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The Elmwood Motel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Two Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom
Executive One-Bedroom Apartment | Living area
Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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91 Papanui Rd, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8014
  • Place, Papanui Road
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, St George's Hostpital
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

One-Bedroom Apartment with Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Studio Apartment

King Studio Apartment

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

One-Bedroom Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment

Two Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive One-Bedroom Apartment with Bath

Executive One-Bedroom Apartment with Bath

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive One-Bedroom Apartment

Executive One-Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Ground Floor

Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Ground Floor

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 King Bed

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One-Bedroom Apartment

One-Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Roll-in Shower

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Roll-in Shower

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Christchurch

In the heart of Christchurch, The Elmwood Motel is within a 5-minute drive of Hagley Park and Christchurch Casino. .This motel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Cathedral Square.
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What's nearby

  • Papanui Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Merivale Mall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hagley Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St George's Hostpital - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 11 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pure - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Okioki - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Majestic At Mayfair - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Café On Caledonian - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Elmwood Motel

The Elmwood Motel offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. These individually decorated accommodations include dining tables. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. This Christchurch motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
This smoke-free motel has 2 floors in 1 building and offers books.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 18 for adults and NZD 18 for children

Things to do

  • Books

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (70 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1970
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - July 2024
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tudor architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 18 for adults and NZD 18 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

The Elmwood Motel Motel
The Elmwood Motel Christchurch
The Elmwood Motel Motel Christchurch

The Elmwood Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kinsa

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryjane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dinner opportunities,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very clean and tidy. Great staff too - thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harin, Lidcombe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Renovated and spotless rooms with great amenities. Convenient location and good parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Hamish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and spacious. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room. Clean and quiet - even on the first floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, very well decorated, clean, friendly staff and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

PHILLIP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely large room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent choice, and value for money!

Amazing bed, king size pillows that are the right firmness, great dining minutes away on foot, adjustable shower rose suitable for very tall people, warm room didn’t even use heating, great water pressure, have marked as favourite and intend to stay here again next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious unit, quiet, clean,and good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely big room which has been recently renovated. Nice area, walkable to the city & HagleyPark. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well appointed great service. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shane

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay in this lovely refreshed motel. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quiet room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Very clean, quiet and great room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Luqman

The place is so convenient to go access Christchurch. The room is nice too :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tarryn

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Spacious and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great 3 night stay at the Elmwood, reception team and housecleaning were helpful and friendly. Certainty consider staying at the Elmwood on our next visit to Christchurch.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025