19 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, 8011 Christchurch, New Zealand
#72 of 150 hotels in Christchurch
Guests' ChoiceBased on 938 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.2
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 26, 2024
Helen
New ZealandVery warm and cosy and it was great to be able to have the breakfast included. Very helpful host with suggestions for dinner, bus info to the airport and storing our luggage until we left.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 25, 2024
Tomo
New ZealandCould hear noise from the next room.
The accommodation is located close to Hagley Park and Christchurch central. The room is warm, and there is a private spa available, which is very nice after walk or exercise.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 23, 2024
Janice
New ZealandIt waa suffice for our needs.
Homely and great location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Renee
New ZealandThe room was clean, warm and comfortable. The staff were fantastic and very friendly.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Sophie
New ZealandRoger the owner is very friendly, and the motel has all we need. Location is pretty central and easy walking to eateries and the park. Rooms are clean. Bed is comfy. There's even a little backyard. We didn't spend much time at the motel, but it would be lovely to sit outside when weather's nice.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Karen
United KingdomThe advertised pool and spa did not reflect the actual facilities. The pool was small with it's cover on and covered in leafs. Seasonal I would say. But still not inviting. Spa was in doors but covered and again under the cover not inviting at all. ! Disappointed
Good space. Comfy beds . Clean
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Alana
New ZealandVery little water pressure in shower and cold water tap in bathroom sink hard to turn off
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Linda
AustraliaNil
Plenty of space and walking distance to all we needed.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 5, 2024
Louise
New ZealandN/A
Handy to town, roomy and clean
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 27, 2024
Nattawan
ThailandThe bed is too soft and not comfortable at all. Bathroom has no door, just only use the curtain. Water for shower is really hard to adjust temperature, too hot then too cold 🤣 Breakfast is not buffet and it’s just ok
Location is great
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 26, 2024
Shara
New ZealandComfortable bedroom. The spa pool was a bonus.
Exellent staff, very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 23, 2024
Sandra
New ZealandNothing
Breakfast was great, and unexpected
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 21, 2024
Leslie
New Zealandall was great
location
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 3, 2024
Linda
New ZealandIt was very quiet
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 2, 2024
Orna
IsraelAll was great
All was excellent, great welcome, spacious rooms and very clean. Although not modern, everything worked well. Great wifi.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 29, 2024
Gordon
New Zealandnothing
Aalton motel was very good. location was great, rooms were spacious and clean. every thing we needed
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 28, 2024
Chrissy
New ZealandNothing I didn’t like
Everything. Clean, roomy, comfortable. Able to relax. Close to everything.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 26, 2024
Jodie
New ZealandOnly issue was the unit was a bit warm, but it was a very hot day and my beer jacket probably didn't help!
Had a wonderful post-beer festival stay at Aalton Motel - great staff, spacious unit and an invitingly refreshing pool! Really great location close to Hagley Park and Riccarton.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 25, 2024
Fran
New ZealandVery central to everything we needed. Saved on Ubers
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 25, 2024
Susan
United KingdomI can’t think of anything negative to say about the property. If we return to Christchurch in the future, we would have no hesitation in staying at the Aalton Motel again.
The Aalton Motel was the perfect accommodation for a short stay in Christchurch. It is a very beautiful 25 minute walk through the park and botanical Gardens to the centre of Christchurch. We found everything we needed in the motel and had a very comfortable night sleep. Our host was exceptionally helpful and provided us with the ideal breakfast. Nothing was too much trouble and I would like to thank them very much for making our stay so welcoming and comfortable.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 22, 2024
David
New ZealandLocation to Hagley Park and bus stops.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 22, 2024
David
New ZealandConveniently located to the CBD and Hagley Park, good size room and very comfortable.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 20, 2024
Karen
New ZealandMy only complaint was coffee cups werent big enough
Staff were really helpful. Nothing we asked was any bother . Was a little dated but really comfy. Loved that we had a back door and could have morning coffee in garden setting.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 17, 2024
Anita
United KingdomNothing all good
Nice and clean comfy beds breakfast nice host roger lovley man close to town and gardens airport bus stop right outside property Would definatley stay there again spa bath extra treat !
Stayed in February 2024
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