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Academy Lodge Motel

2.0 star property

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Academy Lodge Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is ￥11,171
￥12,847 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16

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Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Apartment | Living area | 43-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, streaming services

Deluxe Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Netherby, a neighborhood in Ashburton, is home to Academy Lodge Motel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ashburton Domain and Trott's Garden, while Ashburton Aviation Museum and The Plains Vintage Railway and Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Visit our Ashburton travel guide
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7700, Canterbury, Ashburton, 782 East St

What's nearby

  • Rakaia Gorge showing a bridge and a river or creek
    Rakaia Gorge
    37 min drive - 52.3 km
  • Ashburton Domain
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Historic Art Gallery and Museum
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Lake Hood
    15 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa
    30 min drive - 42.2 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
    63 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Triangle Espresso
    16 min walk
  • Msa
    17 min walk
  • Bedrock Bar and Stonegrill
    3 min drive
  • The Phat Duck
    10 min walk

About this property

Academy Lodge Motel

Motel located in Netherby
Academy Lodge Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Academy Lodge Motel boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate dining areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • 3 bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate dining areas, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Academy Lodge Motel Motel
Academy Lodge Motel Ashburton
Academy Lodge Motel Motel Ashburton

Frequently asked questions

Is Academy Lodge Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Academy Lodge Motel?

As of Mar 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Academy Lodge Motel on Mar 15, 2026 start from ￥11,171, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Academy Lodge Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Academy Lodge Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Academy Lodge Motel located?

Located in Netherby, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery and Museum. Ashburton Aviation Museum and Trott's Garden are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Academy Lodge Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet. Excellent host both helpful and very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Very warm room, good amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & tidy rooms. Quiet location. Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, friendly service, Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The checkin was quick. Our room was very spacious. The property itself is rather "tired" but the beds were comfortable. There are train tracks across the street but while some trains did pass they weren't a huge annoyance.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Handy to shopping area .I think the towets were mearnt to be white but were gray and as were face flannels and the bed cover was quite worn .Otherwise the room smelt fab.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wai Shun Wilson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel, very reasonably priced
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

We enjoyed our stay and found the owner very welcoming and approachable. The location was great and we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Des

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good locality, friendly staff, plenty of room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Amenities
It was nice and quiet suited my needs at the time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great accommodation, thank you :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very smooth check in. We were met outside when we arrived, shown where to park and show our room all in very quick and friendly order. A good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host went out of his way to welcome us and took us to the unit really nice man
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great find in Ashburton

This little motel has a delightful manager who is very accommodating and helpful. The room is extremely spacious and very well equipped & convenient to town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet. Manager/owner took me to my room and explained everything. Checked with me in the morning if I had been satisfied with my nights stay. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Cold on arrival.All services there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I stayed in a cheap deal room, there was no view to outside other than a tiny fenced courtyard. A little more attention could be paid to cleanliness. Very friendly host
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the property was excellent' clean and tidy. tv was a bit different to operate. the only thing wrong was the transfer of loud talking from the adjoining unit at 6am which woke us both up.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bed needs improvement as uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was ok but staff were good especially as our flight was delayed and we arrived late
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theo

Attentive manager made sure we knew all facilities and was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Baljinder singh and

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025