298 Westside Motor Lodge

4.5 star property
4.5-star motel near Riccarton Road

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Premier Studio with Large Bath | Select Comfort beds, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Apartment, 2 Queen Beds (with bath) | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Standard Studio | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Select Comfort beds, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Studio

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

Premier Studio with Large Bath

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Upstairs Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

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

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms with Large Bath

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

Apartment, 2 Queen Beds (with bath)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Upstairs Apartment, Multiple Beds

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

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About the neighborhood

Christchurch

Upper Riccarton stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Upper Riccarton motel, you'll find Riccarton Road and University of Canterbury. Westfield Riccarton Mall and Hagley Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

  • ‪Pothichor - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dubba Dubba - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hachi Hachi - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ngon Ngon Bánh Mì Café - ‬7 min walk

About this property

298 Westside Motor Lodge

4.5-star motel near Riccarton Road
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly 298 Westside Motor Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Christchurch motel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
298 Westside Motor Lodge offers 18 accommodations with DVD players and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Accommodations at this 4.5-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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: 2:00 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
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 40
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 10:30 PM)
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 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

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 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)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 15.0 per night

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

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
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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is 298 Westside Motor Lodge to the airport?

298 Westside Motor Lodge is 4.1 mi (9-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at 298 Westside Motor Lodge?

As of Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 298 Westside Motor Lodge on Nov 25, 2025 start from $85.72, 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.

Does 298 Westside Motor Lodge have an airport shuttle?

298 Westside Motor Lodge offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of NZD 60 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is 298 Westside Motor Lodge to the beach?

This motel is 9.5 mi (24-min drive) from New Brighton Beach and 12.9 mi (28-min drive) from Sumner Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 298 Westside Motor Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at 298 Westside Motor Lodge, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 18 for adults and NZD 10 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at 298 Westside Motor Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Christchurch Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at 298 Westside Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs NZD 30 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at 298 Westside Motor Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does 298 Westside Motor Lodge have a pool?

298 Westside Motor Lodge does not have a pool.

Does 298 Westside Motor Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is 298 Westside Motor Lodge to downtown Christchurch?

298 Westside Motor Lodge is 2.8 mi away from Christchurch.