Excellent locality. Right opposite the Riccarton Mall. The room compact, very clean and tidy. The owners were very friendly. We thought that it might be noisy being close to the main road but it wasn't at all. More

The location of this motel, right adjacent the Riccarton Mall, is all it has going for it. The room was tiny, with small windows and no outlook. The room was cold and dark and the bathroom cramped. The mirror in the bathroom was so low you had to crouch to see yourself and there was no rubbish bin in the... More

Helen runs her Motel with heart! I had a lot of changes in advance because my plans changed four times, and Helen keeps being pollite, friendly and very helpful.The room was very nice equipped, very clean and tidy and Helen was always happy to help me with bus-lines, bike hire and tourist trips! Next time in ChCh I will definazely... More

We, a group 0f 9 people stayed in Kauri Motel Jan 7 - 8, 2012. At the start of our South Island tour, Jan 2, we dropped by at the motel to keep some of our luggages there, and without any trouble, it was okay-ed and saved us a lot of troublesome loading and unloading several heavy cases. Helen was... More

We stayed at the Kauri Motel at the beginning and at the end of our tour around South Island. We were welcomed at Christchurch airport by Helen. She was a great host, extremely helpful, she gave us loads of tips about where to go, what to do, both in Christchurch and in other parts of the South Island. The Motel... More

There is a lot of choice of motels in Christchurch, and I experienced 3 different ones. Kauri was by far the best and not comparable to the others which were just average. Room was modern, up to date and very clean. The staff are very helpful and so attentive. If you want a no hassle stay, this is the place... More

First accommodation we stayed in during our trip to South Island. Prepaid NZD175 for 1 night in Spa Suite (3 adults). Check-in on 1 Dec 2011 was smooth. Choice of complimentary double chocolate muffins or raisin cookies and a small bottle of milk for your coffee/tea. Muffins were delicious. Room was clean, well-furnished and looked quite new although walking space... More

Right opposite Riccarton Mall, and just a shirt stroll to Hagley Park, we choose this motel as it seemed convenient to pretty much everything we wanted and needed. We were greeted by very friendly and helpful staff who gave us some good pointers on things to do, what's no longer available due to quake damage, and alternative places to go... More

Stayed at this motel in November. Really nice lady in reception ,was very welcoming.Even had a complimentary snack waiting for me. Room was really nice a little bit small but they did say compact in their spiel.The room was like brand new. The little kitchenette was great, it had everything you would need for a stay of a few days.... More