Colombo Lodge Christchurch

Hotels
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Independent
8 (50 reviews)
448 Colombo Street, City Centre, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8023 , Christchurch , NZ
64-3-3418878

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Facilities

Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Outdoor furniture
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central, convenient location
Inexpensive / good value for many guests
Comfortable bed reported by several guests
Some rooms had clean bathrooms and good showers
Staff who interacted were helpful and accommodated early check-in
Cons:
Poor cleanliness: filthy carpets, stains, chemical/urine smells
No on-site reception; slow or complicated check-in process
Rooms smaller than expected; some have no windows (only small skylights)
False advertising: no on-site restaurant despite listing
Limited kitchen supplies (no microwave, few plates/teacups/teaspoons/teatowels)
Noise issues / thin soundproofing for some rooms
Insufficient bedding (thin blanket) in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
4.5
Overall negative: multiple guests reported filthy carpets, stains, overpowering chemical smells in bathrooms, urine on bedding in one case, and generally dirty walls and carpets.
Service
9
Mixed but service interactions that occurred were helpful (staff offered room upgrades/relocations and accommodated early check-in). However there is no on-site reception and response times can be slow; operational issues exist but staff resolution was generally effective when reached.
Location
10
Consistently praised: central, convenient for supermarkets, eating places and a short walk to the city centre.
Room Quality
6
Mixed: some guests found beds comfortable and ensuites/good showers, but many reported rooms smaller than expected, no windows (only small skylights), thin bedding, stains and general wear.
Amenities
8.5
Basic amenities are functional (good ensuite/bathroom for several guests) but limited: no microwave in rooms, limited kitchenware and missing small items (teacups/teaspoons/teatowels), and access/entry setup is inconvenient.
Value for Money
9
Generally seen as good value by many guests and described as inexpensive/adequate for short stays, though some felt the price did not match the standard when cleanliness and service issues occurred.
Food and Beverage
8
Not applicable in practice: advertised on-site restaurants do not actually operate at the property (false advertising). No direct food quality reports; treated as standard for a budget property.
Overall Experience
9
Mixed overall: many guests found the location and basic facilities adequate for short stays and appreciated helpful staff/early check-in, but significant cleanliness and reception/access issues negatively impacted the stay for others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-05-29 07:10

Property Description

Newly Built Smoke-Free Hotel
Convenient Location
Modern Amenities

Stay at Colombo Lodge Christchurch, conveniently located in Christchurch. Enjoy modern amenities including a restaurant, free self-parking, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Explore nearby attractions like The Colombo and Hagley Park. Book your stay now to experience comfort and convenience in the heart of the city.

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Events/parties not allowed

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 50 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.5
Service: 9
Location: 10
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 9
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Waka • couple • nz
9
I’ve stayed quite a few times usually I’m late as I come for work very accommodating people no hassle and never had any
Pros:

Proximity to town very clean

Cons:

Nil

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Noeline • solo_traveller • nz
6
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Pond • solo_traveller • nz
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Bed

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • nz
7
Great place to stay for an early morning flights easy to find but park out the back plenty of parks and enter from back
Pros:

Easy to find and great value for money.
Shower was amazing
Lovely and warm

Cons:

Maybe the light colored carpets need changing to a hard floor or a darker color as being light shows every historic mark although very clean.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Robertson • solo_traveller • nz
7
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Lesila • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

Clean and tidy
Excellent friendly staff

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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leanne • solo_traveller • nz
5
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Dave • family_with_children • nz
10
Pros:

Easy to find car parking available

Cons:

Shower head leaked

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Chandana • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Cooona • solo_traveller • nz
10
Comfortable accommodation
Pros:

The skylight.

Cons:

Security camera warnings ⚠️ made the hotel feel like a comfortable prison.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Grant • couple • nz
6
Great 21st birthday party, then a good sleep in a comfortable, warm bed.
Pros:

Our room was pretty basic, but clean, spacious, warm and comfortable. No extras, not even a tea towel, so we had to leave our cups unwashed which I don't like to do. Breakfast was not offered.

Cons:

N/A. It was what we expected for the price.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Naivalu • solo_traveller • nz
5
Cons:

Room got no windows

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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MattandKayleigh2018 • solo_traveller • nz
1
Avoid at all cost!!!!
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Absolutely disgusting room. No mattress protectors, no pillow protectors, shower had not been cleaned, the mattress was covered in hair as was the floor. Floor was all stained as was the filthy duvet cover and chair. We only stayed 5 minutes to organise other accommodation.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • solo_traveller • nz
10
Secure
Pros:

The comfort and the shower

Cons:

No windows or extractor fan

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Roy • family_with_children • nz
9
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Roy • family_with_children • nz
9
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Roy • family_with_children • nz
9
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • solo_traveller • nz
7
Tidy and cheap
Pros:

Clean and modern room, comfortable bed. Easy parking.

Cons:

Would be good to have back door code in instructions as that is where we wanted access on arrival.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Folototo • couple • ws
10
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Chien Zheng • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee