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Garden City Motel

3.5 star property

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Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 42-inch LED TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player
Garden view
Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom | In-room dining
Property entrance
Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
The current price is $88
$77 nightly
$88 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23

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242 Main North Road, Redwood Papanui, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8051
  • Place, St Bede's College Porforming Arts Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Northlands Shopping Centre
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Papanui Road
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, Tempur-Pedic beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, Tempur-Pedic beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 699 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, Tempur-Pedic beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 699 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, Tempur-Pedic beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Super King Studio, with Extra Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Queen Studio

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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King Studio | 1 bedroom, Tempur-Pedic beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, Tempur-Pedic beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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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 Hospital 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.
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What's nearby

  • St Bede's College Porforming Arts Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Owen Mitchell Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Murchison Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Northlands Shopping Centre - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Papanui Road - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Robert Harris Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Redwood Souvlaki - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Muffin Break - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪St Pierre's Sushi & Bento Bowl - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Garden City Motel

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.

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
  • 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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Garden City Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 145 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All staff were excellent friendly and efficient The rooms were well appointed great Sky options good parking and well groomed rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were friendly from reception to cleaning staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

10/10 Excellent

Brigette

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

10/10 Excellent

GRAHAM

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

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

8/10 Good

Philip

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

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendall

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Caz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Grsat with pets
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

atsuo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed to stay this motet very much.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ling

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Evie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old decor but clean and very spacious. Friendly staff and short drive from city centre and shops
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sheena

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian D

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