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Garden City Motel

3.5 star property
Suburban motel in Christchurch with free parking

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Garden City Motel, near St George's Hostpital, offers a tranquil retreat with laundry facilities and free in-room WiFi. Relax on the charming terrace or take a stroll through the beautiful garden. Previous guests have praised this motel for its convenient location.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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1 bedroom, Tempur-Pedic beds, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Super King Studio, with Extra Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 700 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Tempur-Pedic beds, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 699 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Standard Queen Studio

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Studio

King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 699 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Located in Redwood, a neighborhood in Christchurch, Garden City Motel is in a shopping district and near the airport. While the natural beauty of Hagley Park and New Brighton Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Lyttelton Harbour. Merivale Mall and Christchurch Casino are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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242 Main North Road, Redwood Papanui, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8051

What's nearby

  • Papanui Road - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • St George's Hostpital - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Merivale Mall - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Hagley Park - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 8 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 11 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Redwood Souvlaki - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coasters Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Thai Takeaway - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Garden City Motel

Motel near St George's Hostpital
Located close to Merivale Mall, Garden City Motel provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), RV/bus/truck parking, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Garden City Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tempur-Pedic beds and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • 42-inch LED TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Private yards, kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: NZD 10 for adults and NZD 10 for children

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1991
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 10.00 for adults and NZD 10.00 for children
  • Pet fee: NZD 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Garden City Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of NZD 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Garden City Motel?

As of Aug 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Garden City Motel on Aug 26, 2025 start from CA $93.49, 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.

How much is parking at Garden City Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Garden City Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden City Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Garden City Motel located?

Located in Redwood, this motel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Merivale Mall and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from St George's Hostpital. Christchurch Casino and New Brighton Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Garden City Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 138 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family had a great stay. The owners/ staff were incredibly welcoming and accommodating. Very good value for money - we stayed in the 1 bedroom. Also loved that it was pet friendly with park just behind motel for running our dog around. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very much enjoyed my stay, the owners were super nice and caring definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were given an upgrade to a 2bedroom unit which was great on space and had an oven as well as microwave. Pak n Save a short drive away. The rooms were comfortable and clean, easy to keep warm. I was very pleased to see recycling in place. The bed was massive and comfortable - the only negative was the electric blanket might have been a smaller size as the cord was right where my elbow lay, but there was plenty space to move away from it. We would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great owners, very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff it’s amazing family room it was good we stay one night only but comfy beds so we’ll stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly owners and dogs are most welcome
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious unit. Bed very comfortable and great shower
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hosts and a great atmosphere. Awesome big units. Will definitely stay again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Evie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old decor but clean and very spacious. Friendly staff and short drive from city centre and shops
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, friendly motel, lovely service, great beds, well maintained grounds. A couple of the bedside drawers were broken and the fridge was loud.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of room with full kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, lovely room! Everything was there that we needed, sink in the bathroom had some dirty marks in it but apart from that minor detail everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely owners
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts provided a laundry service, as well as all the other things New Zealand motels provide. It wss close th the airport snd the supermarkets and ideally suited to hettong on thr Chtistchurch motorwayd
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accomodating friendly and helpful. We'll be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our hosts at Garden City went above and beyond to provide us with early access to our unit so that we could prepare for a family funeral nearby. They were friendly and welcoming and made us feel at home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was lovely, will be back again! Only note was that there were little spots of mould in one of the bedrooms and bathrooms - just needs a wipe :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Marie-Jose P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This stay was mostly good but the unit was too cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Claire

Beds were very uncomfortable, the house keeping was a bit inconsistent some days freash towels, some beds were made I guess it depended who was one, also parking was confusing most places have designated car parks a couple times we came back and there was no where to park, overall was pretty average.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
M
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unit could do with a refresh but was suitable for our 2 night stay. Staff were lovely. Would be nice to get a top up of Milk on 2nd day. Only 4 chairs for dining table so with a family of 5 someone had to sit elsewhere to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Akihiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
広々とした空間と静かなロケーションが良かったです！
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

GRAHAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great , clean and handy accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful service and perfect rooms for a quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025