Merivale Manor

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Linda

The property was beautiful and very central. The onsite managers were extremely welcoming and accomodating.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Joseph

Laundry was convenient, very nice staff and great resturants within walking distance.

2/10

Poor

12 Mar 2026

Christine

I will never stay at this hotel. The staff was rude and condescending. Everywhere else in New Zealand was great with friendly, helpful, understanding people who went out of their way to make sure we were treated with the utmost respect and courtesy. EXCEPT HERE. I do not recommend this hotel.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Glenn

Everything was lovely! A delightful stay!!

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

Albert

In addition to impeccable rooms and comfort, the owners and staff go way beyond in being helpful and informative.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Janice

Everything about the Merivale Manor was great! Rooms were clean and comfortable. Neighborhood was fun, with lots of dining and shopping choices nearby. Hosts were very helpful in providing recommendations for dining, and sightseeing Beautiful!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

MR JULIEN E G

The staff were lovely. An attractive room in the old house.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2026

Helen

Immaculate 😀

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2026

Stephen

We were warmly greeted when we arrived and the room was spacious and spotless. The manor is well situated on a bus route or a gentle stroll into Christchurch. We enjoyed 2 local restaurants and a day sightseeing. The guest laundry on site was really useful and the staff very efficient and friendly.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Feb 2026

D

Nice big bed and super shower. Property had character which was reflected in the price. Location could have been more central

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

Sherry

Immaculate, well-appointed, wonderful staff and proprietors, excellent location.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2026

Brad

Friendly staff, comfortable and elegant rooms, and great location

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2026

Nancy

Room was clean and well equipped with the exception there was no safe and zero counter space in the bathroom but I made do by hanging my toiletry bag on the door hook. Shower also was slow to drain and water ended up on floor and bath mat got wet. However, overall I had a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2025

Richard

Great service. We had a very late arrival, but it was handled nicely. A ride from the airport was also arranged for us.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Dec 2025

Sue

Room was great. staff were very friendly and helpful.
Road noise woke us up early unfortunately.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2025

Brian

Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. The place was quiet, clean and comfortable.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Grant

Superb in every way!!- great location, good choice of restaurants in walking distance and Merivale Mall, easy walk into the CBD - or bus - and the units are just excellent in every way, decor, facilities, everything.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Phil

Perfect motel. Owners were great, incredibly friendly and helpful. Room was excellent, comfy and spotless. Ample parking. Great location. A must stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Nikki

Great stay in a lovely place. Staff so welcoming and friendly

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2025

Peter

Yes

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2025

Jimmy

Great place to stay. Warm friendly service from the old gentleman. A bit cold during the winter but manageable. Lovely place.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

MICHELLE

liked location and parking

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2025

IAN

Refurbished to high standard, beautiful old hotel

We felt really comfortable here because the owner/managers were helpful, welcoming, lovely people. The hotel looks old and stylish and it is refurbished to a high standard. We chose a room with a jacuzzi bath which was great. It’s situated near the main road but we didn’t find it loud inside our room. Facilities for food prep were useful and we made our own breakfast and light lunch. There are great cafes and restaurants very nearby too, great quality and budget prices. There is a good shopping mall less than five minutes walk away too.
It’s in a great location for the city centre too - a 20 minute walk there and a cheap eleven dollar Uber back again will make you feel good. There’s loads to see and enjoy in the centre. Christchurch was are favourite city of all NZ cities.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2025

Michele

Great Find

Great find, the owners were really friendly and extremely helpful. Room was well equipped and spotlessly clean. Stayed two nights and the towels were changed and toiletries replenished. Walking distance to bars, restaurants and shops. Approx 30 min walk into Christchurch town centre.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2025

Fraser

Very helpful staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2025

kavindra

Wonderful accommodations with great hosts. Quick, easy and friendly come to mind

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2025

Mary

Very friendly and helpful management. Comfortable rooms and restaurants within walking distance.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2025

David

Excellent hosts. Very friendly and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2025

Maxwell

Great welcome and very helpful
Room was superb.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2025

Thomas

The room was very comfortable and i was able to wash my clothes. The building is over 140 years old and was recently remodeled.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2024

Zoe

Lovely welcome every time I stay here. Great standard and very comfortable. Even though it's close to the road it's quite peaceful.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2024

Natalie

Beautifully presented historic property, very comfortable

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2024

HARRIET

All good

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2024

Verified traveler

Lovely beautifully kept historic hotel with great amenities.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2024

Terry

Nice people

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2024

Steven

Helpful and friendly staff on check in. Convenient to walk or use the bus to Christchurch with a bus stop outside. Very nice room though a little small for a double but ok for one night.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2024

Norman

The staff were very welcoming and friendly and the room was clean and spacious.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2024

John

Phil and Gin are exceptional hosts and will ensure your stay is wonderful. You really feel like you're at home with such a warm welcome!

