Wayside Motel

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$74

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From

$74

/ night

About this property

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area and barbecue grills.

Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Tour Desk
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Garden

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Location

77 Main North Road, Woodend, New Zealand

Geisha Road Amenity Area (3.2 miles)

Northbrook Wetlands (3.4 miles)

Rangiora Golf Club (3.6 miles)

Taranaki Reserve (3.9 miles)

Kippenberger War Memorial (4.1 miles)

Lilybrook Reserve (4.1 miles)

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Room options

Basic Studio

Room details

1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 2

Heating

Rollaway or Extra Beds (Free)

Kitchen

Patio

Standard 2-Bedroom Unit

Room details

1 Queen Bed

and

2 Twin Beds

Sleeps 4

Heating

Kitchen

Separate Living Room

Patio

Compact Studio

Room details

1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 2

Heating

Kitchen

Separate Living Room

Patio

Luxury Spa Bath Suites

Room details

1 King Bed

Sleeps 2

Heating

Kitchen

Separate Living Room

Patio

Luxury Studio, Multiple Beds, Accessible

Room details

1 King Bed

and

1 Twin Bed

Sleeps 3

Heating

Kitchen

Separate Living Room

Patio

Spacious 1 Bedroom

Room details

1 Queen Bed

and

2 Twin Beds

Sleeps 4

Heating

Kitchen

Separate Living Room

Patio

Standard 1 Bedroom Unit

Room details

1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 2

Heating

Kitchen

Separate Living Room

Patio

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Room details

1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 2

Heating

Kitchen

Separate Living Room

Patio

Standard 2-Bedroom Family Unit

Room details

1 Queen Bed

1 Full Bed

, and

2 Twin Beds

Sleeps 6

Heating

Kitchen

Separate Living Room

Patio

Cottage 1

Room details

1 Queen Bed

and

2 Twin Beds

Sleeps 2

Heating

Kitchen

Separate Living Room

Guest reviews of Wayside Motel

9.1

Superb

Based on 238 verified reviews

What guests think

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At Wayside Motel, guests often highlight friendly, hands-on hosts, very clean rooms, and comfortable, spacious units, while also noting the property feels older and that Wi‑Fi feedback is mixed, with a generally quiet atmosphere.

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What guests think

Several reviews praise in-room spa baths; a pool is noted though not widely used. The location is described as convenient for Rangiora and for access to Christchurch or routes north, with easy reach of town and eateries. Expect a simple, practical base for the area.

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Facilities

Guests mention in-room spa baths positively; a pool is noted though not widely used. Some units include basic cooking facilities.

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Mark

Oct 8, 2023

Stayed 1 night

Comfortable updated room at an older motel. The owner is friendly and helpful. Wifi, heat and the kitchen appliances all worked very well. Recommended.

Anne

Apr 25, 2025

Stayed 1 night

This was a great find! Maybe the most comfortable bed of our trip. Great hosts. It had everything we needed. Sorry we didn’t get to use our spa bath or the pool.

Andrew

Oct 31, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Room was adequate and has everything you need, good price for night stay.

Francis

May 18, 2024

Stayed 1 night

I liked the spa bath and shower head pressure , was really good aswell, The owner was nice and welcoming 🙂

Annie

Dec 22, 2022

Stayed 19,344 nights

The unit was spacious, clean and quiet with a lovely outlook over a lawn and shrubs. The decor was a bit dated but was comfortable. Spa bath was fantastic!

Janine

Jan 30, 2023

Stayed 1 night

Lovely and clean, well provisioned, great staff, comfy bed

Ngaire

Jan 4, 2023

Stayed 19,360 nights

I was very leased with facilities as already stated. Excellent over night stop over on my trip south

Daniel

Mar 17, 2023

Stayed 1 night

Perfect spot for an overnight stay at a reasonable price. The one bedroom apartment had cooking facilities but pretty old and could do with a few renovations.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe rooms as clean and tidy, with maintenance appearing well kept.

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Penny

Jan 7, 2023

Stayed 1 night

Wonderful check in. Clean and comfortable and roomy

Joy

Jul 16, 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Had a lovely mid winter stay. Clean, tidy, warm and comfortable. We enjoyed meeting Mike who was helpful and friendly. Would stay again.

MINORU

Mar 4, 2024

Stayed 3 nights

The owner, Mike, was very kind. The room was very spacious and everything was clean.

Franciscus

May 31, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Tidy and basic.

Annie

Dec 22, 2022

Stayed 19,344 nights

The unit was spacious, clean and quiet with a lovely outlook over a lawn and shrubs. The decor was a bit dated but was comfortable. Spa bath was fantastic!

Janine

Jan 30, 2023

Stayed 1 night

Lovely and clean, well provisioned, great staff, comfy bed

Gail

Sep 7, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Lovely big room - very clean and Nice staff

Bruce

Mar 16, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Property is a bit dated, but clean and tidy. Mike was a great host

James

Mar 12, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Clean very well run motel and a pub just down the road

Charles

Jan 30, 2023

Stayed 7 nights

Manager was. Wonderful! So pleasant and helpful. Ollder facility. Very clean and spacious..

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and comfortable, with several noting very comfortable beds and quiet stays. Decor is dated in places, and Wi‑Fi feedback ranges from very good to could be better.

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Petrus

Jun 25, 2023

Stayed 2 nights

Nice and quiet area, good service. on the downside the wifi could be better

Mark

Oct 8, 2023

Stayed 1 night

Comfortable updated room at an older motel. The owner is friendly and helpful. Wifi, heat and the kitchen appliances all worked very well. Recommended.

