The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge

3.0 star property
3-star motel near Air Force Museum of New Zealand

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Exterior
Standard Room
2 bars/lounges, wine bar, sports bar
Standard Room
Standard Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
118 Racecourse Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 8042
  • Air Force Museum of New Zealand
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • University of Canterbury
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • International Antarctic Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Christchurch

Sockburn stay.Your stay at this Sockburn motel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Air Force Museum of New Zealand and University of Canterbury. Riccarton House and International Antarctic Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Air Force Museum of New Zealand - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • University of Canterbury - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • International Antarctic Centre - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Hagley Park - 8 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 12 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪186 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cameron Japanese Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Boat Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Russley Fish Supply - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge

3-star motel near Air Force Museum of New Zealand
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Christchurch motel is smoke free.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge offers 46 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 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

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Sports Bar]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can refer to the late-arrivals information on the reception office door for check-in assistance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, Diners Club, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Racecourse Motorlodge
Racecourse Motorlodge Christchurch
The Racecourse & Motorlodge
The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge Motel
The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge Christchurch
The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge Motel Christchurch

The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 361 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 361 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 361 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 361 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 361 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, efficient and quiet . Comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good tavern on sight for dinner
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Elly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable.
We needed a clean place close to the airport for one night . This place was very clean and offered a pub and a restaurant. We enjoyed great pub meal and adult beverage before we got comfortable in our room. Staff at the pub were really friendly and helpful. ( they helped us to check in)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean and tidy. There's restraunt available on side. Across from the Racecourse park where Racecourse flea market take place. Close to a dairy and not too far feom the airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bowen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very convinient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Terrance

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ILENE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall impression: Comfortable stay and EXCELLENT customer service. Can recommend to all my friends and family members. Good job👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

M E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Deal
Great value booking through Hotels.com
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet place to stay. Cost very reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Great room, great bed and a bath. Pub and restaurant on site, close to airport. Excellent value.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Bell Block

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Fermy Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommend
Great price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended
Great value through Hotels.com Close to airport
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient - close to Christchurch airport. After hours check in as promise. Simple, functional room and good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Motel and a lovely restaurant attached. Definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Giz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value. Clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anasiva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rodney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the whole it was a good choice to stay here , only downside was disrespectful people yelling and arguing late at night . Not the motels fault , just unfortunate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here, very friendly staff and great for a few drinks and a meal. We always arrange to meet friends while we stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would like a Mirror in lounge area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024