Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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Ascend Collection
8.7 (1603 reviews)
456 Papanui Road , Christchurch , nz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Good amenities
Cons:
Issues with room decor
Some food quality concerns
Uncomfortable bed in one review

Categories

Cleanliness
8.59
Several reviews noted cleanliness positively, but some rooms had issues like a broken toilet seat.
Service
9.26
Staff were consistently praised for being friendly and helpful.
Location
9
Convenient location close to food options and attractions, with some concerns about accessibility.
Room Quality
8.45
Mixed reviews, with some rooms described as tired or uncomfortable.
Amenities
8.78
Amenities such as on-site restaurant and complimentary drinks were well received.
Value for Money
8.74
Generally considered good value, though some felt prices were high for certain offerings.
Food and Beverage
7.79
Feedback indicated mixed satisfaction with restaurant food, particularly desserts.
Overall Experience
8.96
Most reviews were positive about the experience, expressing willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 17:41

Property Description

Convenient Location
Hotel Elms Christchurch boasts free WiFi and is conveniently located near Northlands Mall, offering 150 shops and entertainment options. Explore nearby attractions like Canterbury Museum and Horncastle Arena.

Meeting Facilities
With 2 meeting rooms accommodating up to 250 guests, this hotel is perfect for events and conferences. Enjoy on-site dining at the restaurant and relax in well-equipped guest rooms featuring modern amenities.

Accessible Amenities
Guests can make use of laundry facilities, internet kiosk, and airport shuttle service. Whether visiting for leisure or business, Hotel Elms Christchurch ensures a comfortable stay with easy access to key destinations.

Book your stay at Hotel Elms Christchurch for a memorable experience in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Important information:

Please note that there is a 2% surcharge when you pay with a credit card.

When booking more than 4 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Renovation work is done from 08:30 to 17:00 daily. The lobby, restaurant and some rooms are under renovation.

Please note that construction work is going on nearby and some rooms may be affected by noise.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: CHC

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for NZD 35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1603 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.59
Service: 9.26
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.45
Amenities: 8.78
Value for Money: 8.74
Food and Beverage: 7.79
Overall Experience: 8.96
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Peter • family_with_children • nz
10
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Heather • couple • nz
10
Was great everything I needed was there, close to shops, reasonably priced. Friendly staff
Pros:

Great place everything right there

Cons:

Nothing to say

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Leeanne Morrison • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

Convenient and good for conferences

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Kim • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

Great location with a lovely restaurant on site. Room was comfortable and staff friendly - highly recommended

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • nz
9
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Denise • couple • nz
10
Great all around stay
Pros:

Very accessible for us live out of chch

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • solo_traveller • nz
7
Pros:

Friendly staff to welcome you to the Hotel, comfortable rooms and bed with great eating facilities at the hotel so you can dine in and not have to go out for meals..

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Denise • extended_group • nz
9
Club agm meeting. Nice facilities, service, food.
Pros:

Good selection of food. Really helpful and friendly staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • au
8
Good location, clean, modern, free parking.
Pros:

Good location, clean, modern.

Cons:

Everything was good, the only issue we had was the blue lights from the modem? That lite up the room brightly all night.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • family_with_children • nz
9
Happy will come to stay again
Pros:

Beds comfy , Heated towel rail enough power points and good space for bags
Lots pillows

Cons:

Two people staying but only one thick towel the rest were thinner
Towel rail above toilet (even with lid shut when flushing means they aren’t really clean but realise short of space )
Toilet seat in room 307 not properly attached - just a note for future maintenance

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Merlene • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • nz
10
Very comfortable and quiet
Pros:

Clean tidy and very comfortable

Cons:

Na

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Konstantin • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • couple • nz
10
Overall great place to stay close to everything
Pros:

Lovely rooms best we’ve stayed in, in Christchurch reminds me of Novotel. Restaurant food was amazing.

Cons:

Parking was a bit hard to get if it’s a full house

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Kay • family_with_children • nz
10
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Petra • couple • nz
10
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • family_with_children • nz
10
Great stay.
Pros:

Great staff. Good room. Hotel was nice, tidy and clean. Would definitely stay here again. Close to shops and easy to get to.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
8
8Tesla • couple • au
10
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Tara • family_with_children • nz
10
Very reasonable price. We were very happy with this stay. Will definitely be back.
Pros:

Loved that you couldn’t hear any traffic noise.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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DEB • couple • au
9
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Pros:

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Cons:

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2026-06-04 • via Nuitee