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Kauri Motel

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Westfield Riccarton Mall

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Front of property
Reception
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Bath Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Shower Studio Ground Floor

1 bedroom, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Shower Studio Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Studio Upper Floor

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Studio, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Spa Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Executive Spa Studio

1 bedroom, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Spa Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Standard Shower Studio Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Studio Upper Floor

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Bath Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio-Disability Access

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
1 Kauri St, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041

What's nearby

  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Canterbury - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mona Vale - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Wolfbrook Arena - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 6 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Westfield Riccarton - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Drexels Breakfast Restaurants - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Muffin Break - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Kauri Motel

Motel near Westfield Riccarton Mall
Located close to Riccarton House and Mona Vale, Kauri Motel provides a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Kauri Motel boast perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with Netflix, streaming services and satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, microwaves and toasters

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 13 for adults and NZD 13 for children

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2003
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels
  • IPod dock
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in fee: NZD 20 for check-in between 8:30 PM and midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 13 for adults and from NZD 13 for children
  • Late check-in fee: NZD 20 for check-in between 8:30 PM and midnight
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Kauri Motel Christchurch
Kauri Christchurch
Kauri Motel Motel
Kauri Motel Christchurch
Kauri Motel Motel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Is Kauri Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Kauri Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kauri Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available from 8:30 PM to midnight for a fee of NZD 20.

What time is check-out at Kauri Motel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kauri Motel located?

Located in Riccarton, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Westfield Riccarton Mall and Riccarton House. Mona Vale and University of Canterbury are also within 1 mi (2 km). Christchurch Railway Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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Kauri Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Abhinav

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, opposite to shopping centre and plenty restaurants are in walking distance. Room was bit small but worked find for us as it got spa too. Staff was really friendly. Place was nice and clean. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family getaway

Convenient! Close to lots of resto and shopping !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly owners.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Run by lovely family.excellent service.great room ,loved the spa bath, across road from mall and transport.nice and quiet private rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little small for a suite. But very comfortable. Well located.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

clean, comfy n convenient

It was very clean, a little small for two people, but very convenient and comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient at its best

We have stayed here several times now each time it’s been a great experience. The owners are very friendly and helpful. The room has everything you need for a couple of nights stay and it’s directly opposite a big shopping complex with the shops you need.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good motel Small
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Phoebe

Average room, feel small and with hardly any decent size windows. Not well maintained. Location is amazing though being right next to Riccarton mall
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat and clean. Room has enough facilities for staying. Convenient location for shopping. But the most greatest thing about this motel is the owner. They are so nice, considerate and flexible. I really relaxed during my stay. Definitely we will be staying here if we have next time!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness
Very friendly staff. Due to repairs having to be done in bathroom we had to go to a motel next door for 1st night then move our stuff back for remainder of our stay. Very inconvenient and NO discount offered.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Booked a room for two adults and a child got there just one bed lady changed our room for one with a sofa bed as well gave us sheets and towel and stuff but late a night when we went to watch tv it doesn’t go so over all night was average
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marita

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

No owners on site. Staff member with limited English was not good enough. Sign outside advertises 50 channels Sky but this is not available - false afvertising
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Collette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bed was comfortable and the location very handy to the mall - our room was small, probably better for a single person or contact the motel before booking to request a larger room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Value, everything we needed & pleasent helpful staff :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yao Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Property was all very good, very close to everything nearby.. The owner was very helpful and friendly.. Thank you..
Stayed 1 night in May 2021