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Colonial Inn Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Merivale

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Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby
Executive lounge
Exterior
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is $93
includes taxes & fees
$81 per night
Dec 28 - Dec 29

Room options

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Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Kitchenette (3 Pax) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

Highlights

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

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

Highlights

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

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

Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

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

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Highlights

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

Triple Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin 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 neighborhood

Map
43 Papanui Road, Christchurch, 8014

What's nearby

  • Papanui Road - 1 min walk
  • Hagley Park - 5 min walk
  • Christchurch Casino - 12 min walk
  • Cathedral Square - 3 min drive
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 19 min drive
  • Christchurch Railway Station - 6 min drive
  • Rolleston Station - 22 min drive
  • Rangiora Station - 26 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

When visiting Christchurch, Colonial Inn Motel is a great choice to consider. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers love the location.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 22 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Colonial Inn Motel Christchurch
Colonial Inn Motel
Colonial Christchurch
Colonial Inn Motel Motel
Colonial Inn Motel Christchurch
Colonial Inn Motel Motel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Does Colonial Inn Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Colonial Inn Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Colonial Inn Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Colonial Inn Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Colonial Inn Motel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Colonial Inn Motel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Colonial Inn Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Christchurch Casino (12-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Colonial Inn Motel and nearby?
Colonial Inn Motel has a garden.
What's the area around Colonial Inn Motel like?
Colonial Inn Motel is a short 1-minute walk from Papanui Road and 5 minutes' walk from Bealey Avenue. Travelers love the motel's prime location.

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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

6/10 Good

Ricky, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very happy with the price and cleanliness-a little old but otherwise a great place to stay at a reasonable price
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Steven, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Danny, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it!
Karlos, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Comfortable enough property,but rooms are in dire need of renovation, and bathrooms a bit dirty
SAMUEL JAMES NEILL, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

A beautiful motel easy access to town centre. Unfortunately shower could do with some attention
Petrus, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The Colonial is a little dated but excellent value for money and very central to the corner of Papanui Road and Bealey Ave.
Leo, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Poh Choo, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Shower husband said too high entry for old people. Stairs could be cleaned, but on the whole good value for money. Room clean.
Rodger, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Warm, clean, helpful staff but getting a little run down.
Bruce, 6-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

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
Judith, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Staff are very helpful.
Anne Maree, 2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Handy location for our family Good price!
Ryan, 3-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Jason, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice location
Jerwinn, 3-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Very average. Bed and pillows very uncomfortable Otherwise ok for price.
Adele, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

There was so much disturbing in the night . Shower was not working good .
Harwinder, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Was good value for money
Melissa, 1-night business trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Sarah, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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
Vivienne, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Convenient central location, very pleasant stay
Stephen, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Needed upgraded Peeling paint etc didn’t look like it had been maintained well Expensive for what it was
Tania, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

place could use a deep clean bed co ers stai ed carpet stained biy grubby all around
Lorraine, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Matthew, 3-night trip
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