Name: Aalton Motel
Address: 19 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, 8011 Christchurch, New Zealand, 19 Riccarton Road, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $76 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.0

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easy to access - perfect location for arriving in on the train and departing to Greymouth the next morning. Lots of amenities close by - Riccarton mall, fuel stations, fast food outlets etc. Quiet neighborhood. Very tidy and clean unit.

Joanne, New Zealand

- room and facilities - separate bathroom and toilet - kitchen

Susiesss, Thailand

basic, clean and tidy, great value accommodation which is exactly what we were after

Matthew, New Zealand

Location: Within a walk of ten minutes, lots of restaurants as well as Westfield Riccarton Mall can be reached. On the other side,Hagley’s park is also close by. In spite of being on main road, the Motel is very quite and sound inside. Feels like an oasis. Rooms: spacious. Good, equipped kitchen. Comfortable beds. Heating in rooms. Good bathroom. Parking just in front of cottage. Over and above, Roger was an excellent host. Lot of help and guidance from him on tour planning as well as visiting nearby places. Will definitely recommend as also stay there again.

Sumeet, India

Amazing rooms. Spacious , clean and cozy Great reception on our arrival. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again if in Christchurch

Lee, Canada

The price we paid was very fair. The bed is comfortable. Well located to restaurants

Miri, Israel

The location is very convenient. Room was spacious for a family of 2 adults and 2 kids. Fully equipped kitchen, Good cleanliness. Friendly hosts.

Rahul, Hong Kong

Very clean and comfortable room, good WiFi, fully equipped kitchen, very friendly and helpful proprietors. I accidentally left some clothing behind in the room and the proprietors contacted me and were very accommodating in sending my clothing to me by courier to The next stop on our trip. Thank you!

Jerry, United States of America

Lovely friendly couple. Fantastic shower and very comfortable beds.

Lesley, Bolivia

Large, clean room. Nice kitchen facility. Parking right in front of door.

Alan, United States of America

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What guests loved the most:
“easy to access - perfect location for arriving in on the train and departing to Greymouth the next morning. Lots of amenities close by - Riccarton mall, fuel stations, fast food outlets etc.”

Joanne New Zealand
“- room and facilities - separate bathroom and toilet - kitchen”

Susiesss Thailand
“basic, clean and tidy, great value accommodation which is exactly what we were after”

Matthew New Zealand
“Location: Within a walk of ten minutes, lots of restaurants as well as Westfield Riccarton Mall can be reached. On the other side,Hagley’s park is also close by.”

Sumeet India
“Amazing rooms. Spacious , clean and cozy Great reception on our arrival. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again if in Christchurch”

Lee Canada
“The price we paid was very fair. The bed is comfortable. Well located to restaurants”

Miri Israel
“The location is very convenient. Room was spacious for a family of 2 adults and 2 kids. Fully equipped kitchen, Good cleanliness. Friendly hosts.”

Rahul Hong Kong
“Very clean and comfortable room, good WiFi, fully equipped kitchen, very friendly and helpful proprietors.”

Jerry United States of America
“Lovely friendly couple. Fantastic shower and very comfortable beds.”

Lesley Bolivia
“Large, clean room. Nice kitchen facility. Parking right in front of door.”

Alan United States of America

One of our top picks in Christchurch.Aalton Motel guests have access to a spa pool and free parking, just a 1-minute walk from Hagley Park. All rooms feature a microwave, a refrigerator and satellite TV.

Facilities at Aalton Motel Christchurch include a gas barbecue and a coin-operated guest laundry. There is a children's swimming pool available for use during the summer months.

Each room includes a hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. Heating and ironing facilities are also provided. Most rooms have a full kitchen with stove and oven.

Christchurch city center is a 5-minute bus ride from Aalton Motel. There is a bus stop directly outside the motel. Westfield Riccarton Shopping Mall is a 10-minute walk away.

Riccarton is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, food and botanical gardens.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Christchurch! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

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× 6	Two-Bedroom Apartment Bedroom 1: 1 king bed Living room: 1 sofa bed Bedroom 3: 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Features a spacious lounge with sofa, flat-screen TV, dining area, kitchen, bathroom and separate toilet. Apartment Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Refrigerator • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Kitchen • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Wardrobe or closet • Oven • Toaster • Electric blankets • Dining table • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
× 5	One-Bedroom Apartment 1 twin bed and 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Features a separate bedroom, combined lounge/kitchen area with flat-screen TV, and bathroom with bath and shower. Apartment Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Refrigerator • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Kitchen • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Wardrobe or closet • Oven • Toaster • Electric blankets • Dining table • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Superior Studio 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This more spacious studio features a kitchen. Room Facilities: • Shower • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Refrigerator • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Kitchen • Carpeted • Interconnecting room(s) available • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Wardrobe or closet • Oven • Toaster • Electric blankets • Dining table • Drying rack for clothing Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Standard Studio 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This studio features flat-screen satellite TV, a microwave, refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. Room Facilities: • Shower • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Kitchenette • Radio • Refrigerator • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Wardrobe or closet • Toaster • Electric blankets • Dining table Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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An Inside Look at Aalton Motel

Tripadvisor Hall of Fame winner 2015. Aalton Motel offers comfortable motel accommodation at an affordable price. Conveniently located within walking distance to City Center, Hagley Park, Botanic gardens, Christchurch Women’s and Public Hospital, the Railway Station, Horncastle Arena, AMI Stadium, Riccarton shopping centre and Westfield Mall, Chateau on the Park Conference Centre. Aalton Motel is a great place to stay when visiting Christchurch for pleasure or business. Plus Christchurch Airport is only 15 minutes drive away and transfers to the airport or railways station can be arranged for a special rate if booked through us. We are close to a great selection of restaurants and cafes, including Dux Dine, winner of the People’s Choice Award, Arjee Bhajee, Tripadvisor winner for the past four years and the popular GFC and Sismo cafes - Ideal for breakfasts. Aalton Motel has the choice of 11 ground-floor units, including studios, one-bedroom and two bedroom units, sleeping up to 6 guests. All units are serviced daily and 10 units have full cooking facilities. There is a spa on-site and an above ground children’s swimming pool available during the summer months.

