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.
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
Ko Tane - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
Getting around
Christchurch Railway Station - 21 min drive
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Burger King - 17 min walk
Burger King - 4 min drive
Papanui Club - 6 min drive
The Lakes Restaurant - 3 min drive
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 transport
Electric car charging station on site
Free return 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
Limited on-site self parking
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
Cot (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
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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
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Cot (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
Hob
Microwave
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
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
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.
Property is also known as
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Northwood Motor Lodge Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Peter went above and beyond. Picked us up from the airport without any issues, extremely accommodating and warm. Helpful with directions and recommendations on what to see and do. The room itself was spotless and cozy. 10/10 highly recommend. They are fantastic people and run a great lodge! Thank you for everything!
A quiet little oasis not far from Christchurch airport, they offer a shuttlebus service, the room was spotlessly clean, bed was super comfortable, the owners are delightful.
Easy walking distance to eateries and supermarket, self catering is an option in the kitchenette. Lovely garden setting.
Room was very clean. The location super convenient and close to airport. Bed was comfy. Late checkin was a breeze. Area is quiet and we had a restful sleep. Great one night stay.
Lovely property for what it is. Seemed to be a family business run with pride. But there’s nothing nearby for eating or shopping. I had to drive a couple km for that. And when I did laundry (I did appreciate having that ability), I couldn’t get the dryer to dry the clothes. My suite was full of wet clothes laid out to dry with a portable heater running overnight and me getting up in the night to turn the clothes over so they would be dry by morning. Still, I may stay there again at the end of my trip. It’s near the airport.
The warm welcome we received really meant a lot to us! Thank you so much, Peter, for taking the time to chat with us and for being such a great listener to our story. We truly appreciate it!
The owner Peter was very accommodating for a late checkout with us being up for 30hours.
Room was very spacious, clean and lovely grounds.
The bed was like floating on a cloud.
Highly recommend
The owner was really friendly and welcoming. I travel a lot and this was one of the best places I've been as far as staff and attitude goes. The room was perfect with everything you need in the kitchenette. Warm room and electric blanket. All very clean and with a lovely NZ wilderness mural on the wall. The shower pressure was AMAZING! The gardens were beautiful. I will certainly be back.
We stayed one night in room 1. It was super clean and smelled very clean. Bed was super comfortable and bathroom was roomy and warm. The flowers in the gardens and the grounds are just beautiful. We will definitely return.
Generally top notch. Garden and trees around the units look great. Very clean and modern units and a genuine excellent host. Some dislike; plastic kettle, you wouldn’t drink a cup of coffee or tea in a plastic mug so who wants to boil the water in a plastic jug!? Bed covers were heavy to sleep under, to remove it the thin duvet wasn’t sufficient. Needs a thicker duvet on top of the thinner one and do away with those heavy bed covers which look great but are horrible to sleep under. Difficult to sleep with a large water tank above the bedroom in the roof space, whenever someone in unit or adjourning units uses water tap or shower or toilets sets the refilling of the tank off sounding like a boiling jug when you’re trying to sleep. There needs to be sound proofing with such things.