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The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
2 bars/lounges, wine bar, sports bar
Standard Room
Standard Room
Standard Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
118 Racecourse Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 8042
  • Riccarton Park
    5 min walk
  • Air Force Museum of New Zealand
    3 min drive
  • Riccarton Road
    4 min drive
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    8 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Christchurch

With a stay at The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge in Christchurch (Sockburn), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Air Force Museum of New Zealand and University of Canterbury. .This motel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Riccarton House and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from International Antarctic Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Air Force Museum of New Zealand - 3 min drive
  • University of Canterbury - 4 min drive
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 6 min drive
  • International Antarctic Centre - 7 min drive
  • Hagley Park - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 12 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪186 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cameron Japanese Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Boat Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Russley Fish Supply - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge

Motel with free parking, near Air Force Museum of New Zealand
The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge offers 46 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 46 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Stop by Hoofbeats Restaurant for lunch, dinner, or brunch, where this restaurant specializes in local cuisine, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Hoofbeats Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Carbine Lounge Bar - This wine bar specializes in local cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Sports Bar - This sports bar specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges

Restaurants on site

  • Hoofbeats Restaurant
  • Carbine Lounge Bar
  • Sports Bar

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Sports Bar]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can refer to the late-arrivals information on the reception office door for check-in assistance.

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
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Racecourse Motorlodge
Racecourse Motorlodge Christchurch
The Racecourse & Motorlodge
The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge Motel
The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge Christchurch
The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge Motel Christchurch

The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 342 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 342 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 342 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 342 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 342 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rodney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the whole it was a good choice to stay here , only downside was disrespectful people yelling and arguing late at night . Not the motels fault , just unfortunate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here, very friendly staff and great for a few drinks and a meal. We always arrange to meet friends while we stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would like a Mirror in lounge area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good easy parking and rooms quite and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Staff & service
Popular stay with truck drivers. Good meal options & great morning coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Iriea Eddie

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was very noisy lots of truck drivers and trucks going in and out and one driver kept honking his horn and watching trucks coming through the car park and watching them just miss my vehicle was frightening not to mention the truck that took up 3 parks and was not in the truck parking area also on our 2nd night had very noisy couple next door who had no respect for neighbours and kept us awake til 12.30am I would not recommend this Motel if you are looking to get a good nights rest
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the rooms were good.the senior citizens rost was excellent,the receptionist was very helpful and I enjoyed her sense of humour
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Suitable location. Suited my needs. Reception staff could have been more friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kath

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything we needed was within walking distance, especially the restaurant and office. Car park was very busy and lots of trucks and buses use this car park.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As mentioned so convenient to stay, great staff and nearby restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location was perfect for what we wanted. Friendly, helpful staff. Restaurant and bar snack options were tasty & heartening. Kitchenette was a bit limited - no sink or cook top. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy stay there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

'Ailine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Private
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nina

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating and helpful, quite rooms with easy access and parking. Convenient with bar and restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dinah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronnae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently situated, and very pleasant accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024