Located in Riccarton, a neighborhood in Christchurch, 123 Motel is in the entertainment district and near a boardwalk/promenade. While the natural beauty of Hagley Park and Sumner Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Lyttelton Harbour.
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123 Motel provides amenities like a terrace and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
Free train station drop-off, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and fans
Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and Select Comfort beds
Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and designer toiletries
As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 123 Motel on 26 October 2026 start from AED 254, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at 123 Motel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at 123 Motel?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Does 123 Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of NZD 30 per vehicle applies.
Where is 123 Motel located?
Located in Riccarton, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Westfield Riccarton Mall and Hagley Park. Riccarton Road and Riccarton House are also within 15 minutes. Christchurch Railway Station is 14 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
123 Motel Reviews
8.2
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Would stay here again every time I visit Christchurch! Staff at the counter was so lovely, rooms are well heated and shower was great. Great location and easy parking
The room was well kept & check in was easy/seamless. For a one night stay we had all we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Alfred
24 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Updated rooms that are spotless and well presented. Nice kitchenette, Great staff ! Competitive rates that are a good value, Within easy walking distance of the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good
John
7 June 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Nice and handy to shopping and dining. All within walking distance.
The motel is a short walk from multiple shops and within easy access of central Christchurch.
Undergoing painting and not at its best, the motel was nevertheless adequate for my purposes. A wardrobe rather than a coat/hat stand would have been preferable and for any lengthy stay would be, this would not have been optimum
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good
Emily
5 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely staff, very accommodating, room a bit tired (fan needed cleaning desperately) but did the trick.
Good clean rooms with great shower .. near to rail station. Traffic noise can be loud around rush hour.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay
Elisa
10 October 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room looked clean and tidy when entering the room but after looking around it did need a bit of a deep clean. Skirting boards and bathroom fan especially. Room had everything we needed but was nosy at times with road noise and planes. Staff were amazing and helpful. This is a great location to stay with being in the middle of everything. I would stay again
Very good place, 5min walk to mall ,good shower and clean and tidy Very quiet Double glazed and very warm can't beat it.owners very good as we we're running late they waited for us aa .price was not bad lower than some and cheaper than the camping ground for a unit,we will be back for sure.thanks you guys.
The unit was lovely, tidy, clean and nice decor. A few small areas in entryway that could do with a paint touch up. Outside is superficially tidy but closer to shows a few areas around the bottom of the units and the stairs could do with more than a lick of paint. These details are not negative comments just would enhance the area. Staff very helpful when required. A carving or cooking knife would be a good addition to the cutlery. Kitchenette very tidy and well presented. Very comfortable stay. Very handy to Westfield shops, restaurants, buses, movies and sightseeing.
Great location and friendly staff. Pictures online looked great, however, our room was filthy and smelt weird. The sheets were clean thank goodness. Walls and windows were so very grubby with marks and sticky fingerprints, and skirting boards had a layer of dust and dirt. Corners of rooms had dust and hair. Drain in bathroom absolutely reeked so we covered with towels- looked like it was full of hair, grime and what looked like toilet paper. Seals around bath/shower were mouldy as was around the plug in sink. Dusty furniture. Lots of light coming in through the night so no good of you are sensitive to light when sleeping. Beds were hard as rocks- husband now had a sore back and my hips ache (we are in our 20’s). Unfortunately we will not be returning here in the future.
Nick is a very friendly host who gave us lots of helpful advice and assistance. We are truly grateful that he provided us with so much practical information when we first arrived in Christchurch.
The room was very clean, and the location was extremely convenient. There are banks, shopping centres, supermarkets, and everything else you might need nearby.
This is a highly recommended place to stay!