Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Merivale, Christchurch, just steps from Papanui Road and a 5-minute walk from St. Mary's Merivale. It is approximately 8.4 km from Sumner Beach and 9.3 km from Lyttelton Harbour.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Merivale Court Motel

What guests think

At Merivale Court Studio, travellers describe a convenient base near shops and the city, with some spacious, comfortable rooms, but also frequent mentions of dated fittings, inconsistent cleanliness, hard beds, and parking frustrations.

Several guests struggled to reach staff for check-in or support, while others noted friendly service, early check-in, and quick help when issues arose. Maintenance problems such as broken or worn fixtures were also noted. Overall, expect a basic, budget-minded stay with trade-offs between value and upkeep.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

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Facilities

Parking is often tight or hard to navigate, and some guests experienced blockages from other vehicles; a few said parking was fine.

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Tanya

Jun 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Unable to get into carparks or out of the driveway at several different times of the day and night as some guests had multiple vehicles. No where to turn safely. Loud guests with music and yelling.

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Jolene

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A bit run down and in need of some updating. The beds are really hard, the parking is difficult with very little space, wardrobe doors that don't stay closed, and there is no soap dish in the shower! Lots of paint scrapes on the walls & milk wasn't replenished all weekend. The place just needs a bit of money put towards better presentation, especially given the area it's in.

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Loretta

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was run down i open the wardrobe the hot water cylinder was in there look how diry it was The kitchen smelt and the bedding was so light and cheap we need to keep the heating on all night Very tight parking to DON'T Stay

6

Beverley

Mar 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The unit was clean and ideally located for walking to shops and restaurants. Quiet and good parking provided.

8

Shontelle

Feb 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked that it was clean and tidy. Nice for a relaxing weekend. And the staff member we dealt with was amazing. Although the car parking was not ideal as everytime others came in we had to move our car a number of times then other cars would take our car park. Also another complaint we had was that the wifi turned off around 6pm each night. We're were not happy having to hot spot the children on their phones. Then it would come back on in the morning but always off at 6pm.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: multiple reports of dirty rooms, stains, mould, and pests contrast with many comments saying rooms were clean and tidy.

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S

Feb 17, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Very ran down property.The kitchen has got dirty and worn out pot and fry pan that should not be using anymore. Broken ceiling in the bathroom.

10

Judith

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A very clean and tidy room

10

Carolyn

Feb 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely rooms. Nice big shower . Lovely and clean.

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A

Jan 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pros: good location, traffic noise not too loud, beds reasonably comfortable. Cons: Very much not cleaned regularly or properly, ants in kitchen, toilet not cleaned. Nowhere near enough power points, staff difficult to find even during opening hours. It seems like this place has been gradually falling into disrepair and the kitchen was well overdue a remodel with broken cupboards and lots of grime everywhere. I would probably have been a lot more happy with this place if it was a ‘you get what you pay for’ deal but it was substantially more expensive than a much cleaner and more spacious motel just down the road which we also stayed at. Would not recommend unfortunately.

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rob

May 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

place was dirty.

6

Jack

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Cheap price but cleanliness wasn’t really up to standard, black mould in bathroom, extractor fan didn’t work, I guess I’m just picky after being in the business for most of my life. Will stay again, tho

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Janine

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was difficult to get hold of staff for checkin and checkout. Location handy. Clean and warm. Carpet dirty in patches.

6

Hannah

Jan 8, 2023

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Seemed fine at first but lots of ants in the room and then a cockroach. Also found used womens underwear left in the room. Addressed this with management but nothing was done. Apart from that, it was conveniently located and the room was modern. Check in and out was easy.

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Nadia

Dec 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was filthy have taken photos if needed. Stains on carpet, dirty walls, holes in wall in toilet, picture in toilet fell off the wall nearly hitting one of my children. Electrical plugs in kitchen sticky and dirty. Coffee cups dirty in the cupboard. Blinds dirty in bathroom. People staying in room above us partied until 2am very loud. Not a great stay away from home unfortunately. Wouldn’t recommend.

10

Edna

Aug 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable. Highly recommended.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally dated with variable comfort; some are spacious and comfortable, but others mention hard beds and noise from other guests disturbing sleep.

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Deborah

Dec 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely love this place. although older it is super comfortable and very spacious and homely.

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peter

Jan 29, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

very good needs updating ,but very clean

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A

Jan 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pros: good location, traffic noise not too loud, beds reasonably comfortable. Cons: Very much not cleaned regularly or properly, ants in kitchen, toilet not cleaned. Nowhere near enough power points, staff difficult to find even during opening hours. It seems like this place has been gradually falling into disrepair and the kitchen was well overdue a remodel with broken cupboards and lots of grime everywhere. I would probably have been a lot more happy with this place if it was a ‘you get what you pay for’ deal but it was substantially more expensive than a much cleaner and more spacious motel just down the road which we also stayed at. Would not recommend unfortunately.

6

Jolene

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A bit run down and in need of some updating. The beds are really hard, the parking is difficult with very little space, wardrobe doors that don't stay closed, and there is no soap dish in the shower! Lots of paint scrapes on the walls & milk wasn't replenished all weekend. The place just needs a bit of money put towards better presentation, especially given the area it's in.

