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Ashford Motor Lodge

4.0 star property

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Superior Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Courtyard View | Bathroom
Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Suite, 1 Bedroom
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room

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35 Papanui Road, Christchurch, 8014
  • Place, Papanui Road
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bealey Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Courtyard View

Superior Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Courtyard View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Christchurch

With a stay at Ashford Motor Lodge in Christchurch (Merivale), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Christchurch Public Hospital and Bealey Avenue. .This family-friendly motel is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from New Brighton Beach and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Sumner Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Papanui Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bealey Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hagley Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Merivale Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 6 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The George - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Strawberry Fare - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Okioki - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café On Caledonian - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Vic's Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Ashford Motor Lodge

Ashford Motor Lodge offers 28 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers.

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

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

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 3:00 AM to 3:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 3:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 3:00 AM to 3:00 PM for a fee: USD 7.50 to 15.50 for adults and USD 7.50 to 15.50 for children

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 7.50 to 15.50 for adults, and USD 7.50 to 15.50 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Ashford Lodge
Ashford Motor Christchurch
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Ashford Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 420 out of 738 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 738 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 738 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 738 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 738 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to all amenities, friendly staff & comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful, room was so tidy and smelt clean !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely clean room Excellent location Helpful courteous staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maxson

Liked: Amenities
Very beautiful stay and enjoyed it, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight stay to the airport. Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay for our young family of 5
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Zoe

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff were friendly. Everything was good aside from half a pizza left in fridge. Shower drain is in need of a deep clean. Great location, central.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is great. Amenities are old. Kitchen is tiny. Good option for families if not cooking. Really liked the separate sleeping areas. I sleep downstairs and kids sleep upstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Been staying here for years always well presented and good value
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was super convenient to delicious eateries nearby, parking was super easy and staff was friendly :) Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms were nice and clean, the staff were lovely. Only down side would be no air conditioning but they did have a fan available for use in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall good, had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean motel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location good size nice and quiet enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Great location, friendly staff and very happy with our room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at Ashford Motor Lodge! The staff are very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen and Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Big comfortable room, beautifully renovated, close to good cafes etc. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value , always clean , friendly staff , they allow dogs to stay , great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lachlan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, location suited us, convenient to attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024