About Us
Stay at this conveniently located Christchurch motel in an ideal location near the University of Canterbury, Westpac Stadium and Christchurch Airport.
Christchurch Classic Motel & Apartments (formerly Comfort Inn Riccarton) is a friendly and affordable Christchurch motel located 7 kilometres from Christchurch Airport and just a short bus ride from Christchurch CBD and all of Christchurch’s major attractions.
Christchurch Classic Motel & Apartments is Qualmark rated Four Star. The motel offers 29 quiet, luxurious, self-contained units with fully equipped kitchens, cable TV and high speed wireless Internet. This Christchurch motel’s additional amenities include BBQ facilities, guest laundry, off-street parking and a playground for children.
The motel is within easy access to all the major tourist attractions, restaurants and shopping, including Westfield Shopping Centre.
For warm customer service and a great location in Christchurch, make a reservation at this Christchurch motel today!
We are proud members of ASURE Accommodation Group.
In true Kiwi spirit, the ASURE Accommodation Group was set up with solid values by passionate people to ensure all guests fully experience its fantastic hospitality.
Our promise to you
Here in Aotearoa (New Zealand) we feel a special connection with the land we come from and a duty of care is installed in us from a young age. We believe that if you look after the land, it will look after you and our future generations
Tiaki means to care for people and place. The tiaki promise is a commitment to care for Aotearoa, for now and for future generations
Aotearoa is precious, and everyone who lives and travels here has a responsibility to look after it
By following the tiaki promise we are all making a commitment to Aotearoa, to act as guardian, protecting and preserving our kianga (home /community)
At ASURE Christchurch Classic Motel & Apartments we welcome all guests who visit our beautiful land to embrace and follow the tiaki New Zealand promise to guard, protect and preserve New Zealand
Ōtautahi (maori name for Christchurch) comes from the name of a pre-European settlement on the banks of the Avon river, near what is now Kilmore St, which was named after a Māori ancestor. It was popularised as the te reo name for Christchurch in the 1930s. “The ancestor from whom Ōtautahi takes its name was Tautahi, the son of [Ngāi Tahu chief] Huikai of Port Levy.”
Ōtautahi was first popularised as a name for Christchurch in the 1930s by Ngāi Tahu leader; teacher and broadcaster Te Aritaua Pītama, according to Tau.
Nau mai, haere mai Aotearoa me Ōtautahi, welcome to New Zealand and to Christchurch, our home
Sustainable Tourism
Our sustainable tourism team is actively working towards new initiatives and reducing our Carbon Footprint. If you wish to comment on our current initiatives or have new ideas please notify our reception staff on your departure.
We hope you leave the ASURE Christchurch Classic Motel & Apartments knowing your support helps us maintain the lovely environment we live in.
Environmental initiatives:
Energy
- Continual monitoring and recording of energy consumption on a monthly basis any abnormal consumption is discussed with our supplier.
- Conduct an energy audit to check current consumption patterns and where any improvement could be made, discuss with our sustainable development team
- Staff are fully trained in energy saving practices ( turning off lights and equipment as necessarily)
- LED bulbs used in all areas
- Double glazing in new suites
- Hot water cylinders set to 55 degrees
- Dimmers used in suites
- Air conditioning system maintained to ensure efficient use.
- Energy efficient appliances used
- Suites are insulated to reduce heat loss
- Lighting in public and outdoor areas on timers and sensors
- Efficient & Economic Extractor fan
- Sleep mode is installed on all computers along with LCD screen monitors
- All computers and equipment in offices are switched off when not in use
- Guest given the option to not have room serviced and towels changed daily
- Staff are encouraged to walk, cycle or car pool to work
- Car Charger available for electric cars
- All rooms fully insulated
Waste
- Full recycling system in place-Glass, Cardboard, Tins, Aluminium, Paper and Plastic.
- Recycling bins provided in all suites
- Bulk ordering done in all departments to avoid excess packaging – packaging returned to supplier for recycling
- Cooking oil from kitchen recycled to bio fuel
- Recycling of printer toners
- Limited printing of emails, reservations and general paperwork
- Recycled paper used for note paper,internal printing and where appropriate.
- Garden waste is transported to a local farm for mulching
- Kitchen scraps collected weekly by Council Green bin waste collection
- Eco friendly cleaning products used to a minimum
Water
- Continual monitoring and recording of water consumption on a monthly basis, any abnormal consumption is discussed with our sustainable development team
- Dual flush systems on toilets in new suites
- Maintenance manager checks for leaks in taps, toilets, valves and pipework on a weekly basis
- Water features recycle their own water
- Shower water restriction installed
- Limited water used in cleaning all windows
- We have a guest towel agreement in all suites
- Garden watering on timers
- Mulch used on gardens to reduce the amount of water needed
- Automatic shut off spray nozzles used for the washing down bushes to ensure the conservation of water and minimised waste
- We are now proud members of The Hotel Weka program a socially & environmentally responsible program for Hotels. Once used by guests, toiletry tubes are recycled and turned into Qbods used for concrete foundations in construction instead of harmful polystyrene pods. This in turn is better for the planet, our guests and our environment. One more effort we go to protect our planet and environment
Conservation
- We have formed a relationship with the Department of Conservation with an annual commitment by staff to participate in restoration activities in the area
Community
As a community we also support:
- Local artwork displayed throughout
- Sponsorship is given to selected organisations annually
- Offering employment to local residents when possible
- Staff are offered career development through local training provider NMIT
- Commitment from staff to follow all environmental initiatives in place
- We aim to purchase products from local suppliers
- We support local business by promoting their attractions and activities through reception
- Involvement with the sustainable business practice group
- Dedicated sustainable tourism webpage on our website
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