The Racecourse Hotel Motorlodge

Overview

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Stop by Hoofbeats Restaurant for lunch, dinner, or brunch, where this restaurant specializes in local cuisine, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 46 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Riccarton Park - 0. 4 km / 0. 2 mi- Air Force Museum of New Zealand - 2. 1 km / 1. 3 mi- Riccarton Road - 2. 8 km / 1. 7 mi- Bush Inn Centre - 3 km / 1. 9 mi- University of Canterbury - 3. 1 km / 1. 9 mi- Canterbury Agricultural Park - 3. 3 km / 2 mi- Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery - 4. 4 km / 2. 7 mi- Hillmorton Hospital - 4. 8 km / 3 mi- Westfield Riccarton Mall - 4. 9 km / 3. 1 mi- Russley Golf Club - 5. 1 km / 3. 2 mi- Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre - 5. 2 km / 3. 2 mi- Christchurch Arena - 5. 4 km / 3. 3 mi- Addington Raceway - 5. 4 km / 3. 4 mi- Riccarton House - 5. 5 km / 3. 4 mi- Nunweek Park - 6. 1 km / 3. 8 mi. The nearest major airport is Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 6. 9 km / 4. 3 mi With a stay at The Racecourse Hotel & Motorlodge in Christchurch (Sockburn), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Air Force Museum of New Zealand and University of Canterbury. This motel is 3. 4 mi (5. 5 km) from Riccarton House and 4. 2 mi (6. 7 km) from International Antarctic Centre.

Rooms

• Double room, up to 4 guests
• Studio, up to 5 guests

Facilities

At a glance and nearby

Total number of rooms

46

How far from Fiordland

• Queenstown airport345 km
• Milford Sound390 km
• Te Anau437 km
• Manapouri (for Doubtful Sound)451 km
• Invercargill460 km

Straight-line distances, not road or driving time. In Fiordland roads wind around lakes and mountains and the real drive is longer; plan the journey with a current map and check the road status before you set out.

This place sits in Elsewhere in the South Island. The gateways section of the guide explains the road from Queenstown and Invercargill to Te Anau.

Contact and map

• +64 033427150 Reservations
• +64 033427153 Fax
• Open on OpenStreetMap

Oscalyden does not take bookings and shows no prices. Contact the hotel for rates and availability. Catalogue data last updated 2026-09-09.