Colombo Lodge Hotel

Hotels
7.2 (1443 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 1443 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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Sofía • extended_group • uy
10
Best quality-price clean, hot shower place!
Pros:

Todo muy limpio, ventilado, agradable, baño completo, shampoo y jabón líquido, toallas impecables bien blancas. Habitaciones completas con todas las comodidades, microondas, vasos, cubiertos, frigobar. DUCHAS CALIENTES prolongadas y con buena presión. Estacionamiento gratis. Qué más pedir? Excelente relación precio calidad. El personal muy amable, dispuesto a resolver cualquier inconveniente.

Cons:

Están mejorando el lavarropa, pero puede consultar con el alojamiento por cualquier actualización o servicio.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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SHAND • solo_traveller • nz
1
Hide yo kids n wife
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Grace • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Ngaire • solo_traveller • nz
7
Pros:

Location, warmth, accessibility.

Cons:

Poor choice in carpet, stained. And beds uncomfortable.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Siffin • family_with_children • nz
10
Overall it’s excellent. Very supportive online staff, very clean rooms and one of the most enjoyable features is the top
Pros:

It’s easy to check in, just takes a bit of time to figure it out. It’s one of these places where you do things by yourself instead of facing staff members etc, but it’s very secure and safe

Cons:

Sooo many doors to go through if you had a room from the front entrance and your car is parked at the back

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Patience • solo_traveller • sa
9
Beautiful, I will visit again. If I have anything to do in Christchurch
Pros:

Honestly it’s such a good place. It was literally in the middle to assess other places I needed too was very okay. Great staffs they respond to your problems very fast. Everything described on the page was what I got in my room nothing was missing

Cons:

I didn’t like the fact that it was 2 separate beds attached together to make it a big single bed but I wasn’t a problem I had a good sleep all through. Their bedsheets was neatly washed I had no itches at all when I laid in it.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Alana • couple • nz
1
The most awful place I have ever booked felt like I would leave with something I didn’t want like bed bugs creepy crawl
Pros:

Nothing as it was filthy dirty

Cons:

Extremely unclean
AI pictures used so falsely represented

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Brian • family_with_children • au
7
Cons:

Car parking

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Gayashan • couple • nz
6
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Maia • solo_traveller • nz
10
COolombo
Pros:

Beds were comfy
Bathroom interior Lush feel

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
M
Mcneilly • solo_traveller • nz
4
Pros:

Was giid

Cons:

Stairwell

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Thakshila • couple • nz
6
Pros:

Prime location, comfy

Cons:

We checked in at night, and we really appreciated that the host had sent the check-in details beforehand. However, it was a little confusing to figure out where the car park was. We entered through the door near the car park, only to realise that the lockbox was located at the other entrance on a different road. Having clearer directions or a map/photo showing the car park and lockbox locations would have made the check-in process much easier.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Mcneilly • solo_traveller • nz
8
Greats
Pros:

Awesome

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Rodrigo • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Sally • family_with_children • nz
10
Excellent for the price
Pros:

Clean and warm. Excellent shower. Convenient parking for a very modest price.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Yulin • couple • tw
2
Untidy
Cons:

Dirty Carpet , no shampoo

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Denise • couple • nz
5
Staircase railing was falling off at one point something happened the night before
Pros:

Beds were OK for what you paid

Cons:

Bathrooms perhaps best feature. But carpets need changing in hallways and cleaning in bedrooms

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • nz
7
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • solo_traveller • nz
7
Pros:

Very easy to find and comfortable bed

Cons:

Wpuld be better if have deals if stay for 2 nights plus

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee