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Ashford Motor Lodge
Canterbury-Christchurch MT · New Zealand
Papanui Road, 35View location
9.0/10Excellent746 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/10 9.2
Service9.2/10 9.2
Comfort9.0/10 9.0
Condition8.8/10 8.8
Location9.2/10 9.2
Neighborhood9.2/10 9.2
Value8.4/10 8.4
Amenities9.0/10 9.0
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About Ashford Motor Lodge
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden. This motel also offers complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Continental breakfast is available daily between 3:00 AM and 3:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self-parking is available onsite. Make yourself comfortable in one of the 28 guestrooms, each equipped with a kitchenette (refrigerator and microwave), pillowtop bed, and LCD TV with cable programming.
Complimentary Wi-Fi and free local calls are also provided. Located in Christchurch's Merivale neighborhood, Ashford Motor Lodge is within a 5-minute walk of Hagley Park and Papanui Road. This upscale motel is a short drive from Sumner Beach (8. 3 mi) and Lyttelton Harbour (9. 1 mi).
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Located in Christchurch (Merivale), Ashford Motor Lodge is within a 5-minute walk of Hagley Park and Papanui Road. This family-friendly motel is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Sumner Beach and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Lyttelton Harbour.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
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Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Pet friendly
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Childcare
Accessible facilities
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 elevators
Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award
Professional property host/manager
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Pets allowed
Only dogs are 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
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. 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 8:00 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. 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
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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 USD 7.50 to 15.50 for adults, and USD 7.50 to 15.50 for children
- Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent
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
Papanui Road
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Bealey Avenue
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Hagley Park North
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Hagley Park
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Victoria Street
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Southern Cross Hospital
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Merivale Mall
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Christchurch Casino
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Victoria Square
1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Christchurch Town Hall
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Quake City
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Victoria Lake
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
St George's Hospital
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Saint Andrew's College
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 28
- hotel
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Laundry service
- Babysitting serviceExtra charge
- Hotel safeExtra charge
- Garden
- Terrace
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- Concierge
- Newspapers
- Luggage roomExtra charge
- Dining area
- Clothes dryer
- BBQ facilities
- Grill/BBQ
- Smoking areaExtra charge
- Outdoor freshwater pool
- Children’s swimming area
- Sun loungers
- Parasols
- Breakfast
- Picnic
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Golf practice facilityExtra charge
Meal plans
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SUITE QUEEN SIZE BEDSUITE • QUEEN SIZE BEDSUI.QN
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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- SUITE
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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Room code: SUI.QN
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SUITE QUEEN BED TWO BEDROOMSSUITE • QUEEN BED TWO BEDROOMSSUI.B2-QN
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Room code: SUI.B2-QN
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SUITE WITH DOUBLE BEDSUITE • WITH DOUBLE BEDSUI.DB
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SUITE WITH DOUBLE BED
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SUITE THREE BEDSSUITE • THREE BEDSSUI.3B
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STUDIO Accessible SUPERIORSTUDIO • Accessible SUPERIORSTU.H6-SU
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- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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STUDIO Accessible SUPERIOR
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Room code: STU.H6-SU
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Ashford Motor Lodge
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Paul
Room was large exceptionally clean bed and pillow comfortable was a great stay.
John
The beds were comfortable and rooms were well appointed.there,s no extraction fan in the bathroom was the only thing. Plenty of parking.staff were friendly.
Tracey
Was fine lovely little room
Carlos
Room was nice and clean. Easy access to everything
Barry
We brought our breakfast with us. We found the staff helpful and the property was in good condition.
Will stay again.
Will stay again.
John
Very clean - perfect
Nigel
Nice room, clean tidy and quiet.
Judith
Convenient location
Liang
Overall it is worth for the price paid
Neil
Close to all amenities, friendly staff & comfortable
Eric
Location is great.
Amenities are old. Kitchen is tiny.
Good option for families if not cooking.
Really liked the separate sleeping areas. I sleep downstairs and kids sleep upstairs.
Amenities are old. Kitchen is tiny.
Good option for families if not cooking.
Really liked the separate sleeping areas. I sleep downstairs and kids sleep upstairs.
