Colonial Inn Motel

3.0 star property
3-star motel in Merivale

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Living room | Smart TV
Lobby
Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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43 Papanui Road, Christchurch, 8014
  • Place, Papanui Road
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bealey Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 517 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Queen Beds and 6 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Christchurch

Merivale stay.At this Merivale motel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Papanui Road and Bealey Avenue. Hagley Park and Hare Krishna Temple are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Papanui Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Bealey Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hagley Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Christchurch Casino - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pure - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sprig & Fern Merivale - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pedro's House of Lamb - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Diner 66 Christchurch - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Colonial Inn Motel

3-star motel in Merivale
As a guest of Colonial Inn Motel, you'll find multilingual staff, a garden, and room service (during limited hours). Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Christchurch motel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Colonial Inn Motel offers 22 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

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 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from December 15 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Daily housekeeping

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

National rating

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Colonial Inn Motel to the airport?

Colonial Inn Motel is 6.2 mi (19-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Colonial Inn Motel?

As of Nov 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonial Inn Motel on Dec 13, 2025 start from $60.49, 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.

Does Colonial Inn Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Colonial Inn Motel.

How close is Colonial Inn Motel to the beach?

This motel is 8.2 mi (22-min drive) from Sumner Beach and 7.1 mi (18-min drive) from New Brighton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Colonial Inn Motel offer free breakfast?

Colonial Inn Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Colonial Inn Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Christchurch Casino (12-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Colonial Inn Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Colonial Inn Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Colonial Inn Motel have a pool?

Colonial Inn Motel does not have a pool.

Does Colonial Inn Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Colonial Inn Motel to downtown Christchurch?

Colonial Inn Motel is 1 mi away from Christchurch.