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4.2 out of 5

"Warm, clean, helpful staff but getting a little run down. " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 24 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

Colonial Inn Motel places you steps from Papanui Road and within a short 5-minute stroll of Hagley Park. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi.

This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, free newspapers in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.

Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 3-star Merivale motel include Lyttelton Harbour and Sumner Beach.

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$118* Per night/room 29 Mar. - 30 Mar.

Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 10 Max

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

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Colonial Inn Motel ratings based on 91 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.2 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Colonial Inn Motel

Everyone (55) Couples (14) Business (1) Family (18)
3 out of 5
Warm, clean, helpful staff but getting a little run down.

Posted by on 24 Mar. 2024

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5 out of 5
Great place to stay. Staff are very helpful.

Posted by on 13 Mar. 2024

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4 out of 5
Handy location for our family Good price!

Posted by on 3 Mar. 2024

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4 out of 5
Nice location

Posted by on 19 Feb. 2024

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4 out of 5
Was good value for money

Posted by on 18 Feb. 2024

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5 out of 5
A well-priced motel in a good location. The facilities are old but always clean and easy walking distance to a number of restaurants in either direction.

Posted by on 20 Nov. 2023

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4 out of 5
Bus stops nice and close. Had full cooking facilities. Older motel, but comfortable & not to far to walk to the centre of Christchurch

Posted by on 17 Nov. 2023

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 15 Nov. 2023

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3 out of 5
No teaspoons or drinking glasses provided - only wine glasses and coffee mugs. Nothing matched - crockery or cutlery. Asked for our room to be serviced - beds weren't touched, kitchen wasn't touched. Tea/coffee wasn't refilled in our 3 day stay. One out of 3 towels was changed.... Room was dated decor wise. But was sunny and office staff helpful - hairdryer stopped working and was replaced straight away.

Posted by on 6 Jul. 2023

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3 out of 5

Posted by on 11 Mar. 2023

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Property Features

Colonial Inn Motel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Colonial Inn Motel also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free. This 3-star Christchurch motel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Christchurch Railway Station (4.2 km / 2.6 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Colonial Inn Motel offers 22 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board

Food & Drink

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 9 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No lifts
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 9:00 PM
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Security system
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are not available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Hotel Names

  • Colonial Inn Motel Christchurch
  • Colonial Inn Motel
  • Colonial Christchurch
  • Colonial Inn Motel Motel
  • Colonial Inn Motel Christchurch
  • Colonial Inn Motel Motel Christchurch
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.