Colonial Inn Motel

43 Papanui Road, Merivale, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand - 5 minutes to city center
7.2/10 · 830 reviews

The 4-star smoke-free Colonial Inn Motel Christchurch lies merely 1.4 km from the Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, and features a shop. Wi-Fi, available in the rooms, keeps you connected, and multilingual staff will help you out.

Location

This Christchurch hotel is located in the Papanui Road district, nearly 25 minutes' walk from the temporary church "Cardboard Cathedral". The Colonial Inn Motel Christchurch is also 2.6 km from the tertiary education Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology. Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Springfield Reserve, situated about a 5-minute drive away. The pedestrian mall "New Regent Street" lies only 1.9 km away. The inn is in the immediate vicinity of Bealey Ave bus stop.

Rooms

The rooms at the property include climate control. Some of them comprise a dressing area and a dining area, furnished with a writing desk. The rooms also have separate bathrooms. Guests will find a hair dryer and bath sheets in the bathrooms fitted with a separate toilet and a shower.

Food & Drinks

The Colonial Inn Motel offers a continental breakfast made fresh daily. Jimmy's Restaurant and Bar is approximately a 5-minute walk away and offers European cuisine.

Why choose Colonial Inn Motel Christchurch

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  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms

  • Free on-site parking available

  • Kitchenette or fully equipped kitchen

  • Near Christchurch Botanic Gardens

Main amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Free parking

  • Child-friendly

  • No pets allowed

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  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Child-friendly
  • No pets allowed
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Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking options

  • Free parking

Property services

  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • Laundry

In the kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

For kids

  • Cots

In the rooms

  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

In the bedroom

  • Electric blankets

In the bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Devices

  • Flat-screen TV

Design

  • Carpeted floor

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 14:00 until 21:00
Check-out:
from 08:00 until 10:00

When are you staying?

From USD 68 per night
Check-in 23 Aug 2026
Check-out 24 Aug 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
All rates verified
How we verified prices Our team regularly checks prices to make sure you see the lowest available rates. We compare them with hotel prices and other providers. If discounts or promotions appear, prices on our site are updated accordingly.

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43 Papanui Road, Merivale, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand

 -  5 minutes to city center
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    When are you staying?
    From USD 68 per night
    Check-in 23 Aug 2026
    Check-out 24 Aug 2026
    Guests 2 guests

    Adults:

    2

    Children:

    0
    All rates verified
    How we verified prices Our team regularly checks prices to make sure you see the lowest available rates. We compare them with hotel prices and other providers. If discounts or promotions appear, prices on our site are updated accordingly.
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