Aaa Northlands Motel

6/10

Pleasant

01 May 2026

Bevan

This was an older motel with a (just) 3-stars well deserved. Positive: Lots of spotless clean towels and a brilliant shower. Negative: I would expect a sheets change at least once in a 9-day stay, and the floor vacuumed more than once in 9 days.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

26 Apr 2026

Shaun

No ironing board in the room and only tea bags, no coffee

Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2026

Laepa

Close to all area you want

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2026

Cathy

Very helpful staff/ owner when there was a small issue as it was sorted straight away. Very friendly and welcoming

Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Mar 2026

Yvonne

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and well presented. Overall a very comfortable stay.

8/10

Excellent

28 Feb 2026

James K

Freindly staff on site. A walking distance from the grocery store.

Self

2/10

Poor

30 Oct 2021

A

Total Fail.

Booked an accessible groundfloor room, was presented with key to room up long steep flight of stairs. No refund offered, half hearted apology. Went away and stayed elsewhere. Very disappointed and out-of-pocket

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2021

Verified traveler

Lovely stay. Clean, modern room with lovely comfortable bed

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Nov 2020

TRINA

AAA is getting very tried and dose need fresh paint and tied up but on saying that we have been staying here for over 5 years and the same people have been there and are very lovely and I would still go back.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2020

A

Good location, very peaceful and comfortable. Good parking.

Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Close to airport, short taxi drive. Good for the price

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

25 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Room was nice but smelt horribly of bleach. Staff member who greeted us at the office seemed a bit disinterested. We ended up getting up to our room and decided to move to a different hotel due to the permanent residents staying at the motel, One of which was wearing an ankle bracelet and kept asking questions about our trailer. Felt very unsafe.

4/10

Poor

17 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Smoking in the stair well and draft pushed it in under the door. Im a none smoker , other wise it was a low vehicle noise level was good.

Business_and_leisure Self

2/10

Poor

10 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Walked into the room and couldn’t breathe as I am asthmatic, room is a non smoking room but they allowed smoking outside and the outside is covered so smoke just blew back into the room
Also the curtains looked like they haven’t been washed in years and had rat or ant droppings on the basin
And what looked like a flee in the shower
So had to check straight back out and try and find other accommodation

Business_and_leisure Family

2/10

Poor

26 Jan 2020

Erika

Do not stay here

We got to Christchurch late and checked in to this Motel for 2 nights. When we got there, the front desk gentleman was very nice and gave us our key. When we entered the room i looked around as i usually do and looked in the bed to find bugs in the bed and the room was not very nice looking, definetely not worth 85 each night. We went back to the front and complained in which the front gave us a new room. That room when looked at it, the bed skirt and bedding looked like it hasnt been washed in a really long time. Absolutely disgusting

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jan 2020

Doug

It was ok

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2020

Brenda

This was a really convenient location, halfway between airport and city. Very accommodating as we didn't arrive until 1am.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

The motel is in a great location. The room was a little run dowm but acceptable.

Friends_and_family Partner

4/10

Poor

08 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Room and stairwell wasn’t very clean, other guest shouting during the night

6/10

Pleasant

13 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

No info pack. Dish washing facilities poor. Over all ok but lacking the finer. Detail normally received in a motel

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

It was adequate for our requirements and we would recommend it as good reasonably-priced accommodation. However, our unit was upstairs and opposite a unit where the people were smokers. The motel's policy of allowing people to smoke outside their units meant their smoke entered our unit through gaps around the door; normal gaps that would not have been a problem under any other circumstances.

Friends_and_family Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Check in was easy and painless - Even got a early check in which was appreciated - Staff was pleasant - Room was clean and tidy However the shower leaked water through the badly fitting seal - Biggest Problem for me as I have a bad back and hip was the bed was too low - But the access Stairs were dirty with and unclean Used matches and loose litter made this a hazard for me - I am sure the Owner will address this issue when the Review is read - Overall Happy with our stay

Friends_and_family Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

It was in a good location for our purposes. Very handy to mall/supermarkets. Room clean and tidy. Service good

Business_and_leisure Family

4/10

Poor

18 Sep 2019

Kelly

A mixed bag

This Motel was very conveniently located for what I needed to do in Christchurch. It was nice and clean except for the pubic hair in the bath. The first night was not good with a party and arguments happening. The second night was better with just an early morning argument in the neighbouring unit (5am). I believe this motel may be being used for emergency housing. Without the noise issues, this Motel would be excellent value.

