Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. Limited parking is provided, and no reservation is required.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property at least 24 hours in advance for arrangements.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible parking and facilities. Additional details can be obtained by contacting the property directly.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in St Albans, Christchurch, approximately 5 minutes from Northlands Shopping Centre and 6 minutes from Canterbury Museum. It is also 2.9 miles from Christchurch Botanic Gardens and 5.6 miles from the International Antarctic Centre.

Cranford Oak Motel

What guests think

At Cranford Oak Motel, guests commonly highlight very clean, comfortable rooms, friendly, accommodating staff, and a convenient, quiet location with easy parking, making it a practical base in Christchurch for short stays and stopovers.

Many find the units spacious and well equipped, though several describe the decor as dated and note soft or worn mattresses and occasional maintenance issues such as broken bed legs or faulty heaters. Feedback on housekeeping is mixed, with plenty of praise for tidy rooms alongside reports of missed cleaning, dust or mould, and inconsistent servicing. Some reviews mention a lack of air conditioning in hot weather, while others report having it. Overall, expect a straightforward, good-value motel stay.

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Facilities

Onsite parking is easy and plentiful, and EV charging was accommodated on request. Facilities are generally basic but adequate, with a few maintenance or equipment limitations noted in some units.

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Patrick

22 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No frills accommodation but adequate in all areas and very clean. Quiet despite busy roads.

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Sally

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Was surprised when a neighbouring guest unlocked our room at midnight with his key. He’d picked the wrong room. No harm done but hadn’t realised this could be a possibility. Otherwise we had a comfortable stay and found the facilities very clean and well serviced. The owner was friendly and helpful, allowing us to charge our EV

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Stanley

16 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very good. Neat and clean. Parking was easy.

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Stephen

7 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic. One of the best, if not the best, motels I've stayed in. Spacious. Clean. Super hot water - Absolutely best shower. Big tv Easy parking. Quiet, even though it's on a main road and I'm a very light sleeper there was no traffic noise. Quiet effective A/C. Owner is s great guy. Definitely staying here again.

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Brent

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parkingh was Easy. Close to a bar restaurant across the road. Easy access in and around Christchurch.

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Sue

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Convenient position to attend a family gathering. Easy parking and spacious. Easy to book and reasonable rates for the room. Though a little dated, it was warm, comfortable and all you need for a short stay. Clean and good ventilation, everything you need. Friendly welcome and quiet setting. Great value and especially helpful if you have a car (there can be trouble finding car park if staying in city centre).

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Matthew

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable place to stay for a couple of nights in Christchurch. Close to everything we needed and good facilities.

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Corey

28 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property was tidy but no cook top and fixed heaters where broken and a freestanding put in place needed a bit of maintenance to lift it to the next level, linen covers where dated and could also need a revamp overall well priced and matched conditions, Was suited for our stopover

10

Richard

27 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Really appreciate the EV charging. Nice one!

10

Helen

5 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Well equipped and comfortable

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Cleanliness

Many reviews praise very clean, tidy rooms, but several report lapses such as dusty areas, mould, dirty linen or items left by previous guests, and inconsistent servicing.

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Craig

3 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Disappointed. Allocated 1 bed accessible unit for a 3 day stay. Bed in main room ok, two single beds in the lounge were temporary beds with one jammed against the window. Cleaning is below par, previous guest's used soap and earbud in the shower caddy and inside of fridge not wiped clean. Location was good not too far from CBD

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Lisa

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very basic accommodation. It was clean (though there was some litter outside). The interior of our room was tired with a need for updating. It also had a wet room shower and the curtain did little to keep the bathroom from getting wet.

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Kelly

6 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Nice modern room, extremely clean.

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Tony

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Early Checkin - clean and well provisioned motel. Recommend

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Marewa

30 Apr 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We had the cleaners service our room once after that i had to go and ask for stuff,there was huge cobwebs mould on curtains and at the bottom of the door in shower dust on skirtings no lock on bathroom door

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Tony

4 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good facilities. But the bad! Cleaning hadn't been completed properly, the packet of complimentary biscuits were opened, there was open food left in the fridge, and the rooms were a bit dusty around the edges. One leg of the queen bed was broken & colapsed when you sat on the corner.

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Deborah

21 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly easy check in, very clean and tidy room. Would stay here again.

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Blake Geunsang

22 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fitted sheet is dirty and shower water is not strong

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Terry

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

all of the above Manager was very helpful and friendly. Room was very clean and comfortable. Great experience, highly recommend

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C F

13 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent, clean room with quality furnishings, friendly staff

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and often spacious, with effective road noise insulation. However, decor can feel dated, some beds are too soft or worn, and a few guests reported small layouts or A/C availability varying by unit.

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Jeffery

20 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Why is there no air conditioning ? Yesterday it was 35c and there was no relief from the heat .I am surprised no one on the hotel reviews has every mentioned this major drawback !

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Catherine

24 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I stayed for 5 nights. Slept super well as despite being by a main road, the windows kept most of the noise out. Staff were super helpful and away from the main road, leafy suburbia in Spring was a beautiful walk.

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Lisa

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very basic accommodation. It was clean (though there was some litter outside). The interior of our room was tired with a need for updating. It also had a wet room shower and the curtain did little to keep the bathroom from getting wet.

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John

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Conveniently located on the northern edge of the city, good for travelling north. Good room, plenty of space.

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Trevor

18 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

In a convenient area. Suitable for families. Had aircon.

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Russell

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is clean and tidy but a bit tired. The rooms could do with a refurbishment . The mattress in my room was saggy and seemed very old.

