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Colonial Inn Motel

3.0 star property

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Enjoy a simple, functional space with a large window offering a view of the outside, a single bed, and a television.
Colonial Inn Motel offers a simple, functional stay in a residential area with a well-maintained lawn and nearby street access.
Kitchen area with microwave, kettle, and coffee maker, featuring a shelf with storage for essentials.
Modern kitchen with central island, sink, and standard appliances.
Cozy living area with a central dining table, staircase, and kitchen bar counter.

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
43 Papanui Road, Christchurch, 8014
  • Hagley Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Christchurch Casino
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Kitchenette (3 Pax)

Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Kitchenette (3 Pax) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Kitchenette (3 Pax)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Queen Beds and 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About this property

Colonial Inn Motel

3-star motel in Merivale
This smoke-free motel features a garden, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance.
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.

Colonial Inn Motel features multilingual staff, a garden, and room service (during limited hours). Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Colonial Inn Motel is a smoke-free property.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English

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

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

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Colonial Inn Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 265 reviews

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 Okay

KHOO

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Below expectation

The unit was a 2-storey unit, large enough for my family of 7. Most appliances were old, the toilet at lower floor was fitted with a loose sliding door. No one dare to use it because the gap is too big. Toilet at upper floor had urine smell. It could be due to the carpeted toilet floor. Pillow case was dirty. Car park was cramped, narrow bend, and extremely bad for minibus, especially when others some dies not parked in their lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

S.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

8/10 Good

S.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Kayli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and good standard
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No noise
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Business traveler, Traveled with family
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynette

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Short break

Was good price. Room was spacious. Needs a refurb. Was dated and worn. Cleanliness needed to be improved
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ricky

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

SAMUEL JAMES NEILL, WELLINGTON

Comfortable enough property,but rooms are in dire need of renovation, and bathrooms a bit dirty
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Petrus

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful motel easy access to town centre. Unfortunately shower could do with some attention
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Leo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Colonial is a little dated but excellent value for money and very central to the corner of Papanui Road and Bealey Ave.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Poh Choo

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Rodger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Shower husband said too high entry for old people. Stairs could be cleaned, but on the whole good value for money. Room clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Warm, clean, helpful staff but getting a little run down.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Judith

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Socks under desk, curtains dont fit, toilet water rises every flush , not cleaned very well for a motel, dysty and dirty abobe shelf in kitchenette. They gave us milk each day when we asked then all of a sudden no, so had to get our own, always had to ask for tea bags. They did change our towels daily and wipe around the bath room no blow dryer or power point in bathroom for one.very tired motel Handy to city, we only slept there as out all dsy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne Maree

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

8/10 Good

Ryan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Handy location for our family Good price!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jerwinn

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024