Colonial Inn Motel

43 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand

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Available from Tue 14 Jul 2026 to Wed 15 Jul 2026

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Two Bedroom Apartment

Room size: 48 m²/517 ft² Courtyard view Non-smoking Shower Kitchenette 2 bedrooms
2 guests
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Three Bedroom Apartment

Room size: 120 m²/1292 ft² Non-smoking 2 bathrooms Shower 3 bedrooms
3 guests
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Three-Bedroom Apartment

Room size: 120 m²/1292 ft² 2 bathrooms Shower and bathtub Kitchenette 3 bedrooms
3 guests
One Bedroom Apartment One Bedroom Apartment One Bedroom Apartment One Bedroom Apartment One Bedroom Apartment One Bedroom Apartment One Bedroom Apartment

One Bedroom Apartment

Room size: 32 m²/344 ft² Courtyard view Non-smoking Shower Kitchenette
1 guest
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One-Bedroom Apartment

Room size: 32 m²/344 ft² Courtyard view Shower Kitchenette
1 guest
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Studio triple

Room size: 25 m²/269 ft² Courtyard view Non-smoking Shower Kitchenette
2 guests
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Standard Triple Studio

Room size: 25 m²/269 ft² Shower Kitchenette
2 guests

About This Hotel

Colonial Inn Motel

Colonial Inn Motel

Immerse yourself in the all that Christchurch has to offer with a getaway at Colonial Inn Motel.
At Colonial Inn Motel, guests are bound to have a stress-free stay. Keep up with all your communications easily with the motel's free Wi-Fi. Getting from and back to the airport can be easily arranged with the motel's airport transfer services. Taxi and shuttle services provided by the motel make exploring Christchurch even more convenient.
Guests can enjoy free parking right at the motel. Front desk services including express check-in or check-out and luggage storage can assist with your needs. Getting tickets for the city's best entertainment is easy through the motel's ticket service and tours. Packing light is possible at Colonial Inn Motel thanks to the motel's laundromat, dry cleaning service and laundry service keeping your clothes clean.
Feeling lazy? In-room conveniences like room service and daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your room time. For the comfort and health of all guests, smoking is not permitted anywhere within the motel. Smoking is allowed only in the designated smoking areas provided by motel.
All rooms at Colonial Inn Motel are designed for comfort. For your comfort, some rooms at the motel are equipped with linen service and air conditioning. In-room entertainment amenities are available in some rooms and include television and cable TV. In some select rooms, you can find a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker at your disposal.
Colonial Inn Motel also provides a hair dryer, toiletries and towels in bathrooms for select rooms.


Dining and things to do

Every day at Colonial Inn Motel begins with a delicious in-house breakfast. A variety of convenient and tasty dining options are waiting for you at the motel, for whenever you get hungry.


Around the property

Colonial Inn Motel is the perfect spot to explore Christchurch's fascinating cultural sights and attractions. An afternoon of browsing the works at Canterbury Museum located 1.3 km away can familiarize you with the local art scene. Christchurch Gondola is located 9.8 km away, and is one of the most famous tourist spots to visit and photograph.


Reasons to stay here

Find some of the city's best deals here with rooms 97% cheaper than other options.
Find some excellent dining options here, where past guests have rated onsite or nearby dining better than 92% of the city's other accommodations.
Guests who stayed here really appreciated the room comfort, scoring it higher than 92% of accommodations in the city.

What's Included

Check-in/Check-out

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

Extras

Breakfast charge (unless included in room price): 12 NZD
Daily Internet/Wi-Fi fee: 0 NZD

The property

Non-smoking rooms/floors: Yes
Number of floors: 2
Number of rooms: 22
Room voltage: 220
Year property opened: 1975
Most recent renovation: 2014

Child Policies

Infant 0-2 year(s)

Stay for free if using existing bedding. Note, if you need a cot there may be an extra charge.

Children 3-5 year(s)

Stay for free if using existing bedding.

Facilities & Amenities

Balcony/terrace
Bathroom
Facilities
Kitchen
Free WiFi Available throughout
Activities Tennis, Sauna, Gym
Parking Nearby available

Highlights

Located in heart of Christchurch

This neighborhood is preferred by frequent travelers. Properties here have the highest location ratings, high review scores, and lots of bookings

Botanic Gardens

Canterbury Museum

Cardboard Cathedral

Location

43 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand

Guest Reviews

8.1

Excellent

Guest score out of 10

“The motel is well located near shops and bus stops and not too far from the city centre.”

— Robert , Australia