A stay at Abbey Motor Lodge places you in the heart of Christchurch, steps from Bealey Avenue and 3 minutes by foot from Pegasus House. .This motel is 7.4 mi (12 km) from Sumner Beach and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Lyttelton Harbour.
Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Cathedral Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Christchurch Railway Station - 15 min drive
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Pure - 6 min walk
Bolina Indian Sweets and Restaurant - 10 min walk
Yellow Cafe & Roastery - 12 min walk
The Guardian Bar & Grill - 10 min walk
Rangoon Ruby - 10 min walk
About this property
Abbey Motor Lodge
Motel in Christchurch with free parking
Abbey Motor Lodge offers 15 accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.
This Christchurch motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 32-inch LCD televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
This motel has 2 floors in 2 buildings and offers complimentary parking nearby. Amenities include designated smoking areas.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free 24-hour offsite parking
Free casino shuttle
Free uncovered self parking on site
Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Onsite parking options include a carport
Family friendly
Dining table
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 accessible parking space
Accessible shuttle
High-pile carpet in room
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Visual doorbell notification
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
2 buildings
2 floors
Built in 1960
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dining table
Hob
Microwave
Refrigerator
Restaurant dining guides
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee: NZD 30 for check-in between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; 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
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per day
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Late check-in fee: NZD 30 for check-in between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per day
Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per day
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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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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Abbey Motor Lodge Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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Location good about a km to walk into town over the Avon River. Plenty of food places once in town.
Only negative was I stayed on a Saturday night and the boy racers were hooning up and down street so was a little noisy thankfully this didn’t last all night.
closed to the city center, easy to check in, some fast food shops around, good place to stay overnight.
Grace
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nicky
22 Sept 2025
Nicky
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
sue
18 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was great, manager beauty, very clean but room 10 was infront of laundry, washer n dry constantly going, would have loved outdoor seat, as sun only on that side of motel late afternoon, staying for a couple nights would have been great, we stayed 7 nights, will know next time what to ask for. Thank 😊
The unit was very good
But had to get to telly working but a lady came and got it going
Eion
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
amy
26 June 2025
amy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Dawn
Travelled with partner
21 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unit was fine, however, a splash of paint would be better especially on doors. Shampoo system in shower was a bit high for short folk.
Other than above it was good.
Afterthought. Book said free pickup for casino, apparently thats not available now. Might pay to remove it.
I found it to be very comfortable,bed was perfect,
I did ask to have the shower door looked at as it had come off the hinges,eventually I managed to fix it myself.I also asked for more soap in dispenser,never happened.
The unit was well presented, spacious, clean and nice decor. I mentioned no hot water in the kitchen and this was attended to immediately. My laundry was washed and dried for me at a reasonable price. Within distance of most areas. Enjoyed my three night stay there.