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4.5 out of 5

"Awesome place with great staff and so close to town Love staying here whenever in Ch Ch " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 28 Jan 2024

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Hotel Description

Strathern Motor Lodge puts you in the heart of Christchurch, within a 20-minute stroll of Hagley Park and St George's Hostpital. Highlights at this motel include free self parking, a spa tub, and in-room kitchenettes.

This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Other amenities include laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of a free casino shuttle.

Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-star Merivale motel include Canterbury Museum and Christchurch Botanic Gardens.

Studio

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$134* Per night/room 31 Mar. - 1 Apr.

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Honeymoon Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Executive Studio

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Strathern Motor Lodge ratings based on 141 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Strathern Motor Lodge

Everyone (71) Couples (36) Family (36)
3 out of 5

Posted by on 27 Feb. 2024

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5 out of 5
Awesome place with great staff and so close to town Love staying here whenever in Ch Ch

Posted by on 28 Jan. 2024

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4 out of 5
Close to Christchurch city centre. Rooms are well stocked and comfortable.

Posted by on 2 Jan. 2024

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3 out of 5
Old rundown .Towels old beds ok Dusty around bedside cabinets and couches .Coffee machine good and plenty of milk .

Posted by on 22 Nov. 2023

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5 out of 5
My first stay at this motel and very satisfied. Friendly staff and very comfortable room; great facility. Would certainly book here again 😀

Posted by on 16 Nov. 2023

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5 out of 5
Great place to stay

Posted by on 27 Oct. 2023

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5 out of 5
Property was clean and tidy. Staff were friendly and helpful. Walking distance for restaurants and shops.

Posted by on 10 Sep. 2023

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5 out of 5
Very welcoming and dog friendly

Posted by on 8 Jul. 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 11 Jun. 2023

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5 out of 5
No dislikes, very impressed for the price

Posted by on 11 May 2023

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About the Strathern Motor Lodge

Location 54 Papanui Road, Christchurch, 8014

Property Features

As a guest of Strathern Motor Lodge, you'll find a spa tub, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Strathern Motor Lodge also features a garden, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available. This 4-star Christchurch motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Christchurch Railway Station (4.3 km / 2.6 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Free casino shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Strathern Motor Lodge offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with microwaves. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and international calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Private outdoor space
  • LCD television
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • International calls (free)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive lockbox information.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Host will greet you
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Gloves are available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available through room service
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Fees

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 30 per night

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

Hotel Names

  • Strathern Motor
  • Strathern Motor Christchurch
  • Strathern Motor Lodge
  • Strathern Motor Lodge Christchurch
  • Strathern Motor Lodge Motel
  • Strathern Motor Lodge Christchurch
  • Strathern Motor Lodge Motel Christchurch

You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.