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Northwood Motor Lodge

3.5 star property

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Triple Studio
Reception
Three Bedroom Unit | Dining room
Reception
Studio Room | Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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170 Johns Road (SH1), Belfast, Christchurch
  • Place, The Groynes
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Clearwater Golf Club
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Three Bedroom Unit

Three Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Studio | Private kitchenette

Triple Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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One Bedroom Family Unit

One Bedroom Family Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio Room

Studio Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, two red chairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

One Bedroom Queen Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Christchurch

With a stay at Northwood Motor Lodge in Christchurch (Northwood), you'll be a 1-minute drive from The Groynes and 7 minutes from International Antarctic Centre. .This family-friendly motel is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Hagley Park and 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Mona Vale.
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What's nearby

  • The Groynes - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dog Water Zone - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Styx River - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Clearwater Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Willowbank Wildlife Reserve - 3 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 21 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Papanui Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ta Fish & Chips - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Robert Harris Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Northwood Motor Lodge

Northwood Motor Lodge offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-cm flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Christchurch motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional amenities at this motel include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and bike parking. Guests who want to try their luck at the slots can hop on the complimentary casino shuttle.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free return airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request
  • Free casino shuttle
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: NZD 8 to 12 for adults and NZD 8 to 12 for children

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1999
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-cm flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 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 at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from noon to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.00 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 8 to 12 for adults, and NZD 8 to 12 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.00 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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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

Chardonnay Motor Lodge Christchurch
Chardonnay Motor Lodge
Chardonnay Motor Christchurch
Chardonnay Motor
Chardonnay Motor Lodge
Northwood Motor Lodge Motel
Northwood Motor Lodge Christchurch
Northwood Motor Lodge Motel Christchurch

Northwood Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 220 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rikki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome spot to stay and great room! More than we could ask for!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed at the beginning and end of our journey. This place is immaculate, has everything you could possibly need, and the grounds are gorgeous! So many beautiful flowers!!! Peter is very accommodating! I can’t recommend this property more!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall 10/10
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Northwood Motor Lodge is absolute 5 Star from its appearance when you first drive in. Modern motor lodge with pristine gardens and lawns. Unit was spotlessly clean in every aspect. Equal to that and the creators of this environment is Peter and Tessa with their warm and friendly disposition. Most definitely now my first choice accommodation stay in Christchurch. Airport shuttle to and from the airport, Peter made this transition so easy and no fuss.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
it was a one bedroom motel , the area was very nice and beautiful. room was clean. the gentelman in the reception was very nice and kind. kitchen was nice and tidy. shower was good but the water gone cold after to showers. overrall we are very happy with our stay and will stay again. the backyard was very nice for kids they loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristy, BOISE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, room was clean and comfortable, shower was lovely and the grounds were lovely - it was a nice little spot of quiet in the city!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were treated like royalty our entire stay. From being picked up at the airport upon arrival to being provided helpful assistance as this was our first visit to NZ. Peter was so accommodating- we highly recommend the Northwood Motor Lodge for your next stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff where friendly and very helpful, rooms where clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hosts who went above and beyond with service. Good beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable modern accommodation close to the airport. Peter is a true gentleman!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic owners. The best experience we had throughout our entire trip. Clean rooms. Great size for a family of 4. Fantastic amenities. Close to everything. Quiet over night. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! The quietest cleanest accommodations I have had in years and I travel a lot! Wife and husband owners are very warm and inviting!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gowtham

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The host was so friendly, the property was really pretty (even better than I expected), the beds were comfortable, and the apartment was clean and had everything we needed including a stovetop. I’d stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely would recommend. Immaculate especially the gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peter and Tessa were incredibly helpful and welcoming, also very communicative prior to our arrival, which is always appreciated. We mostly appreciate their kindness as it was my husband's birthday on the day we arrived and I ordered some slices of cake from a nearby bakery, which they accepted and kept ready in the room for us when we arrived. The rooms are very clean and everything looks new and well-maintained. We took a walk to a recommended restaurant nearby for dinner, and Peter was very kind about showing us the way and offering to drop us off. Tessa maintains the garden and flowers beautifully too! We only wish we could stay longer :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, beautiful and best receptionist
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

lloyd

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, tidy , comfortable bed and had all the sky channels. not often seen these days. Helpful owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peter went above and beyond. Picked us up from the airport without any issues, extremely accommodating and warm. Helpful with directions and recommendations on what to see and do. The room itself was spotless and cozy. 10/10 highly recommend. They are fantastic people and run a great lodge! Thank you for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet little oasis not far from Christchurch airport, they offer a shuttlebus service, the room was spotlessly clean, bed was super comfortable, the owners are delightful. Easy walking distance to eateries and supermarket, self catering is an option in the kitchenette. Lovely garden setting.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. The location super convenient and close to airport. Bed was comfy. Late checkin was a breeze. Area is quiet and we had a restful sleep. Great one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025