
Axel’s take
A strong practical base, but traffic and nearby roadworks warrant caution.
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Axel’s rating: 8.5/10 · A simple 3-star motel with self-catering studios in Addington
319 Addington Motel is a simple 3-star motel that gets the important things right. Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and welcoming staff. Self-catering studios, free parking and guest laundry make it a strong-value base for travelers who want practical comfort rather than hotel extras. It’s particularly useful with a car, outside the central-city bustle.
The main compromise is its position beside busy Brougham Street: some guests find it surprisingly quiet, while others flag traffic noise despite double glazing. More importantly, the Brougham Street upgrade and associated pipe works are underway in October 2026, with night work announced around Selwyn Street. Ask about current noise and vehicle access before booking. We’d skip it for a silence-first stay or a trip centered on walking everywhere downtown.
- Rooms
- Simple studios with kitchenettes and air conditioning; comfortable beds are a recurring strength.
- Cleanliness
- Consistently praised across sites, including multiple 2025–2026 guest reviews.
- Service
- Friendly, helpful staff receive repeated praise; arrange arrivals outside reception hours ahead.
- Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi and parking, guest laundry and two accessible units confirmed by the property.
- Fees and surprises
- Parking is included; October 2026 Brougham Street pipe works bring potential night noise and access disruption.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · odt.co.nz. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
The location
319 Selwyn Street, Christchurch
Addington base convenient by car; less suited to an entirely walkable downtown stay.
Amenities and check-in
Free Wi-Fi and parking, guest laundry and two accessible units confirmed by the property.
Check-in
after 2:00 PM
Check-out
before 10:00 AM
- Parking
- Laundry (extra charge)
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet (extra charge)
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319 Addington Motel, Christchurch: from $73 a night
From $73 a night at 319 Addington Motel, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 15–16, 2026, 2 adults: $73 total on Axel.
319 Addington Motel is a simple 3-star motel with self-catering studios in Addington in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Address: 319 Selwyn Street, Christchurch. Property ID: 1044743.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/christchurch/319-addington-motel-1044743
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Total price: $255 USD
2026-11-09 to 2026-11-12 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-08 | $75 for 1 night · 2 nights $159 · up to 4 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $84 for 1 night · 2 nights $171 · up to 3 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $87 for 1 night · 2 nights $171 |
| 2026-11-11 | $84 for 1 night |
| 2026-11-15 | $73 for 1 night · 2 nights $147 · up to 5 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $74 for 1 night · 2 nights $149 · up to 4 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $75 for 1 night · 2 nights $148 · up to 3 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $73 for 1 night · 2 nights $148 |
| 2026-11-19 | $75 for 1 night |
| 2026-11-22 | View stay prices |
| 2026-11-23 | $81 for 1 night · 2 nights $162 · up to 4 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $81 for 1 night · 2 nights $164 · up to 3 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $83 for 1 night · 2 nights $191 |
| 2026-11-26 | $108 for 1 night |
| 2026-11-29 | $76 for 1 night · 2 nights $157 · up to 5 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $81 for 1 night · 2 nights $156 · up to 4 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $75 for 1 night · 2 nights $150 · up to 3 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $75 for 1 night · 2 nights $156 |
| 2026-12-03 | $81 for 1 night |
| 2026-12-06 | $73 for 1 night · 2 nights $148 · up to 5 nights priced |
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Axel's take: 8.5/10
A strong practical base, but traffic and nearby roadworks warrant caution. A simple 3-star motel with self-catering studios in Addington, scored for what it is.
319 Addington Motel is a simple 3-star motel that gets the important things right. Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and welcoming staff. Self-catering studios, free parking and guest laundry make it a strong-value base for travelers who want practical comfort rather than hotel extras. It’s particularly useful with a car, outside the central-city bustle.
The main compromise is its position beside busy Brougham Street: some guests find it surprisingly quiet, while others flag traffic noise despite double glazing. More importantly, the Brougham Street upgrade and associated pipe works are underway in October 2026, with night work announced around Selwyn Street. Ask about current noise and vehicle access before booking. We’d skip it for a silence-first stay or a trip centered on walking everywhere downtown.
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Best for: Couples touring Christchurch by car; Budget-conscious self-caterers; Practical short stays
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Watch out for: Traffic noise beside Brougham Street; Brougham Street upgrade and nearby night works; Outside the central walking district
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Location: Addington base convenient by car; less suited to an entirely walkable downtown stay.
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Rooms: Simple studios with kitchenettes and air conditioning; comfortable beds are a recurring strength.
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Cleanliness: Consistently praised across sites, including multiple 2025–2026 guest reviews.
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Service: Friendly, helpful staff receive repeated praise; arrange arrivals outside reception hours ahead.
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Amenities: Free Wi-Fi and parking, guest laundry and two accessible units confirmed by the property.
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Fees and surprises: Parking is included; October 2026 Brougham Street pipe works bring potential night noise and access disruption.
Axel's opinion of 319 Addington Motel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · odt.co.nz. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
About 319 Addington Motel
- Property type: Mini-hotel
- 3-star hotel
- 319 Selwyn Street, Christchurch
- Amenities: Parking, Laundry (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi, Internet (extra charge)
- Check-in from: 14:00
- Check-out by: 10:00
- City page: Hotels in Christchurch
Room types
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Standard room
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
Apartment
Double Apartment (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Studio
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Kitchen stuff; Microwave
- Studio — room photo 1
- Studio — room photo 2
Single Studio
Single Studio (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Single Studio (single bed) — room photo 1
- Single Studio (single bed) — room photo 2
Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Kitchen stuff; Microwave
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 3
Twin Studio (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
- Twin Studio (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Twin Studio (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Twin Studio (twin beds) — room photo 3
Triple Studio
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Triple Studio — room photo 1
- Triple Studio — room photo 2
Quadruple Studio
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Quadruple Studio — room photo 1
Standard Studio
Standard Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Grand Studio
Single Cottage
Triple Cottage
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