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City Centre Motel

4.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Cathedral Square

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Compact Studio
Laundry room
Studio (Queen) | Terrace/patio
Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$121
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr

Explore the area

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876 Colombo St, Christchurch, 8013
  • Cathedral Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Mona Vale
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Christchurch Public Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Compact Studio | Private kitchenette

Compact Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchenette

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio (Queen)

Studio (Queen)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 2 King Beds

Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Large One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Small Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Lobby sitting area

Hotel Give

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (1003)
The price is AU$129
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
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About the area

Christchurch

City Centre Motel places you in the centre of Christchurch, within just a 15-minute stroll of Cathedral Square and Isaac Theatre Royal. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a library and a terrace. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Christchurch City Centre motel include Canterbury Museum and Christchurch Public Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cathedral Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mona Vale - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 13 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bog Irish Bar & Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Himalayas Indian Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boo Radley's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kum Pun Thai Restaurant & Beer Garden - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Laneway Espresso - ‬9 min walk

About this property

City Centre Motel

Motel with free parking, near Cathedral Square
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at City Centre Motel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Christchurch motel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1999
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
City Centre Motel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Accommodation at this 4-star motel has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Christchurch motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include rice cookers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 8 to 16 for adults and NZD 8 to 16 for children

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Rice cooker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 8 to 16 for adults and NZD 8 to 16 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 28
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 28
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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City Centre Motel Christchurch
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at City Centre Motel?

City Centre Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at City Centre Motel?

As of 14 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Centre Motel on 1 Apr 2025 start from AU$121.20, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at City Centre Motel?

Yep, City Centre Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to City Centre Motel?

The closest beach to City Centre Motel is New Brighton Beach (9.6 km).

Is City Centre Motel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that City Centre Motel is a hit with families.

Does City Centre Motel serve breakfast?

You bet, continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at City Centre Motel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at City Centre Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at City Centre Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

City Centre Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 315 out of 676 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 676 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 676 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 676 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 676 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Managers of motel were friendly and easy to deal with making it all too easy. Price was good and we enjoyed our stay. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, walkable distance to the central city district
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Very central.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yilin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are friendly and helpful. We borrowed an outlet adapter from them as ours didn’t work in NZ. We have asked our tour guide to return it to the hotel as the tour guide couldn’t stop at the hotel location. We hope he’ll return the adapter to the hotel soon. Thank you City Center Hotel for your kind help and understanding! Next time when we come to Christchurch, we’ll stay with you again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Unfortunately I had a fall up the steps on my arrival and hit my head on the stairs and grazed my leg. There was no Report made or follow up by the Staff member and she didn’t even tell anyone higher up. There was no follow up to make sure I was okay either.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short break
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rose

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very affordable option. There is some basic refreshing - painting etc that needs doing but overall very comfortable /good bed able/ to make a cuppa though always hate the lack of fresh milk There is no reception early morning and evening but they facilitated my entry OK I would consider using again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property within easy walking distance of the city centre. It was perfect for the two concerts I was attending.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Reasonable with fair amenities and centrally located for 10-15 min walking distance to CBD Christchurch and the Bio park. We didn't use the rental car for the CBD and the cities restaurants due to Parking fee We spent 2 days with a day at the hotel to head out to Lake Tekapo and Queenstown by drive. Hotel wouldn't help for refunds on delays and changes, we had flight diversion and had to pay for next day. However, the stay was pleasant with free parking included.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tidy; friendly staff; easy walk to city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

W J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great spot about 10 to 15min walk to town but an easy walk. Bus stop outside. Room was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely quiet place. Pleasant 15min walk to town and bus stop outside the gate which was really handy. Would absolutely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from home
I enjoyed my stay other than the stairs which was my fault for not requesting no stairs. Staff were all wonderful, kitchen amenities very good. Didn't have stove top or rice cooker which was listed. Shower had great pressure. Very handy to shops and bus system. Ideal for my needs and budget.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not too far from city centre
The motel is a fairly short walk from the city centre. Quiet location and friendly helpful staff. Shower though was an older style dial turn which varied between ice cold and boiling. Otherwise a comfortable and relaxed stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our hosts were wonderful. They were helpful and very hospitable. The location of the motel is ideal with a walk into the city and a cafe a few meters away. Our room was clean and warm and we had electric blankets for the cold winter night. Next time in Christchurch we will be back there for our accommodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to add.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and close to the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Reginald, Whangarei

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very cold as the heat pump was unable to warm the room, paint was peeling in the bathroom above the shower, toiletries minimal, the whole room was dated and little choice for coffee or tea. Shower was good and the water hot but struggling for any real positives especially as it was supposed to be VIP.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024