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Wayside Motel

3.0 star property
Travelers relax with garden BBQs or poolside lounging at this welcoming motel, where staff connections help guests discover the best nearby attractions

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The Wayside Motel offers a peaceful retreat with its garden and seasonal outdoor pool. Guests appreciate the practical touches like laundry facilities and free self parking, while the helpful staff creates a homey atmosphere throughout the stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Dining table
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  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
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Spacious 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard 2-Bedroom Family Unit | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free wired internet, bed sheets

Standard 2-Bedroom Family Unit

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Standard 2-Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard 1 Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Compact Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Woodend is home to Wayside Motel. Lilybrook Centre and Northlands Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Styx Mill Conservation Reserve and Geisha Road Amenity Area. Aqualand New Zealand and Spencer Park are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Woodend travel guide
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Map
77 Main North Road, Woodend, 7610

What's nearby

  • Northbrook Wetlands
    5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Geisha Road Amenity Area
    5 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Taranaki Reserve
    6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Darjon Vineyard
    6 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Oak Tree Reserve
    7 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Rangiora Station
    6 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min drive
  • Artisan Rangiora Bakery
    7 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Monty's Takeaway & Café
    2 min walk
  • Coffee Worx
    7 min drive

About this property

Wayside Motel

Property highlights
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a playground at Wayside Motel. Stay connected with free in-room wired internet, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Wayside Motel feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free internet.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • 32-cm flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchens, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • 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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Detached private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October to March
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
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

Wayside Motel Woodend
Wayside Woodend
Wayside Motel Motel
Wayside Motel Woodend
Wayside Motel Motel Woodend

Frequently asked questions

Does Wayside Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Wayside Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wayside Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Wayside Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Wayside Motel located?

Situated in Woodend, this motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Geisha Road Amenity Area, Northbrook Wetlands, and Rangiora Golf Club. Taranaki Reserve and Kippenberger War Memorial are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Wayside Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 119 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great staff good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited us entirely - clean, tidy and everything we would need and nice and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well equipped room. Quiet. Comfortable bed. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Lovely big room - very clean and Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and tidy. The pool was closed. The shower flooded. The staff were friendly and the room was well equipped .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
QUIET AND COMFORTABLE
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just a convenient location that suited us perfectly - we will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful and made me feel welcomed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive and Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very handy to Rangiora. Easy for travelling north. All that we needed, warm, friendly. Just what we needed. Looking forward to staying their next time we are in the neighbourhood.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great find! Maybe the most comfortable bed of our trip. Great hosts. It had everything we needed. Sorry we didn’t get to use our spa bath or the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked the spa bath and shower head pressure , was really good aswell, The owner was nice and welcoming 🙂
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is a bit dated, but clean and tidy. Mike was a great host
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely mid winter stay. Clean, tidy, warm and comfortable. We enjoyed meeting Mike who was helpful and friendly. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality, warmed the unit, opened the door and showed us around 😁
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to every thing I needed. Very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful management.Easy access to Christchurch.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful owners
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

MINORU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A luxurious room with a jet bath

The owner, Mike, was very kind. The room was very spacious and everything was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable updated room at an older motel. The owner is friendly and helpful. Wifi, heat and the kitchen appliances all worked very well. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and very good staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean very well run motel and a pub just down the road
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa and Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay and if travelling north again would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay great management looked after me well