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1,305 reviews

City Centre Motel

City Centre Motel

876 Colombo Street, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand

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Skiing

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Tour desk

City Centre Motel

City Centre Motel is a 4-star retreat in Christchurch, New Zealand, just 0.8mi from the city center. Nestled at 876 Colombo Street, this property places guests near urban sights while offering easy access to day trips. Price starts from $99 per night, and the lodging has earned 1,305 reviews.

Within, enjoy free private parking and free WiFi, plus a private entrance and soundproof rooms for a peaceful stay. Streaming service (like Netflix), air conditioning, a terrace, sun deck, and garden views add a cozy touch, while a kitchenette, kitchenware, and kitchenette-style setup keep meals easy. The room arrangement is non-smoking, with wheelchair accessibility and thoughtful amenities like free toiletries.

Other practical perks include a tour desk, garden with views, and a picnic area, perfect for relaxed afternoons. Skiing is listed among featured amenities, and shuttle options (including airport shuttle) are available for an extra charge.

Accommodations span a broad mix of styles, from Executive and Deluxe 1 Bedroom to Small Studio, Compact Studio, Studio, and a range of apartment options. Each layout is designed to fit different group sizes, with accommodations for 2 to 5 adults and configurations that include a queen-size bed and a sofa bed in some setups.

Facilities include free private parking and free WiFi, a private entrance, and soundproof rooms for a peaceful stay. A kitchenette with kitchenware helps keep meals easy, and a terrace, sun deck, and garden views add a touch of charm.

A tour desk assists with day trips, while a garden with views and a picnic area offer relaxed afternoons. Skiing is listed among featured amenities, and shuttle options, including an airport shuttle, are available for an extra charge.

Closest airports

Christchurch International Airport

5.7mi

Most popular amenities

Skiing

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Garden view

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Picnic area

Garden

View

Soundproof

Free toiletries

Rooms

Large One-Bedroom Apartment in City Centre Motel

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

1 Twin Bed

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

440 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

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x3

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Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The well-fitted kitchenette has a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The apartment features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

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Studio, Queen/2 Single

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

300 sqft

Kitchenette

Flat-screen TV

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x3

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Studio Standard is 301 square feet and includes either a queen-size bed 150-154 width or 2 single beds 80-130 width plus a sofa bed plus desk, cable tv, and hairdryer.

Superior One-Bedroom Apartment in City Centre Motel

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

1 Sofa Bed

440 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

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More details

Featuring free toiletries, this apartment includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The well-fitted kitchenette has a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The air-conditioned apartment features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Queen Studio in City Centre Motel

Studio, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

185 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

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Providing free toiletries, this studio includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Guests can make meals in the kitchenette that comes with a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The air-conditioned studio provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Superior Studio, 2 Bed

300 sqft

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Providing free toiletries, this studio includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Guests can make meals in the kitchenette that is equipped with a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The air-conditioned studio provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Two-Bedroom Apartment in City Centre Motel

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Apartment, 2 Bedroom

1 Sofa Bed

1 King Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

700 sqft

Garden view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

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x4

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Apartment King Bed Two Bedrooms

Superior Studio in City Centre Motel

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Superior Studio

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

300 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

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More details

Studio Apartment in City Centre Motel

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Studio Apartment

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

300 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

+

More details

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Large Apartment, 1 Bedroom

1 Twin Bed

1 Sofa Bed

More details

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Deluxe, 1 Bedroom

440 sqft

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

+

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Standard Room

1 Queen Size Bed

x4

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x3

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Queen Size Bed

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Small Studio

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Guest reviews

8.1

1,305 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Julie

9.1

February 2025

It was very convenient to the CBD, local supermarket, and airport. The receptionist was very helpful and went to the extra distance to help us with the TV reception. The motel's reception office externally looks terrific with hanging baskets full of flowers. The rooms are very clean, although quite basic. The laundry facilities require coins to operate. And the bed is comfortable. We did like the dining table with four chairs - a nice touch to actually be able to eat our meals at a table.

The material cloth provided to wash our dishes seemed a bit unhygienic to me, as it was always dripping wet all day long. I would highly recommend that a fresh disposable cloth is provided for every new guest to use, as they tend to dry easily between dishwashing sessions and don't get smelly.

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Stella

9.1

November 2024

Excellent central location; free convenient parking right by our unit; room was comfortable and spotlessly clean. All that we could need in the city centre. We were only there one night, but I inadvertently left my hearing aid behind, plugged into its charger. Staff were terrific: room staff found it, then management contacted me promptly by phone (although I missed the call and the voicemail - my fault) and then still somehow recognised us as we returned later to pick up our vehicle and dashed out to return it personally. Really admirable, and very much appreciated, considering I hadn’t even noticed yet that I’d lost it!

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Gemma

9.1

December 2024

Spacious room. Good WiFi. Light and airy, lots of windows to open, convenient little kitchenette. Heated towel rail in kitchen. Convenient laundry facilities - $4 for washing, $4 for dryer, free detergent (powder). Very unusual shower, but did the job. Staff were lovely, swapped my note for $2 coins (for the laundry) and gave me more milk when I asked for it. Parking was very easy, and location was walkable to centre. I would stay again.

Very minor: Tap in bathroom was rather loose. Whole bathroom unit is quite dated, but does the job just fine, still very functional.

