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City Centre Motel

4.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Cathedral Square

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Terrace/patio
Reception
In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Laundry room
City Centre Motel, located in Cathedral Square, offers a quiet escape amidst the action. Guests enjoy WiFi in their rooms or relax on the garden terrace. The staff receives consistent praise, and practical amenities like dry cleaning and car rentals make exploring hassle-free.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is P3,718
P4,276 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10

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Private kitchenette

Compact Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Private kitchenette

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Studio (Queen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Living area

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Private kitchen

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Large One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Small Studio

  • Sleeps 2

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
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About the neighborhood

Map
876 Colombo St, Christchurch, 8013

What's nearby

  • Christchurch Casino - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hagley Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Isaac Theatre Royal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cathedral Square - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Guardian Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bolina Indian Restaurant & Sweets - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pure - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Hoi Polloi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Diner 66 - ‬9 min walk

About this property

City Centre Motel

Upscale motel near Cathedral Square
Located close to Isaac Theatre Royal and Canterbury Museum, City Centre Motel provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, barbecue grills, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at City Centre Motel have perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

  • Crib (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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1999
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (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
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Rice cooker
  • Stovetop

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 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

City Centre Motel
City Centre Motel Christchurch
City Centre Christchurch
City Centre Motel Motel
City Centre Motel Christchurch
City Centre Motel Motel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Is City Centre Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of Sep 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Centre Motel on Oct 9, 2025 start from P 3,718.21, excluding 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.

How much is parking at City Centre Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at City Centre Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at City Centre Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does City Centre Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of NZD 28 applies.

Where is City Centre Motel located?

Located in Christchurch City Centre, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Cathedral Square and Isaac Theatre Royal. Canterbury Museum and Christchurch Public Hospital are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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City Centre Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 320 out of 693 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 693 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 693 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 693 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 693 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, parking, comfortable bed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
High area's in room not clean. WiFi was shocking and no good for anyone working. Pillows were terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Theresia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for a conference, easy walking distance to Te Pae, shops and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Leonard

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

2 night stay

Business and sporting weekend Comfy large room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here and the owner kindly looked after luggage for a couple of hours to walk around the city centre 😀👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

keiji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Netflixが無料ナノで、滞在中映画を観ていました 中心街から少しだけ歩かねばなりませんが、夜間でも危ない感じはしませんでした 早朝のチェックアウトは鍵をキーボックスに入れるだけで簡単にできました
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

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

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean well located motel. Easy parking, walkable to centre of christchurch, near restaurants and bars. Bed was comfy, reasonably quiet considering building works nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ebrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very convenience to access, nice and cozy. owners are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

8/10 Good

John

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

8/10 Good

bev

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great shower
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean, good location, friendly staff and helpful. M jasim.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had everything we needed. The unit we had was due for a bit of work but was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, very friendly owners and great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hisano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフが親切。洗濯のあと、物干しラックも貸してくれました。全体的に清潔でよいステイでした
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always find our stay here great. Quiet, comfortable and close to city
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jordi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo muy bien.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sjaan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location and value for money
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel was every I needed and the staff were incredibly helpful. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and central to the CBD. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023