Is parking available at the property?

Yes, there is free parking available on-site.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of NZD 20 per pet per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 19:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be arranged by contacting the property in advance.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located near the beach in Sumner, Christchurch, close to Sumner Beach, Cave Rock, and other attractions like Lyttelton Farmers Market and The Tannery.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property, but cribs are not available.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are not available, and extra-person charges may apply depending on property policy.

Sumner Bay Motel

What guests think

Across reviews of Sumner Bay Motel, guests consistently praise the walkable Sumner location near the beach and cafes, the friendly and accommodating hosts, and clean, spacious units with well-equipped kitchens that make longer stays comfortable.

Several reviewers also note pet-friendly options and flexible check-in support. A small number reported less comfortable beds, and isolated maintenance issues were addressed. Overall, it is a practical choice for a relaxed, straightforward stay.

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Facilities

Some guests note pet-friendly accommodation.

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10

Ellen

Apr 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean amenities-filled apartment centrally located to dining, grocery store, shopping, beach. Very friendly and helpful hosts. Enjoyed our stay and would definitely return. Highly recommended.

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N A

Jan 10, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent if you have dogs..... especially a downstairs room with a small courtyard. The dogs are allowed inside too.

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Kate

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Thank you for yet another gorgeous stay! Love the family room we get each visit. Super clean, lots of facilities and great staff - thank you! Sumner is such a beautiful place - love the beaches, people, local shops and restaurants. We will be back. Thank you!

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Tushka

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

This property was recommended to us as a great place to stay when travelling with your family dog. It didn't disappoint. Communication was fabulous, the apartment was clean and had what we needed for our stay. Fantastic location for access to beaches and walkways as well as Sumner village. Highly reccommend.

10

Steven

Mar 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous location close to beach and amenities, with safe parking on site for guests. Staff very friendly and helpful. Apartment was clean, very comfortable and well equipped. We had a great stay here and would love to stay again

10

Lynn

Mar 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Loved the private outside seating area. Free use of laundry. Sadly the TV Signal was lost throughout the motel. It would have been helpful if we were told this at checking. Things go wrong we understand. Fixed on day 2. Free Netflix. Helpful staff. Clean and comfortable stay we would recommended it .

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently describe rooms and facilities as clean and tidy.

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FRANCES

Feb 23, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, nice late check in arranged.

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Louise

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean rooms in a great location. Friendly staff as always. Will stay again.

10

Ellen

Apr 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean amenities-filled apartment centrally located to dining, grocery store, shopping, beach. Very friendly and helpful hosts. Enjoyed our stay and would definitely return. Highly recommended.

10

peter

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Absolutely, cracking location, only 2 minutes walk from anything you need. well maintained and cleaned hotel. happy to be staying there again, if I find myself back in christchurch.

10

Simon

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean & tidy. Friendly helpful staff

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Susanne

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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Dean

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Welcome to motel was great. The motel is clean. Lovely linen. Excellent shower. Great value 😊

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Steven

Mar 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous location close to beach and amenities, with safe parking on site for guests. Staff very friendly and helpful. Apartment was clean, very comfortable and well equipped. We had a great stay here and would love to stay again

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Victor

Feb 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, friendly staff and very clean and tidy facilities.

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Lynn

Mar 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Loved the private outside seating area. Free use of laundry. Sadly the TV Signal was lost throughout the motel. It would have been helpful if we were told this at checking. Things go wrong we understand. Fixed on day 2. Free Netflix. Helpful staff. Clean and comfortable stay we would recommended it .

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Rooms

Units are generally spacious and comfortable, with several mentions of well-equipped kitchens. A small number of guests found the beds less comfortable.

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Jane

Mar 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely comfortable unit with everything I needed.

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TanyaDanny

Mar 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was a great location:). Bed was a bit tired.

8

Elizabeth Cornelia

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sophie welcomed us nicely, she was very friendly on our arrival and took her time to show us around and have a lil chat. The kitchen is very well set up too with a proper cooking stove and oven.

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Maria

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very central location in Sumner. So pleased we stayed an extra night so we could relax in our spacious room with a balcony. Our suite had everything one could need. I would stay again

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Joshua

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This place has a great location just a block from the Sumner esplanade and walking distance to a dozen or so places to eat. The unit was spacious, functional, and safe. We had plenty of space for all of our stuff and it was a great place to relax and enjoy our time here. It's a bit dated (especially the carpet) but overall was a good place to stay.

