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Colonial Inn Motel

★★★ 43 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, NZ

7.4 guest rating· 1328 reviews

About this hotel

Convenient Location

Located just a short drive from central Christchurch, Colonial Inn Motel offers easy access to key attractions such as Christchurch Hospital and the Botanic Gardens.

Comfortable Accommodation

Each room at the motel is equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchenette or fully equipped kitchen, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries.

Additional Amenities

Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, on-site parking, and bicycle storage facilities. The option to have meal costs added to your accommodation bill at the nearby Pavilions Hotel adds to the convenience of your stay.

Book your stay at Colonial Inn Motel now for a relaxing and hassle-free experience.

Rooms & rates

One-Bedroom Apartment

Sleeps 3 · 32 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

Two-Bedroom Apartment

Sleeps 5 · 48 m² · Sofa bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

Three-Bedroom Apartment

Sleeps 10 · 120 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen

Queen Studio

Sleeps 2 · 25 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen

Standard Triple Studio

Sleeps 3 · 25 m² · Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Location

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43 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, NZ

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say7.41328 reviews

+ Clean and quiet+ Convenient location+ Friendly and accommodating staff+ Good value for moneyCleanliness issuesNoise disturbancesLimited amenities
Cleanliness6.4
Service8.3
Location8.4
Room Quality6.8
Amenities6.9
Value for Money7.8

If you’re not fussy and travelling alone it’s passable.

5.0

Excellent location for what I required. The premises overall needs a good deep clean and some paint. The staff were friendly but they can only do so much .

Cleanliness

Kylie · AU · 2026-07-25

Good to get a short notice booking, good price, but beds not great & shower awful

4.0

Location was great, room was clean, nice towels in the bathroom

Beds pretty uncomfortable, shower was terrible, poor water pressure and stream

Samantha · NZ · 2026-07-21

Good location, clean and bed was good but it is a bit dated

7.0

Lovely hosts, great location

Pillows were flat and the TV didn’t work

Meggan · NZ · 2026-07-19

Guest review

7.0

Was fine for what we needed

The water pressure was pretty low

Genevieve · NZ · 2026-07-17

Guest review

7.0

Great location

It would have been nice if a small bottle of milk could be supplied

John · NZ · 2026-07-14

Guest review

7.0

Price, location

N/a

Mannie · US · 2026-07-06

Good to know

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Colonial Inn Motel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Internet

WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.