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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Sophie • couple • nz
10
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Mitchell • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

Everything is good but you need a kitchen to cook in

Cons:

No kitchen

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Donna Thorn • solo_traveller • nz
3
Get what you pay for
Pros:

The bed was comfortable, shower pressure was great.
Location was great.

Cons:

Just not very clean.
Carpet had alot of marks on it.
The duvet had stain on it.
Down the side of the single bed was alot of dust,and one single bed had the stuffing coming out of it.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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mike • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Smaller than expected

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • nz
4
It was ok
Pros:

I liked the bathroom & the Electrical system to control the lights & windows was also a nice touch to the room. No microwave, no way to heat anything up

Cons:

That there were no windows , there was only a sky light which was nice but too small . No air flow, couldn’t lock the door on the way out. No staff at all, got lost also. Felt like a dorm

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Rachael • couple • nz
1
Would not return or reccomend
Pros:

Once I complained the staff member offered me a better room, and a room in his other hotel

Cons:

On arrival the check in was through the laundry room, the property smelt horrible all throughout, in particular the room I was assigned. The bathroom stunk of chemicals and it was so overpowering. The double bed I had booked was 2 single beds pushed together. The room looked nothing like the photos. There were stains all over the carpet. I complained and in fairness was relocated to a new hotel but this property looked nothing like the photos at all, I have stayed in nicer hostels than this

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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mavan • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Brooke • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Brooke • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • nz
1
HORRIBLE
Pros:

Nothing was dirty and very small

Cons:

Size and how clean it was

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Blair • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Sue-Marie • couple • nz
7
It served the purpose for what I needed
Pros:

It was a central location and they accommodated my early check in

Cons:

The carpets were filthy with marks all over. The walls were dirty with holes everywhere. There was one thin blanket on the bed, with no indication to bring more bedding, especially in winter.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • au
8
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Zeliane • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Piccinini • couple • uy
8
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Middeldorp • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Rian • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • nz
8
Good thanks
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Louis • extended_group • fr
7
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Caldwell • solo_traveller • nz
6
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee