| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. suites add separate living areas and sofabeds; some suites have extra bedrooms or 2-person whirlpool baths. the casual rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and kitchenettes with microwaves and minifridges. the motel provides continental breakfast for a fee. additional amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool and free parking. there's no air-conditioning. this relaxed motel with redbrick accents lies 2 km from both hagley park and christchurch art gallery. upgraded rooms add stoves and pool views
Christchurch International Airport 17 min
Port Hills (23 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. International Antarctic Centre (14 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Punting On The Avon (4 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (13 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (15 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (7 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Mona Vale Garden Park (4 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (17 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Hagley Park North (6 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (17 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Christchurch Casino (7 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Christchurch Gondola (21 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Christchurch Tramway (6 min)
Narrated rides through the city on vintage trams with hop-on & hop-off privileges at several places. Canterbury Museum (17 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Bridge of Remembrance (5 min)
Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. | 
