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Cranford Cottages And Motel

4.0 star property
4-star Colonial cabin near Papanui Road

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Standard Cottage | Living room
Executive Studio | View from room
Standard Cottage | Private kitchen
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One Bedroom Apartment

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Cottage | Living room

Standard Cottage

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Studio

Executive Studio

  • 30 sq m
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Cottage

Superior Cottage

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Christchurch

Saint Albans stay.Your stay at this Saint Albans cabin places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Papanui Road and Hagley Park. Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre and Christchurch Casino are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Papanui Road - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hagley Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 6 min drive - 3.3 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

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cranford Cottages And Motel

4-star Colonial cabin near Papanui Road
As a guest of Cranford Cottages And Motel, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Christchurch cabin.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Cranford Cottages And Motel offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodations at this 4-star cabin have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Christchurch cabin provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski area nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot springs nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • High chair

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Fee: NZD 15 per accommodation per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/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
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Free local calls
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the suburbs
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the airport
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 14 units
  • Colonial architecture
  • Garden

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 percent 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: NZD 15 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay, and Apple Pay.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This cabin caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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 rating system.

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Cranford Cottages And Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 328 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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The uniqueness of this cabin was great. Very private and quiet. Safe parking and reliable wifi. A warm welcome greeted us and provided some interesting areas for visiting. Good restaurants very close, easy to walk to.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location and comfortable property. Garden area could do with a spruce up.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Grant

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Adele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely private cottage with everything we needed and Lovely friendly host
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiu Yan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and good value. Very quick check-in.

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect peaceful place to stay close to central Christchurch. Excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute cosy cottage, clean and well presented. Mattress was uncomfortable for our preference, bit too soft and springy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max

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

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check took a while
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean. Very comfortable. Location 10mins from anywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cabins. Lost power in my cabin.... Couldn't contact management on Sunday . Went to office 10am nobody .. Rang using cabin phone no.response...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Best Place in NZ

This is very charming place, I had a cottage and it was great. Location was really good. The owners of this property were so friendly and I have never felt more comfortable the I have there. they went above and beyond.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Good value for money. Bed and pillows were very comfortable. Host was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara

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

4/10 Poor

Pat

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds not that comfy, couch very old and not comfy. Stayed 3 nights no rubbish emptied ,no change of towels, no cleaning done.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are a pleasant couple , its very homely. #
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very accommodating. Unit was clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

JIRBY

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JIRBY

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Neville

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
the shower flooded when i had a shower
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valued

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Friendly's owners, close to everything. Well equipped with everything we needed. And a affordable price.