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219 on Johns Motel & Holiday Park

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Our Qualmark 4 Star Christchurch holiday park is just 10 minutes from the airport and 15 minutes from the city centre. It offers a choice of low cost, self catering accommodation options ideal for couples, families, backpackers, groups and campervans. Choose from fully self contained family and studio motel units and park chalets with kitchen, ensuite bathroom, TV, WiFi internet and all linen provided. Or standard cabins, camper van and tent sites using our excellent communal park facilities including well equipped kitchen, TV room, free showers, BBQs, internet kiosk and guest laundry. Wheelchair accessible motel and chalet accommodation is available. And our Christchurch Holiday Park is pet friendly. We offer free airport transfers during business hours and free vehicle storage for guests. A number of popular Christchurch attractions are nearby including the Antarctic Centre, Willowbank Wildlife Park and Orana Park. We are directly opposite The Groynes Recreational Area with walkways, picnic areas, a dog exercise area and several ponds. We are also 5 minutes drive from most of the camper van and car rental operators.
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Free Parking
Wheelchair Access
Public Wifi
Paid Wifi
Laundry Service
Self-Serve Laundry
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Airport Transportation
Paid Internet
Business Centre with Internet Access
Non-Smoking Hotel
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All reviews self contained cabin close to the airport suit all budgets stayed here accommodation options budget accommodation a busy main road fantastic accommodation own bathroom late arrival queen bed shuttle service place to stay one night friendly owners next morning great facilities
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Reviewed 4 days ago

Large campervan site ideal for overnight or longer. Only 10 minutes from the airport heading north on route 1. Well signposted. The couple that own it were really helpful and friendly. It had free hot showers and use of a good kitchen. You needed your...More

Date of stay: November 2018
Thank Stephen I
Response from steve c, Owner at 219 on Johns Motel & Holiday ParkResponded 4 days ago

Hi Stephen. Thanks for your kind review.

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

My elderly parents and I stayed for one night in one of the self contained cabins. The room was exceptionally clean and very modern. It was great to arrive to a warm room as it had been a cold day. It was definitely the cheapest...More

Date of stay: December 2018
Thank Twochilledoutkiwis
Response from steve c, Owner at 219 on Johns Motel & Holiday ParkResponded 4 days ago

Thanks for your great review. We look forward to your return.

Reviewed 2 August 2018

Great value and location if you need to get to airport. Chalet space was somewhat small for 5 of us, but we made do. Also some miscommunication about no# of beds and Wifi usage. Hotels.com booking stated Free Wi-fi, but then upon arrival we could...More

Date of stay: July 2018
Thank Jude P
Reviewed 26 July 2018

We stayed at 219 on Johns after a late arrival flight as we wanted to start the next day fresh for our planned trip around the South Island. This is a lovely tourist park run by a friendly manager. We had a cosy cabin for...More

Date of stay: July 2018
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Reviewed 25 June 2018 via mobile

False advertising. Not pet friendly. Dogs are allowed into the park, but must sleep in the car (freezing temperatures and they might get stolen). Dogs not allowed inside cabins. Not pet friendly at all.More

Date of stay: June 2018
2  Thank Annetjie B
Response from steve c, Owner at 219 on Johns Motel & Holiday ParkResponded 4 days ago

Pet friendly means we allow guests to have pets with them when they stay. Many accommodation places are not pet friendly and do not allow pets on site. Our rules for having pets on site are very clear in our website. Many responsible pet owners...More

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"Ideal for a first night stop with a camper if arriving late or a last night if you have an early flight."
stevei2016
4 days ago
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"If space is an issue then perhaps book 2 rooms"
sh0ts
02 Aug 2018
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"Toilets are locked at night and you need to use a keypad for access - take your glasses if you are a..."
I9679JTjaneb
21 Jan 2018
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"Talk to the owner. she is super helpful if you need something particular."
annavT8992WD
18 Feb 2017
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PRICE RANGE
US$48 - US$74 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandCanterbury RegionChristchurch
NUMBER OF ROOMS
22
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