Is parking available at the property?

Complimentary parking is available nearby, with limited on-site parking options. No reservation is required.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for an additional fee, and arrangements should be made in advance.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible parking and public areas. However, specific features such as ramps or hoists are not detailed.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Christchurch, within a 5-minute drive of Hagley Park and Bealey Avenue. It is approximately 7.4 miles from Sumner Beach and 0.5 miles from Barbadoes Street Cemetery.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of NZD 10.00 per day, and rollaway beds are available for a fee of NZD 20.00 per day. Advance request is recommended for availability.

Abbey Motor Lodge

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Abbey Motor Lodge is praised for its handy location and generally spacious rooms with comfortable beds, but multiple guests note dated fittings and maintenance issues that detract from the overall experience for some travelers.

Staff are often described as friendly and helpful, though reception availability and check-in communication can be unreliable. Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many find rooms very clean, while others report odors, cobwebs, or inconsistent housekeeping. Facilities feel basic, with repeated TV or streaming problems; noise can affect rooms near the road or laundry, while showers are often praised. Expect a budget, convenient stay with variable standards.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Facilities feel basic, with recurring TV or streaming issues; on-site laundry is mentioned, though noise can affect nearby rooms.

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8

Phillip

17 Jan 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Was adequate for our needs , good parking , reasonable walking distance to city centre

8

sue

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Property was great, manager beauty, very clean but room 10 was infront of laundry, washer n dry constantly going, would have loved outdoor seat, as sun only on that side of motel late afternoon, staying for a couple nights would have been great, we stayed 7 nights, will know next time what to ask for. Thank 😊

8

Catherine

19 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect for a overnight stay. Well priced. Awesome shower, good nights sleep

6

eamon

28 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This motel is used for transient workers and social housing. It is very quiet however. When we arrived the person on the desk wasnt terribly interested and spoke next to no English. The room had a TV but no access to free to air channels. They badly need to add freeview. Netflix didnt work because they hadnt paid the bill. This was resolved. Unit was clean and serviceable. Beds were comfy and the shower was awesome. Good points more than balanced out the bad. Its reasonably close to centre of christchurch

10

Sharon

28 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The unit was well presented, spacious, clean and nice decor. I mentioned no hot water in the kitchen and this was attended to immediately. My laundry was washed and dried for me at a reasonable price. Within distance of most areas. Enjoyed my three night stay there.

8

T

13 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All good. Didn't have much luck with the tv but we could've rung reception for help so it was our problem. Overall lovely stay.

8

Lea Imelda

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Big room. They changed our towels daily. The bed & pillows are very comfortable. There is an airconditioning as well! Location was handy.

6

William

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The motel seems "tired" and in need of a do oover. The furniture and applicances are very dated and do not all work. Just an overall worn look to everything. The size of the TV seems very small compared to the rooms and that didn't work anyway. The people did their very best and it was appreciated being given a different room. Thank you. The hot water this morning was cold and I left very early. The booking was for a studio unit which looked lovely ij the picture but treality was not like that. I was given another type as the studio unit wasn't available. I couldn't recommend this place until it get's an ugrade. Glad it was for just one night.

8

Dawn

21 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unit was fine, however, a splash of paint would be better especially on doors. Shampoo system in shower was a bit high for short folk. Other than above it was good. Afterthought. Book said free pickup for casino, apparently thats not available now. Might pay to remove it.

8

Eion

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The unit was very good But had to get to telly working but a lady came and got it going

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is mixed: several guests found rooms very clean, but others cited odors, cobwebs, and inconsistent replenishment of supplies.

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10

amy

26 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The owner was fantastic! The manager has also be amazing. The hotel is clean, tidy and so close to downtown. Its a bargain.

6

Philip

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location for the duration of stay, very dated accommodation, mismatched taps, worn vanity unit. Non smoking unit that reeked of stale cigarettes. Cobwebs in top corners of the ceiling complete with dead moths. Generally a disappointing experience, yes it was a cheap last minute booking. Alas you do get what you pay for.

6

krystle

16 Nov 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Tried to check in 2.30pm and room wasnt ready. Room looked different to photos but I must say the one I got seemed more spacious and cozy. I had horrendous squeeky stairs to walk up and down which made me feel bad for the room that was next to me. And also in my room there were spots that if you walk it sounded like i was banging on the wall 😅 Room service could come at better times as everyday was very different, and I had to keep asking for toilet paper. The last day I was there I got some without asking so I was very thankful for that. I was there 6 nights.

