ABBEY MOTOR LODGE, Christchurch – A Smart Stay in the City
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About the Hotel
209 Bealey Avenue,
Christchurch,
New Zealand,
Canterbury
Accommodation Options
Abbey Motor Lodge offers 15 units with air conditioning, free WiFi, and 32-inch LCD TVs with Netflix. Standard Studios include a microwave and refrigerator, while Executive Studios add cooktops and dining tables. Family units feature 1-3 bedrooms with conventional ovens, accommodating up to 7 guests. All rooms provide hair dryers, irons, and electric blankets on request.
On-Site Facilities
The property includes free on-site parking, daily housekeeping, and guest laundry facilities. Complimentary coffee and tea are provided in all rooms. The motel operates across 2 buildings with both ground-floor and upstairs units available, some featuring balconies or patios.
Christchurch Location
Located at 209 Bealey Avenue in Christchurch city center, the motel is 350 meters from affiliated 136 on Bealey Motel. It's 1 mile from Papanui Road, 10 minutes' drive from Christchurch International Airport, and 15 minutes from Hagley Golf Course. The bus stop beside the property provides public transportation access.
Nearby Attractions
The motel is close to Christchurch Casino, Victoria Square, and the Antigua Boat Sheds (Category 1 Historic Building). Canterbury Museum, Christchurch Botanic Gardens, and the 185 Empty Chairs memorial are within 2 km. Punting on the Avon River tours depart from nearby locations.
Transportation Services
Airport shuttle service costs $15 for the first passenger and $5 for additional passengers. Free casino shuttle pickup and drop-off is available after 6pm. One off-street parking space is provided per unit at no charge. Visitors must park on the street and vacate by 10pm.
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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services
24-hour security
General
No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Sports & Fitness
Tennis
Golf course
Services
Paid shuttle service
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Business
Fax/Photocopying
Facilities for people with disabilities
Toilet for disabled
Room features
Heating
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
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Location
209 Bealey Avenue,
Christchurch,
New Zealand,
Canterbury
Map view
209 Bealey Avenue,
Christchurch,
New Zealand,
Canterbury
City landmarks
Museum
Canterbury Museum
1.3
mi
Church
Cardboard Cathedral
4600 ft
Museum
Quake City
4700 ft
Park
North Hagley Park
1.0
mi
Square
New Regent Street
3700 ft
Gallery
Christchurch Art Gallery
1.1
mi
Landmark
185 Empty White Chairs
5300 ft
Landmark
2011 quake memorials
1.1
mi
Casino
Christchurch Casino
4000 ft
Bridge
Bridge of Remembrance
5200 ft
Park
Hagley Park
1.8
mi
Amusement Park
Margaret Mahy Family Playground
1.1
mi
Church
Christchurch Cathedral
1.3
mi
Landmark
Victoria Square
4000 ft
Landmark
Cashel Street
5200 ft
Landmark
Christchurch Tramway
5200 ft
Landmark
Christchurch Town Hall
3300 ft
Market
The Arts Centre te Matatiki Toi Ora
1.1
mi
Landmark
Latimer Square
5100 ft
Landmark
The Chalice
4800 ft
Garden
Mona Vale
1.6
mi
Landmark
Tree Houses for Swamp Dwellers
2600 ft
Landmark
Godley Statue
4000 ft
Landmark
Statue of Robert Falcon Scott
4300 ft
Landmark
Victoria Street Clock Tower
4000 ft
Square
Cathedral Square
5300 ft
Landmark
Christ's College
1.2
mi
Landmark
Avon River
1.5
mi
Museum
CoCA - Centre of Contemporary Art
1.1
mi
Fountain
Peacock Fountain
1.5
mi
Nearby
Abacus Institute of Studies
2000 ft
Restaurants
Frobisher Espressory
900 ft
322 Manchester St On-site parking
Thai Container
1300 ft
151 Bealey Avenue Corner of Bealey & Caledonian Rd
Domino's Pizza
3500 ft
72 Edgeware Road
The Butcher's Apron
3500 ft
70 Edgeware Road
Vanilla Ice Truck
4300 ft
Armagh Street
Guest Ratings & Reviews
Real Guest Experiences & Ratings
Guest reviews
5.0/10
based on 10 reviews
7.6
7.6/10 based on 312 reviews
Aaron
United Kingdom,
June
2024
8.2/10
The hotel is conveniently located near the central city, with clean and modern rooms that are cozy and warm, although accessed by a steep stairway. The service is top-notch, with friendly and caring staff who are quick to attend to guests' needs. The location is ideal for exploring the city and nearby malls. The dining experience could be improved, but the facilities are satisfactory overall.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean, modern, and cozy, with effective heaters despite being up a steep stairway.
