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Colonial Inn Motel

3.0 star property
3-star motel in Merivale

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Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Kitchenette (3 Pax) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Living room | Smart TV

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Kitchenette (3 Pax) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

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

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

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 517 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

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

About the neighborhood

Christchurch

Merivale stay.At this Merivale motel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Bealey Avenue and Hagley Park North. Papanui Road and Hagley Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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
  • Merivale Mall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Christchurch Casino - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 9 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The George - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Strawberry Fare - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Okioki - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café On Caledonian - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Vic's Cafe - ‬6 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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The price is $55
May 23 - May 24
Total with taxes and fees
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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Colonial Inn Motel to the airport?

Colonial Inn Motel is 6.2 mi (18-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 May 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonial Inn Motel on May 18, 2026 start from $66, including 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 mi (20-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.

Colonial Inn Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 294 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 294 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 294 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 294 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 294 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Alan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was not ready when we arrived at 5.00pm so they gave us another unit.It was very dated and in need of complete renovation.There was mould in the bathroom and the shower had old empty soap package in it. Had a person nose up to the window staring at us in the lounge. Grubby and dirty outside.Would not have stayed ther if we had not already paid.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Anne-Marie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size room, good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The motel is old and dated but generally clean and tidy. Beds were comfortable. Certainly a case of "you get what you pay for"
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No complaints all we required for our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kunal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pillows were flat and firm, room was great value for money, we walked in to a few attraction. Parking a bit tight. Noisey neighbours but cant blame management.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was stranded when my flight got canceled and they put me in a nice downstairs studio so i didn't have to struggle up stairs. When it was canceled again they let me re check in to the same room. Basic motel, but had everything i needed. Let's hope next time i stay it is on a planned trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Annette

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible, dirty smelly old place to stay. Ended up going elsewhere to stay. Really disgusting place. You should remove them off your site.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Not bad value for money but quite dated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

KHOO

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Below expectation

The unit was a 2-storey unit, large enough for my family of 7. Most appliances were old, the toilet at lower floor was fitted with a loose sliding door. No one dare to use it because the gap is too big. Toilet at upper floor had urine smell. It could be due to the carpeted toilet floor. Pillow case was dirty. Car park was cramped, narrow bend, and extremely bad for minibus, especially when others some dies not parked in their lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

S.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for letting a friend pick up the stuff we left. Love the size and space of the room. Needs a bolt lock on the door.

8/10 Good

S.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great shower. Couches were nice. Needs 30 second spray in Kitchen, a sand, and recoat on window seals. Rooms were nice. Staff was friendly. I prefer a securer lock on front door. Plenty of towels and beds. Heating was great too!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
It was a convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and good standard
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No noise
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Business traveler, Traveled with family
It is a three star motel. I do not expect brand new. I do expect cleanliness, courteous helpful staff, and everything working as it should in the bathroom and kitchen. I was not disappointed. The seats and bed were very comfortable. Excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynette

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Short break

Was good price. Room was spacious. Needs a refurb. Was dated and worn. Cleanliness needed to be improved
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ricky

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with the price and cleanliness-a little old but otherwise a great place to stay at a reasonable price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024