570 reviews
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$8197 Papanui Road, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
570 reviews
1/35
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Room service
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Air conditioning
Parking On Site
Terrace
Kitchen
Merivale Court Motel & Apartments is a 3-star motel in Christchurch, New Zealand, located at 97 Papanui Road, just 1.2mi from the city center.
Facilities include free private parking and free Wi‑Fi, room service, and a streaming service (like Netflix). Free air conditioning and on-site parking are available, along with a terrace, garden, balcony with a view, and kitchen facilities (kitchenware, kitchenette). Non-smoking rooms are offered, and access to a golf course is available for extra charges.
Reviews total 570, and price starts from $81.
Free Wi‑Fi, room service, a streaming service, and free air conditioning offer modern comforts, while on-site parking keeps travel simple. Outdoor spaces invite relaxation on a terrace, in a garden, or on a balcony with a view after a day of exploring Papanui Road.
A versatile lineup of lodgings is on offer, spanning Studios to 2-bedroom options and more. Choices include Studio, Premium Studio, Executive, Family Studio, Large Studio, and Suite, 2 Bedroom, providing flexible setups for couples, families, and groups. The Suite, 2 Bedroom is especially generous, accommodating up to 8 adults and 5 children.
Kitchen facilities with kitchenware and a kitchenette support self-catering needs, while non-smoking rooms are available. Access to a golf course is available for an extra charge. Payment is convenient with cash accepted and cards including Visa, Mastercard, and Eftpos.
Closest airports
Christchurch International Airport
5miFree Private Parking
Free wifi
Room service
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Air conditioning
Parking On Site
Terrace
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Kitchenware
Kitchenette
Garden
Balcony
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Studio
1 Twin Bed
1 Double Bed
375 sqft
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
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This spacious studio features a kitchenette, a sofa and heating. It includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a DVD player.
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Family Suite, 2 Bedroom
2 Queen Size Beds
1 Sofa Bed
2 Queen Size Beds
680 sqft
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
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The family room offers a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. In the fully equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The spacious family room provides a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as a quiet street view.
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Apartment, 1 Bedroom
1 Queen Size Bed
1 Twin Bed
525 sqft
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Balcony
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This spacious apartment features a patio and an open-plan kitchen with an oven, a stove and a dining setting. The lounge area offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a DVD player. Includes heating.
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Small Studio
1 Queen Size Bed
195 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
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Kitchenware
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This small studio features a refrigerator, a microwave and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Please note that there is no capacity for additional guests.
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Superior Studio, 1 Bed
175 sqft
Free wifi
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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The studio offers a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The studio features a tea and coffee maker, a dining area, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as a quiet street view. The unit has 1 bed.
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Large Studio
375 sqft
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
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This spacious studio features a kitchenette, a sofa and heating. It includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a DVD player.
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Superior Studio
1 Queen Size Bed
170 sqft
Private Bathroom
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
Streaming service (like Netflix)
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Studio, Double/Twin
1 Twin Bed
1 Double Bed
375 sqft
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
x3
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2 Bedroom
680 sqft
Free wifi
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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1 Bedroom
530 sqft
Free wifi
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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x6
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Studio, Queen Size
1 Queen Size Bed
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Family Studio
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7.3
570 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Featured reviews:
Justcoastin
9.1
April 2024
Very outdated building but better maintained than some of the newer places we've stayed in. Comfortable bed. Fully equipped kitchen with good sized fridge. Good water pressure in the shower. Internet was ok. Very quiet for a central city location. Handy location close to the city centre. Supermarket less than 10 minutes walk away.
We would have expected that they offered to make up the room at least once during our week-long stay. As usual, the shower head was positioned about the right height for a child - I had to bend to get under it. Parking was a nightmare. impossible to get in or out unless some spots are vacant.
Loleta
10
June 2025
Affordable price and it was just perfect for me and my family. Location was just 10 minutes walk from the nearby mall and few minutes drive from the city. Staff were so friendly and very helpful.
Reception opens at 9am if needed assistance before then we can leave a message on the mobile number provided. Not helpful if you need help assistance ASAP.
M
9.1
June 2023
The kitchen had all we needed, it had a small refrigerator and it was cold, a toaster and a electric kettle. The place was well kept. The bathroom was clean and neat. The couches in the living room were comfortable. We like the convenience of the location to all the places we needed to be and thank you for the free parking. We had to move from another hotel we were at due to the inconvenience and unsafe of the parking area especially at night. This hotel we felt safe tho the parking lot needed some more lights. Overall we like this place and our adult children that traveled with us like it better than the first hotel we were at. It's surely a recommendation to those who travel as a family or in a group. The price was fair and reasonable
The bed in the room we were in needed a turn. The head felt lower than the feet so we had to switched. The bathroom door needed a lock so when adults renting the apartment don't walk in to use the toilet while the other is in the shower naked. Or more so put a curtain to cover the shower door. The outside front area needed to cover with gravel or cement so when walking inside you don't bring dirt with your shoes in. . We were on the first floor and it was raining everyday. We had to walk in with wet shoes and there was no dirt rug at the door to leave our shoes on, so had to leave on the carpet.
Ian
9.1
March 2025
The room and adjacent bathroom and kitchenette were of decent size and had all you need for several nights stay. Free parking in decent sized bays. It was peaceful yet only a 20 minute walk to the city centre. Restaurants within a 5-10 minute walk.
A spruce up and lick of paint would help but all in all this accommodation was great for the price point.
Nicole
8.2
August 2023
The beds are firm but comfortable. The heating was great. Good sized TV in the two bedroom unit. Lighting was soft. And the shower was to d!e for, omg best shower I've had in a long time!
