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Tinwald Motels

4.5 star property
This eco-friendly retreat offers local flavors and access to a nearby indoor pool, with a golf course right outside the door and a welcoming café to start the day

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Travelers find a perfect balance of nature and comfort at Tinwald Motels. Enjoy the adjacent golf course, morning coffee at the on-site café, and evening refreshments at the bar. Free WiFi and convenient luggage storage enhance the stay experience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is HK$628
HK$729 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Deluxe Kitchenette Studio)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Deluxe Kitchenette Studio)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Delux Full Kitchen Studio)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Delux Full Kitchen Studio)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Tinwald, a neighbourhood in Ashburton, Tinwald Motels is next to a golf course. Ashburton Domain and Lake Hood reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Plains Vintage Railway and Historical Museum and Salmon World. Enjoy the area's slopes with downhill skiing, ski runs and ski lifts, and don't miss out on the ice skating. Visit our Ashburton travel guide
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Map
103 -110 ARCHIBALD Street, Tinwald, Ashburton, 7700

What's nearby

  • Rakaia Gorge featuring a bridge and a river or creek
    Rakaia Gorge
    40 min drive - 54.9 km
  • The Plains Vintage Railway and Historical Museum
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ashburton Domain
    4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lake Hood
    10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa
    33 min drive - 44.7 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
    68 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Triangle Espresso
    5 min drive
  • Msa
    4 min drive
  • Bedrock Bar and Stonegrill
    7 min drive
  • The Phat Duck
    6 min drive

About this property

Tinwald Motels

Motel located in Tinwald
Take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services at Tinwald Motels. In addition to a bar and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Tinwald Motels offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and toasters

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 13 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Stables Restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1998
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Tinwald Tavern]
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 13 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Property Registration Number 53498345345hl

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tinwald Motels pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tinwald Motels?

As of 15 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tinwald Motels on 18 Mar 2026 start from HK$628, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Tinwald Motels?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tinwald Motels?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Tinwald Motels?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Tinwald Motels located?

Located in Tinwald, this golf motel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from The Plains Vintage Railway and Historical Museum and within 3 miles (5 km) of Historic Art Gallery and Museum and Ashburton Domain. Lake Hood and Ashburton Aviation Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Tinwald Motels Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 266 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 266 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 266 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 266 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 266 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to relax and stay for a break in long travel destination
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location was excellent,facilities great meal arrangments with the tavern next door I will be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay dinner at the pub restaurant was the best meal I’ve ever had
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winnie Cheuk Wing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is spacious, and in good clean condition. It's of good value and perfect for a one night stay passing through town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious tidy room great shower, would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and spacious clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurant with excellent staff, friendly cat guarding the motel. Motel was a great basic motel with good appliances and bed. Clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet in spite of being on SH1. Modern and spacious. No one present in office to check in but phone contact available. Very hot weather but aircon worked well to give good nights sleep. Adjacent to liquor store and sports bar but there was no noise or hassle from clientele . Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay will use again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to family
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very comfortable and spacious rooms, friendly helpful staff and convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Lovely motel very clean will stay again thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had everything we needed including the kitchenette meant we had breakfast sorted easily for our early morning. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying at this property, staff were wonderful, property was clean, tidy and very warm and comfortable. Loved the friendly onsite cat saying hello. Will definitely stay here again and would highly recommended to friends and family
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Amenities
Lovely clean rooms with great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 nights in Tinwald

Third time i have stayed, perfect to where our friends live, walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and quiet and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean place. Everything you need for one night. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very roomy and quite
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

janene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money , so much space, comfy bed And cool on a very hot nite
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spotlessly Clean

Another great stay at Tinwald. This motel is always spotlessly clean and spacious. Value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Back off the road so very quiet. This is a new complex and the room was massive for two people. Comfortable bed sofas and had everything we needed plus parking at the door
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient having bar/restaurant adjacent/nice lady host. Access a bit tricky