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Mona Vale
0.4 miles
Hagley Park
0.5 miles
Botanical Gardens
0.6 miles
Hagley Oval Pavilion
0.6 miles
Westfield Riccarton
0.7 miles
Christchurch Railway Station
0.8 miles
Canterbury Museum
0.8 miles
New Zealand Brain Research Institute
0.9 miles
Christchurch Arts Centre
0.9 miles
Victoria Street
1 miles

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Night and Day Supermarket
0 miles
Arjee Bhajee Restaurant
0 miles
Running Bull Cafe/Bar
0 miles

Closest Airports *

Christchurch Airport
4.5 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Very good location close to CBD and parks”

Roger

New Zealand

8.7

“Location is the key , near to the railway station and airport and no way commercial!!! Serene property!! The promoter is so so friendly and helpful,”

Sriram

India

9.1

“Good value breakfast. Convenient location close to a variety of restaurants and only 10 minutes walk to a large shopping mall. Hagley Park close by and central ...”

Gordon

United Kingdom

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2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children are welcome

0 - 1 year	Can use a crib when requested or an existing bed	NZD 20 per child, per night
2 - 5 years	Can use an existing bed	NZD 20 per child, per night

The maximum number of cribs and children allowed in existing beds depends on the room you pick. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

No extra beds are available

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Aalton Motel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Guests arriving outside reception opening hours are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Please let Aalton Motel know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Pets by arrangement. For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

“easy to access - perfect location for arriving in on the train and departing to Greymouth the next morning. Lots of amenities close by - Riccarton mall, fuel stations, fast food outlets etc. Quiet neighborhood. Very tidy and clean unit.”

Joanne

“Location: Within a walk of ten minutes, lots of restaurants as well as Westfield Riccarton Mall can be reached. On the other side,Hagley’s park is also close by. In spite of being on main road, the Motel is very quite and sound inside. Feels like an oasis. Rooms: spacious. Good, equipped kitchen. Comfortable beds. Heating in rooms. Good bathroom. Parking just in front of cottage. Over and above, Roger was an excellent host. Lot of help and guidance from him on tour planning as well as visiting nearby places. Will definitely recommend as also stay there again. ”

Sumeet

“Very clean and comfortable room, good WiFi, fully equipped kitchen, very friendly and helpful proprietors. I accidentally left some clothing behind in the room and the proprietors contacted me and were very accommodating in sending my clothing to me by courier to The next stop on our trip. Thank you!”

Jerry

United States of America

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Reviewed: July 19, 2019

Angela
New Zealand
10

Exceptional
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Fantastic location, friendly staff, enjoyed the stay very much

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 18, 2019

Kirsty
New Zealand
8.8

“Enjoyable experience.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Good location and clean, tidy room.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 16, 2019

Roger
New Zealand
8.8

“Very good overall, handy to facilities, restaurants etc.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
Unit was very small
Very good location close to CBD and parks

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 16, 2019

Joanne
New Zealand
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
no hand soap in the bathrooms and only one towel per person - would've been nice to have a hair towel. Only stayed one night so i guess only one towel per person.
easy to access - perfect location for arriving in on the train and departing to Greymouth the next morning. Lots of amenities close by - Riccarton mall, fuel stations, fast food outlets etc. Quiet neighborhood. Very tidy and clean unit.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 13, 2019

Brenda
New Zealand
10

Exceptional
- • Couple
- • Superior Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing.
Great location, lovely unit, very quiet, even though on a busy road, would definitely recommend.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 11, 2019

Tracy
New Zealand
7.5

“Thanks for hosting us”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very friendly welcome. Value for money. Great central location. Unit was clean and tidy.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 9, 2019

Stephanie
New Zealand
Age group: 45 – 54

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Easy to find with good parking for our extra car. Our host was also more than obliging. Warm rooms with electric blankets and extra blankets if we needed.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 7, 2019

Denis
New Zealand
10

“Plesant and enjoyable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
the frost on Sunday morning the wall heater was noisy
Handy to most places Clean and tidy the price

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: June 21, 2019

Anonymous
New Zealand
9.6

Exceptional
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wasn’t expecting the mobility unit. It was perfectly clean but the floor always gets completely wet! Didn’t think to specify NOT to have it

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 20, 2019

Raywyn
New Zealand
10

Exceptional
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very friendly & helpful staff

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 17, 2019

Kim
New Zealand
9.2

“Will definately look to stay again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
Beds were comfortable but a little too firm for me. Bathrooms were very well equipped and the water was hot, could have been better water pressure.
Super spacious, lovely staff all round, great spa. Cant fault for the money. They called us after we left to tell us we left something behind which we then picked up before we left town. Awesome service.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 13, 2019

Anonymous
New Zealand
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing, everything was fine
Location is perfect close to town. Parking at the door made it easy to unload from the car. Unit was very clean and more than enough space.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 12, 2019

Anonymous
Malaysia
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Spacious, good location, comfortable, cozy

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 9, 2019

Susan
New Zealand
10

“Quick family get together.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice and warm and comfortable.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 3, 2019

Mel
Spain
7.1

Good
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
noise of the heater two seperate faucet for cold and hot water

Stayed in June 2019

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