"Very friendly people" D Glugston from Scotland 19/3/10

"Garden so beautiful. Quiet tranquil situation. Unit refurbished and as usual very clean and spacious. Their service has always been first class and we feel very welcome and satisfied, so keep returning. A gracious motel with thoughtful hosts".                           Bill & Ngaire Morgan Nelson 07/12/09

 "One of the best places to stay in Christchurch.Very good overall. Very good service. Very quiet for a hotel on a major road". Bremner-McDonald Australia 24/07/09

 "Heater was put on early to warm room on arrival. Friendly courteous staff. Wonderful.  Shall stay here always on our trips to Christchurch. Certainly tell people about it".             R Turner Greymouth 5-06-09

 "External enviro good. So Close to town" Martin Conybeare  UK 8-2-09

" Supplied fans when high temperatures. Good laundry facilities".                                 Stan Marshall Invercargill 6/1/09

"Lovely helpful owners, friendly. Beautiful rose garden with tables and chairs to eat at. The unit had everything we could possibly need in it. Very clean updated and laid out". Lisa Schnudt Tampa USA

"The Lodge was the most comfortable, quiet friendly place we have ever stayed. We travel a lot in NSW and we have never been so well treated"                                                   Catherine Alexander Australia 30/12/08

"A good Motel and clean. Peace and quiet" S Totty  3.12.08

"Enjoyable stay made even better by motel owners in that they put heater on for us each evening and on return  from Indoor Bowls tournament we entered lovely warm rooms. Breakfast was lovely and found owners very informative to fill in our free day. Good suggestion not to have fresh towels every day( if we wished) - Good Energy Conservation. Rooms were excellently presented and bed very comfortable." Max & Vicki Messenger 3/6/08

"Spotless, quiet, very comfortable unit. Peaceful garden. Surrounded by roses. Hosts Sally and Allan warm, welcoming people. Pick up- drop- off airport. Friendly conversations made me feel so welcome and like being at home. Safe environment and no need to worry. Thanks to them both. I recommend Avonhead to everyone now". Maureeen Chapman10/04/08

"Friendly Reliable Kiwis. This is the 3rd occassion to stay. Attending conference Annually. Excellent attentive service, complimentary car to/fro airport. 0800 number to motel. Arrived 2340pm bed/room heated. Breakfast with paper promptly. Local service explained. Clean, quiet." Robert Scarth Pukekohe NZ 4/7/07