Darfield Motel

3.0 star property

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Porch
Flat-screen TV, DVD player
Microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
23 South Terrace, State Highway, Darfield, 7510
  • University of Canterbury
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Hagley Park
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Rakaia Gorge
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Lodge)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Access Studio)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Suite, Multiple Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (The Cottage)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio Unit)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Luxury Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Luxury Spa unit)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Luxury Access Studio)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Darfield

When you stay at Darfield Motel in Darfield, you'll be 11 minutes by car from Waimakariri River. .This motel is 26.9 mi (43.3 km) from Hagley Park and 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from Mt Cheeseman Ski Area.

What's nearby

  • International Antarctic Centre - 36 min drive - 47.6 km
  • University of Canterbury - 36 min drive - 47.5 km
  • Hagley Park - 41 min drive - 57.2 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 41 min drive - 58.3 km
  • Rakaia Gorge - 42 min drive - 44.3 km

Getting around

  • Rolleston Station - 19 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Darfield Hotel Backcountry Bar and Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Oaks of Darfield - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Terrace Cafe & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kirwee Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mid West Pizza Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Darfield Motel

Motel in Darfield with free parking
Darfield Motel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 13 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Digital programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8 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 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

National rating

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

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Darfield Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 125 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Giselle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in the area for a wedding. The staff were friendly, interested and very helpful. We were impressed by the space and layout of the unit. It was well appointed and had very thing we required. We would definitely recommend to others and would happily call again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very clean, comfortable property, close to town and in a safe area. The room itself was very clean and well provisioned for our purposes; we were an overnight stay and wanted to have a snack and heat up breakfast. The price is fair too. Overall, I would recommend staying here if you are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bakery nearby. Nice walking. End unit very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner was incredibly helpful. The bed was so comfortable and warm. It was a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

8/10 Good

Bianca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, close to Christchurch, Dinning at Grain and Grape
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sauiluma, Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for a motel. Close to all amenities. Heaps of onsite parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great welcoming and very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room also came with a small garden which was a lovely surprise
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super friendly. It's a pet friendly place too
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lola

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for our family. Very friendly service and had everything that we needed. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Tung Sing

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

Good stay

Good stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right price perfectly tolerable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

George

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Grlleat stay everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great find on road trip through NZ. Really friendly greeting, spotless room with lots of space (looks recently renovated), comfy beds, very good value...couldnt ask for more.

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable place to stay for a couple of days.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed 1 night but would go back again. Good size clean rooms and a great bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a very good stay. We had a 2 bedroom uni and requested an early checkin as we were attending a wedding and needed to get changed etc. On arrival everything went well and early checkin was granted. Rooms were clean and tidy. TV in min lounge a little small and the one in the main bedroom was very small. Beds were comfortable but a little hard, mattress topper might be a good idea. Overall I'd stay there again as hosts were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark van

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived with a confirmed booking to be told they were full. No apologies and no help. The owners did not even come out to talk with us. A night in the car at 60 is not fun
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anuradha

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023