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Diplomat Motel

3.0 star property
Pet-friendly motel connected to a shopping centre in Christchurch with free parking

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Outdoor dining
Premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe
Reception
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is S$84
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul

Room options

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Bathroom

Studio

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
127 Papanui Road, Christchurch, 8014

What's nearby

  • Papanui Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hagley Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sprig + Fern Merivale - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boo Radley's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tudors Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Diplomat Motel

Motel located in Merivale
Diplomat Motel provides amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Books, barbecues and a reception hall
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Select Comfort beds and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Balconies, kitchens and fridges

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 15 per person

Things to do

  • Books

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Built in 1970
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NZD 20 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-off cleaning fee of NZD 20
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 15 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 15.00 per person
  • Pet fee: NZD 20 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay) plus a one-off NZD20 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

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

Is Diplomat Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 15 kg per pet. There's a fee of NZD 20 per accommodation, per week. A cleaning fee of NZD 20 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Diplomat Motel?

As of 1 Jul, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Diplomat Motel on 17 Jul, 2025 start from S$83.80, 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.

How much is parking at Diplomat Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Diplomat Motel?

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

What time is check-out at Diplomat Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Diplomat Motel located?

Located in Merivale, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Papanui Road and Merivale Mall. Bealey Avenue and Hagley Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Diplomat Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 125 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Judy

We stayed at the Diplomat many many years ago, and I don’t think anything had changed. Looked very out dated.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such lovely staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal pet friendly reasonable pricing easy to deal with staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Handy position in Christchurch but motel quite run down. Needs renovating and made more welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Happy with stay, basic but clean & tidy. Comfortable sleeping arrangements. My kids loved the pool, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I have stayed here multiple times over the last 10 years but this was the first time in the last 5 years. Although the rooms could have a refresh, the motel has everything I need. Easy access to a supermarket, restaurants, and shopping, Each room has a kitchen to cook meals (microwave and oven) and the rooms are spacious. A nice touch in winter is the electric blankets on the beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs upgrading. Photos online are misleading.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

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

2/10 Terrible

Bevan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Regret booking to stay 10 - 13 March (3 x nights). Only very basic service provided each day and communication from the staff was difficult. The motel feels in many areas like it has not been upgraded since it was originally built in the 1970s. Carpet was also lifting in some areas presenting a trip risk / hazard. Request for at least 1 x night refund for my inconvenience / poor experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated but value for money
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Whilst the room was clean this is a very basic budget hotel. It is not a 3 star more like a 1-2 star. The room was very dated and shabby with 60s vanity in the bathroom and shower curtain. The room smelt a bit but this improved when airing. If you just want somewhere to base yourself then it’s fine but if you want some comforts stay elsewhere. Great location though
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well the older everything was well kept functional and the net was well-stocked sheets and linens were clean and that was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Diplomat OK

Quiet and comfortable. Room a bit dated, but clean. No air-con in room, and it was very hot. However they provided us with a very good fan on request.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Graham

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

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