The Grange Motel - Christchurch

3-star boutique B&B and motel with a Heritage Grade II-listed Victorian mansion in central Christchurch

Accommodation

The Grange Motel offers a choice between boutique B&B rooms in a historic Victorian homestead and eight fully self-contained studio and executive studio units set around a private courtyard. The property includes both accessible and twin room layouts, with upstairs motel rooms offering views down Cranmer Square. Each unit has a kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and tea/coffee making facilities, and some executive studios open onto a shared patio or private balcony.

Dining

A cooked or continental breakfast is available on site at an additional cost, with options including bacon and eggs or eggs Benedict, served with juice, teas, and coffees. The Grange Guest House provides a dining area in the main building where guests can enjoy breakfast before exploring the city. For other meals, the motel is within a 5-minute walk of numerous central city restaurants and cafes.

Location & Transport

The Grange Christchurch sits on the corner of Crammer Square, one of the closest motels to the re:START Cashel Street Mall, and is a 5-minute walk from Cathedral Square and Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu. The Christchurch Tram stops directly outside the motel, providing easy public transport access to attractions like the Botanic Gardens and Quake City. Guests can also walk to Hagley Park, Canterbury Museum, and The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts within 7-10 minutes.

Garden & Outdoor Spaces

The property maintains a tranquil garden with native and exotic flora, offering a relaxing outdoor area for guests to sit and unwind. BBQ facilities are available on the sun terrace for those who wish to cook outdoors. The garden surrounds the historic homestead and provides a quiet retreat despite the central city location.

Services & Accessibility

The Grange Motel offers free off-street parking, a significant bonus for a property so close to the city centre, and guests can leave the car parked after check-in for a few hours. The building includes facilities for disabled guests and a designated smoking area. Safety features such as a fire extinguisher and security system are in place, and the reception team can assist with luggage storage and laundry services.

• Location: Corner of Crammer Square, 5 min walk to Cathedral Square and Christchurch Art Gallery
• Accommodation: Heritage Grade II-listed Victorian B&B plus self-contained motel units with kitchenettes
• Dining: On-site cooked/continental breakfast; numerous restaurants within 5 min walk
• Transport: Christchurch Tram stop at the front door; free off-street parking
• Outdoor: Tranquil garden with native and exotic flora, BBQ facilities on sun terrace
• Accessibility: Rooms with wheelchair access; elevator not mentioned-ground-floor units available