298 Westside Motor Lodge

4.5 star property
Eco-certified motel in Christchurch with free parking
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BBQ/picnic area
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Select Comfort beds, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Standard Studio | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Exterior
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living room | Flat-screen TV, DVD player

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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298 Riccarton Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8041
  • University of Canterbury
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Hagley Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬
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Room options

Standard Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 2 Queen Beds

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Apartment, Multiple Beds

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Executive Studio (Spa)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Spa)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Christchurch

Located in Upper Riccarton, 298 Westside Motor Lodge is adjacent to Riccarton Road and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like University of Canterbury. Each of the 18 rooms at this 4.5-star motel includes a kitchen, a sitting area, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Riccarton Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • University of Canterbury - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Wolfbrook Arena - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Hagley Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 5 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ngon Ngon Bánh Mì Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hachi Hachi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Garage - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪University of Canterbury Staff Club - ‬14 min walk

About this property

298 Westside Motor Lodge

Eco-certified motel in Christchurch with free parking
Guests of 298 Westside Motor Lodge enjoy free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for NZD 60 per vehicle one-way. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, barbecue grills, and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels and DVD players. Select Comfort beds grant a restful night's sleep, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include kitchens, sitting areas, and refrigerators.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 18 for adults and NZD 10 for children
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 30
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 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

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 15.0 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 15.0 per night

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 18 for adults and NZD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 30 (subject to availability)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 15.0 per night

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. 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 major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at 298 Westside Motor Lodge?

298 Westside Motor Lodge offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see within easy reach of 298 Westside Motor Lodge?

This motel is situated in Upper Riccarton within a 10-minute walk of Riccarton Road and Bush Inn Centre. You'll also find Hagley Park and Westfield Riccarton Mall within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at 298 Westside Motor Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does 298 Westside Motor Lodge feature a casino on the premises?

No, 298 Westside Motor Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at 298 Westside Motor Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Is 298 Westside Motor Lodge a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a comfy mattress and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at 298 Westside Motor Lodge?

No, but some guestrooms at this motel feature jetted bathtubs.

Does 298 Westside Motor Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, 298 Westside Motor Lodge serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its snack bar.

Will 298 Westside Motor Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at 298 Westside Motor Lodge.

Are there connecting rooms at 298 Westside Motor Lodge?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

How far is the airport from 298 Westside Motor Lodge?

The closest major airport to 298 Westside Motor Lodge is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), which is 4.1 mi away (9 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at 298 Westside Motor Lodge?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at 298 Westside Motor Lodge.

298 Westside Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 368 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 368 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 368 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 368 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 368 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Vish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Relatively small place for the family with a kid
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

albert l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Room needs updating
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hazel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Changed room for me when said it was very noisy next to road
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conagh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed over night but was excellent for what we wanted
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff extremely helpful and pleasant. Room and linen felt clean. Parking ok for smallish vehicle.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to key shopping areas. Our room was right next to a major road. It was a little loud. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aliitasi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you very mych Westside Motel, see you soon
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable unit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilson

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly located. Flexible Checkin as we arrived very early in the morning and Vivian allowed a late checkout which was very nice of her. We would be happy to return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Zaraf

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Chelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and serviced room was a plus. The laundry room hasvery limited hours and 1 machine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rabin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you so very much for your kindness support and hospitality. Highly appreciated and recommend 😊😊😊
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Wilson

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will definitely stay again

An excellent facility and friendly service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

KIT KEVIN

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Loved our upstairs room with fab view to mountains. Cooking utensils well supplied. A swing for kids would be appreciated. Couldn’t get Netflix to work - seemed to be overloaded.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

HockEng

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bed was comfortable. Part of the flooring in the room was dated .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marcus

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfort and value in Riccarton Road

A comfortable place down Riccarton Road between Riccarton and Bush Inn malls. Some aspects were looking a little tired, e.g. basin in the bathroom, but overall great value and service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a good value motel. Not flash but was perfect for my needs and it was great to have a heat pump and a heated towel rail in the bathroom. Very handy to Canterbury university. Staff were efficient and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean room with a kitchenette & cooking supplies & a good number of television channels for relaxing. The bed was quite comfortable. The staff is very helpful. I'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and warm loved it all
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024