8

Fiona

Mar 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient motel. 2 bedroom unit a little dated in style. Toilet door could do with a swap out to a sliding one for ease of bathroom use. Comfy bed. Quick & friendly out of hours service for a lighting issue we discovered.

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Rebecca

Mar 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient and tidy just some is a little old. Old water damage in bathroom. But suited me for what I needed for one night

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Hannah

Jan 8, 2023

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Seemed fine at first but lots of ants in the room and then a cockroach. Also found used womens underwear left in the room. Addressed this with management but nothing was done. Apart from that, it was conveniently located and the room was modern. Check in and out was easy.

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Nadia

Dec 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was filthy have taken photos if needed. Stains on carpet, dirty walls, holes in wall in toilet, picture in toilet fell off the wall nearly hitting one of my children. Electrical plugs in kitchen sticky and dirty. Coffee cups dirty in the cupboard. Blinds dirty in bathroom. People staying in room above us partied until 2am very loud. Not a great stay away from home unfortunately. Wouldn’t recommend.

8

peter

Mar 5, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

dated but clean

10

Mary

May 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious and reasonably priced

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Service

Service feedback is mixed: several guests struggled to reach staff, faced delays, or found no one on-site, while others praised friendly interactions, easy check-in, early check-in, and prompt after-hours help.

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Jamie

Jan 3, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

A clean and friendly place close to restaurants and take away

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Ann

Oct 5, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Sweet manager!!

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Mark

Apr 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great price, friendly staff and nice little chocolate on arrival. Was also great to check in early. Good location to the city.

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A

Jan 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pros: good location, traffic noise not too loud, beds reasonably comfortable. Cons: Very much not cleaned regularly or properly, ants in kitchen, toilet not cleaned. Nowhere near enough power points, staff difficult to find even during opening hours. It seems like this place has been gradually falling into disrepair and the kitchen was well overdue a remodel with broken cupboards and lots of grime everywhere. I would probably have been a lot more happy with this place if it was a ‘you get what you pay for’ deal but it was substantially more expensive than a much cleaner and more spacious motel just down the road which we also stayed at. Would not recommend unfortunately.

4

Marty

Aug 31, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The room was not ready when I arrived they said to come back in a couple of hours so I did, then it still wasn't ready and told me to come back in an hour, an hour and a half later it was finally ready. There was someone's hair all over the shower wall. The pillows were like thin concrete blocks and killed my neck. There is no one on-site to help out in the mornings.

6

Janine

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was difficult to get hold of staff for checkin and checkout. Location handy. Clean and warm. Carpet dirty in patches.

8

Fiona

Mar 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient motel. 2 bedroom unit a little dated in style. Toilet door could do with a swap out to a sliding one for ease of bathroom use. Comfy bed. Quick & friendly out of hours service for a lighting issue we discovered.

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Hannah

Jan 8, 2023

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Seemed fine at first but lots of ants in the room and then a cockroach. Also found used womens underwear left in the room. Addressed this with management but nothing was done. Apart from that, it was conveniently located and the room was modern. Check in and out was easy.

6

Amanda

Dec 17, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The property was cheap but needs updating. Good location, no milk in fridge, front office was not open so we never meet anyone there. Keys are left in a lock box

8

Shontelle

Feb 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked that it was clean and tidy. Nice for a relaxing weekend. And the staff member we dealt with was amazing. Although the car parking was not ideal as everytime others came in we had to move our car a number of times then other cars would take our car park. Also another complaint we had was that the wifi turned off around 6pm each night. We're were not happy having to hot spot the children on their phones. Then it would come back on in the morning but always off at 6pm.

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Location

Location is convenient for shops, restaurants, and the city, with some noting quiet surroundings and only minor traffic noise.

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Jamie

Jan 3, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

A clean and friendly place close to restaurants and take away

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ANTHONY

Aug 9, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Only one night but convenient for what we needed.

10

Mark

Apr 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great price, friendly staff and nice little chocolate on arrival. Was also great to check in early. Good location to the city.

6

A

Jan 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pros: good location, traffic noise not too loud, beds reasonably comfortable. Cons: Very much not cleaned regularly or properly, ants in kitchen, toilet not cleaned. Nowhere near enough power points, staff difficult to find even during opening hours. It seems like this place has been gradually falling into disrepair and the kitchen was well overdue a remodel with broken cupboards and lots of grime everywhere. I would probably have been a lot more happy with this place if it was a ‘you get what you pay for’ deal but it was substantially more expensive than a much cleaner and more spacious motel just down the road which we also stayed at. Would not recommend unfortunately.

6

Janine

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was difficult to get hold of staff for checkin and checkout. Location handy. Clean and warm. Carpet dirty in patches.

10

Darren

Jan 19, 2023

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Stayed 19,371 nights

Had everything I needed was left alone room was tidy good place to rest after checking out Christchurch not far from city

6

Faye

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was convient. Handy to supermarket and shops, however needs a good update. Very tired. A general maintenance program needed.

6

Amanda

Dec 17, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The property was cheap but needs updating. Good location, no milk in fridge, front office was not open so we never meet anyone there. Keys are left in a lock box

10

Anita

Jun 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

For the price and the location the property was warm, clean and comfortable. Thank you

6

Beverley

Mar 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The unit was clean and ideally located for walking to shops and restaurants. Quiet and good parking provided.

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Merivale Court Motel

About this property

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Room options

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Microwave

Family Studio

Premium Studio

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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