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The Elmwood Motel

Property class: 2

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A row of traditional-style buildings with stone accents and multiple windows, likely part of a hotel or residential complex.
A compact kitchen with a sink, countertop, and cabinets. There is a chair and a small table in the adjacent living area.
A bedroom with a bed, a circular mirror, a small shelf, and a door leading to another room.
A modern living room with a leather sofa, a small side table, and a kitchen area with a sink and cabinets.
A modern kitchen with a built-in sink, a coffee machine, and a countertop.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug

Explore the area

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91 Papanui Rd, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8014
  • Place, Papanui Road
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Merivale Mall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for One-Bedroom Apartment with Bath

A neatly made bed with white linens, a rolled towel, and a vase with flowers on a small wooden nightstand.

One-Bedroom Apartment with Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a kitchenette.

King Studio Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for One-Bedroom Apartment

A neatly made bed with white linens, a rolled towel, and a vase with flowers on a small wooden nightstand.

One-Bedroom Apartment

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Two Bedroom Apartment

Two Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive One-Bedroom Apartment with Bath

A neatly made bed with white linens and a green throw, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Executive One-Bedroom Apartment with Bath

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive One-Bedroom Apartment

A neatly made bed with a rolled towel, a bench by the window, and a framed picture on the wall.

Executive One-Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Ground Floor

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Ground Floor

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a framed artwork on the wall, and a window with curtains.

One-Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Roll-in Shower

A neatly made bed with white linens, a green throw blanket, and two brown pillows. There is a framed picture on the wall above the bed, and a window with curtains to the left.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Roll-in Shower

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a flat-screen TV, a painting, and a thermostat.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe One Bedroom Twin Room - Ground Floor

Free WiFi, individually decorated, bed sheets

Deluxe One Bedroom Twin Room - Ground Floor

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, individually decorated, bed sheets

Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Christchurch

The Elmwood Motel puts you in the heart of Christchurch, within a 20-minute stroll of Hagley Park and Christchurch Casino. Highlights at this Tudor motel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This smoke-free motel has free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Merivale motel include Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre and Cathedral Square.
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What's nearby

  • Papanui Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Merivale Mall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hagley Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 11 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ilex Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The George - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Manu Restaurant and Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rangoon Ruby - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Elmwood Motel

The Elmwood Motel offers its guests laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of The Elmwood Motel was completed in July 2024.

This Tudor Christchurch motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1970
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
The Elmwood Motel offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. This individually decorated accommodation includes dining tables. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. This Christchurch motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. 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 uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Books

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (70 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1970
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Renovated entire property - July 2024
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Tudor architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: NZD 30 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 30

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

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.

  • Late check-in fee: NZD 30 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

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

Property is also known as

The Elmwood Motel Motel
The Elmwood Motel Christchurch
The Elmwood Motel Motel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Elmwood Motel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Elmwood Motel?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Elmwood Motel on 20 Aug 2026 start from NZ$191, 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 The Elmwood Motel?

Yep, The Elmwood Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Elmwood Motel?

The closest beach to The Elmwood Motel is New Brighton Beach (10.7 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Elmwood Motel?

No, The Elmwood Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Elmwood Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Elmwood Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Elmwood Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

AMIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love to stay here. Great location, easy parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

AMIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic rooms, spacious and comfortable. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alistar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greatest place we have stayed in the South Island so far
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and hosts were wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, very well decorated, clean, friendly staff and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room appeared newly renovated and clean. Parking was easy, and cafes and shops nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was immaculate and comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly well refurbished motel with large room. Definitely booking again. Really good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Renovated and spotless rooms with great amenities. Convenient location and good parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

AMIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, quiet and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great service and beautiful clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and clean. Staff were really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very clean and tidy. Great staff too - thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The room was very clean and comfortable. The staff was very courteous and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Well maintained. Only disappointment was the TV offering.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, 3 min drive into town center. staff was friendly and helpful. Room very spacious and clean. Bonus is a nearby Truffle Cafe which opens at 7am, great pastries and coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

Excellent stay

Very clean, quiet and great room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing accomodation. Best we had in NZ during our 2 weeks travelling the South Island. The bed was so comfortable! The surrounding area is excellent with plenty of good eating places and a lovely walk into Christchurch. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Viv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to where i needed to be
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious unit, quiet, clean,and good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great one bed apartment with plenty of room and excellent facilities. Staff were super helpful. Walk into the centre was around 25 mins. Supermarket nearby as well as a few restaurants & cafes.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well appointed great service. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room. Clean and quiet - even on the first floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really lovely and kind. The room was spotless and looked freshly painted. We loved having the bedroom separate from the living space. It felt like an apartment instead of a hotel room. We would definitely stay at the Elmwood again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026