family suites have 2 kitchenettes and 2 bathrooms. there's no air-conditioning. set in a residential district, this laid-back motel is 5 km from hagley park and the christchurch botanic gardens. room service (breakfast only) is available. off-street parking is complimentary. amenities include loaner golf gear, a bbq and a guest laundry. relaxed rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows offer free wi-fi and flat-screens, plus microwaves, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; some feature whirlpool baths. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. there are also 1- and 2-bedroom suites with living areas and kitchenettes Christchurch International Airport 18 min
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (13 min) Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Mona Vale Garden Park (7 min) Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Christchurch Casino (8 min) Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Hagley Park North (7 min) Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Orana Wildlife Park (22 min) Open-range zoo with species such as giraffes, gorillas, lions, white rhinos & the native kiwi bird. Punting On The Avon (10 min) Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. International Antarctic Centre (15 min) Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Port Hills (26 min) Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Canterbury Museum (9 min) Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Bridge of Remembrance (9 min) Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (9 min) Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (10 min) Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (9 min) These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (9 min) Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Christchurch Gondola (23 min) Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. |