Taylors Motel

Property class: 3.5

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Located close to Lake Hood, Taylors Motel provides a terrace, a garden and a playground. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a business centre.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$172
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

One Bedroom Apartment

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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A compact living space with a dining area, a sofa, and a kitchenette.

2 Bedroom Apartment

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 66 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Queen Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and kitchenette.

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a green armchair, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet
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About the area

Located in Netherby, a neighbourhood in Ashburton, Taylors Motel is near the airport. While the natural beauty of Lake Hood and Rakaia Gorge can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Mount Hutt Skifield. Travelling with kids? Consider The Plains Vintage Railway and Historical Museum and Salmon World. Visit our Ashburton travel guide
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770 East Street, Ashburton, 7700

What's nearby

  • A river winding through a valley with a bridge, surrounded by forested hills and mountains in the background.
    Rakaia Gorge
    32 min drive - 40.2 km
  • Ashburton Domain
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Historic Art Gallery and Museum
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lake Hood
    21 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa
    41 min drive - 45.8 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

  • Triangle Espresso
    15 min walk
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Robbies Bar & Bistro
    9 min walk
  • Somerset Grocer
    17 min walk
  • The Fine Lion
    16 min walk

About this property

Taylors Motel

  • Family-friendly motel near Lake Hood
  • Consider a stay at Taylors Motel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a business centre.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Free self-parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
    • A front desk safe, newspapers in the reception and barbecues
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Taylors Motel feature thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
  • More amenities include:
    • Highchairs, baby baths and children's books
    • Pillowtop mattresses, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
    • 50-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
    • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and kitchens

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Frequently asked questions

Does Taylors Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Taylors Motel?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taylors Motel on 29 Nov 2026 start from NZ$172, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Taylors Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Taylors Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Taylors Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Taylors Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Taylors Motel located?

Located near the airport, this family-friendly motel is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Lake Hood and 21.1 mi (34 km) from Rakaia Gorge.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Taylors Motel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 420 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 420 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 420 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 420 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 420 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel with lovely gardens
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Ashburton, clean and tidy Staff really friendly and helpful even when we arrived at 7.30pm Will book again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent motel. Very clean and great amenities!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy our stays here, clean rooms, everything we need, lovely hosts
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect room with all amenities,friendly staff with all information needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here on our way from Queenstown to Christchurch. Found it really easily and were greeted by friendly proprietors. Rooms were good sized, clean and well appointed (we had the 2 bed unit which included a kitchenette). Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, quiet room, all things we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes wonderful kitchen facilities, easy parking and a very clean room with day 2 the room service was like a brand new clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good facilities, very clean and tidy. Well looked after by the staff ( owners ?)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent amenities, large comfortable rooms. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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A great motel . Very friendly . Lovely room , spotless with everything you could want .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Owner of property was very kind and accommodating in every way to make certain that we had everything we might need. The room exceeded our expectations. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cooking facilities, easy check in, friendly owners, good location, clean neat with extra touches that meant the owners cared re travelers comforts.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a wonderful stay here with 3 family groups. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The garden, trampoline and bbq area were excellent. We all felt really well catered for in a lovely garden setting and spotless rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff with modern rooms kept to the highest standards
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent and evening and one night stay while travelling to Dunedin. Great place, well cared for, clean, nice room, comfortable bed, quiet, will stay again. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff on checking in, easy to deal with.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff, clean and nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great value property with clean and tidy rooms and well kept grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay!

Great motel, very friendly and so helpful. Will definitely recommend to all family and friends!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern & clean room - friendly staff, easy parking, kitchen setup was great and loved being able to access Chromecast on the TV
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and clean tidy premises the staff were welcoming and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really lovely model. Staff were great and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room, good facilitiesand easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024