The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge
3.0 star property

Comfortable motel near Air Force Museum of New Zealand

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The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, al fresco dining
Lobby

Overview of The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge

8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Parking included

Explore the area

118 Racecourse Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 8042
  • Popular LocationRiccarton Park5 min walk
  • Popular Location18613 min walk
  • AirportChristchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)7 min drive
  • Popular LocationChristchurch Railway Station13 min drive
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Room options

Standard Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Christchurch

The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge is located in Sockburn, a neighbourhood in Christchurch. Air Force Museum of New Zealand and Canterbury Museum are cultural highlights, while Riccarton House is a notable landmark. University of Canterbury and International Antarctic Centre are two other places to visit that come recommended.

What's nearby

  • Air Force Museum of New Zealand - 3 min drive
  • University of Canterbury - 4 min drive
  • International Antarctic Centre - 7 min drive
  • Hagley Park - 8 min drive
  • Canterbury Museum - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 12 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Golden Boat Restaurant - 14 min walk
  • Burger King - 3 min drive
  • Cameron Japanese Family Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • Burger King - 3 min drive
  • Beers - 3 min drive

About this property

The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge

Motel near Air Force Museum of New Zealand
Located close to University of Canterbury and Riccarton House, The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Hoofbeats Restaurant, features brunch and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and 2 bars.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • A front desk safe and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge include amenities, such as free WiFi. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and free infant beds

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM–10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 17.50 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Carbine Lounge Bar
  • Hoofbeats Restaurant
  • Sports Bar

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: Sports Bar
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 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can refer to the late-arrivals information on the reception office door for check-in assistance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately NZD 17.50 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 any lifts

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Racecourse Motorlodge
Racecourse Motorlodge Christchurch
The Racecourse & Motorlodge
The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge Motel
The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge Christchurch
The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge Motel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Is The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge located?

Located in Sockburn, this motel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Air Force Museum of New Zealand and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from University of Canterbury. Riccarton House and International Antarctic Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 277 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 277 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 277 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 277 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 277 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stained carpet, dirty sheets, late night parties
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Raewyn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was comfortable, however the cleaning staff need to do a better job. Cups in cupboard were dirty, one with "crusty" stuff all on inside, shower/bath screen and walls had not been cleaned and windows on sliding door covered in greasy fingerprints.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

derek

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

8/10 Good

Kristina

Travelled with partner
Great value, perfect for a one night transit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sharron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money, very clean and ideally situated for airport
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good showers and beds
No frills basic motel room suitable for a one night stopover on Christmas Day. Good pressure in the shower, comfy beds, quiet room. Good value for money based on what else was on offer in Christchurch at the time. We appreciated them letting us check in early (12pm) after our original plans changed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Sameer

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023