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Strathern Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Hagley Park

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Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom
Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen
Executive Studio
Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
31 July - 1 Aug

Room options

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Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Studio

Studio

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Bedrooms

Premium Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Executive Studio

Executive Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Studio

Luxury Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Studio with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Honeymoon Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Executive King Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Private kitchen

Deluxe Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds
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About the area

Map
54 Papanui Road, Christchurch, 8014

What's nearby

  • Hagley Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St George's Hostpital - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens - 7 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 6 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The George - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sprig + Fern Merivale - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Boo Radley's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tudors Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Strathern Motor Lodge

Upscale motel near Hagley Park
Located close to St George's Hostpital and Canterbury Museum, Strathern Motor Lodge provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A free casino shuttle, a front desk safe and a vending machine
  • Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Strathern Motor Lodge include comforts, such as free international calls, in addition to
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and kitchenettes

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free casino shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave

More

  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per night

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Strathern Motor
Strathern Motor Christchurch
Strathern Motor Lodge
Strathern Motor Lodge Christchurch
Strathern Motor Lodge Motel
Strathern Motor Lodge Christchurch
Strathern Motor Lodge Motel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Is Strathern Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Strathern Motor Lodge?

As of 1 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Strathern Motor Lodge on 31 Jul 2025 start from NZ$147.80, 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.

How much is parking at Strathern Motor Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Strathern Motor Lodge?

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

What time is check-out at Strathern Motor Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Strathern Motor Lodge located?

Located in Merivale, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hagley Park, St George's Hostpital and Canterbury Museum. Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Christchurch Public Hospital are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Strathern Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 385 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 385 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 385 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 385 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 385 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great location walking distance to botanical gardens and Riverside market and quake museum and art museum and downtown historic streets. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Great place to stay

10/10

Lovely place to stay. Perfect for what I require. Very comfortable rooms. I would stay again having already used this place two years ago.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Good location, very friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10

Bathroom due for an upgrade, and bed needs replacing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great place to stay ..friendly staff ..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10

Enjoyable place to stay close to everything would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Great clean property and great location for food and the town centre
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

All good very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Really enjoyed our overnight stay here. Nice and quiet and the spa bath was lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10

nice and close to food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10

The staff were great and helpful. Disappointed there was not a true refrig/freezer or stovetop. A portable stovetop was loaned. Bed was comfortable and nice TV.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Comfortable and quiet. Plenty of TV channels to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

My first stay at this motel and very satisfied. Friendly staff and very comfortable room; great facility. Would certainly book here again 😀
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

Great shower, wonderful pleasant stay! Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Lots of space. Friendly stafg
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Easy access to downtown. Good restaurants nearby. Good parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Great place to stay with superb facilities and very close to everything. Will definitely stay there again. Value for money.

10/10

Great property. Clean, awesome location, staff friendly & easy parking. Would defiantly stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Very welcoming and dog friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

We loved- •Having plenty of room •Crisp white sheets •Close to amenities •Being upgraded •Lovely crockery •Plenty of tv stations to choose from •The lovely gentleman at the front desk We had a wonderful time!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022