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Tracy

10

May 2024

My check-in and out times were both out of hours but the correspondence from Jane was clear, efficient and welcoming for confirmations and instructions. Correspondence was always quickly acknowledged or replied to. The location was excellent - only a 900metre walk to turn to Cathedral Square. I had a car and it was easy to find, access and I always had a parking space. The accommodation was spacious, clean, comfortable and quiet and excellent value. This was a final few days before flying home to the UK having been in NZ for 4 months. I was grateful that my room was on the ground floor due the weight and quantity of my luggage. Jane even let me borrow some scales to check my luggage weight. It was a perfect end to my trip.

Nothing not to,like.

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Chris

8.2

May 2024

Great central location. Free offstreet parking in safe area. Walk or short drive to all central interest areas, shopping, cafes, restaurants. Good size room. Great heatpump..we used during our stay. Love the free wifi & tv channel choices. Good kitchen facilities. Very comfortable bed & choice of pillows. We used bookme site to get discount for Christchurch Gondola..which orovided fab views but awful overpriced food..great coffee though I thought

Ugly dirty aircond unit..no longer in use? Seen outside one of the windows. Better to completely clean that space. Would be great improvement. Bathroom a little dated, still useable.

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Suzanne

10

July 2025

The property was exceptionally clean, it was very comfortable (electric blankets were on the bed). It was very spacious and decorated well. The bathroom had lots of space alongside a heated towel rail and a blow heater. There was plenty of room in the car park and it was a quick ten minute walk into the centre of town. The property also has Netflix in all of the rooms.

There is nothing that I could say I did not like.

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Wood

9.1

April 2025

It's a perfect 15-minute easy flat walk into the town. The room was spacious, clean, and easy to find. I liked that my car was easy to access, although I didn't need to use it. (I could see it from my room.) I ended up checking in late and just rang the number, and the lady was polite, efficient, and kind checking me in.

If I had to pick something, it would be having to carry my case up a small flight of stairs, but that's being super picky.

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Anonymous

9.1

July 2025

Walking distance to the city and conveniently accessible to nearby restaurant. An affordable stay and it was a good unit and facilities. The staffs were friendly and honest as I accidentally left my mobile phone in the unit but they messaged me to contact them. Have called them that I will be back this Friday to get my phone soon when we are back to Christchurch. Really appreciate it, thank you so much. 😊

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Philip

10

December 2023

Great value for money and in a fantastic location, you can take a bus to the city center and the place is walking distance from the Christchurch cathedral and the Centre mall. The property is tidy and well maintained and is simple to drive in and out from it. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, containing a few chairs, desk area and nice comfy beds. The rooms also have all the necessary amenities and facilities. The motel is suitable for solo travelers and also for couples and families, great for a few nights stay. You can generally get great and cheap prices if you book well in advance, but if you book a few days before, you shouldn’t expect huge discounts or competitive prices. Overall, I would recommend a visit to this motel.

I didn’t see any restaurants or breakfast venues on site

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Ann

8.2

February 2024

Conveniently located and quiet, within walking distance of the centre. Friendly staff, clean 2 bedroom unit with full kitchen and shower room. Air-conditioning in living room, so left bedroom doors open as it was quite warm outside. Free parking over 4 nights was great.

The fire alarm went off on two out of four evenings due to someone cooking in the unit, but the owners came to turn it off within a few minutes. There is a sign on the wall that says to make sure that the kitchen is well ventilated when cooking.

Points of Interest Around City Centre Motel

Attractions

New Regent Street

0.5mi

Christchurch Tram

0.6mi

Cashel Street

0.8mi

Christchurch Botanic Gardens

1mi

Hagley Park

1.1mi

Mona Vale

1.5mi

TranzAlpine Train

1.9mi

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

4.6mi

Air Force Museum of New Zealand

4.8mi

Christchurch Gondola

5.5mi

Port Hills

6.3mi

Waimakariri River

8.7mi

Sumner Beach

15.2mi

Banks Peninsula

18.8mi

Pegasus Bay Winery and Restaurant

30.5mi

Amenities of City Centre Motel

Skiing

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Garden view

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Picnic area

Garden

View

Soundproof

Free toiletries

Stay rules - City Centre Motel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - City Centre Motel

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at City Centre Motel?

Planning to stay at City Centre Motel? Kindly note that you can check in after 02:00 PM and before 10:00 AM is when you'll need to check out.

Is there parking at City Centre Motel?

Yes, guests staying at City Centre Motel have the convenience of free private on-site parking available. No advance reservation is required for parking at the hotel.

What's the nightly rate at City Centre Motel?

City Centre Motel has rates that begin from $99. Prices can differ due to room specifications and booking dates. Always add your desired dates for a precise quote.

What types of rooms does City Centre Motel offer?

The City Centre Motel offers a variety of apartment-style rooms. The rooms range in size from 301 sqft to 700 sqft. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The rooms can accommodate between 3 and 5 adults, and bed options include queen or king size beds, twin beds, and sofa beds.

What activities does City Centre Motel offer?

Guests at City Centre Motel can spend their time enjoying a variety of leisure amenities. They can indulge in skiing, as the hotel provides skiing facilities for its guests. The hotel also offers a sun deck, where guests can relax and soak up the sun. Additionally, there is a business center available, allowing guests to tend to their work-related needs.

In addition to these amenities, guests can also explore other recreational activities such as cycling. The hotel ensures that guests have the opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty and surroundings by providing cycling facilities.

Overall, guests at City Centre Motel have several options to make the most of their time. They can engage in thrilling activities like skiing and cycling, or simply relax on the sun deck. Additionally, for those who require it, there is also a business center to cater to their professional needs.

Can I use my credit card at City Centre Motel?

Yes, you can use your credit card at City Centre Motel. They accept American Express, Visa, Mastercard, JCB, and Eftpos. Cash is also accepted as a payment method.