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4.5 out of 5

"Close to every thing I needed. Very comfortable bed. " More

By a verified traveller on Wed 13 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

At Wayside Motel, you'll be 5.5 km (3.4 mi) from Northbrook Wetlands and 7 km (4.3 mi) from Kaiapoi Food Forest. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and free internet.

Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to a playground. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-star Woodend motel include Lake Pukaki and Darjon Vineyard.

Luxury Spa Bath Suites

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$122* Per night/room 6 May - 7 May

Compact Studio

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Basic Studio

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Spacious 1 Bedroom

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Cottage 1

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Wayside Motel ratings based on 33 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Wayside Motel

Everyone (9) Couples (14) Family (9)
5 out of 5

Posted by on 22 Apr. 2024

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23 Apr. 2024 by Wayside

Your feedback is appreciated, thank you Olivia

5 out of 5
Close to every thing I needed. Very comfortable bed.

Posted by on 13 Mar. 2024

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14 Mar. 2024 by Wayside

Good to hear. Thanks Helen, we appreciate your feedback.

5 out of 5
Friendly and helpful management.Easy access to Christchurch.

Posted by on 7 Feb. 2024

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9 Feb. 2024 by Wayside

Your feedback is appreciated, thank you David.

5 out of 5
Great place to stay

Posted by on 6 Jan. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

11 Jan. 2024 by Wayside

Thank you David.

4 out of 5
There wasn’t anything we didn’t like

Posted by on 21 Dec. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

21 Dec. 2023 by Wayside

Thank you for your review Gabrielle, we appreciate this.

5 out of 5
This was a great place to stay and if travelling north again would definitely stay again.

Posted by on 22 Oct. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

23 Oct. 2023 by Wayside

Thank you Lisa and Gary, we hope to see you again.

2 out of 5
never go there again

Posted by on 28 Jul. 2023

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28 Jul. 2023 by Wayside

Thanks Niall, strange you don't give a reason why you would never stay here again. You would be happy to hear that we would never let you stay here again.

4 out of 5
Nice and quiet area, good service. on the downside the wifi could be better

Posted by on 25 Jun. 2023

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25 Jun. 2023 by Wayside

Your feedback is appreciated Petrus. Sorry about the fact that you could not log onto your TV programs through the wifi.

4 out of 5
Care and concern, shown by the owner, for the customer to have a good experience.

Posted by on 24 Mar. 2023

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24 Mar. 2023 by Wayside

We appreciate your feedback, thank you Gabrielle.

3 out of 5
Perfect spot for an overnight stay at a reasonable price. The one bedroom apartment had cooking facilities but pretty old and could do with a few renovations.

Posted by , from Sale on 17 Mar. 2023

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17 Mar. 2023 by Wayside

Thank you for your feedback.

Property Features

As a guest of Wayside Motel, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. Wayside Motel also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Woodend motel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Train station: Rangiora Station (6.6 km / 4.1 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking

Room Amenities

Wayside Motel offers 12 accommodations with irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Electric kettle
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Change of towels (on request)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM.
Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Front desk opens daily at 8 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 10 PM
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety
  • Comprehensive recycling policy

Hotel Names

  • Wayside Motel Woodend
  • Wayside Woodend
  • Wayside Motel Motel
  • Wayside Motel Woodend
  • Wayside Motel Motel Woodend

You should know

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in March.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.