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AAA Northlands Motel

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Northlands Shopping Centre

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
City view from property
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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Bathroom | Shower, towels
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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232 Main North Road, Papanui, Christchurch
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Canterbury
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Christchurch Public Hospital
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Shower, towels

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Shower, towels

Standard Studio (Studio)

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Christchurch

Located in Redwood, AAA Northlands Motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Northlands Shopping Centre and within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Hagley Park. The 17 rooms at this 3-star motel include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
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What's nearby

  • Hagley Park - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • University of Canterbury - 10 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Christchurch Casino - 10 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 11 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 12 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 11 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffe Culture - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Khmer Cambodian Cuisine - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Redwood Souvlaki - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Robert Harris Cafe - ‬17 min walk

About this property

AAA Northlands Motel

Motel with free parking, near Northlands Shopping Centre
Guests staying at AAA Northlands Motel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an area shuttle for a fee. Staff members are on hand to provide tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage. This smoke-free motel also has barbecue grills.
LCD TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 20 to 50 per person

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 20 to 50 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-10:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at AAA Northlands Motel?

AAA Northlands Motel provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at AAA Northlands Motel?

As of Nov 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AAA Northlands Motel on Nov 19, 2025 start from $79.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do within easy reach of AAA Northlands Motel?

This motel is situated in Redwood within a short 16-minute walk of Northlands Shopping Centre and also 18 minutes on foot from Murchison Park. You'll also find Papanui Road and Hagley Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at AAA Northlands Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does AAA Northlands Motel have a casino?

No, AAA Northlands Motel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at AAA Northlands Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at AAA Northlands Motel?

Amenities at this motel that appeal to couples include kitchens and bathrobes in some guestrooms.

Does AAA Northlands Motel have a hot tub?

Yes, some guestrooms at this motel feature private spa tubs.

Does AAA Northlands Motel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

AAA Northlands Motel offers continental breakfast on weekday mornings for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will AAA Northlands Motel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at AAA Northlands Motel.

Are there connecting rooms at AAA Northlands Motel?

Yes, this motel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to AAA Northlands Motel?

The closest major airport to AAA Northlands Motel is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), which is 5.4 mi away (10 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at AAA Northlands Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at AAA Northlands Motel.

AAA Northlands Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 249 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

A

Disliked: Staff & service

Total Fail.

Booked an accessible groundfloor room, was presented with key to room up long steep flight of stairs. No refund offered, half hearted apology. Went away and stayed elsewhere. Very disappointed and out-of-pocket
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay. Clean, modern room with lovely comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

6/10 Okay

TRINA

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
AAA is getting very tried and dose need fresh paint and tied up but on saying that we have been staying here for over 5 years and the same people have been there and are very lovely and I would still go back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, very peaceful and comfortable. Good parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport, short taxi drive. Good for the price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice but smelt horribly of bleach. Staff member who greeted us at the office seemed a bit disinterested. We ended up getting up to our room and decided to move to a different hotel due to the permanent residents staying at the motel, One of which was wearing an ankle bracelet and kept asking questions about our trailer. Felt very unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Smoking in the stair well and draft pushed it in under the door. Im a none smoker , other wise it was a low vehicle noise level was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walked into the room and couldn’t breathe as I am asthmatic, room is a non smoking room but they allowed smoking outside and the outside is covered so smoke just blew back into the room Also the curtains looked like they haven’t been washed in years and had rat or ant droppings on the basin And what looked like a flee in the shower So had to check straight back out and try and find other accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Erika

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not stay here

We got to Christchurch late and checked in to this Motel for 2 nights. When we got there, the front desk gentleman was very nice and gave us our key. When we entered the room i looked around as i usually do and looked in the bed to find bugs in the bed and the room was not very nice looking, definetely not worth 85 each night. We went back to the front and complained in which the front gave us a new room. That room when looked at it, the bed skirt and bedding looked like it hasnt been washed in a really long time. Absolutely disgusting
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Doug

It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a really convenient location, halfway between airport and city. Very accommodating as we didn't arrive until 1am.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The motel is in a great location. The room was a little run dowm but acceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room and stairwell wasn’t very clean, other guest shouting during the night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No info pack. Dish washing facilities poor. Over all ok but lacking the finer. Detail normally received in a motel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
It was adequate for our requirements and we would recommend it as good reasonably-priced accommodation. However, our unit was upstairs and opposite a unit where the people were smokers. The motel's policy of allowing people to smoke outside their units meant their smoke entered our unit through gaps around the door; normal gaps that would not have been a problem under any other circumstances.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check in was easy and painless - Even got a early check in which was appreciated - Staff was pleasant - Room was clean and tidy However the shower leaked water through the badly fitting seal - Biggest Problem for me as I have a bad back and hip was the bed was too low - But the access Stairs were dirty with and unclean Used matches and loose litter made this a hazard for me - I am sure the Owner will address this issue when the Review is read - Overall Happy with our stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a good location for our purposes. Very handy to mall/supermarkets. Room clean and tidy. Service good
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A mixed bag

This Motel was very conveniently located for what I needed to do in Christchurch. It was nice and clean except for the pubic hair in the bath. The first night was not good with a party and arguments happening. The second night was better with just an early morning argument in the neighbouring unit (5am). I believe this motel may be being used for emergency housing. Without the noise issues, this Motel would be excellent value.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t know who the owner rents rooms out too but maybe housing Nz because I was in a room under people that were partying all night till about 4am. Constant loud stereo and even decided too vacuum the unit at about 1am. Constantly in and out of room banging doors, couldn’t believe how they were just aloud too get away with it. I knew if I went and told them too be quiet I would either get assaulted or they would just make more noise on purpose. I didn’t get too sleep till just after 4am and was up at 6:30 too leave anyway. Horrible place and it did stink of weed everywhere. I’m going too try too get my money back this afternoon
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019