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Academy Lodge Motel

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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782 East St, Ashburton, Canterbury, 7700
  • Place, Ashburton Domain
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Art Gallery and Museum
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Rakaia Gorge
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Apartment | Living area

Deluxe Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Academy Lodge Motel

Motel in Ashburton with free parking
Along with laundry facilities, this motel has express check-in and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden. Change of towels is available on request.
Academy Lodge Motel offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and portable fans. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchens offer stovetops, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

During your stay at Academy Lodge Motel, you're just a quick walk from Ashburton Domain. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 7 minutes by foot from Ashburton Domain and a 2-minute drive from Historic Art Gallery and Museum
Academy Lodge Motel offers its guests a garden, laundry facilities, and express check-in. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ashburton motel.

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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

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

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
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate dining area
  • 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
Express check-in available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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

Academy Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very smooth check in. We were met outside when we arrived, shown where to park and show our room all in very quick and friendly order. A good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theo

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

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Travelled with family
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

Baljinder singh and

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

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

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Joanne

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

8/10 Good

Des

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

8/10 Good

Jacky

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Travelled with family
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

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

Barry

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

10/10 Excellent

Ove

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tonia

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

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner
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