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 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
Property is also known as
Colonial Inn Motel Christchurch
Colonial Inn Motel
Colonial Christchurch
Colonial Inn Motel Motel
Colonial Inn Motel Christchurch
Colonial Inn Motel Motel Christchurch
Frequently asked questions
Is Colonial Inn Motel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Colonial Inn Motel?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Colonial Inn Motel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Colonial Inn Motel?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Does Colonial Inn Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Colonial Inn Motel located?
Located in Merivale, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Papanui Road and Hagley Park. Bealey Avenue and Hare Krishna Temple are also within 10 minutes.
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Colonial Inn Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 265 reviews
10 - Excellent
78
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 265 reviews
8 - Good
116
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 265 reviews
6 - Okay
59
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 265 reviews
4 - Poor
8
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 265 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10
It was a convenient location.
Linda
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
Very welcoming and good standard
Kayli
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
8/10
Thank you for letting a friend pick up the stuff we left. Love the size and space of the room. Needs a bolt lock on the door.
S.
8/10
Great shower. Couches were nice. Needs 30 second spray in Kitchen, a sand, and recoat on window seals. Rooms were nice. Staff was friendly. I prefer a securer lock on front door. Plenty of towels and beds. Heating was great too!
S.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10
Convenient central location, very pleasant stay
Stephen
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10
Very happy with the price and cleanliness-a little old but otherwise a great place to stay at a reasonable price
Elizabeth
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
Great place to stay. Staff are very helpful.
Anne Maree
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10
No noise
Ian
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10
Handy location for our family
Good price!
Ryan
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
8/10
Nice location
Jerwinn
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10
It is a three star motel.
I do not expect brand new.
I do expect cleanliness, courteous helpful staff, and everything working as it should in the bathroom and kitchen. I was not disappointed.
The seats and bed were very comfortable.
Excellent.
Ross
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
8/10
Nice surroundings and reasonable price.
Maureen
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
6/10
Was good price. Room was spacious. Needs a refurb. Was dated and worn. Cleanliness needed to be improved
Angela
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
6/10
Clean, good price, handy location
Tia
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10
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.
Tony
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
8/10
The Colonial is a little dated but excellent value for money and very central to the corner of Papanui Road and Bealey Ave.
Leo
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10
The owners are friendly and helpful.
BeeBee
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
6/10
A beautiful motel easy access to town centre.
Unfortunately shower could do with some attention
Petrus
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
8/10
Quite helpful staff. Large room with good facilitiesm
Man Kit
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10
Loved it!
Karlos
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
6/10
Host was very welcoming and helpful. Location was ideal. Price was reasonable
William
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
8/10
Friendly and helpful staff
Dawn
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
8/10
Was good value for money
Melissa
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10
While an older property, it was very clean, and this included a mid-stay replacement of towels etc. which was great given I was only there for two nights. Excellent location, close to amenities.