Name: Ilam Motel
Address: 250 Riccarton Road Riccarton,Riccarton Road, Christchurch, Christchurch, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Rating: 6

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Christchurch International Airport

Ilam Motel

Christchurch

Very pleasant and all I wanted and needed on this occasion, after a very friendly welcome. There are good restaurants close by and the room I had was sunny and light with a good bed and nice appointments. Booking online was easy.

Convenient to the university and airport

Booked this motel on Wotif and mistakenly booked 2 two bedroom units instead of one two bedroom unit. My mistake. The owner phoned me the day before arrival to see if we would take one studio and one two bedroom unit because accommodation in Christchurch was booked out. I offered to take just one 2 bedroom unit as it was one week after the Mosque attack and was only too happy to help out. The owner said she would refund my money for the second unit. On arrival the owner said she could not refund me for the second unit because I had booked via Wotif.  The second unit we had booked was used  by other people so I would have expected a refund.

Disappointing

I originally booked this place at Brisbane airport, a rushed trip, flying into chch 5 hours later with the 24 hr check in and location to the Chinese embassy being my reasoning. What I have recieved has been what I think is fate as the new owner Carol completely treated me like a family member from the moment I arrived at 2 am in the morning! If your looking for a sterile Chain environment that lacks any kind of multi cultural nz that I for one am proud to be then maybe keep scrolling. Being a kiwi living in Australia I have come to love and appreciate our quirky ‘dated’ housing that is still our predominant way of living. Not a motel chain, just a beautiful family running a small business in an area that will delight any traveller and ensure your comfort by any means. Although a solo traveller the cheap room I booked was a 2 bedroom motel with everything I needed to live here if I wanted (and would!) Situated on Riccarton road, a busy main chch road but also meant I was a 10 min walk to Riccarton mall yet not so close to the crazy traffic that I experienced on my walk today as I got close to the mall area. I wouldn’t like to stay anywhere closer with a car for transportation. Had I wanted there was a bus stop out the front which took me there but why would I? Literally across the road is 4 different eateries to choose from with many more surrounding. This area embraces many cultures and needs and the motel especially emphasises this. Carol checked me in at 2 am, and was lovely enough to then drive me to the Chinese embassy the next morning, extend my stay and look after my luggage as I decided my next plan at moments notice. I cannot rave enough about this woman. You are paying for this awesome service more than the room which can be priceless for many travellers. Carols goal is not about bottom dollar room rates, rather a memorable experience and a lasting relationship for whenever you ever may need her again. The motel is u shaped which means you get to know those also staying. Tonight I was greeted by beautiful children with a traditional Egyptian dessert to try. An experience I will treasure. Some stay here long term others not. This is the treasure of this motel. The room itself has a modern aircon/heat pump, oven, fridge, sky tv (pay tv or Foxtel as some would call it)  kitchen with utensils, 2 couches, dining table, bathroom and 2 rooms. There is also Car parking directly in front of room. Carol will provide whatever you need if you just ask, but understand this is a small business working so hard to rejuvenate an old motel complex and previous owners reputations. As a New Zealander I can say this motel is completely normal and a signature of our history. You won’t go cold, you won’t be without, it just isn’t built 10 years ago! As you can tell from this review there is too much to rave about this place but I imagine solo and family travellers or locals needing an unbiased welcoming space will not be disappointed. Love this gem I found. 

WELCOME TO  TGE TRUE NZ WITH LOVE 

The lady that greeted us was very friendly and helpful. Beds were comfortable and clean. Location not far from the airport made it nice and easy the next day catching our flight. Shower and bathroom were nice and tidy. Great if you need a place to stopover or an early flight to catch :)

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Ilam Motel accommodated our group of eleven people at short notice when our flight to Wellington was cancelled. 

Beds and sofas were comfy. Kitchen had all the basic cutlery/crockery etc. Reception lady was friendly. Sky TV was a nice touch. 

Ilam Motel is very cheap so to find all the basics in good order was impressive!

Great attention to detail by putting the heaters on prior to our arrival on a very cold night. 

Thanks for everything! :)

PS the only improvement I would suggest is making sure that the soap dispensers are full prior to guests arriving.

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