Colombo Lodge Hotel

Hotels
7.2 (1431 reviews)
448 Colombo Street, Sydenham , Christchurch , nz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location / easy to find
On-site parking available
Warm rooms and strong shower pressure
Friendly and accommodating staff
Good value for money
Clean and tidy in several reports
Cons:
Stained carpets, mould and general cleanliness issues
Broken blinds, blown bulbs and other maintenance problems
Limited amenities (no kitchenette burners, no breakfast, no lift)
Some rooms without windows or extractor fans
Occasional leaking shower heads and sagging mattresses
Poor communication noted by some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
4
Multiple guests reported stained carpets and bedding, mould in the bathroom skylight, hair and unclean shower areas; cleanliness is a clear weak point.
Service
9
Several reviews praise accommodating, friendly and helpful staff and ease of check-in; some communication issues noted but overall service is a strong point.
Location
9
Consistently mentioned as convenient and easy to find, close to town with good parking — a frequently cited positive.
Room Quality
6.5
Rooms are basic but often warm and comfortable with good showers; however issues include broken blinds, sagging bed singles, no windows in some rooms and occasional smells or maintenance problems.
Amenities
5.5
Limited amenities: missing kitchenette/burners in some units, no breakfast offered, occasional broken safes/controls and no lift; parking available but overall amenities are modest.
Value for Money
9.5
Many guests describe the property as good value or great for an overnight/early-flight stay — seen as inexpensive and practical for the price.
Food and Beverage
6.1
Little food service offered (breakfast often not available); minor complaints about drinking water taste and lack of in-room extras, so F&B is limited but not a major focus.
Overall Experience
8
Mixed overall: several positive reports about warmth, location, parking and shower quality balanced against strong cleanliness and maintenance complaints; suitable for budget/short stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 10:57

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience comfort and convenience at Colombo Lodge Hotel in Christchurch. Indulge in air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, a desk, and a flat-screen TV. Some rooms even feature a kitchenette for added convenience.

Concierge Service and Tour Organizing
Our dedicated staff goes above and beyond to make your stay memorable. Take advantage of our concierge service and let us help you organize tours and explore the best of Christchurch hassle-free.

Prime Location
Located just minutes away from top attractions like Cashel Street Mall, Christchurch Art Gallery, and Canterbury Museum, our hotel offers easy access to the best of the city. Book your stay now and immerse yourself in luxury at Colombo Lodge Hotel.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability.

Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with a credit card.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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 1431 reviews
Cleanliness: 4
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 5.5
Value for Money: 9.5
Food and Beverage: 6.1
Overall Experience: 8
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Gordon • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • solo_traveller • nz
6
No frills, comfortable.
Pros:

Good location, friendly staff, good parking available outback. Nice ensuite. No frills. Comfortable pleasent stay.

Cons:

Good location, central, easy access. Friendly staff, good communication.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Raeleene Munro • couple • nz
10
Excellent location, very comfortable. Would stay again.
Pros:

Communication was good. The room was warm and had everything we needed, the beds were very comfortable. The Shower pressure was excellent and the towels were lovely and soft. Easy to access building and room once we were shown by a guest how to use electronic key card.

Cons:

The only thing was the room was missing a Tea Towel to dry the dishes.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Jones • couple • au
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Zoe • family_with_children • nz
6
Nice Enough
Pros:

Not a bad price, handy having parking space. Great for a bed for the night. Good location.

Cons:

Bed covers are abit stained and had fluff coming out of them, blind are broken. Light bulb blown in bedroom. Room was cold when we arrived.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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channa • solo_traveller • lk
7
Pros:

Organised and clean

Cons:

I was expecting basics of kitchenette, but I didn't get any burners, stove and utensils except microwave,kettle plates and cutlery.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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saed • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Adam • solo_traveller • nz
1
Blatant fraud
Pros:

being able to leave

Cons:

the place was disgusting, ALL the carpets are stained and have burn marks, the bathroom skylight is covered in mould, the room smells, the safe doesnt work, the skylight controls dont work, the bed is actually two beds pushed together and the shower is broken

this website claims "Colombo Lodge Hotel provides... ..., full-day security, room service, and luggage storage... ..., and multilingual staff speak English, Hindi, Japanese, and Chinese." this hotel provides none of these services

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Ane • family_with_children • nz
7
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Carl John • family_with_children • nz
6
Ok for travelling people
Pros:

Good location

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Alex • couple • nz
7
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Noeline • solo_traveller • nz
6
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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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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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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Pond • solo_traveller • nz
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Bed

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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Chandana • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-07-14 • 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