Tinwald Domain
Tinwald Domain, Tinwald, Ashburton, Ashburton District, New Zealand- Park
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Tinwald Motels
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About this hotel
Convenient Amenities and Dining Options
Make use of convenient amenities, including a picnic area, barbecue grills, Stables Restaurant serving international cuisine, and a bar/lounge.
Featured Amenities
Take advantage of the business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and free onsite self-parking.
Comfortable Accommodations
Feel at home in the 14 air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern comforts like LCD TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, refrigerators, and microwaves.
For a luxury stay in Ashburton, book your room at Tinwald Motels now.
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Important Information
- Reservations are required for golf tee times. Reservations can be made by contacting the motel 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.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Stay Details
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
Downhill skiing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Rafting nearby
Front desk (limited hours)
Mountain biking nearby
Skydiving nearby
Smoke-free property
Wheelchair accessible parking
Conference center
Access to nearby indoor pool
Free self parking
Fishing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Handrails in stairways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Luggage storage
Picnic area
Room Types
Deluxe Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Deluxe Kitchenette Studio)
Up to 4 guestsKing bed (151-180 cm wide), Sofa bed (131-150 cm wide)
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and mobile key entry; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Height-adjustable showerhead
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 2 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide), Sofa bed (131-150 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVAir conditioningHair dryerKitchenetteRefrigeratorDeskMicrowavePrivate bathroomSatellite channelsInterconnected room(s) availableStovetopToasterRoom service (limited hours)Daily housekeeping
Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Delux Full Kitchen Studio)
Up to 4 guestsKing bed (151-180 cm wide), Sofa bed (131-150 cm wide)
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Layout - Bedroom, living room, and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and mobile key entry; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Hand-held showerhead
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 2 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide), Sofa bed (131-150 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVAir conditioningHair dryerRefrigeratorDeskMicrowavePrivate bathroomSatellite channelsKitchenInterconnected room(s) availableOvenStovetopToasterRoom service (limited hours)
Hotel Policies
Pets
Pets not allowed
General
Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
Sustainability Certifications
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Pets
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
General
Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
Check-in & Check-out
Contactless check-out is available
General
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
General
Cashless transactions are available
Guest type
Essential workers only - NO
Accessibility
No elevators
General
Individually-wrapped food options are available
General
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
General
Staff wears personal protective equipment
General
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
General
Social distancing measures are in place
General
Professional property host/manager
Check-in & Check-out
Contactless check-in is available
Sustainability Certifications
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Sustainability Certifications
Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award
General
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Pets
Service animals are allowed
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Guest reviews(103 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 24, 2025Close to family
10/10
Reviewed Jun 4, 2025A great place to relax and stay for a break in long travel destination
10/10
Reviewed Apr 21, 2025Nice place to stay will use again
10/10
Reviewed May 29, 2024location was excellent,facilities great meal arrangments with the tavern next door I will be back
10/10
Reviewed Apr 6, 2024Lovely motel very clean will stay again thankyou
10/10
Reviewed Mar 24, 2024Amazing stay dinner at the pub restaurant was the best meal I’ve ever had
10/10
Reviewed Mar 10, 2024Nice and spacious clean
10/10
Reviewed Feb 17, 2024Quiet 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.
10/10
Reviewed Nov 24, 2023The property is spacious, and in good clean condition. It's of good value and perfect for a one night stay passing through town.
8/10
Reviewed Nov 12, 2023Great restaurant with excellent staff, friendly cat guarding the motel. Motel was a great basic motel with good appliances and bed. Clean and tidy.
8/10
Reviewed Nov 3, 2023friendly staff..