2/10

Poor

02 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

I don’t know who the owner rents rooms out too but maybe housing Nz because I was in a room under people that were partying all night till about 4am. Constant loud stereo and even decided too vacuum the unit at about 1am. Constantly in and out of room banging doors, couldn’t believe how they were just aloud too get away with it. I knew if I went and told them too be quiet I would either get assaulted or they would just make more noise on purpose. I didn’t get too sleep till just after 4am and was up at 6:30 too leave anyway. Horrible place and it did stink of weed everywhere. I’m going too try too get my money back this afternoon

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Was lovely second time staying at this particular place

Friends_and_family Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Room service daily was spot on. Thank you. It was good to return to the bed made perfectly, dishes done and towels changed.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

15 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Property was to noisy bed was 2 singles pushed together that weren't even the same size. Have the guests were winz people. One morning woke up to find police there

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Quiet, clean, comfortable spacious unit and great location and staff.

However, No soap or shampoo/conditioner …. could have asked, however, had my own.

Limited mirror ….. This we noted as we were attending a fancy dress party and found viewing our self vanity was limited.

Friends_and_family Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Very tired and run down. Non working fridge with door broken. Lights and fan in bathroom not working. VERY disappointing. Have stayed here many times over the last 20. This room really was disappointing.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

The room was clean staff friendly and helpful the only drawback was the internet.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

excellent place to stay. good location.

only thing wrong with the excellent room was it needed more noise reducing insulation between rooms as we could hear neighbours tv and talking

close to good restaurant and complimentary drink vouchers a plus

the only negative was other noisy patrons late at night with females having a rowdy domestic altercation - not the motels fault...

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2019

L

Quick ccheckin with upgrade - great surprise. Good location.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2018

AndyLim

Nice clean room and quirt area. Restaurants and cafe less than 5 mins drive.

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

quiet. staff very helpful ,good location.easy to find and plenty of parking

8/10

Excellent

18 Nov 2018

David

The motel provided everything we expected - space, comfort, cleanliness and a wife connection that worked well.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Oct 2018

Vikas

Was good but little noisy

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2018

heatherandgeoff

a very enjoyable stay ,very clean and comfortable and a good price too. thankyou.......

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2018

Andrew

Nice place

Great stay comfy beds nice breakfast. Close to shopping malls

8/10

Excellent

27 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

OK accommodation for the price. Didn't have much success with the wifi.

Partner

4/10

Poor

23 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

dusty. double bed is old and is 2 singles pushed together. fridge shelve broken and tapped back together

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Worth your money

We really enjoyed our short stay, staff was really nice and the room overall was very comfy and clean. Location was very convenient especially to the airport and other attractions. Definitely recommend it!

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2018

Stu

,Good quiet room, excellent parking convenient location

4/10

Poor

31 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Convenient area for us.close to shopping mall,main route in city.

4/10

Poor

12 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Disappointing Stay

The room was clean. Wifi though advertised was patchy at best. Free breakfast was never served. Not enough pillows or blankets. Beds were very uncomfortable.

6/10

Pleasant

11 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Nice and clean but unfortunately we were on the ground floor with rude abusive people above us with children jumping and banging on the floor till 1 in the morning. I spoke with manager regarding, as loud and kept waking our four year old, at 10 pm and husband went and spoke to them at 11.15 pm each time the noise worsened. We had to be up at 5 am for a 7 am flight. I would suggest to get a top floor unit.

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Lovely people to deal with and almost everything that's needed

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2018

Verified traveler

complimentary free continental breakfast was not provided as stated

4/10

Poor

04 May 2018

Verified traveler

Was ok but

The forgot to place towels in our room. When we went to have a shower before bed the office was closed so it didn't happen. Never had that before

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2018

wayne

EASY TO FIND

Good stay with warm room and good bath room,good parking.

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

space to relax

We found the rooms large and comfortable and great value with great places to eat very handy

2/10

Poor

17 Apr 2018

b

DO NOT STAY HERE

this is the worst hotel I’ve had the bad luck to be in. Cobwebs on the ceiling, people knocking on your door at all hours of the night. Walls paper thin. There was more water coming out the back of the shower head than there was out of the actual shower head. People smoking around your door (room constantly smelled of smoke). Asked to be moved, (there were two other rooms advertised) but management didn’t give a crap. Toaster was actually dangerous (electrical end loose and coming apart from main toaster.). Never again... if your confused about whether management actually cares, look at the other reviews and the managements answer to them...

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Would recommend

Pleasurable stay, friendly and helpful staff, close to shopping centre, bus stop at door, 10 minutes from airport.

4/10

Poor

01 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

We got a “free upgrade” to a one bedroom apartment, I would hate to think what the studio apartment was like. Bathroom hadn’t been thoroughly cleaned, someone had balled up wet toilet paper and thrown it up and was stuck on the ceiling - cleaners obviously didn’t look up!

