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City Centre Motel

4.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Cathedral Square
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Compact Studio
Reception
Laundry room
Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom
Studio (Queen) | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$109
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept

Explore the area

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876 Colombo St, Christchurch, 8013
  • Christchurch Casino
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Cathedral Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Christchurch Public Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Compact Studio | Private kitchenette

Compact Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchenette

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Studio (Queen)

Studio (Queen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 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
Fridge
Smart TV
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 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
Fridge
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

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

  • 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

  • ‪Bolina Indian Restaurant & Sweets - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pure - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Hoi Polloi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Diner 66 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kum Pun Thai Restaurant - ‬8 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.

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City Central Motel Apartments

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Room service
4.0 out of 5, Very good, 472 reviews
The price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
City Central Motel Apartments

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

More

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

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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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 2 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Centre Motel on 12 Sept 2025 start from AU$109.28, 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. 320 out of 692 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 692 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 692 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 692 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 692 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

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

8/10 Good

Theresia

Business traveller
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

Business traveller
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

Travelled with partner
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

I-LING, Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

christine

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

Karina

Travelled with partner
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

Mohammad

Travelled with family
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

Leanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

bev

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

6/10 Okay

Venkatasubramanian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close proximity to the CBD and some nice cafés (especially Affogato, a short walk away). Convenient off street and on-street parking. My only concern was with the bed that probably should have been replaced a while ago. Otherwise, good, clean, basic accommodations. Staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jose

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

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