10/10
Reviewed Oct 22, 2023Spacious tidy room great shower, would recommend
10/10
Reviewed Jul 30, 2023very comfortable and spacious rooms, friendly helpful staff and convenient location
10/10
Reviewed Jul 25, 2023Lovely clean rooms with great customer service
10/10
Reviewed Jun 23, 2023Loved 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
10/10
Reviewed Apr 27, 2023Had everything we needed including the kitchenette meant we had breakfast sorted easily for our early morning. I'd stay here again.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 28, 2023Awesome
10/10
Reviewed Mar 20, 2023Back 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
10/10
Reviewed Feb 26, 2023Very clean place. Everything you need for one night. Would definitely stay again.
8/10
Reviewed Feb 8, 2023The unit was very spacious, and although a studio unit, had a divider which separated the bed from the sitting area. Very clean and tidy.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 7, 2023Great value for money , so much space, comfy bed And cool on a very hot nite
10/10
Reviewed Feb 1, 2023Great place to stay
10/10
Reviewed Jan 25, 2023Cleanliness
8/10
Reviewed Dec 30, 2022Very convenient having bar/restaurant adjacent/nice lady host. Access a bit tricky
10/10
Reviewed Dec 25, 2022Third time i have stayed, perfect to where our friends live, walkable
10/10
Reviewed Nov 24, 2022Another great stay at Tinwald. This motel is always spotlessly clean and spacious. Value for money.
10/10
Reviewed Oct 21, 2022It was nice and quiet and comfortable
10/10
Reviewed Oct 15, 2022Very roomy and quite
8/10
Reviewed Sep 19, 2022Able to cater to our needs and change bookings when needed. Offered to best solutions and prices for our team.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 22, 2022Fantastic
8/10
Reviewed Feb 10, 2022Nice motel, back off main road so not too much noise
10/10
Reviewed Jan 13, 2022We have stayed here before and always enjoyed it .Great to get good bar meals . Very obliging staff .It pays to pre book We have missed out on a unit when we didn’t do this .
8/10
Reviewed Nov 7, 2021Great little motel with lovely clean rooms. The only draw back was the loud fridge noise in the night and the wifi which was terrible. Otherwise despite the proximity of the pub, the room was very quiet.
10/10
Reviewed Oct 20, 2021Excellent service; very clean and generous sized one bedroom apartment.
8/10
Reviewed Oct 19, 2021Amazing shower, the rooms were really good the best we have been in for quite a while, the bed was really good. It was a really quiet spot you could also walk to the pub for tea and a drink a nice end to the day We will be staying there again
10/10
Reviewed Oct 18, 2021Had a great stay, staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was quiet and spacious
10/10
Reviewed Oct 18, 2021Large spacious clean rooms
10/10
Reviewed Jul 20, 2021Unit was very quiet and very warm.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 19, 2021One of the best motels I jave been to in a very long time. Appreciated the electrical blankets on a cold night. Great amenities. Will be choosing this place if I ever need to stay around Ashburton again.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 18, 2021Spacious, modern and clean. Window catch in bathroom missing.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 1, 2021Great Rooms for our guests to Town
10/10
Reviewed Jun 16, 2021Lovely people lots of room and very clean x
10/10
Reviewed Apr 28, 2021Great advantage of these motels is the adjacent restaurant bar and restaurant .We really enjoyed our bar meal after a long drive from Invercargill . A very popular motel that you need to precook to get a unit .
8/10
Reviewed Apr 15, 2021Was good, check i was different no one onsite have to call to get ur swipe card in a drop box but I guess small town is how it is
8/10
Reviewed Mar 14, 2021Didn’t like having to go into the bar to collect key. Had to wait along time as the first person didn’t know what to do.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 25, 2021Clean well appointed motel, quiet and with in walking distance to restaurants.
6/10
Reviewed Jan 21, 2021Ok for a night when passing through. Located behind a drive through liquor store, next to the busy parking lot of a gaming lounge/pub, but relatively quiet.
10/10
Reviewed Oct 13, 2020My third time stay here. Good place to stop by on a road trip in the south island. Comfy beds, good staff and all amenities required.
10/10
Reviewed Oct 1, 2020just an overnighter this time but will deffinately be back for longer next time
10/10
Reviewed Sep 20, 2020Close to amenities The restaurant meal was the best I have had in a long time.
