Diplomat Motel
About the Business
Welcome to The Diplomat Motel, located on Papanui Road in the heart of Merivale, Christchurch. Gong and Wendy, your friendly hosts, are dedicated to ensuring that your stay at our single storey motel is nothing short of exceptional. Our well-established motel offers spacious and comfortable ground floor studio units and 2-bedroom family accommodation, all set in a beautiful garden setting.
Whether you are a hospital guest, corporate traveler, or simply looking for a wonderful holiday base in Christchurch, The Diplomat Motel is the perfect choice. Our fantastic location places us just 1.5km from the city center and a short 10-minute walk to the picturesque Hagley Park. Additionally, we are conveniently situated on a main arterial bus route, making transportation a breeze. The blue line bus to the airport stops right at our gate, ensuring a hassle-free journey.
As the closest motel to Merivale Mall, you will have easy access to its award-winning cafes and restaurants, as well as nearby medical facilities such as St Georges Hospital, Nurse Maude, Hiatt and Milford Chambers, the Laser Vision Eye Clinic, and Elizabeth House.
During your stay, take advantage of our relaxing spa (currently under maintenance and coming back soon) or enjoy a refreshing dip in our heat pump heated swimming pool. For those seeking outdoor activities, take a leisurely stroll around Hagley Park before returning to the motel for a delightful BBQ in your own private courtyard area. Stay connected with free wireless internet available to all guests.
We offer 16 spacious studio units, some of which are interconnecting. The majority of our studio units feature a queen or king bed and a single bed, while we also have a studio unit with 3 single beds and another with a queen bed and a single bed. Additionally, we have 4 two-bedroom family units, each with a king bed (which can be split into 2 singles) in one bedroom and 2 single beds in the other. All our units are located on the ground floor, providing easy access, and offer outdoor courtyards overlooking the beautiful garden setting. No matter the length of your stay, our well-equipped units, complete with full kitchens including ovens, cooktops, and microwaves, are designed to cater to your every need.
Don't just take our word for it, here's what one of our delighted guests had to say: "I took my elderly parents to Christchurch for a holiday and decided to book here after seeing the advertisement on the net. The owners were friendly, helpful and went out of their way to make sure that everything was to our satisfaction. We were made so welcome. We had booked for 10 days and did not want to leave! The motel was situated on the Papanui Road, a main road, but the motel was quiet. There was outdoor seating, a pool, and a spa pool. Beds and seating were comfortable and there was good heating in the motel. Buses left from outside the motel. We were handy to the Merivale Mall and Restaurants. Our visit was so enjoyable - we will be returning and intend to book into this motel again. It is by far the nicest motel we have stayed in at Christchurch and would not consider staying anywhere else!"
Experience the warm hospitality and convenience of The Diplomat Motel during your visit to Christchurch. Book your stay with us today.
Address: 127 Papanui Rd, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand.
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Location & Phone number
127 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, Canterbury 8014, New Zealand
Hours open
Monday:
7:45 AM - 9:15 PM
Tuesday:
7:45 AM - 9:15 PM
Wednesday:
7:45 AM - 9:15 PM
Thursday:
7:45 AM - 9:15 PM
Friday:
7:45 AM - 9:15 PM
Saturday:
8:15 AM - 9:15 PM
Sunday:
8:15 AM - 9:15 PM
Reviews
"Really enjoyed our stay- the staff were fabulous, friendly, helpful and went above and beyond. Room was clean tidy and welcoming"
"This place is not safe for young families as it is also used as government housing and transitional/halfway housing. We had to leave after the first night as it wasn’t safe and it has been a real issue getting a refund with the owner and they have shown no compassion. The rooms are not what looks like on the website and the playground is not safe for children to play on. They maybe new owners but they have not kept up with how it “used” to look."
"Lucky I have put one star as there is no option for 0, the website is misleading, the provided photos must have been from years ago. The pool had moss all through it, it wasn't heated as advistised, we were advised the spa was under repair, yes it was but looked like there was no attempt for a repair as the water left in it was smelly and brown, the play ground was a moldy trampoline, very very disappointed. To top it off I had my children with me and it felt a little unsafe due to what we thought were tenants in some of the unit. Not recommended at all"
"Very bad experience. Upon arrival Wendy had got the booking dates wrong so had to come back two days later. My family of 5 stayed for 5 days n during our stay we were refused milk as a customer spoken to rudely, harassed after making a complaint of how the room had not been cleaned. Everything that they advertise on how clean n beautiful garden/swimming pool/spa/bbq/playground is all false advertising. It is a complete disaster. Pool was green garden hadn't been done for what l believe looks to be at least 6months. Looks like a dump. Also to raise awareness they don't clean the top covers of the bed. After servicing my room after 4days they didn't want to take the covers n asked to leave them in the closet. I wouldn't recommend this place to any family. Very Poor hygiene n very rude, unprofessional owner. I also took photos of the state of this place. It bearly deserves 1star"
"Not the best place to stay. They rang us to say they had no one in the office here's your room number. That's all good. Get to room plugs all broken off electric blankets so were unusable. Quarter of a roll of toilet paper had to go buy our own. No port a cot supplied so there for no where for my 6 month old to sleep. Get to the morning only 2 towels supplied for us 2 adults staying no towels provided for all staying 2 adults 2 children. Other motels I've stayed in all supplied enough for both of us and our children. We were up for hospital appointments for our 2 year old needless to say with no bed for our baby not much sleep had the night before important appointments. Will not recommend to anyone did not enjoy my stay."
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