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3.3 of 5 guest rating
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Studio
32 square metres
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Other room types
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
64 square metres
1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Pet-friendly motel connected to a shopping center in Merivale with free parking

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Babysitting or childcare (free)

With a stay at Diplomat Motel in Christchurch (Merivale), you'll be steps from Papanui Road and St. Mary's Merivale. This motel is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Sumner Beach and 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Lyttelton Harbour.

Make yourself at home in one of the 16 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Digital programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.

Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 16
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Express check-in
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1970
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Reception hall
  • Uncovered parking
  • Carport
  • Off-street parking

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (free)
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access , High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access - wireless

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Diplomat Motel offers 16 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium digital channels. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Christchurch motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Free newspaper
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Balcony
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • High-speed internet access
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Premium TV channels
  • DVD player
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Kitchen
  • Shower only
  • Stovetop
  • Digital TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
  • TV size 32
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Grab bar – Near toilet

Where to Eat

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 20 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of NZD 20
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Specific rooms only
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

No lifts

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 9:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Credit card pre-authorisation

Pets cannot be left unattended

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Hotel Names

  • Diplomat Christchurch
  • Diplomat Motel Christchurch
  • Diplomat Motel
  • Diplomat Motel Motel
  • Diplomat Motel Christchurch
  • Diplomat Motel Motel Christchurch

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Contactless check-out is available.

National Rating

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