Located by Lake Hood, Taylors Motel provides a peaceful retreat with family-friendly features including a playground. Guests stay connected with WiFi, enjoy the garden and outdoor pool, and benefit from practical services like dry cleaning and express check-in.
Located in Netherby, a neighborhood in Ashburton, Taylors Motel is near the airport. While the natural beauty of Lake Hood and Rakaia Gorge can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Mount Hutt Skifield. Traveling with kids? Consider The Plains Vintage Railway and Historical Museum and Salmon World. Visit our Ashburton travel guide
Consider a stay at Taylors Motel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a business center.
Additional perks include:
An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
Free self parking
Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
Express check-in, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Taylors Motel offer perks such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
Highchairs, baby baths, and children's books
Pillowtop mattresses, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM at scheduled times
Free uncovered self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: NZD 19.50 per person
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Playground
Family friendly
Baby bath
Baby toys
Children's books
Children's toys
Crib (surcharge)
High chair
In-room babysitting (surcharge)
In-room kitchen
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Soundproofed rooms
Trampoline
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Newspapers in lobby
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business center
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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2 buildings
2 floors
Built in 1974
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Crib (surcharge)
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
50-inch smart TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Kitchen
Limited room service
Microwave
Refrigerator
Restaurant dining guides
Rice cooker
Stovetop
Toaster
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Air conditioning
Electrical adapters
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Laundry detergent
Phone
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 19.5 per person
Airport shuttle fee: NZD 65.00 per person (one-way)
Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 65.00 (one-way), (from 2 to 17 years old)
Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per night
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent
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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Alcohol is not served at this property
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.
Property is also known as
Taylors Ashburton
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Frequently asked questions
Does Taylors Motel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Taylors Motel?
As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taylors Motel on Apr 2, 2026 start from ¥12,572, 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.
Is Taylors Motel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Taylors Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Taylors Motel?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Does Taylors Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–6:00 PM at scheduled times. A fee of NZD 65.00 per person applies.
Where is Taylors Motel located?
Located near the airport, this family-friendly motel is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Lake Hood and 27.1 mi (43.6 km) from Rakaia Gorge.
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Reviews
Taylors Motel Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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8.6
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9.8
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9.6
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 316 out of 391 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Rasika
Jan 15, 2026
Perfect room with all amenities,friendly staff with all information needed.
Yes wonderful kitchen facilities, easy parking and a very clean room with day 2 the room service was like a brand new clean room.
Ma-rea
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Wayne
Dec 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a wonderful stay here with 3 family groups. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The garden, trampoline and bbq area were excellent.
We all felt really well catered for in a lovely garden setting and spotless rooms.
A fantastic motel. Beds were great and it was nice and quiet. Good bathroom and kitchen facilities. It meant we could have good meals in our room when not out dining. Our hosts were very accommodating with a last minute change to our booking. I highly recommend the motel and will be back next time we're in Ashburton.
Easy to recommend this lovely motel. Thank you Des for your recommendations, every single one was stellar! Lovely large clean room, friendly staff, comfy beds. 5 stars all the way!
Such a lovely stay at Taylor’s Motel, friendly owners who turned heating on ready for our arrival and even went in and closed curtains for us to keep heat in after our late return. Unit very comfortable, clean, quiet and well located.
A great motel for the price. Walking distance to the shopping/ restaurant area. A bit tired but clean, and room had a great layout. Small kitchen had oven, microwave, fridge, pots, pans, plates, utensils etc. Even a little dining table for 2! We really enjoyed our stay here. Fully recommend.