Tower Junction Motor Lodge
Location: 112 Blenheim Rd, Riccarton, Christchurch, 8041, Christchurch, NZ
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Motels
About this Property
Luxurious Amenities
Enjoy our terrace, garden, complimentary wireless internet, picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Gourmet Dining
Indulge in room service or savor a delicious continental breakfast daily.
Convenience at its Best
Benefit from luggage storage, laundry facilities, a library, and free train station pick-up service.
Discover comfort and convenience at Tower Junction Motor Lodge. Book now to experience the perfect stay.
Important Information
- A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
- Contactless check-out is available.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Instructions: This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Picnic area
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Library
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Smoke-free property
- Free train station pickup
- Free self parking
- Free train station drop-off
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Studio
1 Queen Bed
194-sq-foot soundproofed room with a balcony/patio
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
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Queen Studio
1 Queen Bed
215-sq-foot soundproofed room with a balcony/patio
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
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Apartment, 1 Bedroom
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
398-sq-foot soundproofed room with a balcony/patio
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
646-sq-foot soundproofed room with a balcony/patio
Layout - 2 bedrooms
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
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King Studio
1 King Bed
269-sq-foot soundproofed room with a balcony/patio
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
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Apartment, 1 Bedroom
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
430-sq-foot soundproofed room with a balcony/patio
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
Guest Reviews
- John (10/5): - This was a great stay for our group. We utilised their airport transfer service, they were prompt and proactive with phone contact to arrange pickup and our room was open and ready when we arrived at the accommodation. Room was clean and had everything for our needs. Staff were friendly and super helpful right up to the Railway station transfer tne next morning. Would definitely stay again. Thanks
- Adele (8/5): - Very spacious, lots of seating. Ants were on the bench and in the bathroom. Also the Indian food smell was very strong. Especially after being closed up an in the morning. Not pleasant š
- Maxwell (10/5): - Very friendly and helpful staff, everything very clean, overall highly recommend staying here!
- Santosh (8/5): - Convenience for train travel
- Robiin (10/5): - FRIENDLY MGMT, GOOD ROOMS
- David (10/5): - It was our 2nd time staying at Tower Junction Motor Lodge. We really like it because it has everything we need and its within walking distance to the Mall and to the Tower Junction shopping Centre. We also appreciated the lift to our day on the TranzAlpine train.
- Anders (10/5): - Stayed three nights in Towers Junction Motel and had a great time there. The location is convenient for food, coffee and shopping centre. The owner Prince is very friendly. We had four adults in the group and required to do laundry before we went out in the morning, he would wake up at 7:30 to open the laundry room for us. Truly recommend this place
- Jocelyn (8/5): - a very compact in compact studio unit. Need instructions on how to use the upstanding electric heater.
- Rolland (10/5): - Convenient location to every thing from shopping to dining
- Colleen (10/5): - A very comfortable and reasonably priced stay.
- Christopher (10/5): - A very good option when taking the TranzAlpine train the next morning as only a 10min walk. The studio room was very good, clean, bed was quite ok, microwave & kitchen utensils usefulā¦.. recommend.
- Stephen (10/5): - Prince the proprietor is really good to deal with super helpful. Couldnāt do enough for you.
- Jordan (10/5): - Really appreciated the response from staff when I arrived with a large truck, late in the evening!
- jamie (2/5): - We booked in error and cancelled within 12 hrs after realising. Despite numerous requests, and the assistance of Expedia staff, the management declined our request. Though this is our fault, it goes to show the property is only interested in its bottom line rather than whats right.
- Charles Tom (10/5): - Very helpful and accommodating, thanks
- Lew (10/5): - It was so central for all our needs. Great service, cleanliness, very friendly. Will come again.
- Karen (8/5): - The man who greeted us was lovely and the heated beds and the bath
- Sharon (8/5): - Affordable
- taram4315 (10/5): Close to train station 5 star - We arrived kind of late but there was still someone at the front desk for a quick/efficient check in. It was rainy super hard but he was still really nice to show us where our room was. The room was very clean and updated. Very good kitchen amenities. Quiet. Convenient to the train station
- kirstad20 (10/5): Great location, made to feel extra special - Came to Christchurch to watch the rugby at apollo stadium. Great location walking distance to stadium and also riccarton mall. It was my son's birthday and they were so kind and decorated the room for him with balloons and lights and made him feel very special. Thanks so much for a great stay
- Philip (6/5): - New owners are working hard to upgrade the facility such as installing all new carpeting. Owners are very friendly and helpful and do provide shuttle service to the airport for an additional fee.
