address: 302 Bealey Ave, Christchurch, 8013, NZ

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2026

Deborah

Room clean, quiet & value for money. Just needing bed while visiting family for 4 nights. Arrived late on chilly night & manager had put heater on earlier so unit warm.

Self

4/10

Poor

19 May 2026

Hine

We flew in on Saturday from Auckland for a birthday, ubered to motel, checked into a studio room to drop off 1 small overnight bag around 5.00pm. Left on uber at 5.20 for celebrations and returned at 11pm, big party next door to our room, with really loud music. Party finished at around 1am(im guessing they went out)Checked out at 0510 the Sunday am as we had a 0615 flight home.This was okay for an overnight stay however there was no towels, hand towels.

We were then emailed on Sunday saying items where stolen a sofa, fridge/freezer, heater. I called Monday and spoke to a guy and informed him that none of those items where in that room on arrival not even any towels to dry our hands.. I asked why wasnt the room checked before our arrival, he said no it wasnt?? They had cameras they were checking and havent got back to me as of yet, so unsure what the outcome is..Got me a little worried if the sheets were even changed...

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2026

Fiona

Central location. Staff answered phone promptly. Polite Managers. Would stay again if needed accomodation in Christchurch

Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2026

David

Nice stay
Thanks

Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2026

Christopher

Great location, helpful staff, had all that we needed for great price

6/10

Pleasant

20 Mar 2026

Bill and Jill

Shop nearby

Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2026

Mark

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Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Sharon

Only needed a room to sleep in and have a shower and this unit fitted my requirements
Friendly front office

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

L

Sonia in particular , but all staff very friendly and helpful

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

HOA

good

6/10

Pleasant

24 Feb 2026

Hazel

Accommodating staff however would be better if check in time on expedia is accurate (2pm) whereas actual was 3pm. Room was clean but kitchen cleanliness could be better.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

Maree

Room was comfy and clean, staff friendly. Room was a good price and walking distance to center of town. Am really pleased with the accommodation.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2026

eric

Yes. Very clean and very very very helpful

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jan 2026

darryl

Room not ready at 2.15, come back at 4 o'clock still not ready. Couldn't find the host's

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jan 2026

Penny

It was all we needed

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2025

David

Fast and easy check in, polite staff even let us check in early.
Room is bigger than expected too, and very clean

Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2025

Keira

Was cheap and a good location

2/10

Poor

11 Jul 2025

Zayne

We checked in on 30th of June, and this was by far the worst motel experiences we’ve ever had. The room was absolutely not as pictured, and the condition of the place was absolutely shocking.

- The room was extremely dated and dirty
- There were holes in the walls, peeling paint, and carpet lifting in places
- The shower was disgusting – there was mould, grime, a used bar of soap with hair on it, and even used a loofah left behind
- Hair and dirt were all over the carpet, so it clearly hadn’t been cleaned
- The kitchen surfaces were wiped, but the cabinets were greasy, and one cabinet door was broken
- We found an opened carton of milk in the fridge that had expired on 8 June (our stay was on 30 June)
-The toilet seat was yellowing, the blankets were thin despite it being mid-winter, and there was a mystery stain on the bed (don't even want to know what it is!)

We left immediately and booked another motel in town that was actually clean and welcoming. When we raised the issue with the manager, we got no apology and no refund. Even Expedia tried to get a refund on our behalf, but they were unsuccessful.

We were later told by another motel that this property is often used for emergency housing — something that should have been disclosed upfront.

This place is misleading, unhygienic, and completely unacceptable. If I could give it negative stars, I would!

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

27 Jun 2025

Verified traveler

Jail cell.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2025

Timothy

Good value for money. Clean and everything we needed. Off road parking and convenient position.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 May 2025

Andrea

No TV remote or milk.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2025

Darlene

The hotel beds were the best I have ever slept on and I have travelled a lot! The hotel itself needed some TLC but it was safe, quiet, and comfortable. It was perfect for our family of 4. The owner was warm and welcoming. He even review his plans for renovations as he just purchased the hotel less than a year ago. I expect this place to be beautiful once the renovation are completed. I highly recommend this hotel!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Feb 2025

Frank

The manager went out of his way to help us. We left our bags in the office because we arrived late in the evening from the train, and wanted to get food. When we came back to check in, he had taken our bags to our room for us. Such a nice man, and told us about things. This is a verynice place to stay.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2025