Zoe
Check in staff were friendly. Everything was good aside from half a pizza left in fridge. Shower drain is in need of a deep clean. Great location, central.
Rose
Staff were helpful, room was so tidy and smelt clean !!!
Karl
Nice clean room and friendly staff
Bernie
Lovely clean room Excellent location Helpful courteous staff
Greg
Yes
Betty
Location was super convenient to delicious eateries nearby, parking was super easy and staff was friendly :) Thank you!
Ella
Fantastic service from the Ashford Staff. Our flight was delayed and we needed to book extra nights for 2 rooms and the staff handled this so seamlessly despite it being a long weekend as well. Having kids and a baby added an extra layer of difficulty for us but the staff made our life so easy and supported us with whatever we needed- I could not be more grateful! The room was lovely and a perfect walking distance to everything we needed. Really happy with our stay here and highly recommend.
Tracey
The rooms were nice and clean, the staff were lovely. Only down side would be no air conditioning but they did have a fan available for use in the room.
Renee
Comfortable stay for our young family of 5
Maxson
Very beautiful stay and enjoyed it, highly recommended
Julia
Well it has everything that we need. Beds are comfy, room is spacious and clean, kitchen is well equipped with the essential stuff to cook our own meals. The only downside is our room is just next to the main street and is a bit noisy.
Hina
Overall good, had everything we needed.
Maria
A little bit of excellence in every way.
It was roomy, quiet, warm and very comfortable. It had full kitchen facilities and I think we may have been upgraded. It is close to Merivale and within walking distance from eateries and shops. The staff were very friendly and couldn't be more helpful. It is one of our favourite places.
Georgia
Great overnight stay to the airport. Will stay again!
Karen
Comfortable and quiet.
Anne
Broken glass left in kitchen, broken shower door, tv didn’t work!! But clean and staff tried to sort out tv but couldn’t.
CHRISTINA
We loved the cleanliness and the space to move around. A couple of things could have done with a bit of updating, otherwise very comfortable and ideal for a short stay.
sheena
Clean spacious unit
Zac
Great location
Max
Good clean motel
Mark
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Peter
Excellent, convenient location
Tania
Loved my time at Ashford. The pool was a godsend on a couple of hot days, only comment would be air conditioning would be a nice addition
Heather and Bob
As advertised. Close to CBD. Within walking distance to shops, bars, & restaurants. Worth staying at. Not far from Art Centre, Botanical gardens, Mona Vale & Hagley Park.
Maria
We had a wonderful stay, it is extremely clean, large, comfy place to stay with our large dog. A home away from home with a great outdoor dog area. Handy to everything, will definitely stay again. highly recommend
Cheryl
Great bus service into the downtown core. Large rooms.
Tireece
Great place to stay. Good parking area. Nice big bathroom. Was perfect for us.
Mark
Been staying here for years always well presented and good value
Barbara
Great stay at Ashford Motor Lodge! The staff are very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again
JANICE
Nice view near the ocean
Jennifer
This was a quick stay for us to be close to the airport for an early morning flight. We were pleasantly surprised by how well it worked out: Staff was very nice, the space was good for a family of 5 (or larger), and the beds were comfortable with heated mattress pads! The kitchen area is not large, so it's best for short stays or people not planning on doing tons of cooking. We were happy with our stay for the price point especially!
Katherine
Great location and lovely rooms.
Sam
Great accommodation near the Botanic Gardens. Lots of transport options and being pretty flat, it's a very walkable to the CBD. The rooms were nice and clean, but can be hot/warm as it didn't have AC. A ceiling fan or pedestal fan would have been good.
Allows late checkin as it's not staffed after 8pm.
Allows late checkin as it's not staffed after 8pm.
Michael
Amazing value for the 5 person unit. Fantastic location at the edge of Hagley Park. Walking distance to the City Centre and Riccarton. However, I marked down service as the office shuts at 8pm. Since I was arriving at 10pm, a point which I had communicated to them, they made no effort to make me aware of the after hours check in process. It was only a chance phone call I made to them earlier on check in day about a different subject, which led to them telling me the after hours check in process.
Many latches on the windows were falling apart or broken.
