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Achilles Motel

3.5 star property
Travelers dance the night away at this Saint Albans motel's nightclub or find a quiet corner in the library while attentive staff handle all the details

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Achilles Motel in Saint Albans balances nightlife and relaxation with its vibrant nightclub and peaceful library. Guests connect using in-room WiFi, take advantage of self parking, and start their day with coffee or tea in the lobby.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | TV

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed - unspecified
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Large Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Saint Albans, a neighborhood in Christchurch, is home to Achilles Motel. While the natural beauty of New Brighton Beach and Sumner Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Lyttelton Harbour. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at One New Zealand Stadium or Wilding Park Tennis Center. Visit our Christchurch travel guide
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118 Sherborne St, St Albans, Christchurch, 8014

What's nearby

  • Botanic Gardens in Christchurch City
    Hagley Park
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bealey Avenue
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Southern Cross Hospital
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Papanui Road
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Christchurch Casino
    18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station
    13 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Yellow Cafe & Roastery
    2 min walk
  • Pure
    11 min walk
  • Okioki
    19 min walk
  • Majestic At Mayfair
    19 min walk
  • Café On Caledonian
    8 min walk

About this property

Achilles Motel

Motel located in Saint Albans
At Achilles Motel, you can look forward to a nightclub, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Achilles Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 15 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 15 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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Achilles Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Achilles Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Achilles Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Achilles Motel located?

Located in Saint Albans, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Bealey Avenue and Southern Cross Hospital. Papanui Road and Christchurch Town Hall are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Achilles Motel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 359 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 359 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 359 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 359 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 359 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
mo
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great two bedroom with kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Needs a few internal repairs for feeing secure to doors and lights but other than that was fine
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam

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

Perfect

A great little kitchenette and room for our family, perfect for our 5 day stay for a cricket tournament
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms smelled like they've been smoked in. Also we left behind our son's favourite teddy and when I rang the next day to ask if it had been found I was told it had been thrown away already. He was pretty upset.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for, it was ok for the money,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Like home

Excellent. Not 5 star but very, very friendly management and staff. Great location. Nice rooms. Parking. Shopping around corner.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very tired looking motel... very poor customer service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good central spot and clean room. Price was right for the place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Tadashi

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

快適

室内の設備に一部古さは残るが、清潔で広い室内は快適 シャワーの湯量が少ない以外は不満は有りません。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff made me and wife upgrade to a larger room (and pay extra) because we had a baby with us and the sound proofing in the regular rooms was not sufficient; however we could still hear the rooms next to us as clear as day; so it was pretty much a bogus excuse to get more money out of us. The shower had almost no pressure and was pretty unsatisfying; almost down to a trickle, and the double bed was two single beds that were a little uneven. Otherwise it was okay for a motel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

kelz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cheap price so motel as expected. Clean enough and beds were semi comfortable. Shower pressure was terrible
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, comfy bed and great shower, however the walls are very thin and we got woken up by the next rooms tv, you can also hear the road very clearly and we had to get reception to change our bedsheets as they appeared to have not been changed from the guests before us- marked and the pi
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasent stay. Staff helpful. Allowed us to keep the iron in our room for duration of stay . The Shower could of been a lot more powerful and bath slippery to stand in when showering were the only downside. Room spacious and place clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt itchy all night and into the morning it was average prices should have been a bit cheaper but it was a place to rest our head for the night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very noisy and the room felt like an earthquake every time a truck went past if you like earthquakes this is the best place to stay 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a flash motel but good beds. Plenty if parking and close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location was good. But property is run down and tacky. Beds were all smaller than listed. Floro lights that tick away after being turned off. Only a half role of toilet paper in room, tho guy at office was happy to give more when requested. Only way to clean up any sort of mess on floor was with a broken brush. Won't be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had mould around windows, was shown another unit which was the same. Had to pay $50 to upgrade to a more modern room .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Jon, Dunedin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Turned up before 11 to find everything locked up and not even a note or key left. Ended up making the 4 hour trip home instead of resting.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good for the cost of the room. Handy to Christchurch city.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
the bathroom was disgusting. the Toilet did not work the shower was a dribble. there were shelves hanging off the wall. there is mould around the bathroom. tiles hanging down in the bedroom. the condition of the bathroom is unacceptable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking easy to get to main centre we have stayed here before and think it has gone back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a bit misleading. Photos are of the new building not the old. Grimy walls in bathrooms. Linen and pillows are very very old and dont fill you with a sense of cleanliness. Assume the other building is better inside. Entire building shook when trucks went past
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019