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Aalton Motel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom
Terrace/patio
Standard Studio | Private kitchenette
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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19 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, 8011
  • Place, Riccarton Road
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mona Vale
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Studio | Private kitchenette

Standard Studio

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Large Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Christchurch

With a stay at Aalton Motel in Christchurch (Riccarton), you'll be steps from Riccarton Road and Hagley Park. .This motel is 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Sumner Beach and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Lyttelton Harbour.
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What's nearby

  • Riccarton Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hagley Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mona Vale - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 19 min walk
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Volstead Trading Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Thai Orchid Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Korean House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sasuke Riccarton - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Aalton Motel

Aalton Motel offers 11 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Christchurch motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary newspapers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and ski storage.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 16 for adults and NZD 16 for children

Things to do

  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 11 accessible parking spaces
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance

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 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 16.0 for adults and NZD 16 for children

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Aalton Christchurch

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Aalton Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 187 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was very spotless. And the owner was very helpful. The room was warm and cozy. would defiantly stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very responsive to a room problem, resolved quickly! Great place, good location and we would stay there again, for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Henk

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Location is good and staf friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Staff & service
Quick and easy check in. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Christine

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very run down bathroom shower was horrible the hand held would stay on pole,tap dripped all night ,room out dated and needs repair
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Amenities
Ok for the price. Big room. Bed a bit soft. Bathroom tap dripped and handwashing soap dispenser didn’t work . You could hear people in the next room through the walls. Right next to park and lots of eating places.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff Good service Abit more attention to cleaning and maintenance in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good and clean facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Contrary to the info on Expedia this motel does have a reception desk and there’s no need to make arrangements to pick up a key unless arriving late.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Rodney

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed in this motel many times, since new owners took over this place is very bad. I will never stay here again. The whole place is in very bad condition.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean. Beds were very comfortable. We were pleasantly surprised by how quiet it was at night given the motel's location on a busy road.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet, spacious. Comfortable bed. Thank You
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

jacinta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A very convenient stay with good facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keely

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked: Clean, spacious, excellent location walkable to all the sights. Fabulous Thai restaurant next door and friendly staff. Interior was a little tired, a fan was provided but might benefit from air conditioning
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

TASHA

Motel manager was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenys

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were extremely helpful when we needed to check in early and park our car.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Bernice, Logan Village

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Thank you for helping out on a bad situation and fixing it promptly, great staff, nice comfortable beds very nice stay 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

GORDON

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly staff .quite and comforta ble
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room clean but dated bed very soft needs an upgrade ok for price and one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024