Aalton Motel guests have access to a spa pool and free parking, just a 1-minute walk from Hagley Park. All rooms feature a microwave, a refrigerator and satellite TV. Facilities at Aalton Motel Christchurch include a gas barbecue and a coin-operated guest laundry. There is a children's swimming pool available for use during the summer months. Each room includes a hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. Heating and ironing facilities are also provided. Most rooms have a full kitchen with stove and oven. Christchurch city centre is a 5-minute bus ride from Aalton Motel. There is a bus stop directly outside the motel. Westfield Riccarton Shopping Mall is a 10-minute walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rosie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Aalton motel is in an excellent location to access the whole city, perfect for us. The 2 bedroom unit is spacious and had plenty of room for our family to spread out. These units have a separate toilet and great cooking facilities. The beds were...
  • Clare
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location, very pleasant staff and reasonably priced
  • Jennifer
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location, handy to restaurants & not too far from Riccarton Mall. Comfy beds and nice staff.
  • Kellie
    Australia Australia
    Great family rooms, handy location, friendly staff and a fantastic Indian Restaurant close by.
  • John
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Have stayed before and had great service so when I booked my recent holiday automatically re booked this motel.
  • Manara
    Australia Australia
    Great generous breakfast, super comfy beds, clean space, warm
  • Gladys
    Chile Chile
    Good location. Wide and comfortable department. Good parking
  • Karen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very affordable, very obliging staff(lovely lady owner/manager?) Very clean and practical.
  • Turner
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Amazing motel, great value. So much space. Super warm and comfortable!!
  • Joshua
    Australia Australia
    This is an authentic late 60s -early 70s motel here replete with tan plastic bathroom fittings. (Original, by the look) and matching curtains. It's the real deal, just like the 70s but with wifi and a flatscreen. I felt like I was in a movie ('all...

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Hi there Is the parking in front of the apartments. Thanks

    Yes, there is parking in front of your units/apartments
    Answered on 1 November 2019
  • Hi. is the spa pool available for use?

    The Spa is available for guests who have booked accommodation. It is a modest inside spa but kept clean.
    Answered on 5 July 2021
  • Is there coffee facilities in the rooms?

    We have both plunger coffee and instant coffee sachets
    Answered on 29 December 2022
  • We have a golden lab, can she stay here with us too?

    Hi, we only allow pets to stay in our Superior Studio units. (Not our Two, and One bedroom units or our Standard Studio unit)
    Answered on 11 February 2020
  • Hey do you do late check ins? Say like 10pm?

    If you arrive after 8pm, when our office closes, we place your unit key in an envelope and place it in our letterbox which is directly outside our fro..
    Answered on 16 August 2021
  • Hi, if we have to leave your hotel in early morning around 3 am, Can you help to call taxi? And how far from the hotel to the airport? Thank you.

    Yes, we will arrange the taxi.
    Answered on 20 September 2024
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Property surroundings

Facilities of Aalton Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Laundry
  • BBQ facilities
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool cover
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Aalton Motel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
NZD 20 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Aalton Motel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Aalton Motel

  • Room options at Aalton Motel include:

    • Apartment
    • Studio

  • Check-in at Aalton Motel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Aalton Motel is 1.3 miles from the centre of Christchurch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Aalton Motel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Aalton Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Aalton Motel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Swimming Pool