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Colonial Inn Motel

3.0 star property

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Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets
A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a refrigerator, and a window with a view of the outside.
A hotel room with two beds, a small wooden nightstand, a desk, and a window with curtains.
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.

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

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)

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

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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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)
  • 517 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), 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

Located in Merivale, Colonial Inn Motel is adjacent to Papanui Road and within a 5-minute walk of Hagley Park. The 22 rooms at this 3-star motel include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
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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 - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

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
  • ‪Vic's Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Strawberry Fare - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Colonial Inn Motel

Colonial Inn Motel features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. If you drive, put free parking to good use. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, and offer advice about sights and eateries nearby.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and Smart TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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 elevator

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-9 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at Colonial Inn Motel?

Colonial Inn Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Jul 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonial Inn Motel on Aug 23, 2026 start from $68, 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.

What's there to see close to Colonial Inn Motel?

This motel is situated in Merivale, just steps from Papanui Road, and within a 10-minute walk of Hagley Park and Bealey Avenue. You'll also find Christchurch Casino and Merivale Mall less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Colonial Inn Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Colonial Inn Motel include a casino?

No, Colonial Inn Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Colonial Inn Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Is Colonial Inn Motel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this motel will value amenities like a smart TV, a hydromassage showerhead in some guestrooms, as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Colonial Inn Motel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Colonial Inn Motel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Colonial Inn Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Colonial Inn Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Colonial Inn Motel.

Are there connecting rooms at Colonial Inn Motel?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Colonial Inn Motel?

The closest major airport to Colonial Inn Motel is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), which is 6.2 mi away (18 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Colonial Inn Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Colonial Inn Motel.

Colonial Inn Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 298 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 298 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 298 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 298 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 298 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Filiki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and the staff very friendly and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Celestine

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

Aaron

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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

8/10 Good

Anne-Marie

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

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

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

6/10 Okay

Jessica

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

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
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8/10 Good

Brian

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
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6/10 Okay

Henry

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
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8/10 Good

Christina

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient central location, very pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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4/10 Poor

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking wasn’t ideal No hot water in kitchen Uncomfortable mattress Shower was hot and cold Wasn’t made welcome Outdated and wouldn’t recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Peter

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
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10/10 Excellent

Vicki

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
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10/10 Excellent

Anne Maree

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

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property is clean and close to great amenities. Only thing that could do with improvement is the showers - they are average at best. Fill Up with water and hard to control the temperature plus the huge step in and out was a safety concern. TVs also do not work well with many channels either not available or not working properly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Handy location for our family Good price!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice surroundings and reasonable price.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Jerwinn

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

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Linda

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

6/10 Okay

Tia

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

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023