Colombo in the City

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Interior
Interior entrance
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Apartment, 1 Bedroom
Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
863 Colombo St, Christchurch, 8001
  • Bealey Avenue
    3 min walk
  • Himalayas Indian Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Christchurch Railway Station
    11 min drive
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    17 min drive

Room options

Studio, Jetted Tub

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Studio

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Christchurch

A stay at Colombo in the City places you in the heart of Christchurch, within a 5-minute drive of Isaac Theatre Royal and Canterbury Museum. .This motel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Mona Vale and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Riccarton House.

What's nearby

  • Christchurch Casino - 7 min walk
  • Isaac Theatre Royal - 10 min walk
  • Hagley Park - 11 min walk
  • Canterbury Museum - 17 min walk
  • Mona Vale - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 11 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Bog Irish Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Himalayas Indian Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boo Radley's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kum Pun Thai Restaurant & Beer Garden - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Colombo in the City

Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Isaac Theatre Royal
Colombo in the City offers 12 accommodations with DVD players and safes. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Guests who want to try their luck at the slots can hop on the complimentary casino shuttle.
Take advantage of the motel's room service.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free casino shuttle

Food and drink

  • Room service available

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • DVD player
  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 50

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Colombo City Motel Christchurch
Colombo Motel
Colombo Motel City
Colombo In The City Christchurch
Colombo In The City Hotel Christchurch
Colombo City Motel
Colombo City Christchurch
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Colombo in the City Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 632 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 632 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 632 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 632 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 632 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LEANNE

Travelled with partner
Good, comfortable close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located, super clean and great comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to CBD, walkable, easy to find location. About the room. I booked a twin room, small space but adequate. The shower door did not close completely therefore water pooling on the floor when showering if not careful. Great kitchen fully stocked with everything you need on a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was very accessible. Clean and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, fabulous price, excellent value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean property with lovely housekeeping staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hema

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
right in the city center, lots of shop and dining option
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Lovely staff, spacious rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario A

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location and parking outside room but an average room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern, comfortable bed, close to Town Hall. Would happily stay again. Recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coral

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was really nice. Nice and tidy and quite. The spa bath was amazing. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No issues with the property itself, however the room smelt like an old persons rest home (urine)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very sorry to say this, room 803 smelt like a cat had left a present in the room. That aside, the property was clean and the staff were super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stone

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find easy parking, close to resturants
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Hamish

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to central Christchurch and also very quiet. Reception when we checked in was bit frosty as they seemed think we did not have a booking. Otherwise a good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very helpful and gave us a map with many destinations and great advice. We found the location excellent to walk to dining, shopping and sites. I would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

clint

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to deal with as my check in and out was late and the stay was great clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely suite, close to town. Enjoyed the patio

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nalini, Harrisdale

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good sized room and well appointed. Motel close to city centre and in quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to be able to walk into the city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023