# Ashford Motel Lodge, Merivale Ashford Motel Lodge is a motel at 35 Papanui Rd, Merivale, Christchurch. [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Unconfirmed lead.** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. The directory’s number for it: 03 355 3416. ## About, in one paragraph Its own website describes it as “Ashford Motor Lodge offers comfortable motel accommodation near central Christchurch, with spacious studios and one and two bedroom suites, free Wi-Fi and parking”. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Papanui Rd near Clare Rd, route 1, route 95) is 77 m away; a cycle lane passes the door; council off-street parking is 386 m away. The address’s own page keeps 5 council reports on file. Only the council’s 2024 directory lists it, no other source confirms it still trades, so check before you go. _Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 35 Papanui Rd, Merivale _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Motels _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Phone:** 03 355 3416 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site lists 0800400026_ - **Website:** http://www.ashfordmotorlodge.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Email:** reservations@ashfordmotorlodge.co.nz _(Its own website)_ ## In its own listing At the Ashford Motor Lodge, no expense has been spared in tastefully furnishing each unit, ensuring your stay in Christchurch is both comfortable & enjoyable. 21 Luxury upstairs & downstairs units, all serviced daily. _Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** Medium density residential zone _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [35 Papanui Rd](https://www.chch.live/merivale/35-papanui-road), 5 reports on file ## The reports nearby 631 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Road Signage](https://www.chch.live/report/9010254), Carlton Mill Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand - [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/8989396), [27 Tonbridge Street, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/merivale/27-tonbridge-street) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8987962), Unit C/21 Bealey Avenue, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand - [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/8981984), [38 Tonbridge St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/merivale/38-tonbridge-street) - [Damaged Road](https://www.chch.live/report/8940302), [71 Papanui Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/merivale/71-papanui-road) - [Pothole](https://www.chch.live/report/8882571), [21A Bealey Avenue, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/merivale/21a-bealey-avenue) - [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/8864938), [79 Papanui Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/merivale/79-papanui-road) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8837598), [45 Bealey Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/merivale/45-bealey-avenue) - [Rubbish and Bins - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8830504), [21B Bealey Avenue, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/merivale/21b-bealey-avenue) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8735211), [48 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/merivale/48-papanui-road) - [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8658449), [19/2 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/merivale/19-2-papanui-road) - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/8649027), [82 Papanui Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/merivale/82-papanui-road) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Papanui Rd near Clare Rd, 77 m (routes 1, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Bealey Ave, 153 m (routes 1, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Papanui Rd near Holly Rd, 229 m (routes 1, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Private, 386 m (22 spaces) _(Council parking data)_ - [Papanui Rd](https://www.chch.live/street/merivale/papanui-road), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Ashford%20Motel%20Lodge%2C%2035%20Papanui%20Rd%2C%20Merivale%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.51907684061191,172.62650941744693) ## Nearby - [Ashford Motor Lodge](https://www.chch.live/business/ashford-motor-lodge-merivale), Motels, 12 m - [De Lago Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/de-lago-motel-merivale), Motels, 23 m - [Pavilions Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/pavilions-hotel-merivale), Hotels, 41 m - [Colonial Inn](https://www.chch.live/business/colonial-inn-merivale), Motels, 45 m - [Jimmy's Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/jimmy-s-restaurant-merivale), Restaurants, 52 m - [Pavilion's Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/pavilion-s-hotel-merivale), Hotels, 57 m - [Carlton Mill Riverbank](https://www.chch.live/park/1507-carlton-mill-riverbank), park, 412 m - [Springfield Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1296-springfield-reserve), park, 530 m _Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._ ## The nearest other motels - [Ashford Motor Lodge](https://www.chch.live/business/ashford-motor-lodge-merivale), Merivale, 12 m - [De Lago Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/de-lago-motel-merivale), Merivale, 23 m - [Colonial Inn](https://www.chch.live/business/colonial-inn-merivale), Merivale, 45 m - [Adelphi Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/adelphi-motel-merivale), Merivale, 82 m - [Straithern Motor Lodge](https://www.chch.live/business/straithern-motor-lodge-merivale), Merivale, 94 m - [Camelot Motor Lodge](https://www.chch.live/business/camelot-motor-lodge-merivale), Merivale, 102 m - [Strathern Motor Lodge](https://www.chch.live/business/strathern-motor-lodge-merivale), Merivale, 133 m - [Carlton Mill Lodge](https://www.chch.live/business/carlton-mill-lodge-merivale), Merivale, 149 m - [Every one in Merivale](https://www.chch.live/businesses/motel#in-merivale) ## Also in Merivale - [Pedro's House of Lamb](https://www.chch.live/business/pedro-s-house-of-lamb-merivale), Fast food, 64 m - [Pavilions Restaurant & Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/pavilions-restaurant-bar-merivale), Hotels, 69 m - [Liquorland Carlton](https://www.chch.live/business/liquorland-carlton-merivale), Bottle stores, 86 m - [Liquor King](https://www.chch.live/business/liquor-king-merivale), Bottle stores, 90 m - [Z](https://www.chch.live/business/z-merivale), Petrol stations, 111 m - [Heart & Mind Yoga](https://www.chch.live/business/heart-mind-yoga-merivale), Gyms & fitness, 124 m - [Domino's](https://www.chch.live/business/domino-s-merivale), Fast food, 136 m - [BoConcept](https://www.chch.live/business/boconcept-merivale), Furniture, 145 m - [Nirvana Beauty Lounge](https://www.chch.live/business/nirvana-beauty-lounge-merivale), Beauty, 147 m - [Z Espress - Carlton Cnr](https://www.chch.live/business/z-espress-carlton-cnr-merivale), Fast food, 148 m - [Every kind of business in Merivale](https://www.chch.live/merivale#s-biz) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.51907684061191&lon=172.62650941744693) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.51907684061191,172.62650941744693,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Ashford%20Motel%20Lodge) - [Merivale](https://www.chch.live/merivale), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Ashford Motel Lodge?** A motel in Merivale, Christchurch. **Where is Ashford Motel Lodge?** 35 Papanui Rd, Merivale, on [Papanui Rd](https://www.chch.live/street/merivale/papanui-road). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.51907684061191,172.62650941744693,17) **Is Ashford Motel Lodge still trading?** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. **How do you contact Ashford Motel Lodge?** phone [03 355 3416](tel:033553416) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.ashfordmotorlodge.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [reservations@ashfordmotorlodge.co.nz](mailto:reservations@ashfordmotorlodge.co.nz) (its own website). **What other motels are near Ashford Motel Lodge?** [Ashford Motor Lodge](https://www.chch.live/business/ashford-motor-lodge-merivale) (12 m), [De Lago Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/de-lago-motel-merivale) (23 m), [Colonial Inn](https://www.chch.live/business/colonial-inn-merivale) (45 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/motel). **What’s near Ashford Motel Lodge?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/merivale/35-papanui-road) holds 5 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Ashford Motor Lodge](https://www.chch.live/business/ashford-motor-lodge-merivale) (12 m); the Papanui Rd near Clare Rd bus stop is 77 m away: routes 1, 95; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Carlton Mill Riverbank](https://www.chch.live/park/1507-carlton-mill-riverbank) (412 m). **What stood where Ashford Motel Lodge is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.51907684061191&lon=172.62650941744693) ## Sources - Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin - Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0) - The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly - Record assembled 2026-10-20 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/ashford-motel-lodge-merivale Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/motel Suburb: https://www.chch.live/merivale