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Achilles Motel

3.5 star property
Comfortable Christchurch motel in Saint Albans with free parking

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen
Double Room, Shared Bathroom
Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette | Living area
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Kitchenette | Living room
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
7.4

Good

Popular amenities

  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Map
118 Sherborne St, St Albans, Christchurch, 8014
  • Popular LocationHagley Park20 min walk
  • Popular LocationChristchurch Casino2 min drive
  • Popular LocationChristchurch Public Hospital6 min drive
  • AirportChristchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)21 min drive

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

7.5/10 Good

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed - unspecified
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Large Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

7.8/10 Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8/10 Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Christchurch

At Achilles Motel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Bealey Avenue and Southern Cross Hospital. Highlights at this motel include a nightclub and free self-parking. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Saint Albans motel include Lyttelton Harbour and Sumner Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Hagley Park - 20 min walk
  • Christchurch Casino - 2 min drive
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min drive
  • Cathedral Square - 3 min drive
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 13 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bealey's Speight's Ale House - 14 min walk
  • Burger King - 17 min walk
  • Hachi Hachi - 18 min walk
  • Affogato Cafe - 10 min walk
  • 1040 Takeaways - 4 min walk

About this property

Achilles Motel

Comfortable Christchurch motel in Saint Albans with free parking
As a guest of Achilles Motel, you'll find a nightclub, a library, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Achilles Motel also features coffee/tea in common area, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Nightclub
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
Achilles Motel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations, with a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 15 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 15 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Achilles Motel?

Achilles Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Achilles Motel?

Yep, Achilles Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Achilles Motel?

The closest beach to Achilles Motel is Sumner Beach (11.2 km).

Does Achilles Motel serve breakfast?

You bet, brekkie is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Achilles Motel?

No, Achilles Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Achilles Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Achilles Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Achilles Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 359 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 359 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 359 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 359 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 359 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

S

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
mo
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great two bedroom with kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Needs a few internal repairs for feeing secure to doors and lights but other than that was fine
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
A great little kitchenette and room for our family, perfect for our 5 day stay for a cricket tournament
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms smelled like they've been smoked in. Also we left behind our son's favourite teddy and when I rang the next day to ask if it had been found I was told it had been thrown away already. He was pretty upset.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for, it was ok for the money,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Like home
Excellent. Not 5 star but very, very friendly management and staff. Great location. Nice rooms. Parking. Shopping around corner.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020