8 / 10 Guest Rating

Diplomat Motel

Name: Diplomat Motel
Address: 127 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, nz
Rating: 8

127 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, nz

from US$89 / night

About the Property

Convenient Location near St. George's Hospital
Located just a short walk from St. George's Hospital, Diplomat Motel offers self-contained accommodation with free Wi-Fi and a private patio.

Modern Amenities and Fully Equipped Kitchen
Refurbished in Feb 2013, each apartment at Diplomat Motel features a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, stove, and microwave. Relax in the seating area with flat-screen TV and DVD player.

Leisure Facilities and Nearby Attractions
Guests can unwind in the swimming pool or enjoy a meal in the BBQ area. With central Christchurch just a 5-minute drive away and attractions like Hagley Park and Canterbury Museum nearby, there's plenty to explore during your stay.

Book now for a comfortable and convenient stay at Diplomat Motel!

Facilities & Amenities

Offsite parking discounted rates available

Parking

Non-smoking rooms

Swimming pool

Room service

Family rooms

Pets allowed

Luggage storage

Express check-in/check-out

Safety deposit box

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in

Check-out10:00 AM

Property Notes

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 20 NZD per pet, for every 7 nights applies.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.

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Guests

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

2 rates found

1/18

Studio

Located on the ground floor, this studio features a private patio and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a stove and a microwave. It also has a seating area with flat-screen satellite TV and a DVD player.

60 sqm

Sleeps 3

1 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)

1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)

Amenities

ShowerSafety deposit boxTVHair dryerKitchenetteRefrigerator

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Studio

Non-refundable

Room Only

20% OFF$111.7

$89.36

Includes taxes & fees

1/13

Two-Bedroom Apartment

Located on the ground floor, this spacious apartment features a private patio and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a stove and a microwave. It also has a separate living room with flat-screen satellite TV and a DVD player.

80 sqm

Sleeps 6

3 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)

1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)

5 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)

Amenities

ShowerSafety deposit boxTVHair dryerKitchenetteRefrigerator

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Two-Bedroom Apartment

Non-refundable

Room Only

20% OFF$200.1

$160.08

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

Excellent733 verified reviews

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Guests highly rate the friendly staff and frequently praise the great location.

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Juliet

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solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 4, 2026

"Excellent"

Excellent

8.0

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Nicholas

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extended_group

Standard Room

Stayed in May 29, 2026

"Exceptional"

Exceptional

10.0

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Wenwen

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in May 28, 2026

"Exceptional"

Exceptional

10.0

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Carol

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solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in May 26, 2026

"Comfortable in an excellent location."

Exceptional

9.0

Location is excellent. The motel is quiet despite being on a main street and the staff were very helpful. The unit is comfortable and warm.

There was no salt and pepper!

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Jassie

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in May 25, 2026

"Exceptional"

Exceptional

10.0

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Michelle

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in May 25, 2026

"Very Good"

Very Good

7.0

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Rebecca

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family_with_children

Standard Room

Stayed in May 25, 2026

"Suitable for a small family or couples."

Good

6.0

Good for a night or two if you need a place to sleep. Great location, staff were lovely and overall clean. Cleaning was to standard.

It's probably a Christchurch issue. The shower pressure was very low and hot water ran out for a family of 5.

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Bronwyn

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family_with_children

Standard Room

Stayed in May 17, 2026

"It was adequate for sleeping over for the one night, but i would not recommend for a longer stay."

Good

4.0

The beds were comfy and warm.

The rooms were very run down. All the window latches were broken and some did not close properly. The furniture was old and it just didn't have a nice feeling about it. The hot water taps were either broken completely, jammed or dripping. The shower was ok but also very run down.

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Andreana

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solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in May 15, 2026

"Exceptional"

Exceptional

9.0

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solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in May 12, 2026

"Excellent"

Excellent

8.0

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Diplomat Motel

About the Property

Facilities & Amenities

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Property Notes

Check Room Availability

Available Rooms

Studio

Amenities

Two-Bedroom Apartment

Amenities

Guest Reviews

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