Camelot Motor Lodge

3.0 star property

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Lodge (4 Queen & 4 Single Beds) | Private kitchen
Front of property
Classic Studio (1 Queen & 1 Single Bed)
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom (1 x Queen & 4 Single beds or 2 x Queen & 2 x Single beds)  | Living area
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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28 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, 8014
  • Place, Papanui Road
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bealey Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom (1 x Queen & 4 Single beds or 2 x Queen & 2 x Single beds)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds OR 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Studio (1 Queen & 1 Single Bed)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Exclusive apartment, 2 bedroom 2 bathrooms ( 2 x Queen beds & 2 x Single beds)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Lodge (4 Queen & 4 Single Beds)

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds and 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Camelot Motor Lodge

An outdoor pool, a hot tub, and dry cleaning are available at this motel. Self parking is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite.
Camelot Motor Lodge offers 34 accommodations with DVD players and hair dryers. Premium digital television is provided. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Camelot Motor Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bealey Avenue. You'll find features like free self parking, plus an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Papanui Road and Bealey Avenue
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Camelot Motor Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Camelot Motor Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Christchurch motel.

Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 20.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: NZD 20.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, window guards, and outdoor lighting
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • This motel caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Camelot Motor Christchurch
Camelot Motor Lodge
Camelot Motor Lodge Christchurch
Best Western Camelot Motor Hotel Christchurch
Camelot Motor
Camelot Motor Lodge Motel
Camelot Motor Lodge Christchurch
Camelot Motor Lodge Motel Christchurch

Camelot Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 270 out of 789 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 789 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 789 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 789 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 789 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Akos

Perfectly suitable for a short stay. We had a great night stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were very friendly, and I especially liked how clean the bed sheets and towels were.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Joeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean and the staff was so nice and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy friendly reception staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, spacious apartment, clean and lovely staff and great to have laundry facilities.😊
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

minette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean rooms and friendly staffs
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly welcoming staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

alma

Liked: Cleanliness
great but little room to park
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ERANO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

L K Smith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and helpful staff. Had everything that we needed for an overnight stay. Close to bus stops and an easy walk to Hagley Park and the city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this place to stay! It has everything you need right on site, and particularly if you have kids - playground, spa and pool! Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, clean easy check in, very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Petranella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location. A bit of TLC needed re paint etc but okay. Shame the one bedroom with the queen didn't have a door to shut it off from hearing others come through to the bathroom. Other than that the stay was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Frank

Regular stop when all ee need is a clean bed and bathroom. Rooms are a bit dated but otherwise served the needs. No soap in shower which was a pain
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property to stay at
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No air con which would have been nice but huge rooms and the kids loved the pool
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s a fairly tired facility with a strong cleaning product smell. There was a lot of noise from the hotel next door. Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and nice rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great easy place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very peaceful stay and found the staff to be very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Andrea

It was a bit noisy with hotel next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

beaudine

Liked: Amenities
Staff, could do with better air flow
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Gretchen

Disliked: Cleanliness
Room condition would need improving. Just minor aesthetic renovations
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026