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298 Westside Motor Lodge

4.5 star property
Eco-certified motel in Christchurch with free parking

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BBQ/picnic Area
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living room
Standard Studio | Private kitchen
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
Exterior
VIP Access

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Shower/bath combination
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Apartment, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - twin
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Basic Apartment, Multiple Beds | Private kitchen

Basic Apartment, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Studio (Spa)

Executive Studio (Spa)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Spa) | Living area

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Spa)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
298 Riccarton Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8041

What's nearby

  • Riccarton Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Canterbury - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Wolfbrook Arena - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Hagley Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 5 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ngon Ngon Bánh Mì Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hachi Hachi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Garage - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪University of Canterbury Staff Club - ‬14 min walk

About this property

298 Westside Motor Lodge

Eco-certified motel near Riccarton Road
Located close to University of Canterbury and Westfield Riccarton Mall, 298 Westside Motor Lodge provides a garden, a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi and a snack bar/deli are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at 298 Westside Motor Lodge include comforts, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Separate sitting areas, kitchens and fridges

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 18 for adults and NZD 10 for children
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 15.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 18 for adults and from 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is 298 Westside Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 298 Westside Motor Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at 298 Westside Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of NZD 30 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at 298 Westside Motor Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Does 298 Westside Motor Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is 298 Westside Motor Lodge located?

Located in Upper Riccarton, this eco-certified motel is within a 10-minute walk of Riccarton Road and University of Canterbury. Westfield Riccarton Mall and Hagley Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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298 Westside Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 367 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 367 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 367 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 367 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 367 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

Very quiet, easy parking, staff were very polite and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10

Only stayed over night but was excellent for what we wanted
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

The staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

An excellent facility and friendly service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Thank you very mych Westside Motel, see you soon
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Very clean and comfortable unit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Staff extremely helpful and pleasant. Room and linen felt clean. Parking ok for smallish vehicle.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Perfectly located. Flexible Checkin as we arrived very early in the morning and Vivian allowed a late checkout which was very nice of her. We would be happy to return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Close to key shopping areas. Our room was right next to a major road. It was a little loud. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Staff were fantastic, and always ready to help, will certainly return
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10

Room needs updating
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Thank you so very much for your kindness support and hospitality. Highly appreciated and recommend 😊😊😊
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10

Clean and serviced room was a plus. The laundry room hasvery limited hours and 1 machine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Nice and warm loved it all
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Friendly owners and very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10

Good customer service .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Good location and quite.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10

Good location with plenty of facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10

Clean and comfortable great for families.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

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

8/10

Helpful staff, convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Great place to stay close to the university of Canterbury. Very helpful and courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

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