Sumner Bay Motel
Built in 2004, this smoke-free aparthotel offers convenient self-parking and a front desk with limited hours. Its 12 guestrooms feature kitchenettes equipped with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and electric kettles. Each room also includes a private balcony or patio, satellite TV, a DVD player, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a phone with free local calls. A short walk from Sumner Beach and Cave Rock, Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments is located in Christchurch's Sumner neighborhood. It's also a short drive from Taylor's Mistake Beach and Godley Head Lighthouse.
Guest scores & sentiment
From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-23
Guests highly praise the prime Sumner location near beaches and dining, along with the hosts' friendliness and clean, well-equipped rooms. Main drawbacks include heat in some units without AC, uncomfortable pull-out couches, overly thick pillows, occasional booking mismatches, and minor noise issues.
Dimension scores · cross-source
KEYIdeal for those valuing location and hospitality. Summer guests should prepare for heat; bring own pillows if sensitive; verify bed types upon booking.
Room types · 6
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Apartment - Split Level
This apartment consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The fully equipped kitchenette has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This apartment features a seating area, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a balcony. The unit offers 2 beds.
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Two-Bedroom Apartment
Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchenette, which is fitted with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. This apartment includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a terrace. The unit offers 3 beds.
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Apartment
Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchenette, which features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This apartment is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit has 2 beds.
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Deluxe Studio
Featuring free toiletries, this studio includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. In the fully equipped kitchenette, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This studio has a seating area, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a patio. The unit has 1 bed.
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Superior Studio
The well-fitted kitchenette has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This studio is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit has 1 bed.
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Superior Studio
In the well-equipped kitchenette, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This studio is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a patio. The unit has 1 bed.
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All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).
Nearby & map
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