However, the outstanding value, cleanliness and location made the stay fantastic.
Many latches on the windows were falling apart or broken.
However, the outstanding value, cleanliness and location made the stay fantastic.
Paul
Wow the Ashford Motor Lodge is a fantastic place to stay. There’s plenty of places to park your car. Lovely relaxing swimming pool. Room and bathroom large and extremely clean and a nice kitchenette to make breakfast and snacks. The staff are so helpful and friendly you could not ask for more on a holiday
Samantha
Great accomodation, everything you need. Comfortable and clean, easy check in and check out. Would happily stay again 😀
Sagayadevan
No soap provided. Milk provided for 1st day 2nd night no milk, was told buy our own milk. Beside that everything was good.
Sandy
Great property for families.
The suite was clean and comfortable with easy access to the shops and restaurants.
Highly recommend and will book again when visiting Christchurch.
The suite was clean and comfortable with easy access to the shops and restaurants.
Highly recommend and will book again when visiting Christchurch.
Jane
We could not fault this property!
Our unit was immaculately clean, beautifully presented and very quiet. The location is great - handy to the city, many shopping and dining options and Hagley Park a wonderful Christchurch gem.
Our unit was immaculately clean, beautifully presented and very quiet. The location is great - handy to the city, many shopping and dining options and Hagley Park a wonderful Christchurch gem.
Callum
The studio was spacious and clean, and had all the amenities you could ask for. There is ample parking and it’s relatively easy to get into the CBD either by driving or taking public transport. The staff were very friendly and I think the offer of milk is a nice touch, it saves you going to the nearby petrol station which I found to be the only alternative.
Lana
A nice property.
Denis
Great location - easy walk to the city centre and Merivale . Very comfortable . Would have been helpful to have a mirror in the upstairs bedroom . But otherwise would recommend
Lakhwinder
The room wasn't clean enough.
Simon
Nice modernised appartments, mezzanine two bed apartments are really cool, clean but only just but not a deal breaker . Staff very efficient so overall really good highly recommend
Phoebe
Best stay this trip
This is the best accomodation out of 3 in Christchurch we stayed this trip. It’s one class above others in terms of space and layout, also quality. All four of us felt like we could space out and relax. We even got a late check out of 12 o’clock due to a late flight that day which was much appreciated. Location wise it’s very handy for hagley park and cbd. We will stay again.
Dr Sureshbabu
Good location, friendly customer service, clean and spacious unit.
Adele
Excellent value for money. Happily suprised with room.
Jackie
Fabulous stay
Brendan
We arrived later and our rooms were lovely and warm on a very frosty night.
Sarah
Check in a breeze and the room was immaculate and they had even turned the heater on for us! Highly recommend. So close to town and hagley park and our dog was welcomed.
Mathew
Something seems to have changed. Typically a great place to stay. The toilet seat in unit 27 (an accessible unit), does not fit the cistern. Used to be a great place to stay, but
Scott
We really enjoyed our stay here
Carol
Great location, friendly staff and very happy with our room
Mark
Good value , always clean , friendly staff , they allow dogs to stay , great location
Jesús
Bad experience.
The room smelled bad. There was only one piece of paper in the bathroom and it was already started. none replacement. The blanket covering the bed had dog hair on it and they charge 15 dollars extra for each dog.
Stephen and Kathryn
Big comfortable room, beautifully renovated, close to good cafes etc. Would definitely stay again
BARRY
On a busy road but set well back off road so the noise was minimal. Very clean and tidy
Lachlan
great place
Philip
Very clean, location suited us, convenient to attractions
Gloria
The property it’s good an nice unfortunately we couldn’t use the pool even it’s heated pool it is not it was so cold so kids couldn’t use it which was a shame apart of that the room was great .
Manli
I like the room have a kitchen net
David
Impeccably clean rooms, close to where you need to be in CHC - recommended
Karyn
Everything you need, clean and warm, close to everything.
David
Excellent
The Motel we had was very quiet, clean, spacious and very comfortable. Including the bed.
Diana
Enjoyed the pool area. nice comfortable rooms. Staff were very good.
