How Axel worksAxel $70 a night vs $88 on Booking.com at Earnslaw Motel, Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027: $18 a night less (20%). Seen Oct 10.
3-star hotel · 288 Blenheim Road, Christchurch
Smoke-free property · Heating · No elevators · Reception desk · Toiletries · Laundry · Coffee/tea for guests · Kettle · Free Wi-Fi · Parking · Pets Not Allowed
Hotels in ChristchurchA no-frills 3-star self-catering motel in Riccarton
7.5/10
Good space and friendly service, but the older rooms need realistic expectations.
Earnslaw is a no-frills 3-star motel in Riccarton, best approached as a practical self-catering base rather than a polished hotel. Full kitchens, roomy studios and family units, and free parking make it a sensible pick for travelers with a car. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the welcoming staff, while cleanliness is generally rated positively. We'd consider it for a straightforward stopover or a family stay where space matters more than style.
The main compromise is condition: recent guests describe tired interiors, and several Expedia reviews from 2025 flag troublesome shower temperatures and unreliable Wi-Fi. Noise also crops up, though other guests report quiet stays. It's outside the city center, so we'd skip it if you want sightseeing on foot, modern bathrooms or dependable internet for work.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · rentbyowner.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$81 a night with Axel against $84 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $3 a night less (3%).
1 Bedroom Standard Triple room (full double bed and single bed) (kitchen) · refundable
$3/night less than Expedia (3%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$78 a night with Axel against $79 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $1 a night less (1%).
Standard Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed, kitchen) · refundable
$1/night less than Expedia (1%)Rate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$83 a night with Axel against $102 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $19 a night less (18%).
Standard Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed, kitchen) · refundable
$19/night less than Booking.com (18%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$70 a night with Axel against $88 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $18 a night less (20%).
Standard Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed, kitchen) · non-refundable
$18/night less than Booking.com (20%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$91 a night with Axel; Booking.com listed $87 a night for these dates when seen.
1 Bedroom Standard Triple room (full double bed and single bed) (kitchen) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$76 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $70 a night for these dates when seen.
Standard Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed, kitchen) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$79 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed, kitchen) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 28 to Jan 3, 2027 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$75 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed, kitchen) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 31 to Jan 7, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$74 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed, kitchen) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 3 to Jan 10, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$73 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
STUDIO, QUEEN BED, KITCHEN · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 3 to Jan 13, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Axel $70 a night vs $88 on Booking.com at Earnslaw Motel, Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027: $18 a night less (20%). Seen Oct 10.
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Good space and friendly service, but the older rooms need realistic expectations. A no-frills 3-star self-catering motel in Riccarton, scored for what it is.
Earnslaw is a no-frills 3-star motel in Riccarton, best approached as a practical self-catering base rather than a polished hotel. Full kitchens, roomy studios and family units, and free parking make it a sensible pick for travelers with a car. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the welcoming staff, while cleanliness is generally rated positively. We'd consider it for a straightforward stopover or a family stay where space matters more than style.
The main compromise is condition: recent guests describe tired interiors, and several Expedia reviews from 2025 flag troublesome shower temperatures and unreliable Wi-Fi. Noise also crops up, though other guests report quiet stays. It's outside the city center, so we'd skip it if you want sightseeing on foot, modern bathrooms or dependable internet for work.
Best for: budget-conscious travelers with a car; families wanting kitchen facilities; practical Christchurch stopovers
Watch out for: dated interiors and fittings; reported shower-temperature and Wi-Fi problems; occasional noise
Location: Riccarton base convenient for shopping and the railway station; better suited to driving than downtown sightseeing.
Rooms: Spacious self-catering units, but recent guests describe older interiors and uneven maintenance.
Cleanliness: Generally positive ratings, with occasional recent requests for more thorough cleaning.
Service: Friendly, accommodating staff are the most consistent strength across guest sources.
Amenities: Full kitchens, free parking and Wi-Fi, plus laundry facilities; no elevator.
Fees and surprises: Extra-person charges apply; arrange early or late arrivals directly with the motel.
Axel's opinion of Earnslaw Motel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · rentbyowner.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Earnslaw Motel within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $81 a night · refundable · 1 Bedroom Standard Triple room (full double bed and single bed) (kitchen) | $84 a night on Expedia | $3 a night less (3%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $78 a night · refundable · Standard Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed, kitchen) | $79 a night on Expedia | $1 a night less (1%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $83 a night · refundable · Standard Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed, kitchen) | $102 a night on Booking.com | $19 a night less (18%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $70 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed, kitchen) | $88 a night on Booking.com | $18 a night less (20%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $91 a night · refundable · 1 Bedroom Standard Triple room (full double bed and single bed) (kitchen) | $87 a night on Booking.com | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $76 a night · refundable · Standard Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed, kitchen) | $70 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 28 to Jan 3, 2027 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $79 a night · refundable · Standard Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed, kitchen) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 31 to Jan 7, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $75 a night · refundable · Standard Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed, kitchen) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 3 to Jan 10, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $74 a night · refundable · Standard Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed, kitchen) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 3 to Jan 13, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult | $73 a night · refundable · STUDIO, QUEEN BED, KITCHEN | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
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