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Colonial Inn Motel

Property class: 3
3-star motel near Hagley Park

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A modern kitchen with a bar area, a staircase, and a seating area with a round table and chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a small wooden nightstand, a desk, and a window with curtains.
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 Colonial Inn Motel sign with a vacancy notice.
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 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)

  • 25 sq m
  • 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)
  • 25 sq m
  • 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)
  • 32 sq m
  • 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)
  • 48 sq m
  • 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

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 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Christchurch

Merivale stay.At this Merivale motel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Hagley Park and Papanui Road. Bealey Avenue and Hagley Park North are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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

  • ‪Market Place - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Ilex Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Child Sister - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The George - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Manu Restaurant and Bar - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Colonial Inn Motel

3-star motel near Hagley Park
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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Colonial Inn Motel offers 22 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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.

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
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.

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

How close is Colonial Inn Motel to the airport?

Colonial Inn Motel is 6.2 mi (18-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Aug 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonial Inn Motel on Aug 26, 2026 start from CA $91, excluding 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.

Does Colonial Inn Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Colonial Inn Motel.

How close is Colonial Inn Motel to the beach?

This motel is 7 mi (20-min drive) from New Brighton Beach and 8.2 mi (22-min drive) from Sumner Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Colonial Inn Motel offer free breakfast?

Colonial Inn Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Colonial Inn Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Christchurch Casino (12-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Colonial Inn Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Colonial Inn Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Colonial Inn Motel have a pool?

Colonial Inn Motel does not have a pool.

Does Colonial Inn Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Colonial Inn Motel to downtown Christchurch?

Colonial Inn Motel is 1 mi away from Christchurch.

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 review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Celestine

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Anne-Marie

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

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 review

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
Verified review

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 review

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

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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8/10 Good

Stephen

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

8/10 Good

David

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
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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
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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
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ryan

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

8/10 Good

Maureen

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

8/10 Good

Jerwinn

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

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 review

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 review

6/10 Okay

Tia

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

6/10 Okay

Linda

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