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About the Hotel

118 Racecourse Road, Christchurch, New Zealand, 8042

Rooms and Suites

The Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge offers 46 studio units and a 3-bedroom unit. All 46 rooms include refrigerators, microwaves, free WiFi, and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Rooms are equipped with Sky TV, a phone, a hair dryer, and tea/coffee services. The studio units feature kitchenettes with a microwave, refrigerator, kettle, and toaster. Ironing boards are available. The 3-bedroom unit includes these amenities.

Dining Options

Dining options feature a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. Guests can have drinks at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Hoofbeats Restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, offering al fresco dining. Carbine Lounge Bar serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. The Sports Bar serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, with a children's menu and happy hour. English breakfasts are served between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Leisure and Amenities

Guests can use a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Free WiFi is available in public areas. The motel offers laundry facilities and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Hoofbeats Bar & Bistro is available for special private or corporate functions. Hoofbeats Bar offers a selection of wines, spirits, and local and imported beers.

Location and Access

Located in Sockburn, Christchurch, the Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge is 0.4 km from Riccarton Park and 4.9 km from Riccarton House. The Air Force Museum of New Zealand is in close proximity, and the motel is 3 km from it. The property is 10 km from Christchurch. Nearby landmarks include Mona Vale (4.5 km), Canterbury Museum (6 km), International Antarctic Centre (5 km), and Jellie Park (3.5 km).

Services Available

The front desk is open from 7 AM to 7 PM. If you arrive after hours, check in at the Sports Bar. Free private parking and free WiFi access are available. This Christchurch motel also offers laundry facilities and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Queen Studio
2 persons
30 m² 
1 King-size bed
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Getting around

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City Centre
Christchurch 6.9 km
Airports
Christchurch (CHC) 7.1 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Coffee shop

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Bedroom

  • Electric blankets

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

118 Racecourse Road, Christchurch, New Zealand, 8042
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118 Racecourse Road, Christchurch, New Zealand, 8042
Nearby
Wigram Business Park
400 m
Saint Thomas of Canterbury College
440 m
Riccarton Park Racecourse
340 m
Mall
Enterprise Business Park
370 m
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Golden Boat Restaurant
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The Whinging Pom Cafe
1.3 km
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Kapitan Gourmet Asia
1.1 km
161c Yaldhurst Road
The Little Thai Kitchen
1.1 km
161 Yaldhurst Road Sockburn
No. 186 Cafe
4.7 km
186 Yaldhurst Road Avonhead
Red Cafe Riccarton
1.7 km
71 Main South Road
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