Colonial Inn Motel

3.0 star property
Comfortable Christchurch motel in Merivale with free parking

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Colonial Inn Motel

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Executive lounge
Front of property
Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Kitchenette (3 Pax)
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Living room
Lobby

Overview of Colonial Inn Motel

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

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  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Check out the area

Map
43 Papanui Road, Christchurch, 8014
  • Popular LocationPapanui Road1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBurger King3 min walk
  • Popular LocationChristchurch Railway Station6 min drive
  • AirportChristchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)19 min drive
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Room options

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

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

Highlights

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

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Christchurch

Colonial Inn Motel is located in Merivale, a neighborhood in Christchurch. Canterbury Museum and Quake City are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lyttelton Harbour and Hagley Golf Course. Margaret Mahy Playground and High Street are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

What's nearby

  • Hagley Park - 5 min walk
  • Christchurch Casino - 12 min walk
  • Mona Vale - 3 min drive
  • Cathedral Square - 3 min drive
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mexicano's - 8 min walk
  • Sprig + Fern Merivale - 9 min walk
  • Burger King - 3 min walk
  • The George - 12 min walk
  • Hachi Hachi - 4 min walk

About this property

Colonial Inn Motel

Motel located in Merivale
Colonial Inn Motel provides amenities like a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), multilingual staff, and free newspapers
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Colonial Inn Motel have comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, 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 transportation

  • Roundtrip 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

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 staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 1 2024 to November 15 2024 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property 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 elevators

Property is also known as

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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 Apr 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonial Inn Motel on May 2, 2024 start from CA $104.22, excluding 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?

Check-out 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. 71 out of 247 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 247 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 247 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 247 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 247 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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