- Michael (10/5): - The motel was fine, just as it was shown on the site. We had a unit at the back which was perfectly quiet. We were only there one night but had no issues or complaints.
- Michelle (10/5): - Lovely owners, helped us when we had questions about the property and places to visit in Christchurch. I fully recommend this place . We will stay again when we visit chch again .
- Anne (8/5): - We stayed there in a one bedroom apartment on arrival into Christchurch before heading off on a South Island road trip. There was a Westfield nearby with a Pak N Save supermarket enabling us to cook simple meals on the cook top. There were eateries within walking distance but we didn't try any of them.
- Alison (8/5): Convenient for railway station. - Helpful. Small but comfortable room with excellent modern bathroom. Transfer to train station no longer free as advertised but very useful.
- Joe (10/5): - Great place to stay near the Christchurch Train Station. Proprietors were very kind and helpful
- Anne (8/5): - Nice and clean, everything we needed on site. Functional kitchen area with stovetop and microwave. Table, chairs, desk, built in wardrobe, bedside tables, good heating and lighting, well aired. Not superior but had a comfortable, clean and very pleasant stay š
- Wayne (10/5): - A great privately run motel that has been completely redone, Everything is like new, lots of plug recepticals. Everything you would want in a room, toaster, stove top, fridge, dishes. Nice professional staff and no surprise charges. Thank you from Canada šØš¦
- Don (10/5): - the owner picked us up by car from the airport and dropped us to the railway station the following morning. very friendly and nothing was a bother to him. the room was nice, warm and very clean and the bed very comfortable.
- Samantha (10/5): - Staff were awesome check in and out process was simple and easy. Room was absolutely amazing for the price, could not have expected more. Overall a beautiful place to stay wish it was longer
- Kurt (10/5): Great stay in Christchurch New Zealand - Very nice owners and staff that go out of their way to be helpful, friendly and kept asking if we needed anything or could they help making our stay any better. Location is very walkable to a nice Shopping Mall with many very good restaurants both inside and nearby the Mall. Also walkable to the Christchurch Train Station, and City buses are also nearby, which can take you almost anywhere inside the Christchurch limits and many nearby Suburbs.
- D (10/5): A nice clean unit close to the railway station - A nice clean motel unit with fresh new carpet. Friendly staff and within walking distance of restaurants and the railway station. A cost of $60 to get to the airport. Recommended
- Witold (6/5): - Fantastic location. Bit tired and worn down. Needs freshness.
- Libby (8/5): - Our room was in a green area that was nice. We were driven to the train station which was nice.
- Steven R (8/5): - Good motel, clean and a good place to spend a night or two. Convenient location to the train station.
- Kelvin (6/5): - Great location for the event we were going. Not enough parking at motel. Our fridge still had food in freezer from last occupants
- Alison (10/5): - Iāve been travelling around NZ for the past month, the check in here was the most personable and helpful. Great room, spotlessly clean and despite being near a round absolutely quiet due to the glazingā¦couldnāt be happier.
- peterjg200 (10/5): Comfortable motel near Christchurch railway station - Like many other guests, we choose this accommodation because it is close to the railway station and on our last day the manager kindly drove us there in his own car - the first of several trips he had to make that morning I think. The accommodation is very pleasant inside with basic cooking facilities as advertised. There is a vast shopping centre - Westfield - within about 15 mins walk, with a giant supermarket at one end of it. It's slightly strange that even though the motel is on a major road, there are no buses that pass by, but for those who don't want to take their cars into the centre of Christchurch there are buses from the shopping centre into the city centre every few minutes.
- Terry (8/5): Tower Junction. - Everthing mentioned on web site was there. I ,m getting use to kleenex. Being dismissed In the secondary motels , toot the snoot with Tp. Not sure about the train station provision, I had utilize Uber. No biggie 10 Nzd. No biggie. Speights Bar Grille shortest option. If you are Are without Auto
- Raj (10/5): - Clean and convenient
- Anna (4/5): - .
- Wayne (10/5): - Perfect
- Tom (10/5): - Very good very nice
- Vani (10/5): - It was very convenient for us to drop off our rental car and take the Tranzalpine train
- Harry (10/5): - Very nice š place!!!
- John (10/5): Overnight stay before train to Picton. - We were able to check in a little early which allowed us to return a loan car on time. Friendly service at check in. This continued in the morning with a very welcome lift to the train station where the check in was 06.30.
