family quarters include 3 beds. upgraded units add whirlpool tubs and/or balconies. laundry facilities are offered for a fee. air-conditioning is not provided. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. parking is free. set in a residential neighbourhood, this streamlined motel is within 2 km of both the canterbury museum and christchurch botanic gardens. unfussy studios come with sitting areas, free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and kitchenettes. christchurch international airport is 10 km away Christchurch International Airport 18 min
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (18 min) Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Christchurch Gondola (19 min) Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (4 min) These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Bridge of Remembrance (18 min) Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Mona Vale Garden Park (5 min) Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Hagley Park North (11 min) Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. International Antarctic Centre (15 min) Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (4 min) Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Punting On The Avon (5 min) Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Christchurch Casino (9 min) Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Canterbury Museum (4 min) Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (16 min) Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Christchurch Tramway (11 min) Narrated rides through the city on vintage trams with hop-on & hop-off privileges at several places. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (6 min) Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Port Hills (21 min) Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. |