How Axel worksAxel $63 a night vs $68 on Expedia at Raceway Motel, Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026: $5 a night less (7%). Seen Oct 8.
3-star hotel · 222 Lincoln Road, Christchurch
Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Garden · Reception desk · Room service · Accessibility features · Wheelchair Accessible · Laundry · Safe-deposit box · Luggage storage · Breakfast · Free Wi-Fi
Hotels in ChristchurchA simple 3-star self-catering motel in Addington
8.4/10
Clean rooms, helpful hosts and proper kitchens make this a strong practical pick.
Raceway Motel is a simple 3-star self-catering motel in Addington, and a strong pick if practical comfort matters more than modern styling. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean, spacious rooms, friendly staff and easy parking; Tripadvisor's August 2026 review echoes the cleanliness and generous space. Full kitchens make it useful for families and longer stays, while Wolfbrook Arena, Addington Raceway and nearby cafés give the location particular appeal.
The trade-off is age: guests describe comfortable but dated accommodation, not a freshly polished hotel. Family studios are upstairs, so travelers with mobility needs should reserve a downstairs accessible unit rather than trust catalog amenity lists. Breakfast costs extra, and Expedia lists a late-arrival fee. We'd skip it for a stylish city-center break, but happily shortlist it for an event, train departure or straightforward self-catering stay.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · klook.com · wanderlog.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$63 a night with Axel against $68 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $5 a night less (7%).
Triple Studio (full double bed and single bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
$5/night less than Expedia (7%)Rate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$88 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $86 a night for these dates when seen.
Quadruple Family Studio (full double bed and twin beds) (queen size bed) · non-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$82 a night with Axel; Booking.com listed $79 a night for these dates when seen.
Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$89 a night with Axel; Booking.com listed $84 a night for these dates when seen.
Quadruple Family Studio (full double bed and twin beds) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate 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; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double Studio (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-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$88 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Triple Studio (full double bed and single bed) (queen size bed) · non-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$88 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Triple Studio (full double bed and single bed) (queen size bed) · non-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$88 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Quadruple Family Studio (full double bed and twin beds) (queen size bed) · non-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$98 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
STUDIO, 1 QUEEN AND 1 SINGLE BED, QUEEN BED · non-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 $63 a night vs $68 on Expedia at Raceway Motel, Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026: $5 a night less (7%). Seen Oct 8.
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Clean rooms, helpful hosts and proper kitchens make this a strong practical pick. A simple 3-star self-catering motel in Addington, scored for what it is.
Raceway Motel is a simple 3-star self-catering motel in Addington, and a strong pick if practical comfort matters more than modern styling. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean, spacious rooms, friendly staff and easy parking; Tripadvisor's August 2026 review echoes the cleanliness and generous space. Full kitchens make it useful for families and longer stays, while Wolfbrook Arena, Addington Raceway and nearby cafés give the location particular appeal.
The trade-off is age: guests describe comfortable but dated accommodation, not a freshly polished hotel. Family studios are upstairs, so travelers with mobility needs should reserve a downstairs accessible unit rather than trust catalog amenity lists. Breakfast costs extra, and Expedia lists a late-arrival fee. We'd skip it for a stylish city-center break, but happily shortlist it for an event, train departure or straightforward self-catering stay.
Best for: families wanting full kitchens; Wolfbrook Arena eventgoers; travelers catching a train
Watch out for: dated interiors; upstairs family studios; late-arrival arrangements and possible fee
Location: Handy for Addington venues, cafés and the railway station, with a city bus stop at the gate.
Rooms: Spacious studios and two-bedroom units with full kitchens; décor is older, and accessible downstairs options exist.
Cleanliness: A consistent strength across recent Expedia, Tripadvisor and Google reviews reproduced by Wanderlog.
Service: Friendly, helpful hosts earn repeated praise; reception operates limited hours.
Amenities: Free Wi-Fi and parking, guest laundry, barbecue and a solar-heated outdoor pool; confirm seasonal pool availability.
Fees and surprises: Breakfast is extra; Expedia lists a late-check-in fee and no elevator, despite conflicting catalog information.
Axel's opinion of Raceway Motel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · klook.com · wanderlog.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Raceway 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 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $63 a night · non-refundable · Triple Studio (full double bed and single bed) (queen size bed) | $68 a night on Expedia | $5 a night less (7%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $88 a night · non-refundable · Quadruple Family Studio (full double bed and twin beds) (queen size bed) | $86 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $82 a night · non-refundable · Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $79 a night on Booking.com | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $89 a night · non-refundable · Quadruple Family Studio (full double bed and twin beds) (queen size bed) | $84 a night on Booking.com | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $91 a night · non-refundable · Double Studio (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 28 to Jan 3, 2027 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $88 a night · non-refundable · Triple Studio (full double bed and single bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 31 to Jan 7, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $88 a night · non-refundable · Triple Studio (full double bed and single bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 3 to Jan 10, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $88 a night · non-refundable · Quadruple Family Studio (full double bed and twin beds) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 3 to Jan 13, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult | $98 a night · non-refundable · STUDIO, 1 QUEEN AND 1 SINGLE BED, QUEEN BED | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
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