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Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel in Papanui

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Dining
Lobby
Meeting facility
Outdoor dining
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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456 Papanui Road, Christchurch, 8542
  • Place, Papanui Road
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Northlands Shopping Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, St George's Hostpital
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Apartment

Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Christchurch

Papanui stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Papanui hotel, you'll find Northlands Shopping Centre and Saint Andrew's College. Also, Papanui Road is within half a mile (1 km) and St George's Hostpital is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Papanui Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Northlands Shopping Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Saint Andrew's College - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St George's Hostpital - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Merivale Mall - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 14 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Robert Harris Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Noodle Union - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4-star hotel in Papanui
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle at scheduled times is available for a fee. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Christchurch hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 96 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 96 accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Christchurch hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 35 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • LCD TV with satellite channels
  • MP3 dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 42.5 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per night.

Property 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 18.50 to 30 for adults, and NZD 18.50 to 30 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 10 per person (one-way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 42.5 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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 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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

Property Registration Number Qualmark

We should mention

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Quality Elms
Quality Elms Christchurch
Quality Hotel Elms
Quality Hotel Elms Christchurch
Elms Hotel Christchurch
Quality Hotel Elms
Hotel Elms Christchurch Ascend Hotel Collection
Hotel Elms Christchurch, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel
Hotel Elms Christchurch, Ascend Hotel Collection Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel to the airport?

Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel is 4.9 mi (12-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 Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

As of Apr 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel on Apr 30, 2026 start from CA $113, 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 Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers an airport shuttle from 9 AM to 6 PM, at scheduled times, for a charge of NZD 10. per person, one-way.

How close is Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 14 mi (31-min drive) from Sumner Beach and 7.1 mi (17-min drive) from New Brighton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 18.50 and 30 for adults, NZD 18.50 and 30 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Christchurch Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a pool?

Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel to downtown Christchurch?

Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel is 2.6 mi away from Christchurch.

Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 334 out of 727 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 727 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 727 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 727 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 727 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raad

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Deep

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Property was alright
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

DIFEI

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Aung Kyaw

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mohammed Shamil

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms, hotel has a warm and good vibes. Staffs are nice too. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all around - no complaints at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cliffy

Great stay, beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

CECILIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

boby

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room appeared clean, but we found food wrappers and nut shells under the bed, behind chair, etc. On the bright side, the place is modern, comfortable and staff very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Haley

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are wonderful, we love this hotel for the convenient parking of our wheelchair van, and easily accessible rooms. Affordable for our family, has everything we need.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, helpful staff ...everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Hamilton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, modern and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always lovely and clean, comfortable beds, great customer service, convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with comfy bed. Lovely staff and great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025