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4.8 out of 5

"Great restaurant with excellent staff, friendly cat guarding the motel. Motel was a great basic motel with good appliances and bed. Clean and tidy. " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 12 Nov 2023

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Hotel Description

At Tinwald Motels you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Vintage Railway Museum and 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Historic Art Gallery and Museum. Highlights at this eco-certified motel include free self parking, a bar/lounge, and a conference center.

The restaurant, Stables Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4.5-star Tinwald motel include Ashburton Domain and Ashburton Aviation Museum.

Deluxe Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Deluxe Kitchenette Studio)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
NZ$127* Per night/room 29 Mar. - 30 Mar.

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Delux Full Kitchen Studio)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Tinwald Motels ratings based on 148 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.8 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Tinwald Motels

Everyone (66) Couples (55) Family (26)
4 out of 5
Great restaurant with excellent staff, friendly cat guarding the motel. Motel was a great basic motel with good appliances and bed. Clean and tidy.

Posted by on 12 Nov. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

15 Nov. 2023 by Lianne

Thankyou for your positive comments. Hope to see you again.

5 out of 5

Posted by on 23 Aug. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

15 Sep. 2023 by Lianne

Thankyou

5 out of 5

Posted by on 25 Feb. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

20 Mar. 2023 by Nicky

Thank you for your feedback

5 out of 5
Great value for money , so much space, comfy bed And cool on a very hot nite

Posted by on 7 Feb. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

7 Feb. 2023 by Nicky

Glad you enjoyed your stay hope to see you again.

5 out of 5
It was nice and quiet and comfortable

Posted by on 21 Oct. 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

23 Oct. 2022 by Nicky

Thank you for your review.We are glad you enjoyed your stay.

5 out of 5
Fantastic

Posted by on 22 Aug. 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

22 Aug. 2022 by Lianne

Hi MareeIt was great to catch up but next time for happier reasons.Take care

5 out of 5

Posted by on 24 Feb. 2022

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5 out of 5
Excellent service; very clean and generous sized one bedroom apartment.

Posted by on 20 Oct. 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

23 Oct. 2021 by nicky

Thank you for your feedback.We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again. Regard Nicky

5 out of 5
Large spacious clean rooms

Posted by on 18 Oct. 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

18 Oct. 2021 by nicky

Thank you for your feedback and hope you will stay again. thanks Nicky

5 out of 5
Spacious, modern and clean. Window catch in bathroom missing.

Posted by on 18 Jul. 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

18 Jul. 2021 by Lianne

Thankyou for staying with us and we appreciate your postitive response

Property Features

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business center. The eco-certified Tinwald Motels also features barbecue grills, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property. Free self parking is available. This 4.5-star Ashburton motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1998
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Tinwald Motels offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • LCD television
  • Satellite channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Stove
  • Coffee maker
  • Kitchenware
  • Shower
  • Cribs (free)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Stables Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 8:30 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM. The check-in location differs from the property location. Check-in location: [Tinwald Tavern]. 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 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM.
The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to Tinwald Tavern
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 7:30 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 2:00 PM
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 13 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per night

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

Hotel Names

  • Tinwald Motels Motel Ashburton
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You should know

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the motel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Motel property is rated 4 star plus and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.