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Taylors Motel

3.5 star property
Family-friendly motel in Ashburton with free parking

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One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, espresso maker
Exterior
Front of property
One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, espresso maker

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Queen Studio | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Queen Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, toys

One Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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2 Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, toys

2 Bedroom Apartment

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, toys

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
770 East Street, Ashburton, 7700

What's nearby

  • Ashburton Domain - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Historic Art Gallery and Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Trott's Garden - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Ashburton Aviation Museum - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Lake Hood - 18 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ashburton Club & Msa - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tinwald Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Taylors Motel

Family-friendly motel near Lake Hood
Consider a stay at Taylors Motel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a business center.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Taylors Motel offer perks such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs, baby baths, and children's books
  • Pillowtop mattresses, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and kitchens

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM at scheduled times
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: NZD 19.50 per person

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1974
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Rice cooker
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 19.5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 65.00 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 65.00 (one-way), (from 2 to 17 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Taylors Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Taylors Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Taylors Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Taylors Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Taylors Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Taylors Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–6:00 PM at scheduled times. A fee of NZD 65.00 per person applies.

Where is Taylors Motel located?

Located near the airport, this family-friendly motel is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Lake Hood and 27.1 mi (43.6 km) from Rakaia Gorge.

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Taylors Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 353 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 353 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 353 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 353 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 353 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy unit, staff very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and central to everything, clean and tidy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern & clean room - friendly staff, easy parking, kitchen setup was great and loved being able to access Chromecast on the TV
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great value property with clean and tidy rooms and well kept grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cooking facilities, easy check in, friendly owners, good location, clean neat with extra touches that meant the owners cared re travelers comforts.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff with modern rooms kept to the highest standards
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another excellent stay, look forward to next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, quiet room, all things we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the things above. Room was on the smaller side
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Closet to the town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and clean tidy premises the staff were welcoming and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff, clean and nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well kept motel, owners very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Super Motel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room, good facilitiesand easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Clean, spacious. Staff very pleasant. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was quiet and very clean . Would stay again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

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

Quiet, clean & comfy

Quiet, clean and comfortable unit. Blockout curtains so a nice dark room also. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for our family of five.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff on checking in, easy to deal with.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a two bedroom little apartment. The linen was fabulous, the beds were great and the apartment had everything we needed. The place was spotless and an absolute pleasure to stay home. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, great amenities, welcoming staff. Super clean. By far best bathroom amenities we’ve had out of 9 other hotels/motels we stayed in NZ. LOVED it. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous motel. The owners have clearly put a lot of time and attention to the details from the cleaniness, room layout and even the gardens. Highly recommended. Ashburton Gem!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025