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Garden City Motel
242 Main North Road Papanui, Christchurch 8051 New Zealand
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#21 of 97 motels in Christchurch
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Garden City Motel offers clean, spacious and quiet units and is fondly known to many as their "home away from home", with excellent customer service being our specialty. We are proud recipients of a Green Leaders award, recognising our efforts to manage the motel with ecological sensitivity, and we have gained a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence. Last summer we won an award from the Christchurch Beautifying Association for our harmonious companion planting of herbs, flowers and vegetables. Our centrally located motel caters for all types of guests, including professionals, couples, families and sports teams. We have a Queen Studio (sleeps 1 - 2), a King Studio (sleeps 1 - 2), Super King Studios (sleeps 1 - 6) and 1 and 2 bedroom units (sleeps 1 - 5). We also have 2 wheelchair access units. All units are self contained and most have generous kitchens, with fridge/freezers, ovens and microwaves. The units have their own heatpumps/air conditioning and there is free WiFi, Sky TV and off street parking. All of our units are smoke free. Our motel is located 10 minutes from Christchurch Airport and approximately 5 minutes from Northwood Super Centre and Northlands Mall, the latter hosting Graham Condon Recreational Sports Centre and Pools and Hoyts Movie Theatre. Just around the corner is a range of superb restaurants, which includes the popular Greek restaurant Costas and Chillingworth Road Fine Dining. Our location makes us an ideal choice for those wanting easy and close access to Burwood Hospital, Bottle Lake Forest, Willowbank, Orana Park and the Antarctic Centre. There are also nine golf courses within a 5 km radius. We offer a complimentary airport shuttle (subject to availability) and there is a free shuttle to and from the newly refurbished Papanui Club. Both being Christchurch born and raised, we have extensive knowledge of the area and are more than happy to offer recommendations, based on your preferences. So if you're looking for a quiet, peaceful and happy place in which to relax, we are just what you're looking for! Members of Hospitality New Zealand and Accommodation New Zealand Some of the positive feedback from our guests includes: - our beds are some of the most comfortable in Christchurch - our units are significantly more spacious than most others in Christchurch - the units are remarkably quiet, ensuring a great night's sleep - our friendly, helpful and caring service is second to none
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Coffee shop
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Car hire
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Express check-in / check-out
Parking
Wifi
Breakfast in the room
Taxi service
Convenience store
Shops
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Room features
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Kitchenette
Microwave
Flatscreen TV
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Hair dryer
Refrigerator
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Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Green
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Languages Spoken
English, French, German
Location
242 Main North Road Papanui, Christchurch 8051 New Zealand
Getting there
Christchurch Intl Airport
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Lovely owners, we arrived late and the heat pump was turned on so it was great for our little ones to come into a warm room. Clean, tidy and perfect space for a family. All the basic amenities you need
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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My Bike Group of twenty one people stayed here two nights. The Hosts were great, couldn't have been more helpful and let us store our bikes overnight in there Car Port.
The units are very large and roomy. The beds are super comfortable. These Motels are very handy to Shopping Malls etc. Will be back again.
The units are very large and roomy. The beds are super comfortable. These Motels are very handy to Shopping Malls etc. Will be back again.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Very well priced 2 bedroomed unit that allowed pets on their own bedding. Lots of lawn area on property for dog toileting.
Unit was dated but very clean and spacious and the hosts were very friendly.
Location is close to Northlands mall.
This will be our new chch stay!
Unit was dated but very clean and spacious and the hosts were very friendly.
Location is close to Northlands mall.
This will be our new chch stay!
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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We had a great stay here ... the room was very nice & plenty of room inside.
What impressed me though was how clean our unit was & it was restocked ready for our 2nd night... Pretty close to a mall & not far from town were a bonus plus no traffic noise even though we were on a main road.
What impressed me though was how clean our unit was & it was restocked ready for our 2nd night... Pretty close to a mall & not far from town were a bonus plus no traffic noise even though we were on a main road.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Stayed for a week over Christmas. Our family had 3 rooms. Lovely, tidy, clean and spacious rooms. Lovely hosts, would absolutely recommend staying here. We have stayed here 4 times now and wilk definitely be back.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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What a fabulous choice for us. From the moment we arrived the staff were simply brilliant. The owner even gave me some home made relish to use when I forgot to buy some. How is that for service. Room to spread out was great, and a comfy bed to sleep in after a busy day. Wifi was dreadfully slow if needing to download anything, but if just emailing or on social media it'd be fine. Good location, close to shops, and while on main road the noise did not bother us at all.