Cleanliness was very poor. Food splatters on the kitchen curtain and wall behind stove. Food crumbs and rubbish in gap between fridge and bench. The walls in bedroom and bathroom were horrendously filthy. The bathroom wall looked as if it had human feaces smudged on. Mold in shower around edges! A bit of elbow grease or a white sponge would do the trick, along with some extra time spent.
Doreen
9.1
March 2024
The room was lovely
There was only a couple of power points so had to plug phones for charging into the extender power point box near the TV and the jug and toaster also had to be plugged into a power point extender along with the microwave and fridge which the extender was sitting on the fridge and not on a wall. I felt this was a fire risk because the jug was right next to the power extender.
Peter
8.2
March 2024
Very comfortable and a big property for me alone. Would be good if there was some salt, pepper, some cooking oil. Bed was comfortable and nicely furnished. Excellent location, close to the Nurse Maud Hospice and hospital which suited me well as I came to see my sick sister. Excellent location on the buss route.and close to the Merrivale Mall.
All good for me but not much contact with the proprietors.
Nona
10
August 2024
The staff were fantastic. They responded to requests to extend stay, early check in promptly and stored my bag for me while in hospital having surgery. The crisp white sheets and duvet were spotless and much appreciated since I needed to spend time in bed. I have stayed here probably a dozen times and will keep coming back when I am in chch
Bd
8.2
May 2024
Comfortable room, and very good value for money. Parking right out front of my room, free chocolates and socks. And a decent supply of coffee and milk was nice for once. Linen was very good, nice and quiet room also. Good for price overall. $111 per night. Stayed in room 9.
Very damp/wet bathroom area and the room needed a once over deep clean. No sky tv.
Debbie
8.2
June 2025
Off main road. Quiet friendly helpful host
Nothing. Everything. Great except tv hard put on .. very clean motel. Felt like home not motel very quiet and very clean nothing too much trouble manager he went out way for me. Was encouraged.
Attractions
Mona Vale
0.9miChristchurch Botanic Gardens
1miChristchurch Tram
1.1miNew Regent Street
1.1miHagley Park
1.2miCashel Street
1.5miTranzAlpine Train
1.8miWillowbank Wildlife Reserve
4miAir Force Museum of New Zealand
4.4miChristchurch Gondola
6.2miPort Hills
7.1miWaimakariri River
8miSumner Beach
14.9miBanks Peninsula
19.4miPegasus Bay Winery and Restaurant
30.3miAttractions
Mona Vale
0.9miChristchurch Botanic Gardens
1miChristchurch Tram
1.1miNew Regent Street
1.1miHagley Park
1.2miCashel Street
1.5miTranzAlpine Train
1.8miWillowbank Wildlife Reserve
4miAir Force Museum of New Zealand
4.4miChristchurch Gondola
6.2miPort Hills
7.1miWaimakariri River
8miSumner Beach
14.9miBanks Peninsula
19.4miPegasus Bay Winery and Restaurant
30.3miAirports
Christchurch International Airport
5miFree Private Parking
Free wifi
Room service
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Air conditioning
Parking On Site
Terrace
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Kitchenware
Kitchenette
Garden
Balcony
View
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Activities
Golf course
Bathroom
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Food & Drink
Tea/Coffee maker
Front Desk Services
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
General
Air conditioning
Carpeted
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Cleaning products
Dining table
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Living Area
Desk
Dining area
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Streaming service (like Netflix)
TV
Video
Outdoors
Balcony
Garden
Terrace
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Fold-up bed
Iron
Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Transportation
Car rental
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From 14:00
Until 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 10:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0+ years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
This property accepts cash only.
When are the check-in and check-out times for Merivale Court Motel & Apartments?
At Merivale Court Motel & Apartments, guests are welcome to check in any time between 02:00 PM and 08:00 PM, but should be aware that check-out is by 10:00 AM.
Does Merivale Court Motel & Apartments provide free parking options?
Yes, there is parking available at Merivale Court Motel & Apartments. The parking is free and it is a private, on-site parking area. However, it is not possible to make a reservation for parking.
What's the nightly rate at Merivale Court Motel & Apartments?
Starting prices for Merivale Court Motel & Apartments are around $81. This may vary based on room categories and travel dates. To confirm rates, please provide your stay dates.
Which room categories can I book at Merivale Court Motel & Apartments?
The Merivale Court Motel & Apartments offers a variety of room types including Small Studios, Superior Studios, Large Studios, Family Two-Bedroom Suites, and One-Bedroom Apartments. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The occupancy of the rooms ranges from 2 adults in the Small and Superior Studios to 4 adults and 2 children in the Family Two-Bedroom Suite. Bed sizes vary from Queen size beds in most rooms to a combination of Twin, Double, and Queen size beds in others.
What activities does Merivale Court Motel & Apartments offer?
Swimming pool, tennis court, BBQ facilities, fitness center, spa and wellness center, sauna, bicycle rental.
Guests at Merivale Court Motel & Apartments can make the most of their time by enjoying a variety of leisure amenities provided by the hotel. They can tee off at the on-site golf course, which is a great opportunity for golf enthusiasts to practice their skills. The hotel also features a swimming pool, perfect for a refreshing swim or lounging by the poolside. Guests can engage in active sports like tennis by using the on-site tennis court. For those who love outdoor cooking, the hotel offers BBQ facilities where they can enjoy a delicious meal. To stay fit and relaxed, guests can visit the fitness center, spa and wellness center, and sauna. Additionally, the hotel provides bicycle rental services for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.
Does Merivale Court Motel & Apartments accept credit cards and cash payments?
Yes, Merivale Court Motel & Apartments accepts credit cards including Visa and Mastercard for payment. In addition to credit cards, they also accept cash as a form of payment.
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