Cranford Oak Motel

3.0 star property

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A hotel room with a bed, a small bedside table, a mirror, an air conditioning unit, and a door leading to another room.
A bathroom with a shower, sink, and mirror.
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A hotel room with a desk, two chairs, a television, a mirror, and a door leading to a parking area.
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is $75
$66 nightly
$75 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 4 - Jul 5

Explore the area

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116 McFaddens Rd, St Albans, Christchurch, 8056
  • Place, Papanui Road
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Northlands Shopping Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Merivale Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

One-Bedroom Apartment

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 Bathrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 645 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Studio with Spa Bath

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Studio or Twin Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Queen Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Triple Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Studio or Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Christchurch

With a stay at Cranford Oak Motel in Christchurch (Saint Albans), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Northlands Shopping Centre and 6 minutes from Canterbury Museum. .This motel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Christchurch Botanic Gardens and 5.6 mi (9 km) from International Antarctic Centre.

What's nearby

  • Papanui Road - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Saint Andrew's College - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Northlands Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Elmwood Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Merivale Mall - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 14 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kidds Cakes & Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mairehau Fish Supply - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tutto Bene - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪No.4 Bar and Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Cranford Oak Motel

Cranford Oak Motel offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 36-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. 36-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and microwaves.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2006
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Cranford Oak
Cranford Oak Christchurch
Cranford Oak Motel
Cranford Oak Motel Christchurch
Cranford Oak Motel Motel
Cranford Oak Motel Christchurch
Cranford Oak Motel Motel Christchurch

Cranford Oak Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 340 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 340 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 340 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 340 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 340 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Friendly easy check in, very clean and tidy room. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rae and Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
our room was exceptionally clean with lots of extras, a great place to stay, would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed in clean surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well equipped kitchenette, comfortable bed, quiet room, very clean. Will definitely stay there again when visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, we were going to arrive quite late and they made it really easy for after hours check in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and updated. The staff are very helpful. Great location. We have stayed in about 6 so far and this one is the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, clean room and very quite
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable. Comfortable bed, very good shower. Some lovely extra touches. Clean and central location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

C F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent, clean room with quality furnishings, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kourtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent places to eat or drink within a scenic walks distance. The room had a kettle, tea selection, and plenty of clean linens and the room itself was pristine, though the spring mattress was a bit old.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in/out and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lhizz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat, clean room, courteous staff, everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Athiporn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kitchen good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like how easy it was to find its location the rooms were good size would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

VIKNESH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were decent and amenities were really very good. The staff were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great but the rooms although a little dated were very clean. Overall a good stay. Well located for transport into the city and shops and the prices are good .Sure beats the hell out of the Auckland city VR hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great and staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice modern room, extremely clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean Room; Convenient Location; Good Value
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean and tidy,the staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and it had all items one would need. The front desk staff were simply great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Fatemeh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
it was clean and cosy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025