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Date of stay: March 2018Trip type: Travelled on business
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Room Tip:Â If any mobility issues go for a downstairs unit as steps could be a bit of a challenge.
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The room was average but spacious. The staff was helpful and informative. This is was motel to stay before go to the airport the next day. It is about 10 to 15 minutes drive to the airport. I would recommend this motel to anyone.
Free Wi-Fi, no breakfast.
Free Wi-Fi, no breakfast.
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Date of stay: April 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from gcmotel, Owner at Garden City Motel
Responded 12 Dec 2016
Thanks for taking the time to write a review for us and all other readers! We hope you and your family have a very happy Christmas and wish you all the best for the coming year. Warm regards, Rose
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We have stayed at various motels in Christchurch but this is the one we'll be returning to!
We were in a 2-bedroom downstairs unit that was very spacious, comfortable and fitted with a heat pump. The combination of double glazing and its situation well back from the main road ensured there was no traffic noise. Normally we would have cooked our own dinner in the well-equipped kitchen but it was late and we ate dinner at a good nearby bar/cafe as recommended by the friendly host.
Parking was tight at the left-most rear bay but I see additional parking has been provided nearer the road where there was once a garden.
Overall, this was excellent value for a top motel and it has our highest recommendation.
We were in a 2-bedroom downstairs unit that was very spacious, comfortable and fitted with a heat pump. The combination of double glazing and its situation well back from the main road ensured there was no traffic noise. Normally we would have cooked our own dinner in the well-equipped kitchen but it was late and we ate dinner at a good nearby bar/cafe as recommended by the friendly host.
Parking was tight at the left-most rear bay but I see additional parking has been provided nearer the road where there was once a garden.
Overall, this was excellent value for a top motel and it has our highest recommendation.
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Date of stay: November 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Wonderful quiet location in Christchurch ... and pet friendly. Our hosts were the greatest - I highly recommend. This will always be our accommodation choice. Plenty of hot water and unlimited internet.
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Date of stay: February 2019
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We had an enjoyable stay at this.motel but some issues were a distraction. No.soap in shower and the.king bed was uneven. Staff did fix these but then said we should.have let them.know as if it was on us. I was not going to call on them late at night.The internet was not 100percent either. Overall a good stay
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Date of stay: October 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from gcmotel, Owner at Garden City Motel
Responded 23 Oct 2016
Thanks for taking the time to write a review and give us such a good rating William - much appreciated! We always encourage guests to advise us if anything hinders their comfort while staying with us, as we don't ever get the opportunity to stay in the units ourselves. The lack of soap was most definitely an oversight by our usually faultless cleaners, so sincere apologies to you both for that inconvenience. We've only ever had huge compliments about our beds, so that was a surprise, but we were happy that the problem could be so easily fixed for you both. With regard to the internet, we're still not sure what site you were trying to get onto that caused the problems, but we were happy to show you the correct login method, which resolved your problems immediately. Coincidentally, a new router has just been sent to us and it's twice as powerful as the old one, so this should definitely eliminate any potential problems with internet use in the future! Thanks again and all the best for the remainder of the year. Regards, Rose
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Reception is maned till 9:30pm.
Hi there and Happy New Year! We're about 5 kms away from the airport and if you book directly with us, we can offer you a complimentary shuttle if you're arriving within office hours! I hope this helps! Cheers, Rose
Hi there, apologies for the delayed response! It would be our pleasure to arrange an exciting and memorable itinerary for you! What previous guests have found, is that it's far easier to base themselves in one spot and then do day trips at leisure. Please feel free to contact us directly and we'll endeavour to sort out a fantastic holiday for you! Kind regards, Rose
"If any mobility issues go for a downstairs unit as steps could be a bit of a challenge."Read full review
"We can only speak for our upstairs unit and that was superb. No traffic noise whatsoever."Read full review
PRICE RANGE
$127 - $145 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandCanterbury RegionChristchurch
NUMBER OF ROOMS
10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Garden City Motel
Which popular attractions are close to Garden City Motel?
Nearby attractions include Owen Mitchell Park (0.9 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Garden City Motel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and laundry service.
Which room amenities are available at Garden City Motel?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Garden City Motel?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Garden City Motel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Costas Taverna Greek Restaurant and Ouzo Bar, Chillingworth Road Restaurant, and Coasters Tavern Redwood.
Are any cleaning services offered at Garden City Motel?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Garden City Motel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Garden City Motel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, and German.
Are there any historical sites close to Garden City Motel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Riccarton House & Bush (5.2 km), Mona Vale (4.4 km), and The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (5.6 km).
Is Garden City Motel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.