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Southern Comfort Motel

Property class: 4
4-star motel perfect for exploring Christchurch

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A kitchen with two sinks, a window, a clock, and a kettle.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel sink, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a white refrigerator.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a TV, and a sign indicating spa operating hours.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed with a red towel, and a balcony with a table and chairs.
A two-story motel with a central staircase, outdoor seating, and a parking lot.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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53 Bealey Avenue, Central City, Christchurch, 8013
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Christchurch Casino
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Apartment, 1 Bedroom

A dining area with a table and two chairs, a window with curtains, and a view of a wooden fence.

Economy Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Studio Suite

A dining area with a table and two chairs, a window with curtains, and a view of a wooden fence.

Standard Studio Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, Jetted Tub

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a TV, and a sign indicating spa operating hours.

Deluxe Studio, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for One Bedroom Apartment Dbl/Twin/Trip

A room with a television on a shelf, a sofa, a table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

One Bedroom Apartment Dbl/Twin/Trip

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Jetted Tub

A living room with two black leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Jetted Tub

  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

A one-bedroom deluxe room with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Exclusive Twin Room

A room with two single beds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Exclusive Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Villa, 2 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden dresser, and a window with a view of buildings outside.

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Christchurch

Central Christchurch getaway .A stay at this Christchurch City Centre motel places you steps from Hare Krishna Temple and within a 5-minute walk of Bealey Avenue. Papanui Road and Hagley Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bealey Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Papanui Road - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hagley Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 11 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Place - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ilex Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Child Sister - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The George - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Manu Restaurant and Bar - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Southern Comfort Motel

4-star motel perfect for exploring Christchurch
Southern Comfort Motel offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Southern Comfort Motel also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours). Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Christchurch motel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Southern Comfort Motel offers 21 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Christchurch motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 per person

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from February 1 2027 to March 1 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of NZD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property class

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

How close is Southern Comfort Motel to the airport?

Southern Comfort Motel is 5.9 mi (17-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Southern Comfort Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Southern Comfort Motel.

How close is Southern Comfort Motel to the beach?

This motel is 7.1 mi (19-min drive) from New Brighton Beach and 8 mi (21-min drive) from Sumner Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Southern Comfort Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Southern Comfort Motel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 15 per person. It's available every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Southern Comfort Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Christchurch Casino (9-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Southern Comfort Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Southern Comfort Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Southern Comfort Motel have a pool?

Southern Comfort Motel does not have a pool.

Does Southern Comfort Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Southern Comfort Motel to downtown Christchurch?

Southern Comfort Motel is 0.8 mi away from Christchurch.

Southern Comfort Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 697 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 697 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 697 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 697 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 697 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to shops and pub
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay near the city centre
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tracey

Kind staff, well appointed room and great price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good layout in the room, nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Central location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had everything we needed, it was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accomodation was basic but clean and comfortable and convenient. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed staying here. Great room and good service. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sieni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall our stay was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, nice room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, close to down town, had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rupend

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
lots of parking and burger king is not far from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and 20 minutes walk to the centre of Christchurch.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, basic amenities, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the bed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
bathroom area very compact staff were great management excellent very helpful
Verified review

8/10 Good

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was not the most expensive, but room was warm, bed was comfortable, shower was fine, so altogether accommodation was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ricky

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

Southern Comfort Motel Review

Room comfortable and the wifi worked well
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room in good condition, clean and staff were friendly. Could do with a new sofa/pull out bed. There was only 2 of us, and didnt require a pullout bed, and was uncomfortable to sit on during the day/evening. Otherwise was sufficient for the length of time we were there (9days) close to the city
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allaana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place. Close to all amenities. Great prices. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed my trip an stay everything was great found the heater to be slow to heat room but staff were lovely an upgraded us to wheelchair room when partners surgery was canceled
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alberto

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay here all the time. Darn good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service and pricing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023