8

sue

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Property was great, manager beauty, very clean but room 10 was infront of laundry, washer n dry constantly going, would have loved outdoor seat, as sun only on that side of motel late afternoon, staying for a couple nights would have been great, we stayed 7 nights, will know next time what to ask for. Thank 😊

10

Sharon

28 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The unit was well presented, spacious, clean and nice decor. I mentioned no hot water in the kitchen and this was attended to immediately. My laundry was washed and dried for me at a reasonable price. Within distance of most areas. Enjoyed my three night stay there.

8

Christine

15 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I found it to be very comfortable,bed was perfect, I did ask to have the shower door looked at as it had come off the hinges,eventually I managed to fix it myself.I also asked for more soap in dispenser,never happened.

2

PAUL

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is very conveniently located to the city. The room was also quiet & I didn't hear the neighbours, either to the side or above. Check in was a nightmare as I arrived at 630pm. The office was locked with no-one inside. In addition the phone number that was posted on the door went unanswered despite calling & leaving messageS, plural. I eventually got in around 40mins after arriving once I got the attention of an off duty maid. This needs to be fixed. The room was clean, tidy & quiet. My only criticism were that the bathroom clearly had no insulation & was freezing. There were also tacks sticking up from where the bathroom & main room met. Apart from that it was fine.

4

Christine

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff at check in was nice, nothing special, the room was clean. Very disappointed in the condition of the motel. Dates, had a horrible odour throughout the rooms and bathroom. Tiny amount of toilet paper and generally poor.

8

Elias

31 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely spacious clean room, comfortable bed

10

Sharon

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay, older property but really clean and friendly helpful staff

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious with comfortable beds and strong showers, but decor feels dated and recurring maintenance issues and occasional noise are reported.

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Pauline

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location good about a km to walk into town over the Avon River. Plenty of food places once in town. Only negative was I stayed on a Saturday night and the boy racers were hooning up and down street so was a little noisy thankfully this didn’t last all night.

6

Philip

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location for the duration of stay, very dated accommodation, mismatched taps, worn vanity unit. Non smoking unit that reeked of stale cigarettes. Cobwebs in top corners of the ceiling complete with dead moths. Generally a disappointing experience, yes it was a cheap last minute booking. Alas you do get what you pay for.

6

krystle

16 Nov 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Tried to check in 2.30pm and room wasnt ready. Room looked different to photos but I must say the one I got seemed more spacious and cozy. I had horrendous squeeky stairs to walk up and down which made me feel bad for the room that was next to me. And also in my room there were spots that if you walk it sounded like i was banging on the wall 😅 Room service could come at better times as everyday was very different, and I had to keep asking for toilet paper. The last day I was there I got some without asking so I was very thankful for that. I was there 6 nights.

10

Sharon

28 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The unit was well presented, spacious, clean and nice decor. I mentioned no hot water in the kitchen and this was attended to immediately. My laundry was washed and dried for me at a reasonable price. Within distance of most areas. Enjoyed my three night stay there.

8

Christine

15 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I found it to be very comfortable,bed was perfect, I did ask to have the shower door looked at as it had come off the hinges,eventually I managed to fix it myself.I also asked for more soap in dispenser,never happened.

8

Lea Imelda

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Big room. They changed our towels daily. The bed & pillows are very comfortable. There is an airconditioning as well! Location was handy.

8

Elias

31 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely spacious clean room, comfortable bed

4

Laurie

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very much in need of a tidy-up. My room was up some extremely steep internal stairs. Disturbing to note that my room key opened not only my room, but the door at the bottom of the stairs. Fine, except that there were two rooms at the top of the stairs, and I'm presuming that the key for the other room (14) also opened the bottom door! In which case my room (12) was probably able to be opened by the room 14 key! The room price ($103) was cheap and basically so was the motel, at least that part of it I was exposed to. The website states it was built in the 1940's and the whole ambience of the place reflected that.

6

William

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The motel seems "tired" and in need of a do oover. The furniture and applicances are very dated and do not all work. Just an overall worn look to everything. The size of the TV seems very small compared to the rooms and that didn't work anyway. The people did their very best and it was appreciated being given a different room. Thank you. The hot water this morning was cold and I left very early. The booking was for a studio unit which looked lovely ij the picture but treality was not like that. I was given another type as the studio unit wasn't available. I couldn't recommend this place until it get's an ugrade. Glad it was for just one night.