The “queen” bed was your classic two singles pushed together. The only pillows available were ones with the same material as the duvet cover - no plain white ones to sleep on.

6/10

Pleasant

14 Mar 2018

Cathy

I found a bed bug in the bed and the only reason was that it bit me, was not impressed, as I have been here often.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Very helpful receptionist man

Partner

4/10

Poor

22 Feb 2018

Steve

Tired run down motel on outskirts of city.

Shower head was broken and the toilet didn't flush properly. The bed was old and uncomfortable. Would not recommend this accommodation to others.

6/10

Pleasant

21 Feb 2018

Brian

Basic

Very basic mediocre motel.

Partner

4/10

Poor

29 Jan 2018

Daz

Basic motel - good location

Good location and okay for basic accommodation. But sadly for us, some disappointing areas outweighed the positives e.g. a lack of area information like nearby places to eat, the Wi-Fi and cell coverage was hit and miss, noise from the room above (obviously occupant dependant but indication of acoustics between rooms?), no air conditioning - a wall (heater) unit was there but didn't work so unsure if it could have been used for cool air.

4/10

Poor

21 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Brocken door and dirty floors not nice very hot no air con and just not nice would not want to go back again.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2018

Tyrone

Friendly and efficient!

I arrived late. I was able to get my keys quickly..My room was spotless. It was relaxing to not weary. I felt safe and relaxed.

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Locked Door to adjacent room and sounds come thru. Didn't help that kids were yelling in next room up to midnight.
Towel rail heater not working. Heater in shower room very noisy.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2018

Sinora

Nice stay

It was nice stay. Friendly and helpful staff, clean and comfortable beds. We like this location.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2018

Shona

Good price

Unit we stayed in could use a makeover and a few things fixed and a good clean. Main bed was made but the kids beds they had to make themselves which was kinda weird. When we booked it said Free continental breakfast for 2 (per day) which we never saw for the 3 nights we stayed. Suppose my fault as we didnt remind them. If you want somewhere for a quick stayover then it would be fine .

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2018

Kim

Nice, quiet with good walk score

Lovely room, clean, cosy and comfy and well provided with excellent service. Staff are friendly and very helpful. Environment is serene and beautiful. Great for leisurely stroll to shops and restaurants nearby. Fantastic food at Burger Fuel!

6/10

Pleasant

27 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

It was generally O.K.
However, facilities are recommended to be renewed.

6/10

Pleasant

21 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

good 3 star motel,

HAD A 1 NIGHT STAY, WHILST COLLECTING A VEHICLE FROM NEARBY

8/10

Excellent

19 Dec 2017

YUEN LAN

Good and comfortable

Feel good

Partner

4/10

Poor

18 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

on main road

on the whole was a pleasent stay except no contentinal breakfast as stated on booking info, white towels were not white, chairs dirty.

8/10

Excellent

06 Dec 2017

Marlene

Very comfortable and relaxing motel,

We really enjoyed our stay. Loved the onsite laundry. The bus stop outside the front door was excellent. We would stay their again.

8/10

Excellent

03 Dec 2017

Kevin N

Happy campers

Good value for money, Clean and tidy, comfy bed.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

A simple studio apartment. Loved the spa bath.

Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

Suitable for me a quick stay late at night.

Location for a quicvk flight out of Christchurch. Value for money

8/10

Excellent

27 Nov 2017

Alan

Value for money. WiFi weak in room 12, had to stand by the window overlooking the car park. Not a major issue for me, but may be for some.

2/10

Poor

26 Nov 2017

J and E

Worst hotel I have ever stayed at. Would not recommend. The room smelled of urine and there was a lot of work that needed to be done to get the room looking reasonable. I did not stay for the second night and did not get a refund. The guy at reception did not seem to care. It was a BIG mistake to stay here- Do not stay here!

2/10

Poor

25 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

Of all the motels I have stayed in over many years this is the worst. The building and grounds have been neglected and the room we stayed in was in a very poor condition. The toilet cistern was stained black by mould, the bathroom window had a crack in it fixed by tape, not recent. The fridge door was rusting at the bottom and the cupboard doors had large chips and water damage, again not recent. The free guest wifi was erratic and would not give more than one bar other than in the office, the person in the office felt that was ok. The only positive from this was the customer service from Wotif in finding us alternative accomodation for the rest of our stay in Christchurch.

