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Colonial Inn Motel

3.0 star property
Christchurch motel in Merivale with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor
Front of property
Executive lounge
Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is AU$134
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Room options

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Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Kitchenette (3 Pax)

Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Kitchenette (3 Pax)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Queen Beds and 6 Single Beds

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Private kitchenette

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedrooms Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Triple Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
43 Papanui Road, Christchurch, 8014

What's nearby

  • Papanui Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hagley Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 6 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The George - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sprig + Fern Merivale - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Boo Radley's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tudors Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Colonial Inn Motel

Motel located in Merivale
Colonial Inn Motel provides amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage and free newspapers
  • Smoke-free property, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the location
Room features
All guest rooms at Colonial Inn Motel have perks, such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and toasters

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Colonial Inn Motel Motel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Is Colonial Inn Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Colonial Inn Motel?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonial Inn Motel on 1 Dec 2024 start from AU$133.95, including 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 Colonial Inn Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Colonial Inn Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Colonial Inn Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Colonial Inn Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Colonial Inn Motel located?

Located in Merivale, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Papanui Road, Bealey Avenue and Hagley Park. Hare Krishna Temple and Victoria Street are also within 10 minutes.

Colonial Inn Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 256 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

SAMUEL JAMES NEILL, WELLINGTON

Comfortable enough property,but rooms are in dire need of renovation, and bathrooms a bit dirty
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Petrus

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful motel easy access to town centre. Unfortunately shower could do with some attention
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Leo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Colonial is a little dated but excellent value for money and very central to the corner of Papanui Road and Bealey Ave.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Poh Choo

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Rodger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Shower husband said too high entry for old people. Stairs could be cleaned, but on the whole good value for money. Room clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Warm, clean, helpful staff but getting a little run down.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Judith

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Socks under desk, curtains dont fit, toilet water rises every flush , not cleaned very well for a motel, dysty and dirty abobe shelf in kitchenette. They gave us milk each day when we asked then all of a sudden no, so had to get our own, always had to ask for tea bags. They did change our towels daily and wipe around the bath room no blow dryer or power point in bathroom for one.very tired motel Handy to city, we only slept there as out all dsy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne Maree

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Staff are very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Handy location for our family Good price!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jerwinn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Adele

Travelled with partner
Very average. Bed and pillows very uncomfortable Otherwise ok for price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Harwinder

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was so much disturbing in the night . Shower was not working good .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Vivienne

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was ok, one of the rooms showers no pressure. Rooms need a freshen up. Service - they were busy with other customers. You get what u pay for
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient central location, very pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Tania

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needed upgraded Peeling paint etc didn’t look like it had been maintained well Expensive for what it was
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
place could use a deep clean bed co ers stai ed carpet stained biy grubby all around
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

ALLAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Isaac

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

General hotel information

Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
3.0
Address
43 Papanui Road, Christchurch