# Earnslaw Motel, Upper Riccarton Earnslaw Motel is a motel at 288 Blenheim Road, Riccarton, Christchurch. [Call 03 348 638]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Listed.** The council’s 2024 directory lists it, and a live NZBN entry says it still trades. The picture the page leads with, from its own website: [business image](). ## About, in one paragraph Its own website describes it as “Earnslaw Motel Riccarton Christchurch Clean, Comfortable, Affordable Accomodation Book Now View Rooms → Call us 0800 101 956 E-mail earnslawmotel@outlook.com Lo”. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Blenheim Rd near Acheron Dr, route 80) is 100 m away; a cycle lane passes within 68 m. The address’s own page keeps 1 council report on file. The council’s 2024 directory lists it, a live NZBN entry says it still trades. _Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 288 Blenheim Road, Riccarton _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Motels _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Phone:** 03 348 638 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site lists 0800 101 956_ - **Website:** http://www.earnslawmotel.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **NZBN:** 9429041793060, NZ Limited Company _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered name:** QR & YX LIMITED _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered since:** 2015-06-19 _(NZBN register)_ - **Industry:** Private hotel - short term accommodation _(NZBN register)_ ## In its own listing Clean, comfortable & affordable accommodation, with modern appointments & great kiwi hospitality. Very handy to the railway station & Westfield Riccarton. _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:** [288 Blenheim Road](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/288-blenheim-road), 1 report on file ## What stood on Blenheim Road [1962, Blenheim Road, Sockburn, Christchurch City](http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22535478) _From TAPUHI. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside Classique Lodge Motel, 2025-03._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/upper-riccarton/blenheim-road#s-then) ## The reports nearby 329 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/9027189), [92 Wharenui Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/92-wharenui-road) - [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/9020050), [241 Blenheim Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/241-blenheim-road) - [Flooding](https://www.chch.live/report/8989838), [241 Blenheim Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/241-blenheim-road) - [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/8910521), [90 Wharenui Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/90-wharenui-road) - [Abandoned Vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8910382), [84 Wharenui Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/84-wharenui-road) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8894976), [69 Mohua Ln, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/69-mohua-lane) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8654304), [90 Wharenui Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/90-wharenui-road) - [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/8654292), [90 Wharenui Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/90-wharenui-road) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/8654230), [79 Wharenui Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/79-wharenui-road) - [Damaged Street Sign](https://www.chch.live/report/8608785), [254 Blenheim Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/254-blenheim-road) - [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/8540612), [79 Wharenui Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/79-wharenui-road) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8507129), [1A Janet St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/1a-janet-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Blenheim Rd near Acheron Dr, 100 m (routes 80) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Blenheim Rd near Middleton Rd, 196 m (routes 80) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Wharenui Rd near Janet St, 226 m (routes 80) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, 68 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - [Blenheim Road](https://www.chch.live/street/upper-riccarton/blenheim-road), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Earnslaw%20Motel%2C%20288%20Blenheim%20Road%2C%20Riccarton%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.537732252897,172.58476351484964) ## Nearby - [Blenheim Road Motor Lodge](https://www.chch.live/business/blenheim-road-motor-lodge-upper-riccarton), Motels, 53 m - [Super Liquor Blenheim Road](https://www.chch.live/business/super-liquor-blenheim-road-upper-riccarton), Bottle stores, 61 m - [Classique Lodge Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/classique-lodge-motel-upper-riccarton), Motels, 81 m - [Tui Lodge Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/tui-lodge-motel-upper-riccarton), Motels, 82 m - [Punjabi