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Ferry Motel

3.0 star property
Beaux Arts motel in Christchurch with free parking

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Ferry Motel in Waltham combines comfort and convenience. Guests love the relaxing atmosphere, playground for kids, and tranquil garden views for adults. The property offers practical amenities like dry cleaning and laundry services.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
The current price is NT$2,536
NT$2,916 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16

Room options

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Queen Studio Unit) | Desk, bed sheets

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Queen Studio Unit)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom | Desk, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Unit)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 645 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
  • 968 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 5 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom | Desk, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
330 Ferry Road, Christchurch, 8011

What's nearby

  • Edmond's Factory Garden - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Eastgate Mall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Transitional Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Margaret Mahy Playground - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Wilding Park Tennis Center - 6 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 14 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Woolston Club Inc - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Under the Red Verandah - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Scoundrel - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Space Academy - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Ferry Motel

Motel located in Waltham
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a playground at Ferry Motel. Dry cleaning/laundry services and a business center are available to all guests.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Ferry Motel offer amenities such as room service.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Toasters, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle up to 2.5 km
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

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.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1988
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests will receive check-in instructions and a lock box code prior to their arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 15 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of NZD 50.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: NZD 50.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: NZD 15 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Ferry Motel Christchurch
Ferry Motel
Ferry Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Is Ferry Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of NZD 50.00 per stay and a fee of NZD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Ferry Motel?

As of 2025/12/13, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ferry Motel on 2025/12/15 start from NT$2,536, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ferry Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Ferry Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Ferry Motel located?

Located in Waltham, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Eastgate Mall, One New Zealand Stadium, and High Street. Transitional Cathedral and Cashel Street Shopping Area are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Ferry Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 61 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good budget stay..

Very dated and in rough order, but plenty of beds at a fair price..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
we only needed a bed, which proved comfortable, communication was excellent as was the cleanliness however we were of the assumption that it is going to be demolished within the next year
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big and confortable room Old furniture but still in good condition Enough kitchenware Convinient for public transport
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was not so good, smell bad inside unit, pillows were not comfy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

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

Ferry Motel

Great location close to the city. Parking outside the motel door was great. The unit we had was ideal for a family group and the electric blanket on the bed was a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Fiona, Wellington

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Funds were takrn from credit card 2 days before arrival instead of pay at checkout as advised.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Richard Edison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Ferry motel review

Pretty standard motel facilities. Good for families as the rooms accommodate more pax. Price was ok but does not come with a.c./ heat pump or fan.No proper closet or place to hang clothes.No tissue box supplied. Ordered room on hotels.com , payment indicated to be cash on arrival but the hotel took the liberty to deduct my credit card even before I arrived. However the counter lady was most helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

D

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Didnt even check in. Outside of the property is run down and people hanging out in front were less than savoury. In the 5 mins we were parked out front we had someone bang on our window to know if we were parking our vehicle there. Felt unsafe and did not want to bring my chilredn into a property where i didnt feel safe. Ended up finding somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Guest, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good internet.acess and tidy rooms, overall very satisfied.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Handy location for me

Motel is in need of some attention. Its clean. Warm nice staff. I onlly stay because of the handy location for me.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Marie, Napier

Chosen on price

Bed and linen very clean and tidy. Décor a bit shabby but functional. Unit clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dated

Old and dated - not a place I would ever return to
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not very well secured.

I had an intruder knocking on my door around 2.30 am. there were some young guys in the unit next door drinking, smoking and making noise in the evening which was really nuisance.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

sian, Palmerston North

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Get what you pay for

Motel decor and furnishings dated and in poor condition. Room smelt of cigarette smoke and carpet had cigarette burns in the carpet. Some rooms appeared to have. Permanent tenants who had visitors during all hours of the night. In future will inspect facilities before making payment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very old room. Really cold. Bad smell......................................................................................................................................................
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Kaye R

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Let's just say it was ok, but I wouldn't stay there again

8/10 Good

Chris, Hawkes Bay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice and quiet, friendly staff. clean room and bathroom. id stay here again

2/10 Terrible

Kate, New Zealand

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

Old, Dirty, Smelly

I booked a 1 night stay in the one bedroom unit (number 4). First when I got the key the Chinese man opened the door and shoulder barged me out. then when I opened the unit door I was overpowered buy a smell of Sulfur/rotten eggs like someone let one rip with a serious stomach virus. I'm pretty sure the smell was coming from the vent in the bathroom as the smell got worse when I turned the light on and the fan came on automatic. Next was the old outdated look of the unit, plus it wasn't as clean as other motels I've been in. There was fat splatters all up the kitchen wall, the blinds were black at the top with either mold or dirt. It felt really icky and made my skin crawl the whole time I was there. I would not stay there again or recommend it to anyone.

2/10 Terrible

Rong Huang

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

Unpleasant stay

It was totally an unpleasant and disgusting stay. Please rethink your stay with this hotel as you won't want to go through the trauma of being accused of damaging his already old and damaged room facilities. Please do not be a victim like me to fork out money for the owner's repair work. Remember to select your hotel wisely and enjoy your wonderful trip. As for me, I had a bad time because of the wrongful dispute with the owner.

4/10 Poor

pitabas, Greymouth- nz

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient location , the property needs facelift

The bed was very low and uncomfortable. The kitchen ware were of poor standard and the general getup was poor. The shower was difficult to manage.

8/10 Good

Michael, Blenheim

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

Quiet and relaxing

Nice quiet relaxing stay, friendly staff!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

BOOKED IT DRUNK WORST MISTAKE OF THE TRIP

First off it is actually shaped like a Ferry boat.. red flag right there. Second of all it is dark, dirty, cold, and scary. The bathrooms are atrocious and very hostel like but so much worse. We made dinner there one night and the staff left our dishes out and only made the bed. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND TO A FRIEND.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
You get what you pay for older motel ok for the price

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

Meh.

Stayed for one night on a mother daughter trip. The room was rather a disappointment. The door was hard to lock. Also, the room was facing a rather busy street and the sound of cars passing wasn't blocked by the rather thin walls (my mother kept waking up in the night because of it). Upside was that there was good hot water for the showers and the heater for the room was good; it was rather cheap so that's another upside. We only stayed one night so it was bearable but i dont know if I could stay beyond that.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Room refurbihsment required

old style motel. easy access to town. no sufficient heater provided.