| relaxed suites add separate living rooms. all provide outdoor seating beside the entries. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. room service is available. this low-key motel lies 5 km from the christchurch casino and 7 km from both hagley park and the international antarctic centre. amenities include a hot tub, a guest laundry and a library, plus a courtyard with tables. straightforward studios offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and kitchens. continental breakfast is available (fee)
Christchurch International Airport 11 min
Christchurch Casino (11 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Air Force Museum of New Zealand (6 min)
Exhibits on the country's military aviation history along with aircraft, tours & a flight simulator. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (7 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (13 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Punting On The Avon (11 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Orana Wildlife Park (18 min)
Open-range zoo with species such as giraffes, gorillas, lions, white rhinos & the native kiwi bird. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (11 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (15 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Hagley Park North (7 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Port Hills (21 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. International Antarctic Centre (11 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (11 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Christchurch Gondola (22 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Mona Vale Garden Park (6 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Canterbury Museum (11 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. | 