8/10
Reviewed Jul 11, 2020Nice and tidy, clean rooms, Nice kichenette, warm and cosy
10/10
Reviewed Jul 4, 2020Great location to anything needed, all in walking distance for essentials, great facility
10/10
Reviewed Jun 10, 2020Arrived, drunk, slept left
10/10
Reviewed Feb 26, 2020Roomy, comfortable, quite and excellent accommodation with partially separate lounge, bed and kitchen. Ideal for the business traveller like myself who occassionly wants to eat in. Also, just a few steps from a good bottle shop for a nice ale or two to take back to the room after work. Will stay here again on my next trip.
8/10
Reviewed Jan 22, 2020Convenient for us to stop at after landing in Christchurch on the way to Twizel.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 20, 2020room was a good size , easy access, very comfortable
10/10
Reviewed Jan 11, 2020It was in a great location and there was plenty of parking available.
10/10
Reviewed Nov 5, 2019Perfect for good off street parking. Very helpful staff.
10/10
Reviewed Oct 4, 2019very good Motel, quite and in a very convenient position. suggested for families
10/10
Reviewed Sep 12, 2019A reasonably new, clean Motels with very helpful staff. Recommend
10/10
Reviewed Aug 24, 2019The room was clean quiet and warm..perfect. Not wasy to find as the unita are well back off the street.
8/10
Reviewed May 29, 2019I found the quality seating of couch and chairs to be on the lower side of comfortable. everything else was fine, bed good.
10/10
Reviewed May 15, 2019Staff friendliness and cleanliness also being able to get a wonderful meal on site.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 29, 2019Huge studio appartment. Comfortable kingsize bed. Well equipped kitchenette. Comfortable 3 seater couch and coffee table. 2 minutes walk to a bar and restaurant and an off licence. While it's on highway 1 it is far enough back from it so that there is no noise.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 27, 2019This motel really surpassed our expectations. Spacious and clean. Check in was via the friendly bar staff... super easy. Disappointed we only stayed one night!
10/10
Reviewed Apr 14, 2019Spacious with everything you could want in a motel and at a good price.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 10, 2019Room was nice and clean and modern, location was great
8/10
Reviewed Mar 22, 2019It was big, quiet, had every thng I needed at a reasonable price and amenities close by were excellent. Location was the only slight downside. I little far, but not too far from town.
8/10
Reviewed Mar 10, 2019Large tidy clean rooms with modern decor. The Location feels like a carpark. No grounds or outside the area. Excellent for stopovers, we will be staying there again.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 8, 2019Very conveniently placed to food etc. Very modern and comfortable.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 1, 2019A good basic place to spend a night. Large clean room
10/10
Reviewed Feb 13, 2019Very quiet .…...........................................
10/10
Reviewed Feb 12, 2019great sized room, shower - toilet - washbasin well laid out, all the appliances you need - comfortable lounging area - super comfy king double - easy parking - quality resturant real close.
6/10
Reviewed Feb 10, 2019Stayed here due to a last minute trip, accommodation was unavailable in CHCH so based my choice to stay here on the higher rate. Check in was confusing, ended up having to speak to bar staff at an adjacent property who gave me keys but couldn't confirm any details about payment etc. Room was tidy, and had the usual equipment. Plenty of parking when I stayed but it was not busy.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 14, 2019Would recommend , it was quiet but not far off state highway 1
6/10
Reviewed Jan 11, 2019Mixed. The room was very spacious and clean, well equipped, comfortable bed and good free wi-fi. Nothing to fault, really, but the room was a bit dark and I could hear my neighbor's television and all noise from the parking lot - which also serves a bar/restaurant. Mostly quiet after 11PM.
8/10
Reviewed Jan 8, 2019Spacious, clean, comfortable. Had everything we needed for a one night stay.
