De Lago Motel Apartments

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel near Merivale Mall

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Balcony
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Terrace/patio
Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Premium Studio, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Balcony | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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31 Papanui Road, Christchurch, 8014
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Christchurch Casino
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Christchurch Public Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Accessible Comfort Studio, Ground Floor

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Executive Level

  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Premium Studio, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

2 Rooms Family Apartment with Jetted Tub and Balcony

  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Studio With Balcony

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 3

Disability Access Studio

  • Sleeps 3

Executive/Honey Moon Suite

  • Sleeps 3

2 Rooms Family Apartment With Jetted Tub And Balcony

  • Sleeps 5

About the neighborhood

Christchurch

Heart of Christchurch.Within a 15-minute walk of this Merivale motel, you'll find Merivale Mall and Christchurch Casino. Christchurch Public Hospital and University of Canterbury are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Hagley Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Christchurch Casino - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • University of Canterbury - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Wolfbrook Arena - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 6 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The George - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Carlton Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pure - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Diner 66 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk

About this property

De Lago Motel Apartments

3.5-star motel near Merivale Mall
De Lago Motel Apartments offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. De Lago Motel Apartments also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Christchurch motel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
De Lago Motel Apartments offers 9 accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations are furnished with single sofa beds. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Christchurch motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 18 to 18 per person

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 accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • CD player

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Single sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can use the exterior doorbell to request check-in assistance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 18 to 18 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 6 (one-way), (from 2 to 18 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. Long-term renters welcome.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Delago Motel Christchurch
Delago Motel
Delago Christchurch
Delago Motel
De Lago Motel Apartments Motel
De Lago Motel Apartments Christchurch
De Lago Motel Apartments Motel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

How close is De Lago Motel Apartments to the airport?

De Lago Motel Apartments is 6.2 mi (16-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does De Lago Motel Apartments have an airport shuttle?

De Lago Motel Apartments offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of NZD 25 per person, one-way.

How close is De Lago Motel Apartments to the beach?

This motel is 7.2 mi (18-min drive) from New Brighton Beach and 8.2 mi (22-min drive) from Sumner Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does De Lago Motel Apartments offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at De Lago Motel Apartments, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 18 and 18 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at De Lago Motel Apartments?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Christchurch Casino (11-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at De Lago Motel Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at De Lago Motel Apartments?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does De Lago Motel Apartments have a pool?

De Lago Motel Apartments does not have a pool.

Does De Lago Motel Apartments have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is De Lago Motel Apartments to downtown Christchurch?

De Lago Motel Apartments is 0.9 mi away from Christchurch.

Reviews

De Lago Motel Apartments Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 156 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

heather

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly as expected, nice, clean, quite.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although parking was tight property manager was helpful. Apparently we were given the 'honeymoon suite'. Very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne, Salem

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay. The manager was extremely responsive and helpful, the facilities were good, the location was very convenient to everything i wanted to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at De Lago Apartments. Will the manager was very helpful and a pleasure to deal with. The room was massive with a Jacuzzi bath and a private balcony although we did pay extra for this and it was well worth the money. It is about 20 mins walk into central Christchurch and all the attractions. There are plenty of restaurants nearby as well as a petrol station and liquor store. The kitchen was perfect and there was nothing that we required in addition to what was provided. Loved it here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay helpful owner's
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spacious room and friendly helpful staff. The room has lots of thoughtful and useful things in it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the nicest motels I've stayed in. Incredibly clean, friendly management, felt like home away from home. Car parking spaces are very narrow though and the motel sign is slightly obscured coming from centre city.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Very friendly people and very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

C

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were in Christchurch for a funeral and the staff could not have been more accommodating or sympathetic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Carolynn

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The motel is fine but the area is unsafe.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annett

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A pleasure to stay at

Spacious, well appointed units excellent condition and very helpful owner
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Chloe

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place for exploring city and close to airpor

Great stay here. Close to city centre and easy walk to tram line and cathedral etc. Great advice from host on what/where to go. Perfect room for our last trip before leaving NZ. Good size to finish off packing and sorting kit. Close enough to airport for Uber ride on last day. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet & comfortable

Friendly & accommodating. Large studio room with, couch, chair, coffee table, bed, bedside cabinets. table & chairs, and kitchen area. The bathroom has a shower over a big spa bath. I enjoyed a bubble bath each night 😁 Quiet room with so much space. I didn’t need the bag stand as I put all my belongings into the wardrobe & shelving. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

ALLY

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely man running the motel. Walls a bit thin could hear a lot of noise from next door early in morning and getting late at night.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Money

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Its too expensive according to the room and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Zip Fun in Christchurch

Staff/Owner was exceptionally friendly and very helpful. Walked us to our room and explained everything to us. Beds were comfortable and rooms/bathroom were very clean. Couldn't figure out how to get the washer/dryer to work properly and when the staff couldn't either she took the rest of our dirty clothes and half washed clothes and finished drying/washing them!!! Returned them to our room folded! Very unexpected but extremely Appreciated. WiFi was weak on my laptop, kept turning off but other than that everything else was Wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Donna

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely motel. Super helpful host. Only thing was the road noise - was in the first unit & just didn’t get much sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the Spa bath and bathroom in general, lovely amenities. Nice and modern looking bathroom. The rest of the room/s looked very nice too. Very warm and comfortable to stay in. Nothing bad to say at all and we will be back at some point for sure. Even though the room is near the road we didn't find noise an issue at all. Only tip I would mention is the green/yellow looking covers on the beds are dated, and look a bit old, I would update in my opinion, just an observation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and very comfortable with an amazing bath. Central to town and shops and eateries. Nice driendly people .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019