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Strathern Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
City-center motel within easy reach of Hagley Park

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Property entrance - Strathern Motor Lodge (Christchurch)
Premium Room, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | LCD TV, DVD player - Strathern Motor Lodge (Christchurch)
Studio | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access - Strathern Motor Lodge (Christchurch)
Premium Room, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | LCD TV, DVD player - Strathern Motor Lodge (Christchurch)
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Tucked away near Hagley Park, Strathern Motor Lodge offers a serene retreat with a garden and spa tub. Connect to WiFi, indulge in dry cleaning/laundry services, and enjoy convenient amenities like luggage storage. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (11)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Free casino shuttle
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchenette
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self parking
$90 nightly
The total price is $106
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | LCD TV, DVD player

Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Premium Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 753 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Studio

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Studio | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Luxury Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Studio | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Executive Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Deluxe Family Room

  • Sleeps 5

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5

King Studio with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 3

Premium Executive King Studio

  • Sleeps 3

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Honeymoon Room

  • Sleeps 3

Superior Double SPA Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

SPA And Styler Room

  • Sleeps 2

One-Bedroom Unit

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
54 Papanui Road, Christchurch, 8014

What's nearby

  • Papanui Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bealey Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hagley Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Merivale Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St George's Hostpital - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 19 min drive
  • Christchurch Railway Station - 6 min drive
  • Rolleston Station - 22 min drive
  • Rangiora Station - 26 min drive
  • Free casino shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Pure - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Majestic At Mayfair - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pedro's House of Lamb - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sprig & Fern Merivale - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Strathern Motor Lodge

Strathern Motor Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Christchurch. The hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Offsite

    • Free casino shuttle
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • LCD television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Yard

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free international and local calls

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 30.0 per night

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

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Strathern Motor Christchurch
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Frequently asked questions

Does Strathern Motor Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Strathern Motor Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Strathern Motor Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Strathern Motor Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Strathern Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Strathern Motor Lodge?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Christchurch Casino (12-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Strathern Motor Lodge and nearby?

Strathern Motor Lodge has a hot tub and a garden.

Does Strathern Motor Lodge have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a microwave and a coffee maker.

Does Strathern Motor Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a yard.

What's the area around Strathern Motor Lodge like?

Strathern Motor Lodge is in Merivale, a short 1-minute walk from Papanui Road and 5 minutes' walk from Bealey Avenue.

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Reviews

Strathern Motor Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Food
Shower
Location
Amenities
Cleanliness
Coffee
Downtown
Parking
Bed

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay, very clean and comfortable
Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice, clean facilities. Handy location
Lyall, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay ..friendly staff ..
Warren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, very friendly staff.
Thomas, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyable place to stay close to everything would stay again
Fay, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent accommodation and incredibly well priced. Loved having the Nespresso machine too! Will be back again.
Rachel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome place with great staff and so close to town Love staying here whenever in Ch Ch
Darren, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay

Great location walking distance to botanical gardens and Riverside market and quake museum and art museum and downtown historic streets. Friendly staff.
Steven, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed our overnight stay here. Nice and quiet and the spa bath was lovely!
Adrian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great clean property and great location for food and the town centre
SUKHJIWAN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Shona, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay. Perfect for what I require. Very comfortable rooms. I would stay again having already used this place two years ago.
EDWARD, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

nice and close to food
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice motel suite in Christchurch

Nice motel in Christchurch. We had a 2 bedroom suite with kitchen & living room. Nicely appointed. Easy walking distance to several restaurants.
John N, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff
Brent, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My first stay at this motel and very satisfied. Friendly staff and very comfortable room; great facility. Would certainly book here again 😀
Ruth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great shower, wonderful pleasant stay! Had everything we needed.
Jenna, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great.
Sabine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location

Easy access to downtown. Good restaurants nearby. Good parking.
Carol B, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay with superb facilities and very close to everything. Will definitely stay there again. Value for money.

10/10 Exceptional

Great property. Clean, awesome location, staff friendly & easy parking. Would defiantly stay again
Janine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay. Great customer service. Room was clean and facilities were perfect for us. Would recommend to any family wanting a place to stay in Christchurch.
Melanie, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Access to downtown is convenient