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Wayside Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Woodend with free parking

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Front of property
Standard 2-Bedroom Family Unit | Private kitchen
Terrace/patio
Compact Studio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July

Room options

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Compact Studio

Compact Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Studio

Basic Studio

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard 1 Bedroom Unit

Standard 1 Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard 2-Bedroom Unit

Standard 2-Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard 2-Bedroom Family Unit

Standard 2-Bedroom Family Unit

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Cottage 1

Cottage 1

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Spacious 1 Bedroom

Spacious 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Spa Bath Suites

Luxury Spa Bath Suites

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
77 Main North Road, Woodend, 7610

What's nearby

  • Lake Pukaki - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Sequoia Reserve - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Hagley Park - 22 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 23 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 24 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

  • Rangiora Station - 6 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Flat White Cafe and Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Artisan by Rangiora Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Red Eight Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kaiapoi Fish & Chips & Burgers - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Wayside Motel

Property highlights
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a playground at Wayside Motel. Stay connected with free in-room wired Internet, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Wayside Motel offer comforts, such as premium bedding, in addition to
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Detached private bathrooms with hairdryers and shampoo
  • 32-cm flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, kitchens and microwaves

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Detached private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per stay

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from October to March
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Wayside Motel Woodend
Wayside Woodend
Wayside Motel Motel
Wayside Motel Woodend
Wayside Motel Motel Woodend

Frequently asked questions

Does Wayside Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Wayside Motel?

As of 1 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wayside Motel on 2 Jul 2025 start from NZ$159.65, 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 Wayside Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wayside Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wayside Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Wayside Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Wayside Motel located?

Situated in Woodend, this motel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Geisha Road Amenity Area, Northbrook Wetlands and Rangiora Golf Club. Taranaki Reserve and Kippenberger War Memorial are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Wayside Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 109 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean very well run motel and a pub just down the road
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great find! Maybe the most comfortable bed of our trip. Great hosts. It had everything we needed. Sorry we didn’t get to use our spa bath or the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just a convenient location that suited us perfectly - we will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is a bit dated, but clean and tidy. Mike was a great host
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa and Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay and if travelling north again would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay great management looked after me well

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good value good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean, well provisioned, great staff, comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great check in welcome ,and management go out of there way to make you feel at home and feel comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts !!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality, warmed the unit, opened the door and showed us around 😁
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly host. Close to town and eateries.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Wolf

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Luxury bedroom closest to Highway, smell
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful check in. Clean and comfortable and roomy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to every thing I needed. Very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very hot room, no air conditioning but we did have a fan. Sad to say it only circulated hot air. A bit pricey for out of town accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful management.Easy access to Christchurch.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet and private. Staff friendly and helpful

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hosts, clean and tidy units
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful owners
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for an overnight stay at a reasonable price. The one bedroom apartment had cooking facilities but pretty old and could do with a few renovations.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

MINORU

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

A luxurious room with a jet bath

The owner, Mike, was very kind. The room was very spacious and everything was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

LINDSAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A This is the best place to check in if You're Staying in Woodend, Great Location, walking distance to everything, Such Friendly Helpful Staff that really do go the extra mile to make sure that You have a pleasant stay and have everything You need, the Rooms and facilities make it a Home away from Home with a well equipped Kitchen for all Your needs, I Highly Recommend this Property to Anyone, Great Value for Your Money Too
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022