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Garden City Motel

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Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 42-inch LED TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player
Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Exterior
Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Tempur-Pedic beds, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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242 Main North Road, Redwood Papanui, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8051
  • St George's Hostpital
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Hagley Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Christchurch Casino
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Super King Studio, with Extra Bedroom

Tempur-Pedic beds, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Super King Studio, with Extra Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Tempur-Pedic beds, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

Standard Queen Studio

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Studio | Tempur-Pedic beds, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Tempur-Pedic beds, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

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  • Free WiFi
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  • Air conditioning
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The price is CHF 70
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includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Garden City Motel

Suburban motel in Christchurch with free parking
Laundry facilities, express check-in and express check-out are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden and a picnic area are on-site.
Garden City Motel offers 10 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature Tempur-Pedic mattresses. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Accommodation at this 3.5-star motel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at Garden City Motel, you'll be within walking distance of Northlands Shopping Centre. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and breakfast (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • 5 minutes by car from St George's Hostpital and 6 minutes from Merivale Mall
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Garden City Motel offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Garden City Motel also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and express check-in. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Christchurch motel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: NZD 10 for adults and NZD 10 for children

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free cot
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • 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)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1991
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:30 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 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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: from approximately NZD 10.00 for adults and from NZD 10.00 for children
  • Pet fee: NZD 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:30 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 7:30 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.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • Alcohol isn't served at Garden City Motel.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Garden City Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 137 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GRAHAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great , clean and handy accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful service and perfect rooms for a quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendall

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family had a great stay. The owners/ staff were incredibly welcoming and accommodating. Very good value for money - we stayed in the 1 bedroom. Also loved that it was pet friendly with park just behind motel for running our dog around. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A convenient location and lovely room. We enjoyed the upgrade thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, friendly motel, lovely service, great beds, well maintained grounds. A couple of the bedside drawers were broken and the fridge was loud.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ling

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for what we needed as an overnight stay en route to Nelson from Dunedin. Impeccably clean, responsive and accomodating owners. Great stay and spacious rooms. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sheena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious unit. Bed very comfortable and great shower
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian D

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts provided a laundry service, as well as all the other things New Zealand motels provide. It wss close th the airport snd the supermarkets and ideally suited to hettong on thr Chtistchurch motorwayd
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sue

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely owners
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Claire

Travelled with family and small children
Beds were very uncomfortable, the house keeping was a bit inconsistent some days freash towels, some beds were made I guess it depended who was one, also parking was confusing most places have designated car parks a couple times we came back and there was no where to park, overall was pretty average.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly helpful owners. Great location for airport. Easy walk to local pub and small eateries.Comfortable, great choice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff it’s amazing family room it was good we stay one night only but comfy beds so we’ll stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

TAMAMI

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, very friendly owners.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hosts and a great atmosphere. Awesome big units. Will definitely stay again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Tasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely warm inviting property. Had all the comforts and the price was such a bargain Took our dog with us and
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly owners and dogs are most welcome
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

gemma

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Marie-Jose P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This stay was mostly good but the unit was too cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of room with full kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accomodating friendly and helpful. We'll be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023