Camilla

The staff/owners here are incredibly friendly and helpful. The bed was soft, the room was clean and seemed relatively recently refurbished. The area doesn’t seem particularly nice, and there was some noise at night which woke me up.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

03 Feb 2025

Karen

Not what we paid for

I have worked for more than 15 years , managing and cleaning in motels.
When I made the booking online, the unit looked bright, clean and spacious. I took note of the room layout , size etc.
The room given ,was completely different from what I was led to believe I had booked.
It was small, cramped ,very dated, no nets on the bedroom windows, curtains hanging. Electrical tape over cracks in the bathroom door. Cracks in the walls and ceiling. An upside down shower mixer and thread bare shower curtain.
No milk was offered , we had to go ask at the office for the wifi password. The managers were nice enough but barely onsite.
One of our group checked out early being so disappointed with the room. I would never stay here again.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

02 Feb 2025

Timothy

great value for money - clean and comfortable room and close to central city. friendly staff.

8/10

Excellent

07 Dec 2024

Lia

The property is a bit dated but the hosts more than make up for that. Had an issue with being given a studio unit rather than the one bedroom unit that was booked on this site but the hosts moved us to a bigger unit as soon as they could. Easy off street parking and convenient to the city centre.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Dec 2024

Dave

Booking Cancelled

Unfortunately there was an issue with my room which meant my booking was cancelled but the team made good by booking me in to another motel which was a budget accommodation but apparently it was more expensive than my original booking at the Aotea Motel.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Oct 2024

Jason

Some up dating of rooms. Ie new window latches.
Sturdy tv shelf. Up to date cook top.
All and all ok property just changed hands so i take it work in progress.
Management very nice
Would stay again if property up dated

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2024

Herbert

Manager very kindly arranged for late night checkin.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2023

TASHA

Staff were very friendly.

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2023

Christine

Ok for short term stay

Comfort was ok but bed too hard for my liking. The rooms need updating with efficient heat pumps and appliances such as hairdryers. Also small maintenance jobs needing to be done, eg windows sealing to prevent cold coming in.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 May 2023

Victoria Hartley

The rooms were very clean and the bedding was spotless. But my daughter had to swap beds because the first one was so uncomfortable. We couldn't sit on the sofa as it was very worn and felt like you were falling through it. The water pressure in the shower was non-existent.
The motel in general felt bit tired, and the fittings were very dated.
It was fine for a weekend where we didn't need to stay in all of the time, and convenient for getting into the cbd and to the competition we were attending.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2023

Suzanne

Warm, clean and central

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Feb 2023

Russell

Tall Blacks Trip

Awesome place to stay. Good Location. Fair price. Comfortable beds.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Dec 2022

Kristy

Was an ok room for the price

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2022

Kristy

Great price

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

16 Nov 2022

Michael

Arrived with the reception close. Didn’t see anyone on reception during whole trip.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2022

Jo

Great room layout for a family and usable kitchen.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2022

Jocelyn

Bealey Ave. is always a handy and fairly central location to be in. We enjoyed our 1 night stay. Owners were friendly and helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2022

Rachael

Great :)

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Whilst the building is older than many I think the place is clean and tidy and well equipped. A very pleasant stay.

Business_and_leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Mar 2020

Susanna

Location

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Feb 2020

Irene

The room was very clean but very small. Ideal for a 1 night stay, but we were travelling around New Zealand and had a lot of luggage which had to be kept in the car. Lovely lady on reception. Would recommend paying a little extra for a bigger room.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jan 2020

Kaituna

Disappointed to find no milk in the fridge, rooms really need black out blinds as exterior lights make the rooms very lite up at night - curtains are very light in colour and don't block out the light. Found floor in the kitchen to be not cleaned under the table - something sticky on the floor, shower also could have been cleaner. Things like 1 wine glass was also disappointing. Nice relaxing time had in the spa - bonus!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Nice enough room, the motel is very dated and could use an overhaul. The main reason for my low scoring is the actual motel surroundings.. Junkies and drunks everywhere.

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Loved the room and how the kitchen is in the room loved it

Friends_and_family Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent and helpful staff.
Very helpful with local information re things to see and do.
Very comfortable unit, warm and everything required for our stay.
Thank you.

