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Ashford Motor Lodge

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Overview of Ashford Motor Lodge

Ashford Motor Lodge

4 out of 5

4.4/5 Excellent

Guests rated this property 4.5/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Social distancing
35 Papanui Road, Christchurch, 8014

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationSouthern Cross Hospital10 min walk
  • Popular LocationChristchurch Casino11 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt George's Hostpital17 min walk
  • AirportChristchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)17 min drive

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About this area

Christchurch

Ashford Motor Lodge is located in Christchurch's Merivale neighbourhood. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hagley Park and Christchurch Botanic Gardens, while Christchurch Gondola and Orana Wildlife Park are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Margaret Mahy Playground, or check out an event or a game at Wilding Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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What's nearby

  • Bealey Avenue - 2 min walk
  • Southern Cross Hospital - 10 min walk
  • Christchurch Casino - 11 min walk
  • St George's Hostpital - 17 min walk
  • Canterbury Museum - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 6 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hachi Hachi - 4 min walk
  • Strawberry Fare - 4 min walk
  • Vic's Cafe - 5 min walk
  • King of Snake - 6 min walk
  • Mexicano's - 7 min walk

About this property

Ashford Motor Lodge

Family-friendly Christchurch motel in Merivale, near Christchurch Casino
An outdoor pool, a children's pool and concierge services are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities and free newspapers are on-site. All 28 rooms feature kitchenettes with fridges and microwaves, plus free WiFi and LCD TVs with cable channels. Guests will also find pillowtop beds, DVD players and coffee makers.
Ashford Motor Lodge offers 28 forms of accommodation with DVD players and a safe. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Accommodation at this 4-star motel has kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers.

This Christchurch motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

Awards and affiliations

Green/Sustainable Property
This property participates in Qualmark, a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: The Environment, the community, the cultural heritage and the local economy.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 3:00 AM–3:00 PM: USD 7.50-15.50 for adults and USD 7.50-15.50 for children

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting/childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • No lifts

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Languages spoken

  • English

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • DVD player
  • LCD TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in 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; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Dogs and cats welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots (infant beds)

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: between USD 7.50 and USD 15.50 for adults, and USD 7.50 and USD 15.50 for children (approximately)

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

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions; guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodation in New Zealand. This Motel property has been rated 4 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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Overall score and ratings

4.4

Excellent

Rating 5 - Excellent. 305 out of 547 reviews
5 - Excellent 56%
Rating 4 - Good. 195 out of 547 reviews
4 - Good 36%
Rating 3 - Okay. 39 out of 547 reviews
3 - Okay 7%
Rating 2 - Poor. 3 out of 547 reviews
2 - Poor 1%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 5 out of 547 reviews
1 - Terrible 1%

4.5/5

Cleanliness

4.6/5

Staff & service

4.5/5

Amenities

4.3/5

Property conditions & facilities
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5/5 Excellent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean friendly spacious thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were very accommodating for a booking error and helps solve the situation with no question, great spot close to city and parks and very nice and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

5/5 Excellent

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had been warmed up for us and was lovely to walk into after a long drive. It was close to amenities too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

5/5 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in May 2021