- Wendy (10/5): - Fantastic unit n very handy to everything!!!
- Colin (8/5): - Price and very clean, good services
- Jane (10/5): - The room we stayed in was spacious and comfortable. The beds were very nice. We made arrangements for an early morning ride to the train station. Prince was up early and had us there on time. I would definitely stay here again.
- Iain (10/5): Neat and clean Motel. - Prince gave us a warm welcome and initial introduction to Christchurch. He also took us to the train station ( nearby) to catch the Tranzalpine train to Greymouth. Everything we needed was in the room ...excellent tea coffee selection, microwave, fridge and fresh milk, which was an unexpected extra. An Uber cost nz12 to get to centre of Christchurch but you can also walk to the Botanic Gardens in about 40 minutes.
- Jane (10/5): - I've stayed in several motels in and around Christchurch. This is the best place I've found and I'll definitely stay here again.
- Noel (10/5): - Staff were very helpful looking for a lost wallet.
- sue (10/5): Great service - Great service with a pick up from the airport and drop off at the train station. Friendly staff, nothing was a problem.
- Wander03265816576 (10/5): Great Choice - Very happy with our choice of accommodation as we were booked to travel via TransScenic on the Friday and wanted accommodation within walking distance however Tower Junction provide a free shuttle to and from the station. The room was very comfortable and clean and I would have no hesitation to book again if we go back to Christchurch as the location is fabulous in proximity to the Westfield Plaza plus lots of other shops and is within easy walking distance to bus stops.
- irenemQ7871UY (2/5): Motel close to Train for Arthurās Pass - free shuttle provided. - My husband and I stayed here for two nights as we were doing a day trip to Arthurās Pass . Very comfortable accommodation and very close to the train statio. We arrived early and no problem in checking in. A free shuttle to the train station was provided - morning and return. All with a friendly smile - Thankyou so much for your service you made our day trip so much easier.
- ANNETTE (10/5): - Staff were extremely helpful
- marcus (8/5): - as expected ty
- John (10/5): - Good staff
- Mike (10/5): - Very helpful.
- JANINE (8/5): - This motel suited my needs perfectly. Easy to access and mostly lower ground units and quiet despite being by a busy thoroughfare.
- Daniel (10/5): - Nice cosy place, built in heating. Nothing fancy but was good for a short stay.
- Jason (8/5): - .
- Andrelica (8/5): - Manager was friendly and facilities good. Convenient location. Would use again.
- Joanne (8/5): - Had a lovely quiet stay . Very clean unit . Could do with a draft stopper on front door . Did find hot water only warm . I like a hot shower.carpets very tired . On the whole value for money.
- Bruce (10/5): - Neat, clean and friendly staff
- Carole (10/5): - The Manager was SO helpful, queries about local matters and commuting back and forth to the Tranz Rail Station.
- Lyndsay (8/5): - Considering the motel was on a busy road we were fortunate to have a unit at the rear and it was real quiet. Good value for the price.
- Wayne (10/5): - The new owner is keen to improve and impress people with the property. He has plans to update and replace items and is working through a list. Nothing was a problem and he was keen to help any time. .
- YI DAN (8/5): - The staff is very friendly and helpful!
- John (10/5): - close to park
- Ann (4/5): - We chose Tower Juncrion for it's high rating and price however struggling to know how it achieved this rating - unless it is only our unit that is sub standard. I will say the bed was comfortable and bathroom good, although very compact. However - the carpet was disgusting with stains all over it - the unit had a very unpleasant smell - lighting was very dim. Possibly eco bulbs as did improve but not inviting to enter a dark room - the sofa is not comfortable and needs replacing - bedroom only had pull down blinds so didnt block the light coming from outside, making it quite light in the bedroom
- Pierre (8/5): - The general cleanliness of the room itself was a bit negative with the room carpets full of stains etc.
- kylie (6/5): - The staff are really nice and helpful so it feels a bit odd writing the opposite about the room. The unit was clean to an acceptable standard. However, could do with a proper carpet clean every now and again as carpet was very stained throughout. Unit was really cold as only has a super small wall heater in the lounge only. Terrible condensation from the bathroom and can't leave the window's open in winter due to the cold.
- Barry (10/5): - Parking was tight on the last night because one unit had more than one vehicle. Apart from that, extremely quiet unit.
- Les (10/5): - Great location for our stopover and train ride the next day. Easy transport to city. Plenty of shops and restaurants nearby.
