Garden City Motel

3.5 star property

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Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | View from room
Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 42-inch LED TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player
Terrace/patio
In-room dining
Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, Tempur-Pedic beds, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
242 Main North Road, Redwood Papanui, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8051
  • Papanui Road
    3 min drive
  • St George's Hostpital
    5 min drive
  • Mona Vale
    8 min drive
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    10 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Super King Studio, with Extra Bedroom

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 699 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Standard Queen Studio

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Studio

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 699 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Christchurch

Located in Christchurch (Redwood), Garden City Motel is within a 10-minute drive of St George's Hostpital and Merivale Mall. .This motel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Christchurch Casino and 6.6 mi (10.5 km) from New Brighton Beach.

What's nearby

  • Papanui Road - 3 min drive
  • St George's Hostpital - 5 min drive
  • Hagley Park - 7 min drive
  • University of Canterbury - 8 min drive
  • Christchurch Casino - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 11 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The China Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burgers & Beers Inc - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Curry Time Indian Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Welcome India - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Garden City Motel

Suburban Christchurch motel in Redwood with free parking
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. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Your room comes with a Tempur-Pedic bed. Rooms have private patios. 42-inch LED televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this motel include tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck 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 crib
  • 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 elevator
  • 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 crib
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of NZD 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Garden City Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 131 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sheena

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Claire

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our hosts at Garden City went above and beyond to provide us with early access to our unit so that we could prepare for a family funeral nearby. They were friendly and welcoming and made us feel at home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Courtney

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unit could do with a refresh but was suitable for our 2 night stay. Staff were lovely. Would be nice to get a top up of Milk on 2nd day. Only 4 chairs for dining table so with a family of 5 someone had to sit elsewhere to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

wayne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very much enjoyed my stay, the owners were super nice and caring definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Philip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and friendly and helpful hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great owners, very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, lovely room! Everything was there that we needed, sink in the bathroom had some dirty marks in it but apart from that minor detail everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023