4

Fiona

3 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was comfortable room was warm with heaters on. Road noise was bad very loud. Unit needs updating

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, yet reception/check-in availability and housekeeping timing or follow-through can be inconsistent.

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10

David

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 15 nights

Very helpful and friendly staff, especially the cleaner Very helpful and professional

8

shane

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick and easy check in

10

amy

26 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The owner was fantastic! The manager has also be amazing. The hotel is clean, tidy and so close to downtown. Its a bargain.

8

Annette

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The accommodation was very good and the staff courteous. Good central part of town. It was around 7.00pm when we arrived and there was no one on reception. I called the phone number on the door as instructed but it didn't work. Fortunately I had the motel phone number so was able to use that. They were very helpful and directed us to our unit which was unlocked and available to us.

6

krystle

16 Nov 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Tried to check in 2.30pm and room wasnt ready. Room looked different to photos but I must say the one I got seemed more spacious and cozy. I had horrendous squeeky stairs to walk up and down which made me feel bad for the room that was next to me. And also in my room there were spots that if you walk it sounded like i was banging on the wall 😅 Room service could come at better times as everyday was very different, and I had to keep asking for toilet paper. The last day I was there I got some without asking so I was very thankful for that. I was there 6 nights.

6

eamon

28 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This motel is used for transient workers and social housing. It is very quiet however. When we arrived the person on the desk wasnt terribly interested and spoke next to no English. The room had a TV but no access to free to air channels. They badly need to add freeview. Netflix didnt work because they hadnt paid the bill. This was resolved. Unit was clean and serviceable. Beds were comfy and the shower was awesome. Good points more than balanced out the bad. Its reasonably close to centre of christchurch

10

Sharon

28 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The unit was well presented, spacious, clean and nice decor. I mentioned no hot water in the kitchen and this was attended to immediately. My laundry was washed and dried for me at a reasonable price. Within distance of most areas. Enjoyed my three night stay there.

2

PAUL

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is very conveniently located to the city. The room was also quiet & I didn't hear the neighbours, either to the side or above. Check in was a nightmare as I arrived at 630pm. The office was locked with no-one inside. In addition the phone number that was posted on the door went unanswered despite calling & leaving messageS, plural. I eventually got in around 40mins after arriving once I got the attention of an off duty maid. This needs to be fixed. The room was clean, tidy & quiet. My only criticism were that the bathroom clearly had no insulation & was freezing. There were also tacks sticking up from where the bathroom & main room met. Apart from that it was fine.

10

Sharon

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay, older property but really clean and friendly helpful staff

8

Eion

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The unit was very good But had to get to telly working but a lady came and got it going

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Location

Close to the city centre and walkable to town and dining; a few guests experienced street noise on weekend nights.

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8

Robin

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location

10

Vanessa

9 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great, very handy to town.

8

Annette

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The accommodation was very good and the staff courteous. Good central part of town. It was around 7.00pm when we arrived and there was no one on reception. I called the phone number on the door as instructed but it didn't work. Fortunately I had the motel phone number so was able to use that. They were very helpful and directed us to our unit which was unlocked and available to us.

8

Phillip

17 Jan 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Was adequate for our needs , good parking , reasonable walking distance to city centre

10

Pauline

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location good about a km to walk into town over the Avon River. Plenty of food places once in town. Only negative was I stayed on a Saturday night and the boy racers were hooning up and down street so was a little noisy thankfully this didn’t last all night.

8

Grace

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

closed to the city center, easy to check in, some fast food shops around, good place to stay overnight.

8

Jody

20 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient, easy access

10

Sharon

28 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The unit was well presented, spacious, clean and nice decor. I mentioned no hot water in the kitchen and this was attended to immediately. My laundry was washed and dried for me at a reasonable price. Within distance of most areas. Enjoyed my three night stay there.

8

Lea Imelda

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Big room. They changed our towels daily. The bed & pillows are very comfortable. There is an airconditioning as well! Location was handy.

10

James

28 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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1 $57	2 $59	3 $108	4 $77	5 $75	6 $70	7 $85
8 $57	9 $61	10 $73	11 $75	12 $75	13 $106	14 $90
15 $80	16 $59	17 $75	18 $75	19 $73	20 $85	21 $85
22 $59	23 $72	24 $87	25 $76	26 $72	27 $98	28 $237
29 $79	30 $58

Abbey Motor Lodge

About this property

Location

Room options

Family Apartment

Executive Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Executive Studio

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Guest reviews of Abbey Motor Lodge

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Property policies

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