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Diplomat Motel
3.0 star property

Pet-friendly motel connected to a shopping center in Merivale with free parking

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Diplomat Motel

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Outdoor dining
Property entrance
Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe
Reception hall
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Diplomat Motel

Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Map
127 Papanui Road, Christchurch, 8014
  • Popular LocationPapanui Road1 min walk
  • Popular LocationHagley Park10 min walk
  • Popular LocationChristchurch Casino17 min walk
  • AirportChristchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)11 min drive
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Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Studio

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 689 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Christchurch

Located in Merivale neighborhood, Diplomat Motel is connected to a shopping center. Canterbury Museum and Quake City are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Papanui Road and Merivale Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Addington Raceway or Christchurch Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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What's nearby

  • Papanui Road - 1 min walk
  • Hagley Park - 10 min walk
  • Christchurch Casino - 17 min walk
  • Mona Vale - 19 min walk
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 6 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 6 min walk
  • Mexicano's - 13 min walk
  • Sprig + Fern Merivale - 4 min walk
  • Burger King - 8 min walk
  • Hachi Hachi - 10 min walk

About this property

Diplomat Motel

Motel located in Merivale
Diplomat Motel provides amenities like a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Select Comfort beds and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Balconies, kitchens, and refrigerators

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM–9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 15 per person

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

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)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Built in 1970
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 20 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of NZD 20
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15.00 per person
  • Pet fee: NZD 20 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay) plus NZD 20 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa tub without adult supervision

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Diplomat Christchurch
Diplomat Motel Christchurch
Diplomat Motel
Diplomat Motel Motel
Diplomat Motel Christchurch
Diplomat Motel Motel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Does Diplomat Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Diplomat Motel?

As of Apr 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Diplomat Motel on May 4, 2024 start from CA $96.09, 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.

Is Diplomat Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 33 lbs per pet. There's a fee of NZD 20 per accommodation, per week. A cleaning fee of NZD 20 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Diplomat Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Diplomat Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Diplomat Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Diplomat Motel located?

Located in Merivale, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Papanui Road and Merivale Mall. Bealey Avenue and Hagley Park are also within 15 minutes.

Diplomat Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 112 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Graham

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bevan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Regret booking to stay 10 - 13 March (3 x nights). Only very basic service provided each day and communication from the staff was difficult. The motel feels in many areas like it has not been upgraded since it was originally built in the 1970s. Carpet was also lifting in some areas presenting a trip risk / hazard. Request for at least 1 x night refund for my inconvenience / poor experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Happy with stay, basic but clean & tidy. Comfortable sleeping arrangements. My kids loved the pool, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Bill

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
People talking outside room all night No security locks on windows. Curtains damaged. No sky tv Would never stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Kazlo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023