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    Chardonnay Motor Lodge

    60 reviews
    #87 of 147 Hotels in Christchurch
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    170 Johns Road | Take the Belfast exit from the Motorway and Express Way, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand
    011 64 3-661 7024
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    60 reviews
    #87 of 147 Hotels in Christchurch
    • Excellent35%
    • Very good44%
    • Average16%
    • Poor5%
    • Terrible0%
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    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Breakfast Available
    Air Conditioning
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Free Airport Transportation
    Family Rooms
    Kitchenette
    Wheelchair Access
    Self-Serve Laundry
    Babysitting
    Pool
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    Chardonnay Motor Lodge is a modern, 4-star motel complex set in spacious grounds with spectacular gardens. Close to Christchurch airport [8km - 8 mins] and only 15 minutes from Christchurch City Centre, Chardonnay Motor Lodge is an idyllic location for your Christchurch vacation. Relax...
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    170 Johns Road | Take the Belfast exit from the Motorway and Express Way, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand
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    011 64 3-661 7024
    7.4 km to Christchurch Intl Airport
    15 restaurants are within a 2 km radius
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    Reviewed 21 March 2018 via mobile
    Great Stay

    Stayed here last month while in the Christchurch. Hosts were very accommodating for my early check in (as wedding started prior to normal check in). Handy location to airport too as had a 7am flight. Did very little but sleep in the hotel, but it...More

    Thank mw00ding
    Response from Gerald H, Owner at Chardonnay Motor LodgeResponded 23 March 2018

    Thank you for giving us a nice review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again when you are next in ChCh.

    Reviewed 5 November 2017 via mobile
    Convenient and reasonably priced

    My wife and I stayed here as our first stop after a long flight and at the start of our two week vacation. The location was convenient, although due to construction on the main highway it was harder to find coming from the airport than...More

    Thank Drew D
    Response from Gerald H, Owner at Chardonnay Motor LodgeResponded 7 November 2017

    Thank you for your review. Coming from the airport you now take the Rosebank/ Belfast exit before you get onto the Motorway. Our entrance is on Groynes Drive which that exit takes you directly to. There is a lock on the main door, the doors...More

    Reviewed 26 October 2017
    1 nights stay

    We booked through flybuys for 1 night and feel 700 fly buy points totally wasted. The cleanliness was fair. Missing handles on the wardrobe, dirty sinktop in the bathroom. Broken flush button on the toilet. The join between carpet and lino very poor and had...More

    1  Thank Bron B
    Response from Gerald H, Owner at Chardonnay Motor LodgeResponded 28 October 2017

    We will look into the little issues you raised. The outside light can be turned off, instructions in compedium. With the dirty sinktop we leave the window on saftey latch so dust may had blown in from outside, sorry we should of checked it. We...More

    Reviewed 15 August 2017
    Airport Pickup, Clean, Quiet

    Great hosts - picked me up free of charge from the airport, even though my flight got in at 9.30pm. Room while basic was clean, tidy, warm. Great shower, tv, comfortable and central. Close to airport.

    Thank 688tanjak
    Response from Gerald H, Owner at Chardonnay Motor LodgeResponded 18 August 2017

    Thank you for your review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you again when you are next in Christchurch.

    Reviewed 7 July 2017
    Clean, Comfortable,Quiet

    Free airport pick-up was much appreciated - thank you Gerald. Very happy with my room - comfortable and warm and I had everything I needed. The added extra of some home-made baking on arrival was a lovely touch - thank you Sharyn. Yes, I would...More

    Thank takenotice
    Response from Gerald H, Owner at Chardonnay Motor LodgeResponded 9 July 2017

    Thank you for giving us a review. I'm pleased that you enjoyed your stay and you appreciated the extra little touches. Our location is very convient if you are attending a function at Rosebank Winery which is right next door to us. A lovely venue...More

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    Free Parking
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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    Free Parking
    Wheelchair Access
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
    Self-Serve Laundry
    Babysitting
    Breakfast Available
    Room amenities
    Microwave
    Refrigerator in room
    Air Conditioning
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    US$72 - US$116 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #49 Luxury Hotel in Christchurch
    Room types
    Kitchenette, Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms, Family Rooms
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    US$72 - US$116 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #49 Luxury Hotel in Christchurch
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    2 January 2015|
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    Response from Gerald H | Property representative |
    Hi we do now offer a free shuttle to the airport. Hours of operation are 9.00am to 10pm.
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    "if booking through flybuys ask to pay a little more and get an upgrade"
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    "I stayed in both unit 4 and 1, 1 is more modern and only has 1 neighbouring unit."
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    "Room 8 has wheelchair access."
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    "Ask the owner for a quiet room, away from the highway and any construction noise."
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