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$147 / 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

1 rate 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

Family Suite

Non-refundable

Room Only

20% OFF$184.15

$147.32

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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Aranza

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extended_group

Standard Room

Stayed in Mar 26, 2026

"Excellent"

Excellent

8.0

Bed comfortable,clean,

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Sarah

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solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Mar 25, 2026

"Excellent"

Excellent

8.0

Très bien situé

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Jacqui

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Mar 20, 2026

"Exceptional"

Exceptional

9.0

Great spacious.

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bartlett

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Mar 15, 2026

"Really good; value and location"

Excellent

8.0

Nice and roomy

All good...it's showing its age just a wee bit but that was fine

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Sophie

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Mar 15, 2026

"Excellent"

Excellent

8.0

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Aya

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Mar 15, 2026

"Spacious room, needs a facilities upgrade"

Very Good

7.0

Spacious room, equipped with everything we needed.

Water in the shower were either extremely hot (burn level) or cold. The toilet seat seems a few decades old and needs an urgent replacement.

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lorraine

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family_with_children

Standard Room

Stayed in Mar 14, 2026

"Great stay great, but disappointed in the gardens surrounding the units they had not been maintained"

Exceptional

9.0

Did not require breakfast

The unit was nice clean and everything was great for a short stay

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Maguire

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solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Mar 13, 2026

"Exceptional"

Exceptional

9.0

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Barbara

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Mar 13, 2026

"Exceptional"

Exceptional

9.0

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Paula

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Mar 12, 2026

"Ok for the price"

Good

6.0

Location and size of unit and comfortable bed

Very dated the shower was cold and no pressure grounds very untidy with lots of weeds and long grass

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"Really good; value and location"

"Excellent"

"Spacious room, needs a facilities upgrade"

"Great stay great, but disappointed in the gardens surrounding the units they had not been maintained"

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"Exceptional"

"Ok for the price"