Service
9.0
The staff were incredibly friendly, considerate, and responsive, providing excellent service and addressing requests promptly.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is convenient for city exploration and accessing nearby malls, with welcoming staff and good facilities.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was satisfactory, but leaving items in the room could enhance the service.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel provides good facilities and amenities, catering to guests' basic needs.
Joshua
United States,
May
2024
7.4/10
I couldn't have asked for a better location for my stay! The hotel is conveniently close to the city center, making it a breeze to explore the town. While the rooms were not the best value for money and the Wi-Fi was unreliable, the easy access to all parts of town balanced out the negatives.
Rooms
7.0
The family room I stayed in was spacious, well-designed, and tidy, with its own handy pantry.
Service
8.0
I was impressed with the fantastic service provided by the friendly and accommodating staff. However, I had an unexpected request made regarding visitor hours that was a bit off-putting.
Location
8.0
The location was excellent, allowing me to walk to the city center and conveniently explore all parts of town. While the Wi-Fi was spotty and the room rate felt high for what was offered, the proximity to everything balanced it out.
Dining
7.0
I enjoyed the homemade pastries left in my room, but the dining experience overall fell short of perfection.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offered adequate facilities that met my needs during the stay.
Convenient Location
Unreliable Wi-Fi
Dennis
United Kingdom,
March
2024
7.6/10
The hotel provided exceptionally clean rooms meeting high hygiene standards, but lacked a second lock for additional security, making me feel slightly uneasy initially. The service was more than helpful and impressively prompt when issues were raised. The location was clean and comfortable, offering early check-in and convenient proximity to Christchurch landmarks, although affected by noise from boy racers. The dining experience, while decent, could have been improved for a more perfect stay.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were exceptionally clean and met high hygiene standards. Although lacking a second lock initially, they were comfortable and contained an extra bed.
Service
9.0
The service was more than helpful and impressively prompt in addressing any concerns. The staff were friendly and diligent in ensuring the property was well-maintained.
Location
7.0
The location was clean and super comfortable, offering early check-in and being conveniently close to Christchurch landmarks. However, noise from boy racers was a minor disturbance.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience, left in the room the night before, was satisfactory but not exceptional. The option for improvement was noted.
Facilities
7.0
Margaret
United Kingdom,
March
2024
8.6/10
The hotel is conveniently located in central Christchurch, making it easy to explore the city. The rooms were clean and ready on time, with easy access to the city center. The staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly, ensuring a pleasant stay.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were as described and ready on time, close to the central city.
Service
9.0
The staff was extremely helpful and friendly, making our stay enjoyable.
Location
9.0
The location was central Christchurch, easy to travel to and from for all our activities.
Dining
10.0
Facilities
9.0
John
United States,
January
2024
8.4/10
The hotel provided well-serviced, clean, and tidy rooms with a full kitchen, though it tended to be cold. The staff was happy to accommodate requests. The location was perfect for easy access to the central city and nearby malls, while also being within walking distance to various attractions. The dining experience was satisfactory with room service available. Overall, a comfortable stay with a few minor room temperature inconveniences.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were well serviced, clean, and tidy with a full kitchen. The only downside was that it was very cold in the room.
Service
9.0
The staff were very helpful and accommodating. They had the best internet connection we've experienced in New Zealand so far. Their communication was good, and the staff were lovely.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location was perfect, as it was within walking distance to the city center, Papanui, and Shirley Malls. It was also close to Hagley Park.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was good with hot wok dishes available. However, leaving the order in the room the night before would have been nicer.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel provided adequate facilities for a comfortable stay. However, improvements could be made in the room temperature control.
Tony
United States,
January
2024
8.2/10
I hit the jackpot with this hotel! Got an amazing deal as the rooms were being upgraded, and I was pleasantly surprised. The bathroom was fantastic, and the extra space with a lounge room and kitchen was a real bonus. To top it off, the daily room servicing was a lovely touch that I didn't expect.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were spacious and well-appointed, with great bathroom facilities.
