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The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge

3.0 star property

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Exterior
2 bars/lounges, wine bar, sports bar
Standard Room
Standard Room
Standard Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
118 Racecourse Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 8042
  • Riccarton Park
    5 min walk
  • Air Force Museum of New Zealand
    3 min drive
  • Riccarton Road
    4 min drive
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    8 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge

Motel with free parking, near Air Force Museum of New Zealand
This smoke-free motel features a restaurant, 2 bars/lounges, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a garden, and a front-desk safe are onsite.
The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge offers 46 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Riccarton Park. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and 2 bars are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at Hoofbeats Restaurant
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, laundry facilities, and a terrace
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Air Force Museum of New Zealand and a few minutes from University of Canterbury
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Christchurch motel is smoke free.

Hoofbeats Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Carbine Lounge Bar - This wine bar specializes in local cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Sports Bar - This sports bar specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Languages

English

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

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges

Restaurants on site

  • Hoofbeats Restaurant
  • Carbine Lounge Bar
  • Sports Bar

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Sports Bar]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can refer to the late-arrivals information on the reception office door for check-in assistance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM.
Guests arriving after hours will need to go to the following location to check in: Sports Bar
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10 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. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Racecourse Motorlodge
Racecourse Motorlodge Christchurch
The Racecourse & Motorlodge
The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge Motel
The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge Christchurch
The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge Motel Christchurch

The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 332 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 332 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 332 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 332 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 332 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the rooms were good.the senior citizens rost was excellent,the receptionist was very helpful and I enjoyed her sense of humour
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Suitable location. Suited my needs. Reception staff could have been more friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kath

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything we needed was within walking distance, especially the restaurant and office. Car park was very busy and lots of trucks and buses use this car park.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As mentioned so convenient to stay, great staff and nearby restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location was perfect for what we wanted. Friendly, helpful staff. Restaurant and bar snack options were tasty & heartening. Kitchenette was a bit limited - no sink or cook top. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy stay there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

'Ailine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Private
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nina

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating and helpful, quite rooms with easy access and parking. Convenient with bar and restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dinah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronnae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently situated, and very pleasant accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Wonderful friendly staff. Great bar and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay very much. Close to shopping centres hotel had a wonderful restaurant Meals were excellent the staff were wonderful would recommend this hotel complex to anyone coming to Christchurch
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for price paid, comfortable beds, inhouse restaurant- great feed. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great food, lovely clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome room loved the bath free parking great food at restaurant with very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Tim

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty smelly run down
Stayed 1 night in May 2024