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TAKAYUKI

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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Uday Hemchandra

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location. The bed could have been more comfortable. Easy walking distance to the beach and cafes.

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Andra

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place. Modern and convenient. Sumner is a great holiday spot.

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Lynn

Mar 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Loved the private outside seating area. Free use of laundry. Sadly the TV Signal was lost throughout the motel. It would have been helpful if we were told this at checking. Things go wrong we understand. Fixed on day 2. Free Netflix. Helpful staff. Clean and comfortable stay we would recommended it .

10

Susi

Feb 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff , great location , well equipped apartment

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Service

Service is consistently praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with flexible check-in and supportive hosts noted across reviews.

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Elizabeth Cornelia

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sophie welcomed us nicely, she was very friendly on our arrival and took her time to show us around and have a lil chat. The kitchen is very well set up too with a proper cooking stove and oven.

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Hayden

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The couple running this motel are awesome. Sumner Beach is such a great village to unwind. So close to the city yet a lot more laid back. The beach and variety of eateries are all walkable from this motel. Recommended.

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Hannah

Apr 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Host were really flexible with check in and check out times, great location and goood value for money

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J P

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay, hists excellent

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Mark

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room and property was great. Flexible and supportive of our needs. Would come back anytime!

10

A G

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the motel our unit, one of the best motels we're ever stayed at. The owner was very welcoming, super helpful, an overall brilliant host. Highly recommend staying here.

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Dean

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Welcome to motel was great. The motel is clean. Lovely linen. Excellent shower. Great value 😊

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Lesley

Apr 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We found the location was great, close to the beach, shops and restaurants and easy to get to downtown Christchurch. We ended up staying an extra day because of illness and Chelsea was extremely helpful in finding us a doctor.

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Christine

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The managers at the property are GREAT - helpful and very welcoming. It’s centrally located, near the beach and local shops.

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Christian

Jan 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfekt lokation og lækkert område. Ejer meget hjælpsom med vask, råd om restaurant og om området.

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Location

Highly convenient location in Sumner, a short walk to the beach, cafes, and shops; some mention easy access to Christchurch.

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Linda

Feb 6, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place to stay for location to village and beach.

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Hayden

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The couple running this motel are awesome. Sumner Beach is such a great village to unwind. So close to the city yet a lot more laid back. The beach and variety of eateries are all walkable from this motel. Recommended.

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peter

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Absolutely, cracking location, only 2 minutes walk from anything you need. well maintained and cleaned hotel. happy to be staying there again, if I find myself back in christchurch.

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Maria

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very central location in Sumner. So pleased we stayed an extra night so we could relax in our spacious room with a balcony. Our suite had everything one could need. I would stay again

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Joshua

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This place has a great location just a block from the Sumner esplanade and walking distance to a dozen or so places to eat. The unit was spacious, functional, and safe. We had plenty of space for all of our stuff and it was a great place to relax and enjoy our time here. It's a bit dated (especially the carpet) but overall was a good place to stay.

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Uday Hemchandra

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location. The bed could have been more comfortable. Easy walking distance to the beach and cafes.

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H

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A nice basic motel in the heart of Sumner.

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Lesley

Apr 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We found the location was great, close to the beach, shops and restaurants and easy to get to downtown Christchurch. We ended up staying an extra day because of illness and Chelsea was extremely helpful in finding us a doctor.

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Christine

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The managers at the property are GREAT - helpful and very welcoming. It’s centrally located, near the beach and local shops.

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Andrew

Mar 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location walking distance to beach and town restaurants etc Could not be better . Could not recommend more will be back

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1 $148	2 $168	3 $285	4 $183	5 $165	6 $167	7 $162
8 $136	9 $166	10 $159	11 $155	12 $146	13 $161	14 $168
15 $140	16 $142	17 $189	18 $148	19 $161	20 $163	21 $163
22 $151	23 $163	24 $173	25 $163	26 $183	27 $172	28 $163
29 $163	30 $162

Sumner Bay Motel

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Deluxe Studio

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Two-Bedroom Apartment

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