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Diplomat Motel

3.0 star property
Christchurch motel, connected to a shopping center in Merivale area

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Property entrance
Outdoor dining
Studio | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe
Reception
Bathroom sink
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

Map
127 Papanui Road, Christchurch, 8014
  • Popular LocationPapanui Road1 min walk
  • Popular LocationHagley Park10 min walk
  • Popular LocationChristchurch Casino17 min walk
  • AirportChristchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)11 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Studio

9/10 Wonderful
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9/10 Wonderful
  • 689 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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per night
$81 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
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About the neighborhood

Christchurch

Merivale stay.A stay at this Merivale motel places you steps from St. Mary's Merivale and within a 5-minute walk of Papanui Road. Merivale Mall and Bealey Avenue are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Papanui Road - 1 min walk
  • Hagley Park - 10 min walk
  • Christchurch Casino - 17 min walk
  • Mona Vale - 19 min walk
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 6 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 6 min walk
  • Mexicano's - 13 min walk
  • Sprig + Fern Merivale - 4 min walk
  • Burger King - 8 min walk
  • Hachi Hachi - 10 min walk

About this property

Diplomat Motel

Christchurch motel, connected to a shopping center in Merivale area
Diplomat Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Diplomat Motel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Christchurch motel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1970
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 15 per person

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

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
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium digital channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 20 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of NZD 20
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 33 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property 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 15.00 per person
  • Pet fee: NZD 20 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay) plus NZD 20 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Diplomat Motel to the airport?

Diplomat Motel is 5.3 mi (11-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Diplomat Motel?

As of May 26, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Diplomat Motel on Jun 2, 2024 start from $72.53, 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.

Does Diplomat Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Diplomat Motel.

How close is Diplomat Motel to the beach?

This motel is 8.6 mi (24-min drive) from Sumner Beach and 6.6 mi (17-min drive) from New Brighton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Diplomat Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Diplomat Motel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 15.00 per person.

Is there a casino at Diplomat Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Christchurch Casino (17-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Diplomat Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Diplomat Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Diplomat Motel have a pool?

Diplomat Motel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Diplomat Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Diplomat Motel to downtown Christchurch?

Diplomat Motel is 1.3 mi away from Christchurch.

Diplomat Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 112 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Bill

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
People talking outside room all night No security locks on windows. Curtains damaged. No sky tv Would never stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Kazlo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was the right size for my needs. The service at the front counter was very professional and polite. The service staff were very polite and efficient. Highly recommended this motel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Spacious room but facilities showing its age.
Older complex, age showing in places.Spacious room. warm and comfortable, quiet given its main road location.friendly helpful assistant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022