- Asma (10/5): - I like the transport to and from the train station.The shopping centre close by.
- Sun Chuan (8/5): Nice & well furnished unit - Location is good, close to everything & the airport, unit is well furnished, value for money.
- Stephen (10/5): - A good stay, thanks to Prince.
- Jennifer (10/5): - Super nice and helpful. The ride to the train was perfect!
- tracy (10/5): - Cobvenience location
- Erine (10/5): - We stayed overnight in the family room. The reception lady was very friendly and kindly drove us early morning 7am to the TranzAlpine train station. Fully functional motel room, a little outdated but very clean. The carpets definitely need to some freshen up. Even though our room was right next to the main road, we slept well and hardly heard the traffic.
- Boyd (8/5): - Walking distance from the Christchurch railway station - handy if doing either the alpine or coastal rail trips). Cheat Bike hire available at the motor lodge - handy if not driving. Close to Riccarton shopping centre - slightly longer walk (but walkable) distance into the city centre. Chinese restaurant 5min walk away that stays open until midnight (handy fo late arrival). 20min drive away from the airport.
- Hamish (10/5): - Very happy with the stay. Room was new and clean, and owner was very friendly.
- GreenInsights (8/5): Good for a short stay - Quite comfortable and good range of inclusions such as a good sized fridge, toiletries , plenty of pillows and nice white towels and a good bed with electric blanket However the kitchen knives were not sharp, the chairs in the lounge room were saggy and uncomfortable and the outside lights were too bright to be blocked out by the blinds on the two windows. Parking is first come first served so you donāt necessarily get to park next to your room There is a shopping centre not far away and the lady at reception and the cleaner were very kind and friendly
- Timothy (10/5): - Only thing that would of made perfect would be little bottle of shower gel
- Manny (8/5): - Easy check in ! Very convenient
- Bonnie (10/5): - Very friendly & helpful staff. Iād stay again.
- Elaine (8/5): - The host provided free ride to train station. It is a great overnight stay before an early train ride.
- Timothy (10/5): - Only stayed one night, but it had everything we needed including a mall on our doorstep. Easy to get to the airport. Room was off the road so not noisy
- Anna (10/5): - Great stay
- Blair (8/5): - Perfect location for our trip to the train. Nice surprise that they drove us to the station
- Noel (10/5): Convenient - Bed was firm and pillows too. Room was large and very pleasant. Shuttle to the train was excellent!
- Julie (8/5): - Very friendly slightly out of town location but good for railway station. Certainly met our needs for 3 nights but rooms slightly tired.
- Yasmin (6/5): - Lady at reception was lovely. Disappointed with cleanliness of unit. Carpets stained, dusty, not vacuumed and crumbs on table. The shower door seal was half ripped off and the hand basin seal was faulty.
- Mary (10/5): - Very clean place. Friendly, welcoming staff. Quiet room. Close to restaurant. Shuttle to train station, which is not far away.
- Nanette (10/5): - We had a wonderful stay. Phyllis was helpful and friendly and went out of her way to accomodate us. Shops are walking distance, and we had everything we needed. Will definitely stay here again..
- John (8/5): - We enjoyed our stay here. Very easy to get around,
- Meander22120435414 (4/5): Not good. The Manager needs to learn personal skills and greet his guests. - My son and I stayed here for 5 nights and had very little sleep because there was no air conditioning and it was stifling. When we arrived my son collected the key and I was amazed that we were not shown to our unit. I have been staying in Motels throughout NZ for 50 years and have always been taken to the motel, shown anything I might need to know and asked if I need anything. I was quite shocked. We had no power so my son went and asked about it and the guy showed us to put the card in above the light switches. I've never seen that before. The 3 point plug in the first room was loose so I was a bit wary about using it. On the 4th night we had to change rooms as we booked a further night (prior to going down to Christchurch) but i wished we hadn't as the unit was poky and dark. Also the carpet was disgusting and my son mentioned and the guy said he had been meaning to do it but the weather was too humid. Why didn't he get a pedestal fan and cool the place so he could clean it. I would not rate this as advertised at 4.5. I'd say 3.
- Maya (6/5): Bad management - I booked 3 rooms for 3 nights but the manager at the hotel booked only 1 night and I needed to beg for a roomā¦
- Maria (10/5): - Excellent location near the train station and the motel manager does complementary transfers to/from the station and also provides plunger coffee in the room. Great value for money in a great location.
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