This motel features laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
Aotea Motel offers 10 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Aotea Motel features tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.
Aotea Motel has designated areas for smoking.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
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.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 13 to 18 for adults and NZD 13 to 18 for children
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
More
2 floors
Built in 1970
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
24-inch TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Microwave
Mini-fridge
Tea bags/instant coffee
Toaster
More
Connecting rooms available
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9:00 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 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 13 to 18 for adults, and NZD 13 to 18 for children
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15 per night
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
National rating
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
Property is also known as
Aotea Christchurch
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Aotea Motel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 100 reviews
10 - Excellent
18
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 100 reviews
8 - Good
50
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 100 reviews
6 - Okay
24
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 100 reviews
4 - Poor
5
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 100 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Lia
Traveled with partner
Dec 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is a bit dated but the hosts more than make up for that. Had an issue with being given a studio unit rather than the one bedroom unit that was booked on this site but the hosts moved us to a bigger unit as soon as they could. Easy off street parking and convenient to the city centre.
Lia
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Dave
Dec 1, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Booking Cancelled
Unfortunately there was an issue with my room which meant my booking was cancelled but the team made good by booking me in to another motel which was a budget accommodation but apparently it was more expensive than my original booking at the Aotea Motel.
Dave
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Jason
Traveled with family
Oct 12, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Some up dating of rooms. Ie new window latches.
Sturdy tv shelf. Up to date cook top.
All and all ok property just changed hands so i take it work in progress.
Management very nice
Would stay again if property up dated
Comfort was ok but bed too hard for my liking. The rooms need updating with efficient heat pumps and appliances such as hairdryers. Also small maintenance jobs needing to be done, eg windows sealing to prevent cold coming in.
Christine
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
Victoria Hartley
Traveled with family
May 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms were very clean and the bedding was spotless. But my daughter had to swap beds because the first one was so uncomfortable. We couldn't sit on the sofa as it was very worn and felt like you were falling through it. The water pressure in the shower was non-existent.
The motel in general felt bit tired, and the fittings were very dated.
It was fine for a weekend where we didn't need to stay in all of the time, and convenient for getting into the cbd and to the competition we were attending.
The room was very clean but very small. Ideal for a 1 night stay, but we were travelling around New Zealand and had a lot of luggage which had to be kept in the car. Lovely lady on reception. Would recommend paying a little extra for a bigger room.