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Cranford Cottages And Motel

Suburban cabin in Christchurch with free parking

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is £59
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May

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63 Cranford St, St Albans, Christchurch, 8054
  • Hagley Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Christchurch Casino
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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Standard Cottage

  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Studio

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Cottage

  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment

  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Christchurch

Located in Saint Albans, a neighbourhood in Christchurch, Cranford Cottages And Motel is in the suburbs and near the airport. Hagley Park and Christchurch Casino are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing and hot springs.

What's nearby

  • Southern Cross Hospital - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hagley Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 15 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sprig + Fern Merivale - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Erawan Thai Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Metro - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Origin - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kidds Cakes & Bakery - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Cranford Cottages And Motel

Suburban cabin in Christchurch with free parking
Along with laundry facilities, this cabin has a garden and free self-parking. WiFi in public areas is free. All 14 cabins feature kitchens with fridges, ovens, stovetops and microwaves. In-room free WiFi and premium bedding are standard, as are plasma TVs with satellite channels.
Cranford Cottages And Motel offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodation at this 4-star cabin has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Christchurch cabin provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.9 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NZD 15 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NZD 15 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.9 per cent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Cranford Cottages And Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NZD 15 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Cranford Cottages And Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cranford Cottages And Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Cranford Cottages And Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Cranford Cottages And Motel located?

Located in Saint Albans, this cabin is within 2 mi (3 km) of Southern Cross Hospital, Hagley Park and Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre. Christchurch Casino and Tramway are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Cranford Cottages And Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 327 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 327 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 327 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 327 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 327 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great value and staff super nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a lovely motel to stay at
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The couple who just took over the hotel has been extremely friendly, helpful and nice. They did everything to make the stay pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ghita

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

first choice not last...

brilliant place to stay...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming. staff dealt with very noisy group of youngsters very promptly so we had a good nights sleep . Bed very comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Paul

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Motel is in need of refurbishment, the bathrooms are in a poor condition.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Margot, London

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

Motel close to bus route

Comfortable and had all the facilities I required so I enjoyed my stay. It was situated near my family so I had only a short to their house. I was there for 2 weeks and had no problems in that time. I had a pleasant decking area outside my room.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Chou-hsiung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good basic accommodation

Friendly staff, larger than average rooms, very easy to get into the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Vicky

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

Quiet cottages, good access for elderly, central

Great service, quiet cottages, easy access for my elderly relatives. Only complaint is the lack of wardrobes- just three hooks on the wall and my relatives were staying 2 weeks.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ginga, UK

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

Nice unit!

Clean, comfortable room. Good selection of TV channels incl all freeview + sky sports and movie premiere. Quite overpowering perfume on entering room (highly perfumed cleaner or air freshener) Turned out that most of it was in kitchen/bathroom area, so closing that door helped a lot. Also note reception hours. They emailed me to see when I would arrive. Keep an eye on your email, or put your arrival time in booking notes
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent facilities, comfort and location!

A brilliant place to stay just a short bus ride into Christchurch. It is perfect for a longer stay as there was everything that you needed. The facilities were excellent for self-catering Including a washing machine and drier available for guests at a small charge. Our double room was very comfortable and quiet with a settee, so many only have a single chair,which was a very welcome addition. It also had a table and 2 chairs. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We were held up by roadworks and destined to arrive after the reception closed but they were most accommodating. It was a chilly evening so they switched the heater and electric blanket which we really appreciated. We'll definitely return for a longer stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

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

Spot on.

Staff very accommodating. Restaurants and takeaway food close to.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Roger, Oxford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Would stay again.

A very acceptable motel choice in striking distance from Christchurch. The room was a bit dark - could do with more lights. It's a bit old in terms of fixtures and fittings. Everything was very clean. Free guest laundry was a bonus. The owner was very friendly and welcoming when we arrived. Would stay again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John, Borrowash

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

Great motel

Great host who cold show up some major hotels by her excellent customer service, really when beyond what was required to make our stay very enjoyable. Good location with local restaurants within easy walking distance. Great size room with easy parking and great laundry facilities. Room was very clean.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A A, Surbiton, Surrey UK

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

Lovely Motel

We arrived on a late flight and did not arrive at motel until the early hours of the morning. The hosts were very helpful and left a key out for us so we could get into our room. The room was very clean and comfortable and we would love to stay there again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

christine, Leeds. England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ayodele, London

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

Relaxation Guaranteed

I enjoyed my stay at this friendly & helpful run motel which provided me with a well maintained and spacious apartment, equipped with modern amenities and tech .Thank You!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Pankaj, Bangalore

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

Beyond expectation

The hotel is neat and facilities are awesome. I still gave them a 4, because of the location. The lady at the reception was helpful even though we checked in beyond official hours.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Spacious and clean

Book in dealt with efficiently. We arrived early and though book in time was 2pm they finished our room for us so we could check straight in. Very clean. Recommended. 20min walk from City
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Suzy

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

Great place. Happy staff

Lovely welcoming staff. The accommodation was clean and in good condition. It had good facilities for cooking and for doing laundry . Being fairly central it was a two minute drive into town and easy access to other surrounding areas. Would certainly recommend for a stay here.

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was a bit dusty and light bulbs needed changing. Think there may be some permanents staying here too so not solely a motel. Area it is situated in is slightly sketchy area but we had no issues. Overall a decently priced over nighter and the managers are really nice and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024