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The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Standard Room
Casino
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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118 Racecourse Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 8042
  • Air Force Museum of New Zealand
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • University of Canterbury
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • International Antarctic Centre
    ‪7 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Carbine Lounge Bar
  • Hoofbeats Restaurant
  • Sports Bar

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • 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 any questions, 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 at the property. For any questions, 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. 161 out of 370 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 370 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 370 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 370 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 370 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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

Good option in this price range
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

starmetal, Welshpool

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Its a very small bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value

Great stay as always. Good value no-frills accommodation that is quiet, comfy and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

maibayar

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value motel

We’ve stayed here multiple times and it’s always the same great value accommodation. It’s a no-frills type of motel but it’s very budget friendly and offers clean spacious rooms with comfy beds, hot showers, and free parking while being only about a 10min drive to the CBD. Definitely recommend to anyone who’s looking for a budget friendly place to get a good sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Rex

Liked: Staff & service
Was a disturbing night due to noise. No parking in front of our door. Someone else parked there. So inconvenience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Akshay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money Recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Makoni

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

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The truck parking is a bit inconvenient within the parking area, but full service with a late arrival worked really well.. have stayed a few times before and will stay again 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, efficient and quiet . Comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good tavern on sight for dinner
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Elly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and comfortable.

We needed a clean place close to the airport for one night . This place was very clean and offered a pub and a restaurant. We enjoyed great pub meal and adult beverage before we got comfortable in our room. Staff at the pub were really friendly and helpful. ( they helped us to check in)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean and tidy. There's restraunt available on side. Across from the Racecourse park where Racecourse flea market take place. Close to a dairy and not too far feom the airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bowen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very convinient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Terrance

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ILENE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall impression: Comfortable stay and EXCELLENT customer service. Can recommend to all my friends and family members. Good job👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

M E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Deal

Great value booking through Hotels.com
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet place to stay. Cost very reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Great room, great bed and a bath. Pub and restaurant on site, close to airport. Excellent value.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas

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