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Academy Lodge Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Ashburton with free parking

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Deluxe Apartment | Living area | 43-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, streaming services
Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Apartment | Living area | 43-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, streaming services

Deluxe Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
782 East St, Ashburton, Canterbury, 7700

What's nearby

  • Ashburton Domain - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Historic Art Gallery and Museum - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Trott's Garden - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Ashburton Aviation Museum - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Lake Hood - 18 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Msa - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taste Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Formosa Modern Asian Cuisine - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ashburton Guardian - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Academy Lodge Motel

Motel located in Netherby
Academy Lodge Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out
Room features
All guestrooms at Academy Lodge Motel boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate dining areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate dining areas, and kitchens

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 20 per pet, per day (maximum NZD 50 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NZD 20 per pet, per day (maximum NZD 50 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per day

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Academy Lodge Motel Motel
Academy Lodge Motel Ashburton
Academy Lodge Motel Motel Ashburton

Frequently asked questions

Is Academy Lodge Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NZD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Academy Lodge Motel?

As of Aug 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Academy Lodge Motel on Aug 27, 2025 start from $64.42, 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 at Academy Lodge Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Academy Lodge Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Academy Lodge Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Academy Lodge Motel located?

Located in Netherby, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery and Museum. Ashburton Aviation Museum and Trott's Garden are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Academy Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wai Shun Wilson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel, very reasonably priced
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Des

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

We enjoyed our stay and found the owner very welcoming and approachable. The location was great and we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & tidy rooms. Quiet location. Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good locality, friendly staff, plenty of room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Very warm room, good amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host went out of his way to welcome us and took us to the unit really nice man
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great accommodation, thank you :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Cold on arrival.All services there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, friendly service, Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the property was excellent' clean and tidy. tv was a bit different to operate. the only thing wrong was the transfer of loud talking from the adjoining unit at 6am which woke us both up.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Great find in Ashburton

This little motel has a delightful manager who is very accommodating and helpful. The room is extremely spacious and very well equipped & convenient to town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I stayed in a cheap deal room, there was no view to outside other than a tiny fenced courtyard. A little more attention could be paid to cleanliness. Very friendly host
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet. Manager/owner took me to my room and explained everything. Checked with me in the morning if I had been satisfied with my nights stay. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theo

Attentive manager made sure we knew all facilities and was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jacky

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The checkin was quick. Our room was very spacious. The property itself is rather "tired" but the beds were comfortable. There are train tracks across the street but while some trains did pass they weren't a huge annoyance.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ove

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Handy to shopping area .I think the towets were mearnt to be white but were gray and as were face flannels and the bed cover was quite worn .Otherwise the room smelt fab.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025