Cranford Oak Motel

3.0 star property

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Twin Studio Suite
Front of property
One-Bedroom Suite
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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116 McFaddens Rd, St Albans, Christchurch, 8056
  • Place, Papanui Road
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, St George's Hostpital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Northlands Shopping Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

One-Bedroom Apartment

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 Bathrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

King Studio with Spa Bath

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Studio or Twin Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Queen Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Triple Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Christchurch

With a stay at Cranford Oak Motel in Christchurch (Saint Albans), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Northlands Shopping Centre and 6 minutes from Canterbury Museum. .This motel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Christchurch Botanic Gardens and 5.6 mi (9 km) from International Antarctic Centre.

What's nearby

  • Papanui Road - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St George's Hostpital - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Northlands Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Merivale Mall - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Bealey Avenue - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 14 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yellow Cafe & Roastery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kidds Cakes & Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Meshino - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Origin - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Cranford Oak Motel

Motel with free parking, near Northlands Shopping Centre
Cranford Oak Motel offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 36-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. 36-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and microwaves.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2006
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival 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), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Cranford Oak Christchurch
Cranford Oak Motel
Cranford Oak Motel Christchurch
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Cranford Oak Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 300 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 300 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 300 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 300 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 300 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Glenys

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

louisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like how easy it was to find its location the rooms were good size would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parkingh was Easy. Close to a bar restaurant across the road. Easy access in and around Christchurch.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely garden. Clean room. Netflix wouldn't work, just fyi. Tony was great to chat with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maddy

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

Well priced, typical motel.

Great option close to where we wanted to be, for a 2 or 3 night stay. From our booking information we did expect our own outdoor sitting area but there were just 3 chairs and two tables at each end of the row of rooms, right by the car parking. Other than that and the bed being marginal for comfort it was a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean Room; Convenient Location; Good Value
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located on the northern edge of the city, good for travelling north. Good room, plenty of space.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable place to stay for a couple of nights in Christchurch. Close to everything we needed and good facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gentleman in the office was so lovely and accommodating. The room had everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Russell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A bit tired

The motel is clean and tidy but a bit tired. The rooms could do with a refurbishment . The mattress in my room was saggy and seemed very old.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great welcoming service even after I arrived a week ahead of my booking (my mistake)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sureshbabu

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kara

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Susie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Arrived at 2.55pm to check in and there was a sign on the office door...back in 10 minutes...30 minutes later !!!! owner arrived and said he was doing a school run. There was another guest waiting longer than us !!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here a few times as its good value, clean and comfy and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Laurence

Liked: Staff & service
It was close to everything we need to do while we was there
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient position to attend a family gathering. Easy parking and spacious. Easy to book and reasonable rates for the room. Though a little dated, it was warm, comfortable and all you need for a short stay. Clean and good ventilation, everything you need. Friendly welcome and quiet setting. Great value and especially helpful if you have a car (there can be trouble finding car park if staying in city centre).
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

V J

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025