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Earnslaw Motel

3.0 star property

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Family Room, Kitchen (1 Bedroom Family)
Terrace/patio
Standard Room, Kitchen (1 Bedroom Suite) | Living area
Terrace/patio
Standard Room, Kitchen (Studio) | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$124
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr

Explore the area

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288 Blenheim Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8004
  • Place, Riccarton Road
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Canterbury
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Westfield Riccarton Mall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, Kitchen (2 Bedroom Unit)

Standard Room, Kitchen (2 Bedroom Unit)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room, Kitchen (1 Bedroom Suite)

Standard Room, Kitchen (1 Bedroom Suite)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room, Kitchen (Studio)

Standard Room, Kitchen (Studio)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Kitchen (1 Bedroom Family)

Family Room, Kitchen (1 Bedroom Family)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Christchurch

At Earnslaw Motel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Riccarton Road and Westfield Riccarton Mall. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas. Added amenities include laundry facilities. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Upper Riccarton motel, attractions include Lyttelton Harbour and Sumner Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Riccarton Road - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Canterbury - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hagley Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Wolfbrook Arena - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 3 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Madam Kwong's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Kudos - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Garage - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Welcome Chinese Vegetarian Cafe - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Earnslaw Motel

Earnslaw Motel offers its guests laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Christchurch motel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
Earnslaw Motel offers 10 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Accommodation at this 3-star motel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
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 Diners Club.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Earnslaw Motel?

Earnslaw Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Earnslaw Motel?

As of 15 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Earnslaw Motel on 12 Apr 2026 start from NZ$124, including 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.

Is parking available at Earnslaw Motel?

Yep, Earnslaw Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Earnslaw Motel?

The closest beach to Earnslaw Motel is Sumner Beach (14.3 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Earnslaw Motel?

No, Earnslaw Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Earnslaw Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Earnslaw Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Earnslaw Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 112 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Graham

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

justin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Sadly there was no toilet paper in the room and this is a first for this well travelled guest…must try harder please !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
clean room, staff courteous, quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, older rooms but priced accordingly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

P

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn't really enjoy the smell of the room, also shower facility and internet...but staff were very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower was either scalding hot or freezing cold.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lois

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was pleasant however limited English. Office was kept locked at all times giving sense of safety issues. Room was noisy. Missing bathmat. Shower mixer appeared broken so either freezing or scolding hot with very low water pressure. Had to ask for wifi code which we couldn't get to work. Stark 80s style room with no decor at all. Tiny tv
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

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

Earnslaw,Christchurch

Older motel. but well maintained. Close to all we needed to do. Supermarket not far away, city not far away, airport close enough. Staff helpful and friendly. Good price for size of room and amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome!!

Fantastic, friendly staff, very comfortable. Will recommend to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Pingu, Gore,N.Z.

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Location the big plus

Staff were helpful, language barriers appeared to exsist Room was functional Wi-fi TOTALLY FRUSTRATING Noisier than expected,both road and inter-unit Cleanliness was definitely a lower level than what we were happy with-esp. shower Proximity to services and especially the table tennis facility was the saving factor
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

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

Good service.

Very good value and comfortable. Good beds and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Trucker

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

Safe and friendly

Clean tidy with good of street parking. Handy to all areas of Christchurch by car.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

T, Arrowtown

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

Good room and 5 minute drive to shopping mall

We stayed in the one bedroon unit which is perfect for families. Great to have full kitchen facilities, good space in the rooms. Excellent service from staff and would stay again

6/10 Okay

Mark, NZ

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Average old Christchurch motel

Last minute booking so went y price. The place was cheap enough and the condition reflected the price. typical 1970s place with mostly original fixtures. The bathroom had a partial upgrade but that was it. The shower had to be rinsed down to remove the hair before using. The tv only had basic channels. The fridge was really noisey and the little column heater barely knocked the chill off.

6/10 Okay

family, gold coast

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Cool hotel staff

Arrived early and early check in wasn't a problem. Asked to use the hotel laundry and they told us to go sightseeing and did our laundry for us. Internet was free and fast enough to watch Netflix.

8/10 Good

Ness, Tasman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean & Tidy

Relaxing motel to stay in. Lovely owners! Studio room good size and very clean. Loved the separate kitchen which had plenty of space, good stove & fridge and plenty of kitchen utensils.

10/10 Excellent

Rudolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpfull Owners make you feel real welcome

10/10 Excellent

Frances, Sydney

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

Great value

The Earnslaw was exactly what we were wanting for one night in Christchurch - well located for our needs, reasonable price, clean and comfortable. We were not looking for somewhere new and modern, in fact we liked the homely feel of this place.

10/10 Excellent

Teeka, N

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

Best hotel I have ever stayed in at Christchurch

I made a last minute booking as soon as I arrived in CHC, so I expected a small cramped up motel, bad service etc etc. but instead I recommend this to be the best motel I have ever stayed at! The staff was so friendly! The room was massive! Even had a seperate kitchen! It's in reach of everything but not far away either.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very convenient to what we needed

Extremely helpful people nothing too much trouble would definitely stay there again, very homely

8/10 Good

chris, uk

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

Motel

Check in time was 14.00 I arrived at 14.30 to be told my room was not ready and to come back in 30-40 mins this was the only issue I had with this motel,the "room" I had was like a house it had full kitchen facilities a big lounge and big bathroom,the motel is close to all shops the mall and is only 20 mins from the city centre,the manageress even did my laundry and was very helpful and smiley.

6/10 Okay

Rob, Auckland NZ

Disliked: Cleanliness
There was quite a bit of noise until quite late some nights. It seemed as if some units had long term stayers. It was at the budget end and probably delivered accordingly.

8/10 Good

Fiona

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

Convenient for our stay.

Friendly & helpful owners. Motel was handy to where we wanted to go with a bus service to the mall if you are not driving. Otherwise about 20-25min walk.

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Tow rooms had light bulbs that did not work, doors squeaked and the second bedroom door would not close.