Friends_and_family Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Very close to the CBD The Manager was Lovely and very helpful a pleasure to talk to. The room needed to be painted marks all over the walls. Curly bulbs in everything was very unpleasant to look at. should look into led bulbs.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Good quality beds, sufficient space to sit, prepare food in the separate kitchen and to shower. Although it was hot, it was possible to open up some windows against each other to have the wind blow through the unit to cool off.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Dec 2018

Rac

Think the room configration needs to be looked at. Double bed in the lounge and 2 single beds in the bedroom doesn't work. Also no nets on the window so no privatice. Especially as the double be in lounge, had to shut the curtains so no one looking in (shame when nice sunny day

6/10

Pleasant

29 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

We had a lounge and bedroom unit, doors wouldnt close, door frames not straight. Only get 3 channels on sky; 2 sport 1 movie. 1 teaspoon! Yahoos downstairs kept us awake half the night. To be fair though I phoned the owner at about 1am and she sorted the problem out. Was clean and tidy, but wouldnt stay again, not a pleasant experience.

4/10

Poor

07 Feb 2018

Ludo

Our studio unit (#6) was just large enough for the double bed. There wasn't sufficient room to wheel a suit case in past the bed and the wall. The bathroom was a comfortable size but the toilet was so close to the vanity you need to sit sideways even if you're not a large person. There is no kitchenette in the studio and there is limited room to make tea and coffee as the refrigerator sits on top of the only flat surface - a small table. The bathroom door opens outwards so you need to take care when opening it as it will make contact with anyone in the room unless they're on the bed.

6/10

Pleasant

15 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Very average., small and basic. Bit tacky.

This place is on the absolute edge of what is classed as the city. The staff insisted it was a 10 minute walk, but google maps said it was 2.6 km, and it did take me 25 minutes to walk from the main bus terminal in the city centre.
I was on the ground floor room, I was not happy about cars and trucks reverse parked only a meter away from my room, they there noisy and people could see into the room. The walls where made of paper , I could hear everything in the next room and upstairs. Also I was near an external staircase, again I had to draw the curtains to stop people looking straight in. This place is barely 2.5 stars.

6/10

Pleasant

10 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

the motel needs a few minor repairs...studio unit is very small and had a few things that needed fixing but they kindly put us into another unit that suited us

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

Great place; lovely staff ; always stay there when we are in Christchurch better than the Hilton

4/10

Poor

25 Mar 2017

Toni

A very small studio with no cooking facilities - not even a glass!
During our 3 night stay our room was not cleaned, bed made - we tidied ourselves as we always do but it is usually remade, tea & sugar weren't replaced, bin wasn't emptied.
Towels were replaced.
Toilet paper was only 1 ply, which is false economy as you need to use more!
A real disappointment as the staff were pleasant and the room looked as though it had been recently redecorated although some artwork or wall art would have brightened the room up.

6/10

Pleasant

14 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

Too small for 4 people

Queen bed in the small livig toom, dining table only had spa e for 3 people squashed in front of the stove. Couch only fit 2 people. Bathroom was terribly small and poorly designed.

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

Very helpful couple run this motel.

Helpful couple, phoned taxi for us, gave directions, made the stay easy. Comfortable bed. Clean and tidy. Carpet needed cleaning or replaced. Warm.

8/10

Excellent

22 Jan 2017

Andrew

The room was good. However you could not connect to the WIFI unless you were in the car park nearer the management building.

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Dec 2016

Verified traveler

Clean basic accommodation

Clean and tidy. Small studio but comfortable and quiet

8/10

Excellent

02 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

Perfectly located for what we wanted. Currently being renovated

8/10

Excellent

07 Mar 2016

Verified traveler

lovely hotel and service. ex. location, clean facilities

6/10

Pleasant

05 Oct 2015

Verified traveler

Was advertised as having sky and didn't. Our booking showed 2 queen beds and we got 1 queen and 1 single. Couldn't get wife connection

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2015

Alex

Currently building next door. They start at 6.30 am

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2015

Robert

Facilities: Above average; Value: Reasonable; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Pleasant;
Limited restaurants near by... But enough

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2015

Bruce

Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Affordable; Service: Professional; Cleanliness: Lovely;
And a restaurant within walking distance

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2015

Brad

Facilities: Basic; Value: Good Value; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Pleasant;
Very friendly staff.

6/10

Pleasant

10 Aug 2014

Steve

Facilities: Tired; Value: Could be better; Service: Lacking; Cleanliness: Clean;
Only single wall sockets. Milk came in Jug and fridge so cold froze it.

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2014

walsh

Facilities: Good; Value: Reasonable; Service: Courteous;

Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2014

David

Facilities: Tired; Value: Affordable; Service: Amateur; Cleanliness: Delightful;

6/10