Diplomat Motel Christchurch

127 Papanui Road, Christchurch, New Zealand

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Check-in date:
19 Feb 2026
Check-out date:
20 Feb 2026
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2 guests
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Diplomat Motel

The family-friendly Diplomat Motel Christchurch, located in the Papanui Road district, also stands around 25 minutes' walk from Christchurch Art Gallery and provides tour/ticket assistance for better sightseeing. Featuring 16 rooms with views of the courtyard, this 4-star pet-friendly hotel is 2.3 km from the magical Margaret Mahy Family Playground.

The hotel offers a prime location fairly close to Rangi Ruru Boarding School. The Diplomat Motel Christchurch gives access to Mona Vale Public Park, which is nearly 20 minutes' walk away. The property is also not far from Hagley Park. There is Papanui Rd near Webb St bus stop 650 metres from this Christchurch hotel.

The smoke-free rooms have a patio and a mini-kitchen equipped with free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as an iron with ironing board and air conditioning. An additional toilet and a shower, along with a hairdryer and bath sheets, are featured.

The Diplomat Motel features a daily continental breakfast. Guests may find the restaurant Jimmy's Restaurant and Bar within reach of this accommodation.

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The smoke-free rooms have a patio and a mini-kitchen equipped with free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as an iron with ironing board and air conditioning. An additional toilet and a shower, along with a hairdryer and bath sheets, are featured.
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Features

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Cots
  • In-room breakfast
  • Pets allowed

Internet connection

  • Free Wi-Fi

Parking

  • Free parking
  • Off-site car park

Services

  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Outdoor dining area

Kitchen has

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

For business

  • Fax/Photocopying

For children

  • Cots

Leisure facilities

  • Garden area

For disabled guests

  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Toilet for disabled

Rooms have

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bedroom has

  • Electric blankets

Bathroom has

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Design

  • Carpeted floor

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Good to know

Check-in: from 14:00 until 20:00
Check-out: until 10:00

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8 /10

Tommy

8/10

2021-02-15

Favourable location; helpful staff. Loved Cocoa Black, it was a short walk to the hotel and offered nice treats.

Cecil

7/10

2021-01-02

Enjoyed the pool. The studio we had was very clean. Nothing too much trouble, we would stay here again if in Christchurch.

Mark

9/10

2020-03-10

Easy access to merivale mall, I liked it. Special note of thanks to manager👍👌

Frederick

8/10

2020-03-02

swimming poll was nice. we liked the room. cafe metro, located within 5 minutes' walk, is a good dining option.

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