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Colonial Inn Motel

Property class: 3

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A modern kitchen with a bar area, a staircase, and a seating area with a round table and chairs.
A Colonial Inn Motel sign with a vacancy notice.
A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a white coffee table, and a dining area with a small round table and chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a small wooden nightstand, a desk, and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a refrigerator, and a window with a view of the outside.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$137
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

View all photos for Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Kitchenette (3 Pax)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

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

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, and a window with curtains.

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

A compact kitchen with a white stove, a sink, and a dishwasher.

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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

A furnished living room with a brown leather sofa, a white coffee table, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

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

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About the area

Christchurch

Colonial Inn Motel places you steps from Papanui Road and within a short 5-minute stroll of Hagley Park. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and multilingual staff. Additionally, you'll find luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Merivale motel include Lyttelton Harbour and Sumner Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Papanui Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bealey Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hagley Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Merivale Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The George - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Okioki - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Strawberry Fare - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vic's Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪SIX Ounces - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Colonial Inn Motel

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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Colonial Inn Motel offers 22 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

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.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 all accommodation.

Property class

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

What is the cancellation policy at Colonial Inn Motel?

Colonial Inn Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonial Inn Motel on 1 Nov 2026 start from NZ$137, 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.

Is parking available at Colonial Inn Motel?

Yep, Colonial Inn Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Colonial Inn Motel?

The closest beach to Colonial Inn Motel is Sumner Beach (11.8 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Colonial Inn Motel?

No, Colonial Inn Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Colonial Inn Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Colonial Inn Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Colonial Inn Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 299 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 299 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 299 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 299 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 299 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and the staff very friendly and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the property for two nights and were extremely pleased with our experience. The lounge and bedroom were both spacious and comfortable, making it easy to relax during our stay. Everything met our expectations, and we wouldn’t hesitate to book here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the property for two nights and were extremely pleased with our experience. The lounge and bedroom were both spacious and comfortable, making it easy to relax during our stay. Everything met our expectations, and we wouldn’t hesitate to book here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and accessible. I enjoyed the walk in shower. There wasn't much noise from other guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was not far from shops and the and places to eat
Large bathroom
Queen size bed nice but a bit hard
A really good kitchen with lots of room
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient central location, very pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Motel is looking very tired needs a up grade. The beds need to be made better The bottom sheets where not tucked in and more presentable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value accommodation, had everything we needed, great location, friendly service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Staff are very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, staff were good, but the rooms need serious renovation and soundproofing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Handy location for our family Good price!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Parking area was very tight. Great area with restaurants close by and staff were lovely. Very dirty room, from splatter marks all over the walls, dust everywhere and feet went black from walking barefoot on the carpet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Parking ok. Room was good. Only problem they ran out of milk and sugar and it was not replaced for a whole day.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice surroundings and reasonable price.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Colonial inn is a solid choice for the price. My stay there was fine. It is an easy 15 minute walk into the central city.The rooms are large and practical and the bathroom and kitchen are clean and totally functional. The Motel is undergoing some maintenance which is good because it is a little run down. Because there is no double glazing I found the road noise was quite loud.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, good price, handy location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 3 nights and was pleasantly surprised how enjoyable our stay was. Room was basic: bed, shower, small tv, jug and microwave. But it was sufficient and affordable. Wifi worked fine except last night of stay so tv came and went but motel was full. Parking was good round back. Dated and old but clean. Staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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