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Northwood Motor Lodge

3.5 star property

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A hotel room with a large scenic wall mural, a TV mounted on the wall, a bar area with stools, and a seating area with a chair and a small table.
A motel reception with a sign above the entrance, a brick facade, and a view of a forest through the glass doors.
A motel reception building with a brick facade, large windows, and a sign above the entrance.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a large beach mural on the wall.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a large window, and a mural of a mountain landscape.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
The current price is $80
$70 nightly
$80 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30

Explore the area

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170 Johns Road (SH1), Belfast, Christchurch
  • Place, The Groynes
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Styx River
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Clearwater Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, two red chairs, a small table, and a large window with curtains.

One Bedroom Queen Unit

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a red armchair, a white table, and a colorful mural on the wall.

Triple Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A modern kitchen with a dining area, a large window, and a mural of a mountain landscape.

Studio Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with a view of houses and a grassy area.

Three Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern room with a bed, two red leather chairs, a small white table, a kitchen area, and a large floral mural on the wall.

Triple Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, two chairs, a desk, and a window with a view of a garden.

One Bedroom Family Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 387 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a blue armchair, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a scenic mural of a lake and mountains.

Studio Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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One Bedroom Queen Unit | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge), WiFi (free)

One Bedroom Queen Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Christchurch

With a stay at Northwood Motor Lodge in Christchurch (Northwood), you'll be a 1-minute drive from The Groynes and 7 minutes from International Antarctic Centre. .This family-friendly motel is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Hagley Park and 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Mona Vale.
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What's nearby

  • The Groynes - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dog Water Zone - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Styx River - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Clearwater Golf Club - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Styx Mill Conservation Reserve - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 21 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Papanui Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Robert Harris Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ta Fish & Chips - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Northwood Motor Lodge

Northwood Motor Lodge offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-cm flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Christchurch motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional amenities at this motel include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and bike parking. Guests who want to try their luck at the slots can hop on the complimentary casino shuttle.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request
  • Free casino shuttle
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: NZD 8 to 12 for adults and NZD 8 to 12 for children

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1999
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-cm flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 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 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from noon to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.00 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 8 to 12 for adults, and NZD 8 to 12 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.00 per stay

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Chardonnay Motor Lodge Christchurch
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Northwood Motor Lodge Motel
Northwood Motor Lodge Christchurch
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Northwood Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 227 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Letitia

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It was one of the best motels I have stayed at exceptional service and and reception excellent and charming
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful quiet and peaceful grounds and a great room with a well appointed kitchenette!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantasticly friendly, helpful staff. Beautiful garden around building and room very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Airport pickup and drop off were perfect
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pleasant setting, well appointed, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff where friendly and very helpful, rooms where clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness
Our studio room was clean and comfortable. The lodge is easily accessible to both airport and city while being close to the lovely Groynes Park. Staff are very helpful and friendly. We would certainly stay again when in Christchurch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Owners were so helpful and welcoming. I wish every stay would be like this place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay-family friendly and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, room was clean and comfortable, shower was lovely and the grounds were lovely - it was a nice little spot of quiet in the city!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, enjoyed our stay .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place was absolutely lovely and restful. Beautiful room, well-appointed, comfy, and spotless. And a quick drive to the airport for our flight out the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rikki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome spot to stay and great room! More than we could ask for!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is just lovely. So clean and owner welcomed us. Easy access to airport and city. Quiet location even so close to roadway. Wifi and all amenities were of high standard. We will only stay here when in Christchurch. Excellent value.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The managers gave me early check in, knowing I’ll be at the Supercars. Made coming back easy, room was brilliant. Service with a smile, with great advice I’d be back for sure. Checkout was easy and I just can’t fault them
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The host was so friendly, the property was really pretty (even better than I expected), the beds were comfortable, and the apartment was clean and had everything we needed including a stovetop. I’d stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Friendly staff, nice room with everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay with your family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tessa and Peter were wonderful. They picked us up from the airport after our very long overseas flights. The accommodation was lovely and comfortable, especially the bed! 10/10 for comfort. The place was very clean, tidy and welcoming. Would highly recommend. Thank you very much for a brief but enjoyable stay 😊
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Taalei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing owner Peter very friendly will definitely stay again room was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were very helpful with shuttle service to and from the airport. Peter and Tessa are friendly and patient, providing guidance regarding dining and shopping. Their accommodations exceeded our expectations indoors, and the grounds have beautiful plants and flowers. We will return for another visit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We drove there in our own car.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent little motel. Very clean and tidy, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice couple running the motel. So clean and neat. Beautiful gardens with flowers.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026