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Northwood Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
Family-friendly motel with free parking, 6-minute walk to The Groynes

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$144
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Garden view
  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Triple Studio | Private kitchenette

Triple Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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One Bedroom Family Unit

One Bedroom Family Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
HDTV
  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Studio Room

Studio Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Queen Unit

One Bedroom Queen Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
HDTV
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Christchurch

A family-friendly stay in Christchurch awaits you at Northwood Motor Lodge. You'll be 0.5 km (0.3 mi) from The Groynes and 7.2 km (4.5 mi) from International Antarctic Centre. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and balconies. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area and express check-out. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Northwood motel include University of Canterbury and Hagley Park.
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What's nearby

  • The Groynes - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dog Water Zone - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Clearwater Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Willowbank Wildlife Reserve - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Ko Tane - 4 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Papanui Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Lakes Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ta Fish & Chips - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Northwood Motor Lodge

Family-friendly motel with free parking, 6-minute walk to The Groynes
Northwood Motor Lodge offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and A casino shuttle are free. The family-friendly Northwood Motor Lodge also features a picnic area, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Christchurch motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1999
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Northwood Motor Lodge offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-cm flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Christchurch motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.00 per stay.

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.

  • 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

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
On-site 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Northwood Motor Lodge?

Northwood Motor Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Northwood Motor Lodge?

As of 11 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Northwood Motor Lodge on 9 Mar 2026 start from AU$143.71, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Northwood Motor Lodge?

Yep, Northwood Motor Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Northwood Motor Lodge?

The closest beach to Northwood Motor Lodge is Sumner Beach (17.3 km).

Is Northwood Motor Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Northwood Motor Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Northwood Motor Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Northwood Motor Lodge?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM on request.

What time are check-in & check-out at Northwood Motor Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Northwood Motor Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Northwood Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 200 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older but beautifully maintained property, family run. I will stay there again if my travels bring me back to Christchurch.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paul, Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Lovely property for what it is. Seemed to be a family business run with pride. But there’s nothing nearby for eating or shopping. I had to drive a couple km for that. And when I did laundry (I did appreciate having that ability), I couldn’t get the dryer to dry the clothes. My suite was full of wet clothes laid out to dry with a portable heater running overnight and me getting up in the night to turn the clothes over so they would be dry by morning. Still, I may stay there again at the end of my trip. It’s near the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

All perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The warm welcome we received really meant a lot to us! Thank you so much, Peter, for taking the time to chat with us and for being such a great listener to our story. We truly appreciate it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, well equiped very clean spacious rooms. Comfy beds, very well kept Motel, pleasant, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Friendly staff, nice room with everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent little motel. Very clean and tidy, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peter and Tessa are so kind, thoughtful and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner Peter was very accommodating for a late checkout with us being up for 30hours. Room was very spacious, clean and lovely grounds. The bed was like floating on a cloud. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Aidan

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was really friendly and welcoming. I travel a lot and this was one of the best places I've been as far as staff and attitude goes. The room was perfect with everything you need in the kitchenette. Warm room and electric blanket. All very clean and with a lovely NZ wilderness mural on the wall. The shower pressure was AMAZING! The gardens were beautiful. I will certainly be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, clean, excellent facilities, very spacious. Pleasant, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night in room 1. It was super clean and smelled very clean. Bed was super comfortable and bathroom was roomy and warm. The flowers in the gardens and the grounds are just beautiful. We will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generally top notch. Garden and trees around the units look great. Very clean and modern units and a genuine excellent host. Some dislike; plastic kettle, you wouldn’t drink a cup of coffee or tea in a plastic mug so who wants to boil the water in a plastic jug!? Bed covers were heavy to sleep under, to remove it the thin duvet wasn’t sufficient. Needs a thicker duvet on top of the thinner one and do away with those heavy bed covers which look great but are horrible to sleep under. Difficult to sleep with a large water tank above the bedroom in the roof space, whenever someone in unit or adjourning units uses water tap or shower or toilets sets the refilling of the tank off sounding like a boiling jug when you’re trying to sleep. There needs to be sound proofing with such things.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, enjoyed our stay .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay-family friendly and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cure cozy, with modern touches. Also a good value and location. The host made me feel quite at home and personally walked me to my room. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025