Arthur
Clean and very handy walkable to the city and restaurants together with reasonable tariff
Madison
Our stay at Ashford motor lodge was very good! An absolutely clean and comfy place to stay. Super comfy beds, a great location around food places and shops. The pool was super cold but very good on a hot day, it was just a little dirty at the bottom but not off putting. The main downfall about this place was the Carpark. It was super tight and when full hard to get around. Another little downfall was when I checked it’s I got greeted but didn’t get much info about the place such as the places rules and pool times, leading me to look it up myself. Luckily there’s a book in the room that has the rules but would’ve preferred to be told upon arrival as that’s what usually happens when I check into places. Overall a very solid stay.
Jessica
A good comfortable place. Close to town. Good pool.
Viv
Always quiet. Nice surroundings. Very convenient location
Kevin
Great place to stay.
Room was really spacious, modern and newly decorated.
Good shower. Soaps etc. replenish daily.
Daily housekeeping and plenty of tea, coffee, hot chocolate provided.
Cooking facilities basic but sufficient to prepare evening meal.
Clean hardly used pool.
Laundry facilities were good and cheap.
Short walk to Hayley Park and then on to beautiful botanical gardens on the die of the centre.
Loads of eating options nearby too.
Cannot fault it.
Reasonable rates for peak season if booked in advance.
Room was really spacious, modern and newly decorated.
Good shower. Soaps etc. replenish daily.
Daily housekeeping and plenty of tea, coffee, hot chocolate provided.
Cooking facilities basic but sufficient to prepare evening meal.
Clean hardly used pool.
Laundry facilities were good and cheap.
Short walk to Hayley Park and then on to beautiful botanical gardens on the die of the centre.
Loads of eating options nearby too.
Cannot fault it.
Reasonable rates for peak season if booked in advance.
Jeff
Stylish rooms with plenty of space
Kirstie
Spacious bathroom (2 bed suite, no 1). Comfy. Small kitchen but has everything you need.
Broc
It was a nice property clean and tidy. Staff were friendly. Property is close to everything. We had no issues with the place. We would stay again
Kelly
I have 5/5 for my last stay (room 11) but we had room 3 which is right on the road. It was very noisy but it was comfortable for our needs. If you want a quiet room, don't get 3 or 4.
Jennifer
Great location, easily walkable to many restaurants and Hagley Park. Unit could use some updating. Plastic bag covering something hanging from ceiling. No fan in the unit on a hot Summer day. Good unit for the price.
Chiwaya
Beautiful place to stay. I can book it again if I am travelling to Christchurch. My kids enjoyed the rooms
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Yew Tee
conveniently locate in the heart of the city. near supermarket and shopping centre
Lorraine
Staff wasn't exactly friendly apparently me ringing the bell for service was an issue, also the place was under construction and when I queried about it , i was told there are no builders over the weekend so its safe and not going to fall down on me. I was expecting a 2 storey unit per the photos and thats not what was offered so that was a little disappointing. place was also very noisy as we right at the front. otherwise its clean and amenities are provided.
Anisha
The place by itself was lovely and cozy , we were not so happy with the service as the staff were a bit grumpy , and not very welcoming.
Sue
Nice big room, and handy to lots of amenties.we were very satisfied with our stay
Hayley
Easy walk to areas
Sagayadevan
Clean and well kept property. Walking distance to restaurant & cafe.
Rachel
Great location to Central ChCh. Clean, tidy, great beds!
Andreen
I liked how they were pet friendly and except for some common instructions there was no dramas. Even having a pet friendly room , it was still so neat. Sofa bed was a bit dirty when we opened it up but we didnt use it. Otherwise overall, we loved the place. A bit of cleaning would help but not a major issue. Friendly custimer service.
Lucy
Room was very dirty and shower was not working, we were expected to use a shower several units down. We found alternative accommodation for the night.
Darren
The room was very spacious and clean. The parking is a bit tight, but with a smaller vehicle it was really not an issue to get in and out.
Naomi
Quick and easy to find
Bethan
They added in extra security on one night of mine due to a festival nearby which was so appreciated!!
Janine
Nice big family unit
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Ashford Motor Lodge
Papanui Road, 35, Christchurch, New Zealand
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