298 Westside Motor Lodge

4.5 star property

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Premier Studio with Large Bath
Apartment, 2 Queen Beds (with bath) | Private kitchenette
Standard Studio | Private kitchen
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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298 Riccarton Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8041
  • Place, Riccarton Road
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Canterbury
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Westfield Riccarton Mall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Studio with Large Bath

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Upstairs Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 50 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms with Large Bath

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Apartment, 2 Queen Beds (with bath)

  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Upstairs Apartment, Multiple Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Christchurch

With a stay at 298 Westside Motor Lodge in Christchurch (Upper Riccarton), you'll be steps from Riccarton Road and 8 minutes by foot from University of Canterbury. .This motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Westfield Riccarton Mall and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Hagley Park.

What's nearby

  • Riccarton Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Canterbury - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hagley Park - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Apollo Projects Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 5 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dubba Dubba - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Welcome Chinese Vegetarian Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Garage - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hello Vietnam - ‬6 min walk

About this property

298 Westside Motor Lodge

Motel with free parking, steps from Riccarton Road
298 Westside Motor Lodge offers 18 accommodations with DVD players and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Accommodations at this 4.5-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Your room comes with a Select Comfort bed. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a hair salon. Additional features at this motel include tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of 298 Westside Motor Lodge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 18 for adults and NZD 10 for children
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 30
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 40
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 10:30 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 18 for adults and NZD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 15.0 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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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298 Westside Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 385 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 385 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 385 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 385 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 385 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay for 5 nights. Nice and quiet
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff were super kind. But the room is old and the shower is a wet room (no shower boundaries except for shower curtains) so the whole bathroom floor gets wet, and the shower water pressure is very weak.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and super friendly staff 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Good choice near the University of Canterbury

I stayed 10 nights in a one-bedroom apartment at the 298 Westside Motor Lodge. It was quiet and comfortable. The kitchen was well-equipped to meet my needs. There were extra electrical outlets added in the bedroom, but more were needed on the wall in the living room, as the TV took up all the outlets yet I wanted to work with my laptop at the table. Wifi dropped out a few times but only for a short while. The free use of a washing machine for laundry was help[ful.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stewart

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Average acondition

Good location but room condition is average
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice tidy property central to a lot of shops etc
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

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

Good for a short stay FRIENDLY managers

Quick stopover before early flight.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Yoon Pwint

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

T

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms clean beds comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Christchurch airport for last night of our South Island adventure . Lovely quiet room with an awesome bed & spa bath . Nice 👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veniola

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, easy parking, staff were very polite and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MALCOLM

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

Clean, Comfortable and Well Equipped.

I can't fault the hotel.. Its the second time I have used it and when I come over again from the U.K to see my brother in Christchurch I'll use the same hotel. Its clean, comfortable and well equipped and the staff are friendly. And considering it is on a main road it is very quiet
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Shaneel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generally ok. The parking is quite tight and the room service was hit and miss, we have service where they clean and tidied but didnt provide additional soap or washing items. We did ask for it and got it but strange that it wasnt topped up every night. Unfortunately the spa is a complete let down, in the process of filling up the spa the hot water runs out so it isnt possible to fill the spa with hot water and there is no heater function for the spa. Once the hot water runs out, you are stuck having to shower with cold water as there is no hot water left and to top it off the clog would allow water to get through so you generally dont have a good bath either way.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Vish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Relatively small place for the family with a kid
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

albert l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Room needs updating
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hazel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Changed room for me when said it was very noisy next to road
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conagh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed over night but was excellent for what we wanted
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff extremely helpful and pleasant. Room and linen felt clean. Parking ok for smallish vehicle.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025