I booked this motel because I wanted somewhere to stay overnight that was reasonably close to the train station and the airport. I emailed them asking about transport options from the train station to the motel. After a week with no reply,I emailed them again. No reply. So I cancelled and booked somewhere else where they bent over backwards to... More

We were warmly welcomed and shown to an upstairs studio. The room was small and rather old fashioned but clean and comfortable enough. The kettle and toaster etc were squeezed into the wardrobe area and any washing up had to be done in the bathroom. The bathroom was small but with a good shower and plenty of hot water. The... More

Stayed two nights here after a gap of several years. Unit clean and well furnished. Bathroom quite small. Tiny gap to squeeze along to get into bed, we are slim so would be tight for overweight guests. Good location only 5 mins drive to Westfield Mall on Riccarton Road. Plenty of off road parking. Breakfast can be ordered for $10... More

I understand that Christchurch has lost much of its hotel/motel accommodation as a result of the earthquake, otherwise this place might have to try a lot harder. It looks fine from the outside but there really is much room for improvement once you get inside. Our room was none too clean with dust on the surfaces and bits on the... More

The room was quite large but I definitely felt I was stepping back into the 70s. That being said, everything was very clean and the staff very friendly and accommodating. I especially appreciated the fact there was no traffic noise. It was also nice to have a fan as it was very hot our first night and extra blankets as... More

Whenever we come to New Zealand, we stay here. Licensed restaurant on premises, Current room has kitchenette and great natural light. Very helpful and friendly management. Place is in demand because Christchurch city has lost 5,000 hotel rooms to earthquake damage.

For the last almost 20 years we have stayed at the Academy Motor Lodge and never been disappointed. The staff are so friendly and always helpful and make one feel "at home" Always clean and with quality furnishings and a small kitchen or an excellent restaurant. Walking distance to the Uni and buses in all directions and supermarkets and the... More

On the plus side, it was clean, bed was comfy, some crockery and cutlery along with the microwave and kettle, reasonably sized room, everything was in good condition, and the price was good. On the curious side, to get up to my room you actually walk very closely behind the reception desk and up some stairs, which means if entering/leaving... More

This place is not fancy but it is very conveniently located between the airport and the city, and directly opposite the University. The cafe is open for breakfast and dinner, is reasonably priced and serves great food. While we were there, the staff went out of their way to be friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting an... More