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Northwood Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
Family-friendly motel with airport shuttle service and casino shuttle service

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Studio Room | Private kitchen | Microwave, stovetop, electric kettle, toaster
One Bedroom Family Unit | Private kitchenette | Microwave, stovetop, electric kettle, toaster
Property grounds
One Bedroom Family Unit | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Reception

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Three Bedroom Unit | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Three Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 30 Ping (99 square meters)
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Triple Studio | Private kitchenette | Microwave, stovetop, electric kettle, toaster

Triple Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 8 Ping (26 square meters)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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One Bedroom Queen Unit | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

One Bedroom Queen Unit

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
HDTV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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One Bedroom Family Unit | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

One Bedroom Family Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
HDTV
  • 10.88 Ping (36 square meters)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Studio Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 8 Ping (26 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
170 Johns Road (SH1), Belfast, Christchurch

What's nearby

  • International Antarctic Centre - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Hagley Park - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • University of Canterbury - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Mona Vale - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens - 17 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Northwood Motor Lodge

Family-friendly motel near The Groynes
Located close to International Antarctic Centre and Mona Vale, Northwood Motor Lodge provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a garden, and a playground. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a free casino shuttle, and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, a front-desk safe, and bicycle parking
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Northwood Motor Lodge boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs and cribs/infant beds
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 32-cm HDTVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and recycling

Languages

English

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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

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

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Northwood Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Northwood Motor Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Northwood Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Northwood Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Northwood Motor Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM–10:00 PM on request.

Where is Northwood Motor Lodge located?

This family-friendly Christchurch motel is located near the airport, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Groynes, and within 6 mi (10 km) of International Antarctic Centre and Hagley Park. Mona Vale and Christchurch Botanic Gardens are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Northwood Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always friendly on arrival, accomodating and the property is very clean and tidy,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So wonderful! Room was clean and very comfortable. The hosts were lovely and the complimentary airport pick up and drop off was an added bonus.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joaquim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an easy stay in Christchurch in a very practical room with all amenities we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, such a lovely outlook and beautiful gardens, really nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

harm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly managers beautiful garden very clean nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, rooms very clean and tidy!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Great place to stay very friendly welcome
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

E-Peng

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very under rated. Property was very clean and spacious for the price. Very good. Would highly recommend. Reception was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Professional, friendly property management.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuncheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and awesome staff. Definitely will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vaibhav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place. Would recommend for stays
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and understanding when changing reservation, very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent standard of comfort and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Northwood Motor Lodge. Staff were great & very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Most accomodating

Extremely clean with most accommodating owners willing to do the extras to accommodate: I,e.- assist in returning car to airport and providing shuttle service to airport at 3:00,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay - super convenient location
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service- We were driven to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Management friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aviel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What an amazing place right from the outside the flowers and garden is just amazing. The room was spotless. Kitchen was just what we needed. The
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

les and

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

Comfortable and newly renovated property.

Fabulous property with all the comforts of home. Newly renovated and early check-in were appreciated. Grounds and patio were lovely and all a short direct drive to the airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice quiet place to stay close to airport. Lots of space, lovely gardens. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are lovely made us feel very welcome. It was awesome sitting outside the studio with our coffees listening to the birds.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024