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Cranford Cottages And Motel

4.0 star property

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Standard Cottage | Living room | 42-inch plasma TV with satellite channels, TV
Exterior
Superior Cottage | Terrace/patio
Standard Cottage | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Standard Cottage | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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63 Cranford St, St Albans, Christchurch, 8054
  • Hagley Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Christchurch Casino
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Cottage | Living room | 42-inch plasma TV with satellite channels, TV

Standard Cottage

  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Studio | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Studio

  • 323 sq ft
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Cottage | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Cottage

  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cranford Cottages And Motel

4-star cabin in Saint Albans
Along with laundry facilities, this cabin has a garden and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. All 14 cabins feature kitchens with refrigerators, ovens, stovetops, and microwaves. Free WiFi and premium bedding are standard, as are plasma TVs with satellite channels.
Cranford Cottages And Motel offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodations at this 4-star cabin have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Christchurch cabin provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Cranford Cottages And Motel features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Cranford Cottages And Motel has designated areas for smoking.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski area nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot springs nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Highchair

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Fee: NZD 15 per accommodation per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/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
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Free local calls
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the suburbs
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the airport
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 14 units
  • Colonial architecture
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.9 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 15 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NZD 15 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.9 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
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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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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Cranford Cottages And Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 323 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect peaceful place to stay close to central Christchurch. Excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute cosy cottage, clean and well presented. Mattress was uncomfortable for our preference, bit too soft and springy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and staff super nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check took a while
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean. Very comfortable. Location 10mins from anywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cabins. Lost power in my cabin.... Couldn't contact management on Sunday . Went to office 10am nobody .. Rang using cabin phone no.response...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Best Place in NZ
This is very charming place, I had a cottage and it was great. Location was really good. The owners of this property were so friendly and I have never felt more comfortable the I have there. they went above and beyond.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Good value for money. Bed and pillows were very comfortable. Host was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely motel to stay at
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Pat

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds not that comfy, couch very old and not comfy. Stayed 3 nights no rubbish emptied ,no change of towels, no cleaning done.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are a pleasant couple , its very homely. #
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very accommodating. Unit was clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

JIRBY

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JIRBY

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Neville

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
the shower flooded when i had a shower
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valued

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Friendly's owners, close to everything. Well equipped with everything we needed. And a affordable price.

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The private courtyard was great esp for a long stay - just gave more feeling of space.

8/10 Good

Bryon and Kathy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good comfortable accomodation in a great location. We enjoyed our 6 days there. Katht and Bryon
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stand alone cottages were private and cute.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Cosy but dark
Very comfortable cottage studio but very dark because of all the trees around it. We had to have the lights on all the time. Very friendly and helpful hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The couple running this property is fantastic - they will bend over backwards to make your stay enjoyable. I would recommend staying here. It is walking distance to many restaurants and even a grocery store. This will definitely be my first choice for all future trips to Christchurch.
Stayed 27 nights in Mar 2020