Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

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

Check-in is from 14:00 until 23:59, and check-out is at 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

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

The property is located in Christchurch City Centre, just steps from Hagley Park and 8 minutes by foot from The Court Theatre. It is approximately 8.5 miles from Lyttelton Harbour and 9.7 miles from Sumner Beach.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no mention of a minimum age for children to stay for free.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs (infant beds) are available for a fee of NZD 15.0 per stay. Information on extra beds is not provided.

Gothic Heights Motel in Christchurch

Average nightly price at Gothic Heights Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$69
February	$109
March	$77
April	$68
May	$65
June	$64
July	$65
August	$68
September	$83
October	$71
November	$73
December	$73

What guests think

At Gothic Heights Motel, travellers highlight a convenient base by Hagley Park, the hospital and city sights, with roomy, self-contained units that suit short stays and offer good value, though the setting by a main road can bring some noise.

Some report dated fittings, minor maintenance problems, and variable soundproofing and warmth. Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many describe tidy units, while others mention dirty floors, ants, or missed details. Service is often friendly and helpful, yet limited on-site staff and self check-in mean some problems go unresolved. Overall, expect a straightforward, no-frills stay.

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Facilities

Basic self-contained units with kitchenettes and on-site parking; self check-in is common. Some amenities show wear and occasional faults (e.g., bathroom heaters or a toaster).

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Samuel

Apr 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property has self check in and check out so any problems do not get back to the staff as a result the heating in the bathroom didn't work and there was no way to get it sorted also the double bed moved around the room and we had to brace it with two chairs against the kitchen table.

10

Nicy

Apr 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very good facilities, individual parking

8

Ranald

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I chose this motel because it is close to the Christchurch train station at Addington (for Scenic Train). Clean and tidy, has cooking facilities, however there are not a lot of places to eat nearby and requires a bit of a walk. Also note that if you look at where the station is relative to the hotel, it looks like a direct walk but you cannot cross the the rail tracks without taking another 0.5 km detour.

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Samantha

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Further from town centre than I expected and didn’t look as good as the photos in real life. On the plus side the room was bigger than expected and kitchenette was very handy.

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julie

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room wasadequate and the location was great.No outside verandah or outside place to sit but overall a nice motel.

8

Irene

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was a clean and tidy room. Unfortunately the bathroom heater didn't work and the soap dispenser in the shower was empty although they did have soap at the hand basin. The lock box idea is great for those arriving late and the text message prior to our arrival with all the details is an excellent idea :)

8

Graeme

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property was ideal for me, it was within walking distance to the venue I was attending Might have said it had 50 Sky Channels but only came across the sport channels, which was ok for me but couldn't find movies channels

4

Marlene

Nov 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property was quite a way from the central city. Not near any eating places within walking distance. No one present in reception on arrival, or when we departed. Table very old and needed replacing. Awoke to a hail storm and wanted some hot toast, and found toaster broken down! Not a good motel.

10

Lin

Feb 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great price with the great services. The little kitchen is really helpful. The shared wash and dryer also a plus.

6

A W

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very tired motel in desperate need of an upgrade. I didn't expect that based on the pictures provided. My room was next to the highway and although the traffic noise was muted, it was still at times quite noticeable, especially as the morning traffic started up. There were other odd noises in the room as well. However, despite it being very bright outside with street and other lights, it was relatively dark in the room. Bathroom floor was discoloured so although clean, it looked dirty. Old stainless steel shower and overall bathroom was large so hard to heat up. Bed was comfortable and good choice of pillows. Didn't use the kitchenette so can't comment. Only bonus was being able to leave my car there until 1pm as parking in the area around the hotel is extremely difficult to find. Overall I was disappointed with the room.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: several guests describe units as clean and tidy, while others mention dirty floors, ants, or sand on bedding.

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Keith

Mar 31, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Old and run down .Maintenence poor ,not very clean. Could feel springs in the mattress .By a noisy highway Pictures very misleading.

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Ranald

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I chose this motel because it is close to the Christchurch train station at Addington (for Scenic Train). Clean and tidy, has cooking facilities, however there are not a lot of places to eat nearby and requires a bit of a walk. Also note that if you look at where the station is relative to the hotel, it looks like a direct walk but you cannot cross the the rail tracks without taking another 0.5 km detour.

4

Sadie

Jun 18, 2024

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床上有沙子不乾淨，浴室會沒有熱水可使用，房間窗簾根本無法完全覆蓋透明的大門，整體住宿不太舒適

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Ivy

Feb 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Value for money for sure! Pretty happy with everything about the room but floors were so dirty our feet were black if wearing no shoes. Otherwise all good and cooking facilities were useful too

10

David

Feb 11, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Nice staff, clean room

10

Tony

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Basic but clean rooms. Friendly staff.

8

Ross

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Motel was very clean.

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Zoe

Feb 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location if you’re on a budget. Shower pressure was below average. Floors didn’t feel clean after check in but must’ve been cleaned the next day. Overall a decent stay

8

Tracy

Nov 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and tidy, everything you need, comfortable bed.

6

Edna

Mar 22, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

They don't do cleaning properly

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and functional but can feel dated, with minor defects noted. Some face road noise or run cool.

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John

Mar 26, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

This motel is best value for central CHC. There is no bells and whistles. Its perfectly fine to have snack meals in and put your head down. Great transit motel for the money. Very roomy and not cramped. We stayed 5 nights and very happy as we were out every day.