Service
9.0
The staff was incredibly helpful from the moment we arrived, even accommodating an early check-in. The spotless cleaning and attention to detail made my stay extra comfortable.
Location
7.0
The hotel's location was convenient, with easy access to the central city as well as Papanui and Shirley Malls. However, the noise level affected my sleep quality. Additionally, the surprise charge for unreliable Wi-Fi was disappointing.
Dining
8.0
I appreciated the vegan dining options left in the room, although a bit more variety would have been perfect.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel provided excellent facilities and amenities to enhance my stay.
clean
noise
Walter
United Kingdom,
January
2024
8.6/10
My stay at the hotel was delightful. The rooms were spacious, spotlessly clean, and had great amenities, although the lack of a second lock was a bit concerning. The service was top-notch and very attentive. The location was ideal for exploring the city, and the dining experience, while not perfect, was still enjoyable. Overall, a great value for money.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were quiet, big enough, and spotlessly clean with excellent features.
Service
9.0
The staff had a sweet warm personality and truly went above and beyond for us.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was perfect for easy access to the city and key landmarks.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience, especially the pre-arranged breakfast left in the room, was a nice touch.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel provided great facilities for a comfortable stay.
friendly staff
lack of second lock
Ian
United Kingdom,
November
2023
6.8/10
My stay at the hotel was a mix of ups and downs. The room was very big with parking right in front, which was perfect. The newish bathroom was very spacious and well designed. It was simple but very clean, well-appointed, and had everything I needed for a night. The service was a bit of a rollercoaster - from waiting for us after hours without notice, which was very good of them, to a rather abrupt wake-up call requesting me to leave the property earlier than expected due to a visitor policy enforcement. The location was convenient, albeit a bit out of the city, with easy access to the CBD and other amenities. However, the high price for limited Wi-Fi and some issues with the rooms impacted my overall satisfaction.
Rooms
8.0
The room was very big with parking in front, perfect, and had a spacious, well-designed bathroom. It was simple but very clean, well-appointed, and had all I needed for a night.
Service
7.0
The staff was very helpful, extremely accommodating, and overall quite helpful.
Location
7.0
The hotel's location was convenient, with easy access to the CBD and other amenities, but a bit out of the city.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was satisfactory, with dishes left in the room, but some improvements could be made.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities met basic needs but nothing exceptional.
clean
high price
B.
United States,
October
2023
8.2/10
I had a pleasant stay at the hotel with spacious rooms and a private courtyard, providing good value for my money. The service was exceptional, allowing me to check in early and providing helpful information. The location was ideal for easy access to the CBD and within walking distance to the city center. The dining experience was satisfactory, although some improvements could be made in the options available. Overall, a great value stay with only minor drawbacks.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were spacious and exceeded my expectations in terms of value. The layout with a separate bedroom and a private courtyard was a nice touch.
Service
9.0
The staff was extremely helpful and friendly, accommodating an early check-in and providing assistance with after-hours arrangements. They made my stay much more enjoyable.
Location
8.0
The location was perfect for easy access to the CBD and the airport, within a short walk to the city center. The only downside was the additional fee for unreliable Wi-Fi.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was decent with some room for improvement in the options provided. However, leaving dishes in the room the night before was a nice touch.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities met my needs during my stay, offering the essential amenities for a comfortable visit.
spacious rooms
additional Wi-Fi fee
Nancy
United States,
July
2023
7.2/10
After a long journey from Dunedin, I was pleased with my stay at 136 on Bealey. The room was very clean and modern, and the fresh smell was a nice touch. The hotel had two double beds and a single bed, which was much better than my previous room. The location was convenient, allowing easy access to town for food and shopping. However, the WiFi was unreliable and the room rates did not match the overall value for money.
Rooms
8.0
The room was very clean, modern, and smelt lovely.
Service
9.0
The service was great, with very nice and accommodating staff. They were helpful and had good communication.
Location
7.0
The location was convenient, allowing easy access to town for food and shopping.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience could have been improved. There was European bread left in the room the night before, but more options would have been great.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel offered essential facilities, but the WiFi barely worked during my stay.
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