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298 Westside Motor Lodge

4.5 star property
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BBQ/picnic Area
Apartment, 2 Queen Beds | Living room
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
Exterior
Standard Studio | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

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298 Riccarton Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8041
  • University of Canterbury
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Hagley Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬
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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Select Comfort beds, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Apartment, 2 Queen Beds

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Apartment, Multiple Beds | Private kitchen

Basic Apartment, Multiple Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Studio (Spa)

Executive Studio (Spa)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Spa) | Living area

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Spa)

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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About this property

298 Westside Motor Lodge

Eco-certified motel in Christchurch with free parking
This smoke-free motel features a snack bar/deli, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, express check-in, and express check-out are onsite.
298 Westside Motor Lodge offers 18 accommodations with DVD players and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Accommodations at this 4.5-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at 298 Westside Motor Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Riccarton Road. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a snack bar/deli.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Steps from Riccarton Road and 8 minutes by foot from University of Canterbury
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the eco-certified 298 Westside Motor Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Christchurch motel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10 AM.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10 AM: NZD 18 for adults and NZD 10 for children

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held shower head
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Select comfort bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 30
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 15.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

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 18 for adults and NZD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 30 (subject to availability)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 15.0 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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298 Westside Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 354 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 354 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 354 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 354 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 354 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wilson

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will definitely stay again
An excellent facility and friendly service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

KIT KEVIN

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Loved our upstairs room with fab view to mountains. Cooking utensils well supplied. A swing for kids would be appreciated. Couldn’t get Netflix to work - seemed to be overloaded.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

HockEng

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bed was comfortable. Part of the flooring in the room was dated .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marcus

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfort and value in Riccarton Road
A comfortable place down Riccarton Road between Riccarton and Bush Inn malls. Some aspects were looking a little tired, e.g. basin in the bathroom, but overall great value and service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a good value motel. Not flash but was perfect for my needs and it was great to have a heat pump and a heated towel rail in the bathroom. Very handy to Canterbury university. Staff were efficient and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean room with a kitchenette & cooking supplies & a good number of television channels for relaxing. The bed was quite comfortable. The staff is very helpful. I'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and warm loved it all
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

DIANE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The walls were thin and the neighbours noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were fantastic, and always ready to help, will certainly return
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel, very clean and facilities were excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tania

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The Queen bed is 2 singles put together was uncomfortable. Couch needs a deep clean as it's stained and please put something in shower to hold soap. I did Love that they had fresh milk and plenty of coffee tea hot chocolate and sugar and a lovely greeting from staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jocelyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom and kitchen floors sticky Toaster still had crumbs on top,from prev users.didnt make our beds. Heater in bathroom has burn marks x2. Chipped cups.hot plates faulty.. toilet cystine continues to run water.wifi charge outlet is faulty internet stopped oh dear
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Travelled with family
Clean, comfortable beds, had everything we needed as a family of 6
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly owners and very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location and quite.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

ZHIHUI

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff but average room
Staff are very friendly but the unit is very out dated, bathroom can get very wet as there is no ventilation at all.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Average motel, not good, not bad. Clean & tidy, convenient for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keziah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay close to the university of Canterbury. Very helpful and courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location with plenty of facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bambi

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024