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The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge

3.0 star property

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Standard Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Standard Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Standard Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
2 bars/lounges, wine bar, sports bar

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

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Standard Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge

Motel with free parking, near Air Force Museum of New Zealand
This smoke-free motel features a restaurant, 2 bars/lounges and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a garden and a front desk safe are on-site.
The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge offers 46 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Riccarton Park. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and 2 bars are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at Hoofbeats Restaurant
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and a terrace
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Air Force Museum of New Zealand and a few minutes from University of Canterbury
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.

Hoofbeats Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Carbine Lounge Bar – This wine bar specialises in local cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Sports Bar – This sports bar specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Carbine Lounge Bar
  • Hoofbeats Restaurant
  • Sports Bar

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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 alternative 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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM.
Guests arriving after hours will need to go to the following location to check in: Sports Bar
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 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 ratings 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