Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is £89
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a patterned wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Private kitchen | Fridge, electric kettle

Apartment With Terrace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a mirror, and a glass shelf with toiletries.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and grey chairs.

Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chairs, a TV, and a window with a view.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a bed, a leather sofa, and a wardrobe.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Located in Papanui, a neighbourhood in Christchurch, Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel is in a shopping district and near the airport. While the natural beauty of Hagley Park and Sumner Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Lyttelton Harbour. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at One New Zealand Stadium or Wolfbrook Arena. Visit our Christchurch travel guide
Map
456 Papanui Road, Christchurch, 8542

What's nearby

  • Papanui Road
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Northlands Shopping Centre
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Saint Andrew's College
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Graham Condon Recreation and Sport Centre
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Merivale Mall
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station
    14 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Robert Harris Cafe
    12 min walk
  • Kfc
    2 min walk
  • BurgerFuel
    2 min walk
  • Subway
    2 min walk
  • Zest Noodle House
    12 min walk

About this property

Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel

  • Upscale hotel near Hagley Park
  • You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • Free self-parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
    • A lift, luggage storage and smoke-free property
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 96 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
    • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
    • LCD TVs with satellite channels
    • Fridges, free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9 AM to 6 PM at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 35 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock
  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45 per night.

Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 35 for adults and from NZD 17.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 10 per person (one-way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number Qualmark
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property class

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

As of 18 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel on 20 Sept 2026 start from £89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 9 AM-6 PM at scheduled times. A fee of NZD 10 per person applies.

Where is Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel located?

Located in Papanui, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Papanui Road and Northlands Shopping Centre. Saint Andrew's College and St George's Hospital are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 357 out of 754 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 754 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 754 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 754 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 754 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean comfortable and spacious room. Great location close to Merivale.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Quiet and clean. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the friendly welcome to the spacious modern room, and lovely restaurant - everything about this hotel is just great. The bar has comfy chairs with a fire and is a cosy spot for pre dinner drinks. Plenty of free parking is also a bonus for travellers!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay from start to finish. The room was clean and comfortable, the staff were friendly and attentive, and everything ran smoothly during our visit. Check-in was quick and easy, and any questions we had were answered right away. We'd happily stay here again and would recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds comfortable, reasonable priced breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, great staff and clean and quiet rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and well presented. Had to move rooms due to a leak in the roof. This was arranged by the staff with minimum disruption to us. Excellent work.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay as always. Friendly helpful staff. The renovations to the rooms are very on trend and stylish. We love having an evening drink in the bar. Has a nice fire and comfortable seating. Always a bonus having free on site car parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of parking. Our room was very clean and well appointed. The restaurant is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with comfy bed. Lovely staff and great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to the Airport .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We got the room ahead of check in,was a great help. The staff were excellent to deal with and very friendly. Was a pleasure to stay at and would stay again if in Christchurch again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in a great location, great friendly staff and an amazing restaurant/ bar with superb meals
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resturant food was excellent, staff were lovely, room was nice, adequate facillities. My room (214) was a twin at the intersection of the stairs and the elevator so it was very noisy during the night and early morning. The smoking area was also right below our room so we could hear their conversations at all hours. It made it quite difficult to enjoy a whole night of sleep during our stay. Apart from that, the facilities are great - I know it’s just the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Always lovely and clean, comfortable beds, great customer service, convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely place to stay. From the friendly welcome, to the nice rooms, and comfortable restaurant/bar - the food is great too!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, easy stay 😁
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was comfortable with friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless and tidy hotel, helpful staff, and good location for getting around Christchurch
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, was upgraded on check in, staff always helpful, comfortable bed and great shower. Added bonus free car parking good eating options close by
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are wonderful, we love this hotel for the convenient parking of our wheelchair van, and easily accessible rooms. Affordable for our family, has everything we need.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Friendly staff, lovely comfortable bed. Great restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

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Lots of space and the apartment was on the ground floor and very convenient. Loved the large double shower, two toilets and big spa bath.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a nice area with good restaurants around as well
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024