Anne

Apr 25, 2025

Stayed 1 night

This was a great find! Maybe the most comfortable bed of our trip. Great hosts. It had everything we needed. Sorry we didn’t get to use our spa bath or the pool.

Helen

Mar 13, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Close to every thing I needed. Very comfortable bed.

Annie

Dec 22, 2022

Stayed 19,344 nights

The unit was spacious, clean and quiet with a lovely outlook over a lawn and shrubs. The decor was a bit dated but was comfortable. Spa bath was fantastic!

Gail

Sep 7, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Lovely big room - very clean and Nice staff

Bruce

Mar 16, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Property is a bit dated, but clean and tidy. Mike was a great host

Charles

Jan 30, 2023

Stayed 7 nights

Manager was. Wonderful! So pleasant and helpful. Ollder facility. Very clean and spacious..

Harriet

Sep 25, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

QUIET AND COMFORTABLE

Daniel

Mar 17, 2023

Stayed 1 night

Perfect spot for an overnight stay at a reasonable price. The one bedroom apartment had cooking facilities but pretty old and could do with a few renovations.

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Service

Service is widely praised as warm, friendly, and attentive, with personal touches at check-in and hosts going out of their way to help.

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Joy

Jul 16, 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Had a lovely mid winter stay. Clean, tidy, warm and comfortable. We enjoyed meeting Mike who was helpful and friendly. Would stay again.

Anne

Apr 25, 2025

Stayed 1 night

This was a great find! Maybe the most comfortable bed of our trip. Great hosts. It had everything we needed. Sorry we didn’t get to use our spa bath or the pool.

Timothy

Oct 2, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Great room and very good staff

Francis

May 18, 2024

Stayed 1 night

I liked the spa bath and shower head pressure , was really good aswell, The owner was nice and welcoming 🙂

Mark

Feb 17, 2023

Stayed 3 nights

Great check in welcome ,and management go out of there way to make you feel at home and feel comfortable.

Gail

Sep 7, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Lovely big room - very clean and Nice staff

Bruce

Mar 16, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Property is a bit dated, but clean and tidy. Mike was a great host

Clive and Lesley

Jul 13, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Very handy to Rangiora. Easy for travelling north. All that we needed, warm, friendly. Just what we needed. Looking forward to staying their next time we are in the neighbourhood.

Julia

Feb 11, 2024

Stayed 1 night

A wonderful place to stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful and made me feel welcomed.

Susan

Jun 26, 2024

Stayed 1 night

We appreciated the owner/manager making sure the unit was heated for us, the personal touch was great, thank you …

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Location

Location is described as convenient for Rangiora and access to Christchurch or routes north, close to town and eateries, and generally quiet.

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David

Feb 7, 2024

Stayed 15 nights

Friendly and helpful management.Easy access to Christchurch.

Petrus

Jun 25, 2023

Stayed 2 nights

Nice and quiet area, good service. on the downside the wifi could be better

Nigel

Oct 2, 2024

Stayed 1 night

It was just a convenient location that suited us perfectly - we will stay again

Helen

Mar 13, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Close to every thing I needed. Very comfortable bed.

Clive and Lesley

Jul 13, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Very handy to Rangiora. Easy for travelling north. All that we needed, warm, friendly. Just what we needed. Looking forward to staying their next time we are in the neighbourhood.

Ngaire

Jan 4, 2023

Stayed 19,360 nights

I was very leased with facilities as already stated. Excellent over night stop over on my trip south

Gary

May 21, 2023

Stayed 14 nights

Friendly host. Close to town and eateries.

David

Mar 17, 2023

Stayed 1 night

good value good location

James

Mar 12, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Clean very well run motel and a pub just down the road

Lisa and Gary

Oct 22, 2023

Stayed 1 night

This was a great place to stay and if travelling north again would definitely stay again.

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Heather

Jun 30, 2026

Stayed 1 night

Spacious room with comfortable bed comfortable chairs and sofa. Sparkling bathroom with good towels. Decor dated and a bit dark and gloomy but still a clean, comfortable place to stay. Television very small.

Mark

Jun 17, 2026

Stayed 1 night

Modern clean & conveniently located- at a good price.

Ena

May 16, 2026

Stayed 1 night

We loved our short stay with Wayside Motel, staff were so friendly.

Glenys

May 6, 2026

Stayed 1 night

Spa bath was excellent

Mark

May 1, 2026

Stayed 1 night

Great comfortable room very spacious clean and

Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 22:00

Before 10:00

Good to know

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Optional extras

Additional paid services you can request.

FAQs about Wayside Motel

Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but guests must contact the property in advance to reserve a parking spot. Please note that parking is limited.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features does the property have?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including some accessible facilities. It is recommended to contact the property for specific details on accessibility features.

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

The property is located in Woodend, approximately 5.2 km from Geisha Road Amenity Area and 5.5 km from Northbrook Wetlands. It is also about 24.9 km from Christchurch International Airport.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available, open from October to March. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers cribs for infants at a fee of NZD 10.00 per stay. Information regarding extra beds is not specified, so it is recommended to contact the property for further details.

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Average nightly price across deals, with taxes & fees.

Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $67	2 $68	3 $77	4 $76	5 $74	6 $97	7 $96
8 $97	9	10 $88	11 $88	12 $76	13 $115	14 $95
15 $97	16 $76	17 $77	18 $75	19 $68	20 $97	21 $97
22 $97	23 $76	24 $77	25	26 $88	27	28
29	30 $82

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				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
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25 $70	26 $66	27 $76	28 $65	29 $76	30 $66	31 $66