4/10

Poor

15 Nov 2017

Karen

Motel

Meant to get free breakfast did not arrive, went down to office at 9am office meant to be open from 8am door locked rang bell three times before someone came. Then they just took room key from me and shut and locked door again. Will not stay there ever again.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2017

Rigger

Staying with AAA Northlands

We have always enjoyed our stay with these lovely people ,room always clean and smells fresh, comfortable beds, and good facility's the room was quite with no traffic noise ,happy to come back next time thank you

4/10

Poor

03 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

you get what you pay for

booked this thru a 3rd party last minute not realizing I had stayed there before and was not impressed. At least the wifi has improved and now very good speed and didn't drop once, but the tv remote which I reported for the very same room a year ago still doesn't work...water damge in bathroom still there, but if you can get at last minute pricing it is still a reasonable deal...I have stayed in worse (but overseas)

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2017

Ann

Lovely place to stay

Great place to stay. I stayed here a few weeks ago and liked it enough to stay a couple more nights on our arrival in Christchurch. Would definitely stay there again!

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2017

Ateve

Cleanest Motel we stayed in

Great location, warm cosy accommodation. we stayed there both at the beginning of our holiday and at the end for easy access to airport and would highly recommend

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2017

Rene

accommodating

Owner very accommodating, easy to talk to.
We rented studio room. Was clean.
Will recommend to others

Thank you.

4/10

Poor

23 Oct 2017

KH

Just not comfortable and not clean enough. I have no idea that why we needed to make a spare bed when we arrived.

4/10

Poor

18 Oct 2017

Out of towner

Good location but tired.

The breakfast included via Wotif was a glass or orange juice, 2 pieces of white bread and about 3 peach halves delivered the night before.
Very minimal to say the least.

6/10

Pleasant

15 Oct 2017

BM

convenient for our purpose

Easy access in Redwood, for our purpose for visit to Christchurch. OK, no frills stay. Great free wifi that worked all the time which was a big bonus. Room quite dated and a little tired and smelt of curry!!. Great powerful shower. No allocated parking spots so you took your chances when arriving back each day how close to the building you would get, which was a pain as it rained most of the 4 day visit

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2017

danielle

Good place to stay :) very clean and close to town

6/10

Pleasant

12 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Budget friendly

Had a few nights there. It was great room size, good there was a couch etc but the couch and bed weren't overly comfy. They could also do with cleaning the stairwell up to the room. But was clean and tidy and the staff were friendly.

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2017

Richard & Adele

Motel near Northlands Mall

Efficient staff & a clean motel room with breakfast. For those visiting the North/West of Christchurch then this is worth considering for a lower cost option.

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2017

Joe

Hoheppa' Stay

Was moving back to North Island and had moved out of my accommodation already and needed a place to tyd me over and this motel was perfect price range and was very clean.

4/10

Poor

29 Aug 2017

Cherie

Maintenance required

Shower hose in bad condition with extensive leaking. Reported to reception. Photos didn't match room as there was no hot plates for cooking.

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2017

peter

We had a great time but the bed was a bit soft so didn't have a great sleep

4/10

Poor

14 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

modern cheap and smelly

Room stank of smoke, had to get air deodoriser from reception - no apology. Only 2 sets of cutlery and plates when booked for a room with 3 guests Lights not working, TV not working, broken top shelf in fridge, noisy heater

Family

4/10

Poor

08 Jul 2017

pk

heater was old and took a long time to heat up room continental breakfast didn't include cereal missed the sign of the motel because there was a tree in front of it all you could see was north

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2017

Kumar

Large Room and good staff

Great experience.I had wonderful time here.Plenty of carpark

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2017

Von

very well priced, good handy hotel

Thank you for the unexpected room upgrade - pleasant surprise.
Bed needed extra pillows - we luckily took our own. Same for blankets - had to have electric blanket going all night as bedding very light.

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2017

erics

bang for your buck

Nice and close to a mall and facilities. Bus stop right outside the motel or a nice walk into town that's not to long . Room was clean and tidy and the staff were very friendly.

4/10

Poor

30 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

Mostly adequate but room came with continental breakfast. We expected to find some bread, conserves and maybe cereal in the room when we came home at night - nothing there. When we got up in the morning (around 7) contacted the office and was told that breakfast would be delivered after 8, would have been good to know this when we picked up the room key.

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

This motel suits our need for accommodation while visiting Christchurch

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2017

Gypsy Mac

Handy locality to work in north Christchurch

A dated but priced accordingly, clean and well set up motel. Very friendly and helpful staff and management.

6/10

Pleasant

06 May 2017

merx

Not the Ritz but not bad either

Stayed 3 nights, only down side for me is that the unit opposite seemed to be long term occupant and they smoked on the landing late at night, and smoke filtered into our room not pleasant,
The Owner should deal with it ,