Is Earnslaw Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Earnslaw Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Earnslaw Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

Where is Earnslaw Motel located?

Located in Upper Riccarton, this motel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Riccarton Road, Westfield Riccarton Mall and Bush Inn Centre. University of Canterbury and Riccarton House are also within 2 miles (3 km). Christchurch Railway Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Earnslaw Motel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

6/10 Okay

Lois

14 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Host was pleasant however limited English. Office was kept locked at all times giving sense of safety issues. Room was noisy. Missing bathmat. Shower mixer appeared broken so either freezing or scolding hot with very low water pressure. Had to ask for wifi code which we couldn't get to work. Stark 80s style room with no decor at all. Tiny tv

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

13 Nov, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Earnslaw,Christchurch

Older motel. but well maintained. Close to all we needed to do. Supermarket not far away, city not far away, airport close enough. Staff helpful and friendly. Good price for size of room and amenities.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Oct, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome!!

Fantastic, friendly staff, very comfortable. Will recommend to everyone.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Pingu, Gore,N.Z.

15 Oct, 2017

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

Location the big plus

Staff were helpful, language barriers appeared to exsist Room was functional Wi-fi TOTALLY FRUSTRATING Noisier than expected,both road and inter-unit Cleanliness was definitely a lower level than what we were happy with-esp. shower Proximity to services and especially the table tennis facility was the saving factor

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

19 Sept, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good service.

Very good value and comfortable. Good beds and quiet.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Trucker

6 Sept, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Safe and friendly

Clean tidy with good of street parking. Handy to all areas of Christchurch by car.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

T, Arrowtown

25 Apr, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good room and 5 minute drive to shopping mall

We stayed in the one bedroon unit which is perfect for families. Great to have full kitchen facilities, good space in the rooms. Excellent service from staff and would stay again

6/10 Okay

Mark, NZ

8 Apr, 2017

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Average old Christchurch motel

Last minute booking so went y price. The place was cheap enough and the condition reflected the price. typical 1970s place with mostly original fixtures. The bathroom had a partial upgrade but that was it. The shower had to be rinsed down to remove the hair before using. The tv only had basic channels. The fridge was really noisey and the little column heater barely knocked the chill off.

6/10 Okay

family, gold coast

21 Mar, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Cool hotel staff

Arrived early and early check in wasn't a problem. Asked to use the hotel laundry and they told us to go sightseeing and did our laundry for us. Internet was free and fast enough to watch Netflix.

8/10 Good

Ness, Tasman

12 Mar, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean & Tidy

Relaxing motel to stay in. Lovely owners! Studio room good size and very clean. Loved the separate kitchen which had plenty of space, good stove & fridge and plenty of kitchen utensils.

10/10 Excellent

Rudolf

17 Jan, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very friendly and helpfull Owners make you feel real welcome

10/10 Excellent

Frances, Sydney

10 Jan, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value

The Earnslaw was exactly what we were wanting for one night in Christchurch - well located for our needs, reasonable price, clean and comfortable. We were not looking for somewhere new and modern, in fact we liked the homely feel of this place.

10/10 Excellent

Teeka, N

3 Jan, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel I have ever stayed in at Christchurch

I made a last minute booking as soon as I arrived in CHC, so I expected a small cramped up motel, bad service etc etc. but instead I recommend this to be the best motel I have ever stayed at! The staff was so friendly! The room was massive! Even had a seperate kitchen! It's in reach of everything but not far away either.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 Dec, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Dec, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very convenient to what we needed

Extremely helpful people nothing too much trouble would definitely stay there again, very homely

8/10 Good

chris, uk

2 Dec, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Motel

Check in time was 14.00 I arrived at 14.30 to be told my room was not ready and to come back in 30-40 mins this was the only issue I had with this motel,the "room" I had was like a house it had full kitchen facilities a big lounge and big bathroom,the motel is close to all shops the mall and is only 20 mins from the city centre,the manageress even did my laundry and was very helpful and smiley.

6/10 Okay

Rob, Auckland NZ

1 Dec, 2016

Disliked: Cleanliness

There was quite a bit of noise until quite late some nights. It seemed as if some units had long term stayers. It was at the budget end and probably delivered accordingly.

8/10 Good

Fiona

6 Nov, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient for our stay.

Friendly & helpful owners. Motel was handy to where we wanted to go with a bus service to the mall if you are not driving. Otherwise about 20-25min walk.

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

3 Nov, 2016

Tow rooms had light bulbs that did not work, doors squeaked and the second bedroom door would not close.

8/10 Good

Fiona

2 Nov, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Comfortable Stay

Comfortable and quiet motel with easy parking. Owners were helpful and friendly and were able to accommodate a late checkout which was much appreciated.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

7 Sept, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 4 nights, location was handy to everything. Owners were great in taking us to train station and picking us up, much appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Sept, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Owners

I phoned ahead and explained that i could check in untill 10.30 pm. No problem , we will wait for you. Great. And they did.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

7 Aug, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Basic but Clean

A basic motel with not many bells and whistles. Provided all you want is a roof over your head and a clean room, then the Earnslaw Motel will give you this for not a lot of money. It has television, though no pay channels, a small kitchen, and a basic bathroom. The room was clean, and the bed was comfortable (neither too hard not too soft). Reasonable value for money. One drawback to note is that one can hear the traffic on Blenheim Road.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

20 Jul, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

It is a good place very clean with excellent beds. The room is a little old fashion.

6/10 Okay

Stuart, Canterbury, New Zealand

14 May, 2016

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Fitted the bill, but not fancy.

Chosen due to handiness to an event, did the job as it was just a place to lay our heads overnight.

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