10/10
Reviewed Dec 26, 2018This is one of the best motels i have recently stayed on my trip from akl to queenstown. It is clean, tidy, large spacious rooms and comfortable. It is completely value for money.
10/10
Reviewed Nov 18, 2018A great place to stay, handy to everything in the Ashburton and Timaru areas.
10/10
Reviewed Nov 4, 2018Easy. Clean. Very comfortable beds. Could do with having a few more tv viewing options
10/10
Reviewed Oct 16, 2018Absolutely wonderful- let us into our room by 12pm having arrived from Australia- let us leave at 11am for no extra charge the next day - plus did all my washing /dried and folded it and put it back in my room for $5! Wonderful service- very impressed 😊
10/10
Reviewed Oct 8, 2018Nice and quiet,clean comfortable and close to our party venue.. would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
6/10
Reviewed Jul 6, 2018Nice Motel unfortunately there are no office staff there to greet customers as they arrive in the afternoon. The cook top wasn't clean, it hadn't even been wiped down and the dishes in the kitchen hadn't been properly washed.
8/10
Reviewed May 10, 2018Nice new rooms. Clean and tidy. Very quiet Shame a cooked breakfast is not available.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 2, 2018Handy to the shops, clean lots of room and quiet. Would stay again.
8/10
Reviewed Mar 19, 2018Lovely, large space to stay in with everything you need. Great value for money which is a plus while travelling around New Zealand. We travelled around New Zealand’s South Island for 2 weeks and found it quite expensive in many of the tourist locations but this was good value for money.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 12, 2018Excellent, clean, staff friendly. Room was clean, everything you need. Only slight issue was the road noise from SH 1, but bearable given everything else was great
10/10
Reviewed Jan 27, 2018Very impressed with the value for money this motel offers. Great location, close to the kind of shops you'd like to find at the end of a long drive. The rooms are well equipped and quiet. Happy to stay there again.
2/10
Reviewed Nov 28, 2017We stayed on Saturday night. The motel was booked out with a large group who thought it was okay to come back at 1 in the morning, drunk, yelling at each other, threatening fights. We could hear people trying to get into our room. We then had to put up with a women in high heels walking up and down for the next hour banging on the door next to us to try and get in. No management on site to control anyone. Will never stay there again
10/10
Reviewed Aug 17, 2017Nice quiet room, with a fantastic big bed... shower was excellent, room presented very well, and extremely clean and tidy, lady of front desk was great
10/10
Reviewed Aug 6, 2017Tinwald Motel was modern, warm and comfortable. It is just on the outskirts of Ashburton which was perfect for our requirements.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 3, 2016Fantastic place, all the staff made the stay enjoyable and easy would stay again and again.
6/10
Reviewed Apr 29, 2016I booked in 2 months in advance arrive to book in they had forgotten to book me in and place was full so lucky staff were able to find me place to stay as town was full with a tournament so I would say double check your booking when coming
10/10
Reviewed Apr 24, 2016Very spacious comfortable rooms & friendly host. Quiet location back from the main road
10/10
Reviewed Mar 4, 2016From the minute we arrived to the time we left, we felt welcome. Our unit was great and the standard of cleanliness excellent. Thank you or for a very enjoyable stay. DT
8/10
Reviewed Feb 24, 2016just stay one night here. have fun
8/10
Reviewed Feb 23, 2016had a great sleep great shower in morning nice and warm coffee and hot chocolate nice
10/10
Reviewed Feb 23, 2016Lovely clean motel would use again. Friendly staff.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 9, 2016Really like the room, staff was friendly and accommodating..tavern on campus with good pub grub!
10/10
Reviewed Jan 27, 2016very good location and very big space. Nice staff and very clean room. The resturant neaby is terrific! I will like to book again when go there.
Guest Feedback
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What guests love
- •Close to family
Cleanliness
9.21/10Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.98/10Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
9.72/10Close to family.
Room Quality
9.17/10Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
9.2/10Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.16/10Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.21/10Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.58/10Overall experience matches expectations.