Dhaba](https://www.chch.live/business/punjabi-dhaba-upper-riccarton), Restaurants, 104 m - [Big Daddy's on Blenheim Road](https://www.chch.live/business/big-daddy-s-on-blenheim-road-upper-riccarton), Bars & pubs, 108 m - [Middleton Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1435-middleton-park), Sports ground, 357 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 - [Blenheim Road Motor Lodge](https://www.chch.live/business/blenheim-road-motor-lodge-upper-riccarton), Upper Riccarton, 53 m - [Classique Lodge Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/classique-lodge-motel-upper-riccarton), Upper Riccarton, 81 m - [Tui Lodge Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/tui-lodge-motel-upper-riccarton), Upper Riccarton, 82 m - [Alpha Motel Luxury Accommodation](https://www.chch.live/business/alpha-motel-luxury-accommodation-upper-riccarton), Upper Riccarton, 581 m - [Christchurch Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-motel-upper-riccarton), Upper Riccarton, 778 m - [Christchurch Classic Motel & Apartments](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-classic-motel-apartments-upper-riccarton), Upper Riccarton, 787 m - [Ilam Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/ilam-motel-upper-riccarton), Upper Riccarton, 789 m - [Apollo Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/apollo-motel-upper-riccarton), Upper Riccarton, 797 m - [Every one in Upper Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/businesses/motel#in-upper-riccarton) ## Also in Upper Riccarton - [Super Liquor](https://www.chch.live/business/super-liquor-upper-riccarton), Bottle stores, 123 m - [Warehouse Stationery](https://www.chch.live/business/warehouse-stationery-upper-riccarton), Stationery, 128 m - [Black Bull Liquor](https://www.chch.live/business/black-bull-liquor-ex-big-daddys-liquor-blenheim-road-upper-riccarton), Bottle stores, 141 m - [The Riccs](https://www.chch.live/business/the-riccs-upper-riccarton), Bars & pubs, 141 m - [The Warehouse](https://www.chch.live/business/the-warehouse-upper-riccarton), Department stores, 169 m - [Dose Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/dose-cafe-upper-riccarton), Restaurants, 181 m - [Dose Diner](https://www.chch.live/business/dose-diner-upper-riccarton), Cafés, 184 m - [Amber Park](https://www.chch.live/business/amber-park-upper-riccarton), Campgrounds, 191 m - [Crazy Monkey Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/crazy-monkey-cafe-upper-riccarton), Cafés, 216 m - [Buro Seating Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/buro-seating-christchurch-upper-riccarton), Company, 220 m - [Every kind of business in Upper Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton#s-biz) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.537732252897&lon=172.58476351484964) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.537732252897,172.58476351484964,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Earnslaw%20Motel) - [Upper Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Earnslaw Motel?** A motel in Upper Riccarton, Christchurch. **Where is Earnslaw Motel?** 288 Blenheim Road, Riccarton, on [Blenheim Road](https://www.chch.live/street/upper-riccarton/blenheim-road). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.537732252897,172.58476351484964,17) **Is Earnslaw Motel still trading?** The council’s 2024 directory lists it, and a live NZBN entry says it still trades. **How do you contact Earnslaw Motel?** phone [03 348 638](tel:03348638) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.earnslawmotel.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other motels are near Earnslaw Motel?** [Blenheim Road Motor Lodge](https://www.chch.live/business/blenheim-road-motor-lodge-upper-riccarton) (53 m), [Classique Lodge Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/classique-lodge-motel-upper-riccarton) (81 m), [Tui Lodge Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/tui-lodge-motel-upper-riccarton) (82 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/motel). **What’s near Earnslaw Motel?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/288-blenheim-road) holds 1 report; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Blenheim Road Motor Lodge](https://www.chch.live/business/blenheim-road-motor-lodge-upper-riccarton) (53 m); the Blenheim Rd near Acheron Dr bus stop is 100 m away: route 80; a cycle lane passes within 68 m; nearest park: [Middleton Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1435-middleton-park) (357 m). **What stood where Earnslaw Motel is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.537732252897&lon=172.58476351484964) ## 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) - 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 - New Zealand Business Number register, the public facts every NZBN entity files (legal name, status, registration date, industry), matched here by name and address - Record assembled 2026-10-20 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/earnslaw-motel-upper-riccarton Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/motel Suburb: https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton