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City Centre Motel

4.5 of 5
876 Colombo Street | Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
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City Centre Motel
Ranked #8 of 147 hotels in Christchurch
4.5 of 5 stars 153 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • New Zealand(13)
  • Very clean(11)
  • Host Mary(5)
  • Short walk(4)
  • Friendly and helpful(4)
  • Easy walking distance(4)
  • Free shuttle bus(3)
  • Few blocks(3)
  • Great location(3)
  • Extra mile(3)
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Perth, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Well done, City Centre Motel!!! From the very first contact by email, I had nothing but friendly and helpful communication ... nothing was too much trouble ... I felt as though I was talking with friends. The experience only deepened when I arrived to check in several weeks later and was greeted with the warmest of welcomes and shown to... More

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Flint, Michigan
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

I spent one night here in February of 2012. After travelling for 24 hours, it was a lovely and relaxing stopping point before starting a 13 day bike trip. The owner was wonderful. She went out of her way to help me get where I was going. More

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Middlesex, UK
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

We stayed at City Centre Motel in Christchurch for 2-nights in March during a tour of New Zealand. We had booked a studio apartment on the internet a number of months in advance of our visit. On arrival we met Carol in reception who showed us to studio 1 on the ground floor and gave us maps and a carton... More

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Canberra, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

After the devastating earthquakes in Christchurch, there is a minor reduction in the amount of accommodation available. Thankfully, our group of four travellers stumbled on this gem. The rooms are nice, the motel is within walking distance of the city centre and the rates were very reasonable. What made the difference for us was the proprieter/manager, Tina. She went out... More

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Los Angeles, CA
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

I would have ranked this four stars -- it was a good value, pleasant hosts, and clean and spacious (if dated) motel with free WiFi. But there was a serious hot water shortage. The first night, my husband showered with no issue. The next morning, I showered first and my husband showered an hour later and said he used "every... More

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MillMacCH, Owner at City Centre Motel, responded to this review
14 April 2012

Dear JaneStC, Many thanks for your review. We're very sorry that you experienced the 'hot water problem' - we usually pride ourselves in having plenty of hot water for all of our guests. As soon as we knew about the situation, we took steps to sort things for you - sadly you were about to check out by that time.... More

Granite Bay
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

Perfect place to stay. With almost all the big hotels still not available we had decided on City Centre to stay and have no regrets. In fact really happy we found them. The rooms were roomy, clean. Location was good walking distance to what we wanted to do. Tina and the hotel cat were a bonus. More

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Adelaide S.A.
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

Very clean and modern room. Walking distance into the town. Very comfortable stay. More

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Perth
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

Stayed one night in this comfortable motel. Tiniest reception ever but great welcome!! Spacious studio with microwave, fridge, kettle and toaster, you can ask for hob!! Clean and comfortable. Tina great hostess as was girl on reception, very helpful. Within easy walking distance of centre. Were given full info on fenced area around centre. So sad. There are several restaurants... More

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Seattle
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

This is a great small motel that offers more than just a place to stay - great service! My room was on the ground floor and looked at the car park, but I didn't have any noise problems. The room itself was a studio and was nicely turned out with a small kitchenette, sofa, and table to eat at. The... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

I was very impressed with this motel. My telephone booking was handled in a friendly and competent manner, first off, and I felt the price offered was fair considering that some Christchurch accommodation is very expensive right now. I really enjoyed staying here; you feel connected to the city but it's very quiet and peaceful and I felt safe. Tina... More

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876 Colombo Street | Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* RM305 - 377

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