Strathern Motor Lodge  

In Merivale, in the heart of Christchurch. A short walk or drive to Hagley Park, St George's Hospital, the Canterbury Museum and Christchurch Botanic Gardens. Close to the city centre, parks, golf courses, restaurants and supermarkets.

Locally run by hosts Lauraine & Craig, the property mixes fully self-contained studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments with 16 individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms are quiet and warm with extremely comfortable Queen, King or superking beds, kitchenettes or in-room microwaves, LCD satellite TVs and phones with free international calls. Some rooms offer garden views and spa tubs.

Soak in the hot tub, enjoy garden views and rely on free wireless and complimentary wired internet throughout. Onsite conveniences include free self-parking, a complimentary casino shuttle, tour/ticket assistance, a vending machine, dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage. Wake up to garden views and make your own coffee in-room.

Complimentary high-speed (wired) internet and a business center keep you connected. Phones with free international calls and laundry/dry cleaning services add practical convenience for work trips.

There is an on-site restaurant and cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee. Many rooms include kitchenettes, microwaves and coffee/tea makers for self-catering and light meals.