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Edward

17 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Unit was very small indeed with only two chairs at the table to sit on - a limitation given the room was booked as suitable for three people. Beds were extremely soft. Unit is tidy and a little worn as might be expected for relatively cheap price. People are allowed to smoke on the balcony directly outside the units, which is unpleasant.

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Sue

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Convenient position to attend a family gathering. Easy parking and spacious. Easy to book and reasonable rates for the room. Though a little dated, it was warm, comfortable and all you need for a short stay. Clean and good ventilation, everything you need. Friendly welcome and quiet setting. Great value and especially helpful if you have a car (there can be trouble finding car park if staying in city centre).

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Elaine

26 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed before however it was particularly hot in Christchurch and other relatives actually had aircon in their units which would have been useful. Other than that all acceptable

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Maureen

13 Feb 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Great space. Plenty of room.

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly, helpful and accommodating, with smooth check-ins, thoughtful touches and flexible support; one review noted a delayed check-in.

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Susie

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived at 2.55pm to check in and there was a sign on the office door...back in 10 minutes...30 minutes later !!!! owner arrived and said he was doing a school run. There was another guest waiting longer than us !!

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Debra

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Easy check in/out and friendly staff.

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MICHAEL

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great welcoming service even after I arrived a week ahead of my booking (my mistake)

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J C

3 Jul 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Had to cancel at the last minute because of unforseen circumstances. these guys were awesome with an unnecesary full refund. thanks so much

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Stefan

16 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Difficult to provide a wholesome review, as we arrived after hours and left first thing in the morning. Host was very accommodating with late check-in, hassle free thru lock box. Host happened to be still up and welcomed us with Wifi password :) Room was nice, spacious and very clean. All up, definitely accommodation I can recommend. Thanks

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Marie

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was great and staff very helpful

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Susan I

20 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I'd come to Christchurch just to stay here. First, I loved the property. It was easy to get to, in a great location and just the right size. I wish I could have stayed longer, and the photos don't do it justice. It's just the right size - small and intimate. Cute, sparkling clean, and plenty of lighting inside. I'd almost call it a boutique hotel. Second - and most important - was the service. I reserved earlier that day and got there late after a long drive. The host was happy to let me in and even gave me a better room that fit me better. I got unloaded into the room, and found flowers there. What?? I'd mentioned when reserving that it was my birthday and I was looking forward to the room, and in between the time I reserved and the time I arrived, the host went out and bought some flowers for me. It was the nicest surprise from a complete stranger who definitely didn't have to. It's one of the best birthday presents I've ever received.

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ngawai

26 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Service and condition was amazing comfy bed nice shower, we rushed out early in the morning to catch flights home and silly me accidentally took the room key i rung the reception and explained what happen and the lovely lady was understanding and advised me where to send key back to i highly recommend this accommodation and will definitely be back next time i vist chch

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Terry

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

all of the above Manager was very helpful and friendly. Room was very clean and comfortable. Great experience, highly recommend

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C F

13 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent, clean room with quality furnishings, friendly staff

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Location

Location is convenient for getting around Christchurch, with easy access to roads, airport routes and a bus to the city. Despite being on a main road, multiple guests found it quiet, and dining options are close by.

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Jack

5 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing special. But there is a bus line (27?) right outside the property and it goes to downtown, the center of all activities, directly. Very convenient!

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Phillipa

23 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A really comfortable and clean motel, quiet at night, easy to find. Great value for money.

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John

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Conveniently located on the northern edge of the city, good for travelling north. Good room, plenty of space.

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Yvonne

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything about this stay was fantastic. Possibly one of the best stays I've had in Christchurch. Beautiful clean, quiet and warm room with lots of room amenities, even air freshener spray in the bathroom! Nice easy parking, clean and tidy property. Easy check in and out. Easy to get around the area. Would book to stay again anytime

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Brent

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parkingh was Easy. Close to a bar restaurant across the road. Easy access in and around Christchurch.

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Sue

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Convenient position to attend a family gathering. Easy parking and spacious. Easy to book and reasonable rates for the room. Though a little dated, it was warm, comfortable and all you need for a short stay. Clean and good ventilation, everything you need. Friendly welcome and quiet setting. Great value and especially helpful if you have a car (there can be trouble finding car park if staying in city centre).

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Matthew

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable place to stay for a couple of nights in Christchurch. Close to everything we needed and good facilities.

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Catherine

19 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The motel units were very clean. Great location if you have a car, just minutes from everything, but away from all the hustle and bustle of Bealey Ave, Riccarton Road. We had my sister travelling with us so it was great to have joining rooms and she could have here own bathroom. Would definitely stay again. Thankyou

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Amy

17 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A quiet , clean facility . Fairly straight route to the airport, which is what we were looking for.

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louisa

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I like how easy it was to find its location the rooms were good size would definitely stay there again.

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Dining

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Sherilyn

13 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location and a quick walk to the local Cranford Ale House for a good priced meal. Everything was clean and tidy but an old style motel. Wifi good and reliable.

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Brent

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parkingh was Easy. Close to a bar restaurant across the road. Easy access in and around Christchurch.

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Ken

26 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Despite being on a main road, the property was quiet. Everything was provided and the property was clean. The hosts were friendly and helpful. And a restaurant was only 3 minutes walk away.

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Michael

11 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Cozy and well maintained little motel in a non-descript part of town. Innkeeper John was very welcoming. Nice pub across the street with good food.

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Cranford Oak Motel

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One-Bedroom Apartment

Queen Studio

King Studio Or Twin Studio

Triple Studio

Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 Bathrooms

King Studio with Spa Bath

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