Aotea Motel

3.0 star property

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One Bedroom
One Bedroom  | Private kitchen
Two Bedroom
Studio
Studio

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
302 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch, 8013
  • Bealey Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • New Regent Street
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Isaac Theatre Royal
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

One Bedroom

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

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About this property

Aotea Motel

Eco-certified Christchurch motel in Christchurch City Centre with free parking
This motel features laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Aotea Motel offers 10 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.

During your stay at Aotea Motel, you're just a quick walk from Bealey Avenue. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast offered for a fee
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Steps from Bealey Avenue and 6 minutes by foot from Barbadoes Street Cemetry
Aotea Motel offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Christchurch motel.

Guests can enjoy continental breakfast for a fee.

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

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: NZD 13-18 for adults and NZD 13-18 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor furniture

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Microwave
  • Mini fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 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 24 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15 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 13 to 18 for adults, and NZD 13 to 18 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM.
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 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

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

Property is also known as

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Aotea Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Some up dating of rooms. Ie new window latches. Sturdy tv shelf. Up to date cook top. All and all ok property just changed hands so i take it work in progress. Management very nice Would stay again if property up dated
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Shaleen

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Manager very kindly arranged for late night checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

TASHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok for short term stay
Comfort was ok but bed too hard for my liking. The rooms need updating with efficient heat pumps and appliances such as hairdryers. Also small maintenance jobs needing to be done, eg windows sealing to prevent cold coming in.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Victoria Hartley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms were very clean and the bedding was spotless. But my daughter had to swap beds because the first one was so uncomfortable. We couldn't sit on the sofa as it was very worn and felt like you were falling through it. The water pressure in the shower was non-existent. The motel in general felt bit tired, and the fittings were very dated. It was fine for a weekend where we didn't need to stay in all of the time, and convenient for getting into the cbd and to the competition we were attending.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm, clean and central
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Russell

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Tall Blacks Trip
Awesome place to stay. Good Location. Fair price. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Kristy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Was an ok room for the price

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Arrived with the reception close. Didn’t see anyone on reception during whole trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Noriza

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Manuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room layout for a family and usable kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jocelyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bealey Ave. is always a handy and fairly central location to be in. We enjoyed our 1 night stay. Owners were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whilst the building is older than many I think the place is clean and tidy and well equipped. A very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Susanna

Location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean but very small. Ideal for a 1 night stay, but we were travelling around New Zealand and had a lot of luggage which had to be kept in the car. Lovely lady on reception. Would recommend paying a little extra for a bigger room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Kaituna, Marlborough

Disliked: Amenities
Disappointed to find no milk in the fridge, rooms really need black out blinds as exterior lights make the rooms very lite up at night - curtains are very light in colour and don't block out the light. Found floor in the kitchen to be not cleaned under the table - something sticky on the floor, shower also could have been cleaner. Things like 1 wine glass was also disappointing. Nice relaxing time had in the spa - bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice enough room, the motel is very dated and could use an overhaul. The main reason for my low scoring is the actual motel surroundings.. Junkies and drunks everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019