8

Susan

Sep 6, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Would have liked light switches above the bed. The mattress was a bit hard. More tv channels As said above the service was excellent as was the cleanliness of the unit.

8

Mark

Dec 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious and tidy. Just what we needed. Next to a main road, but it is what it is and we enjoyed our stay.

6

S J

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Big room. Close to Wolfbrook Arena where we went for a concert

10

David

Mar 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Das Motel ist genial. Tagsüber gibt es eine besetzte Rezeption. Checkin und Checkout sind kontaktlos und somit jederzeit möglich. Das Zimmer war sehr groß mit Wohnbereich und Küche.

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A W

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very tired motel in desperate need of an upgrade. I didn't expect that based on the pictures provided. My room was next to the highway and although the traffic noise was muted, it was still at times quite noticeable, especially as the morning traffic started up. There were other odd noises in the room as well. However, despite it being very bright outside with street and other lights, it was relatively dark in the room. Bathroom floor was discoloured so although clean, it looked dirty. Old stainless steel shower and overall bathroom was large so hard to heat up. Bed was comfortable and good choice of pillows. Didn't use the kitchenette so can't comment. Only bonus was being able to leave my car there until 1pm as parking in the area around the hotel is extremely difficult to find. Overall I was disappointed with the room.

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Georg

Feb 26, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Geräumiges Zimmer und großes Bad.

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Haley

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms look somewhat modern, when we arrived at 7.30pm with 3 children, all the windows were open and heater off, it took ages to heat the rooms up with the bathroom and kitchen door closed as those rooms seem to stay very cold. Beds are comfy. Could do with a bit of a fix in some areas the cupboard in the kitchen is broken, and behind one of the beds the skirting boards were rotting.

6

Heather

Feb 14, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

room was a bit worn down, damaged floor and cabinetry

4

Dirk

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy location right by a highway , room rather basic and tired .

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with thoughtful gestures and restocking. However, limited reception presence and self check-in mean issues can be hard to address for some guests.

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Susan

Sep 6, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Would have liked light switches above the bed. The mattress was a bit hard. More tv channels As said above the service was excellent as was the cleanliness of the unit.

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Lyndall

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

So vlose to walk up to the hospital. Staff very accommodating

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gail

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room we had was double booked accidentally. I was so very impressed with this place because they had already arranged another room at another location. It was a definite upgrade and it did not cost us a penny extra. Thank you for making this such an easy transition

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Karin

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, clean and spacious property, walking distance to town. Lovely owner who was extremely helpful and friendly.

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Michael

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay, friendly owner. Forgot something of value and the owner called telling me that he had it there, thanks!!

6

Bryan

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

No interaction with the motel owner's. A dog chewy bone found in the room and a rodit sensor on in the room would not recommend anyone to stay there.

10

Josephine

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hosts checked each day to top up supplies of tea, coffee, etc. Towels were changed after two days. Great place to stay as convenient to walk the 15 mins into Cathedral Square and the Botanic Gardens.

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Marlene

Nov 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property was quite a way from the central city. Not near any eating places within walking distance. No one present in reception on arrival, or when we departed. Table very old and needed replacing. Awoke to a hail storm and wanted some hot toast, and found toaster broken down! Not a good motel.

10

Burn

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service

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Joni

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There is no staff contact. Reception is locked. The bedroom was cold and noisy

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Location

Convenient for Hagley Park, the hospital, the Arena, and a 15-20 minute walk to the CBD and train access. Some found it farther than expected, near a busy road, and with few eateries immediately nearby.

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Amelie

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and great price! Great accommodations

8

Melinda

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing location for the park and the city centre

8

Lyndall

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

So vlose to walk up to the hospital. Staff very accommodating

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Ranald

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I chose this motel because it is close to the Christchurch train station at Addington (for Scenic Train). Clean and tidy, has cooking facilities, however there are not a lot of places to eat nearby and requires a bit of a walk. Also note that if you look at where the station is relative to the hotel, it looks like a direct walk but you cannot cross the the rail tracks without taking another 0.5 km detour.

8

Samantha

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Further from town centre than I expected and didn’t look as good as the photos in real life. On the plus side the room was bigger than expected and kitchenette was very handy.

6

julie

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room wasadequate and the location was great.No outside verandah or outside place to sit but overall a nice motel.

10

Tony

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Basic but clean rooms. Friendly staff.

10

Anna-Carina

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very tidy and quiet, close to Hagley Park and 20min walking distance to City Centre. Great value for money

8

John

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value for money. It’s in a very convenient location

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A W

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very tired motel in desperate need of an upgrade. I didn't expect that based on the pictures provided. My room was next to the highway and although the traffic noise was muted, it was still at times quite noticeable, especially as the morning traffic started up. There were other odd noises in the room as well. However, despite it being very bright outside with street and other lights, it was relatively dark in the room. Bathroom floor was discoloured so although clean, it looked dirty. Old stainless steel shower and overall bathroom was large so hard to heat up. Bed was comfortable and good choice of pillows. Didn't use the kitchenette so can't comment. Only bonus was being able to leave my car there until 1pm as parking in the area around the hotel is extremely difficult to find. Overall I was disappointed with the room.

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1 $81	2 $85	3 $83	4 $108	5 $87	6 $79	7
8 $88	9 $96	10	11 $99	12	13	14
15 $99	16 $97	17	18	19 $91	20 $139	21
22 $90	23 $91	24 $90	25 $88	26 $173	27 $198	28
29 $97	30 $90

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