ASHFORD MOTOR LODGE, Christchurch – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Ashford Motor Lodge offers 28 units with Sky TV in all rooms and second TVs in bedrooms. Some apartments include full kitchen facilities with oven and cooktop, while studios feature kitchenettes with microwave and fridge. Select rooms offer spa baths available upon request. All units include free WiFi, safes, heated blankets, and iPod docks. Dog-friendly rooms are available in ground-floor units.
Location & Transportation
Located in Christchurch's Merivale neighborhood, the motel is within walking distance of Merivale Mall, Victoria Street shops, Christchurch Casino, and Hagley Park. Christchurch Airport is 15 minutes by car, and Christchurch Railway Station is 10 minutes by car. The property sits near the Avon River, known for punting tours with champagne and strawberries.
On-Site Facilities
The property features an electric heated swimming pool set among landscaped gardens and an 80 sqm fenced off-leash dog area. Free off-street parking, guest laundry facilities, and complimentary tea and coffee are available. Chargeback dining options are offered at Pavilions Restaurant across the street.
Local Attractions & Activities
Nearby attractions include Orana Wildlife Park (15-minute drive for giraffe feeding and lion reserves), Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (kiwi bird viewing), and Mt Hutt Ski Field (111 km away). Whale watching cruises around Banks Peninsula and thermal hot pools at Hanmer Springs (90 minutes away) are accessible from Christchurch.
Guest Services
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, babysitting/childcare, concierge assistance, and scanning services at reception. Cot and highchair availability, fresh towels daily, and free newspapers in the lobby are provided. The property maintains eco-friendly practices and follows Māori Manaakitanga hospitality principles.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Water sports
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Shallow end
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Location
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