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2024

David

Gin gives you a “welcome home” greeting so sincerely and warmly that it actually feels real. The place is lovely, fun, beautiful, cozy, and a great location for walking to town or the lovely shops nearby. Wonderful value and great way to experience NZ hospitality.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2024

William

Great place, friendly hosts

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2024

Jeannette

My host Jen and her husband were so helpful and friendly. They really made my stay enjoyable.
My continental breakfast was amazing and bought my room the night before.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2024

Verified traveler

Very clean and convenient with jacuzzi in room!

Very clean! Has in room jacuzzi!!! Very friendly couple! A beautiful property! Convenient location! A lot of tea and coffee in the room!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2023

MARY LAEL

The staff was very welcoming, and the room was just lovely.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2023

Ralph

We enjoyed our stay very much. Owners were very gracious and the place was well appointed.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

12 Mar 2023

Wilson

Our room was on a busy street with lots of traffic noise.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2023

Olga

Wayne was extremely helpful as we had a very late arrival (actually 2 am the next morning) and he accommodated us with a key that we could easily find and use to access our suite. Then the next morning he made us a delicious Cappiccino😁

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2023

John

Very helpful manager.

6/10

Pleasant

25 Feb 2023

Dalma

The photograph on the website make it appear that you will stay in the stately main building. Instead we stayed in what is best described as a drab, mid century motel unit with kitchenette next to a main road.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2022

Leon

The hosts and staff went above and beyond to fulfill our needs. The room was extremely clean, fresh and welcoming. The bed was the most comfortable we have ever slept in any hotel we have stayed in across Africa and Europe. An unforgettable stay for 11 nights.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2022

jonathan

Such friendly staff and great studio
Near cafes and shops
Def recommend

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

excellent ,comfortable ,safe , and well looked after by managers

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2021

Verified traveler

The owners were very nice and friendly and great location.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2021

Verified traveler

Great service and clean. Mangers went out of their way to accommodate us.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2020

Jill

An absolutely beautiful old villa, immaculately updated. Beautifully kept garden. Great parking areas.
The owner/manager was extremely polite and helpful. I think we were upgraded to a larger room, if we weren't the cost for a room in such a beautiful manor was very reasonable.

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2020

Jenny

We only had one night but we were well looked after and had an excellent night's sleep in a beautiful studio.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2020

Patricia

Amazing

Amazing place
Super clean, excellent service , stay in a family room with one queen and one twin bed ... huge ... had a small fridge, microwave and everything .... excellent place

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent option.

Excellent option when staying in Christchurch. Very friendly hosts and clean and well appointed rooms. They even have bikes available should you wish to ride around the city.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2019

Nora

This was a relaxing experience. The owners were friendly and knowledgeable of the area. The room was clean and comfortable! No complaints here! We will be back and highly recommend!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2019

Verified traveler

Couldn’t fault this place on anything. Wayne checked us in and was very helpful with advice on things to do and how best to get there. While Merivale is a very nice suburb with supermarkets and places to eat very close by, it is still a decent 20-30min walk into the city centre. It didn’t bother us at all as we had a car.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2019

Jacqui

Fantastic staff service. Friendly helpful professional. Good location for walking or driving to city. Good eateries in walking distance too.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Fabulous place, only wished we'd had more time there. Arrived llater than planned, but had a great welcome from Karen who made us feel so welcome. Room so well equipped and very high standard, could have done with a week there! Seemed to be well placed for town centre and local amenities. Would definatey recommend and would use again at an instant. Wayne also super friendly.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2019

LINDSAY

Excellent

Great location. Close to shops, restaurants and public transport. Wayne is a great host and I was treated as an important guest. Would highly recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Friendly and helpful reception. Beautiful, historic building with updated interior.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Friendly, helpful staff, clean rooms in a beautiful Manor House. Easy distance from Merivale and city centre.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Friendly staff, spacious, clean, good location, beautiful building.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Great stay, great service, tidy room, would stay again!

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2019

Richard

Super friendly and helpful

Great place - sorry not to stay longer. Lovely friendly owners who really helped us out when we needed advice and assistance on a public holiday when our child was ill. Keep up the good work.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

A little disappointing.

Neat and tidy small room. Although a stovetop was available we were told that you could not cook in the room as it created smells. When we complained we were provided with a frypan but asked to leave the windows and door open if we used it. The room had a view of the main road and it was very noisy. The hosts were friendly.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Nice apartment in a quaint neighbourhood. We loved it !

8/10

Excellent

18 Nov 2018

Colleen

Nice neat and clean Motel, friendly staff, location is very good, we could walk into the city centre and to the shopping centre.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2018

Laura

Apartment was great, clean, modern and spacious. A good accommodation for a group or family. Hosts were lovely. Stairs are a bit steep for toddlers.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2018

Bob

Wayne and Karen made us feel very welcome as their guests. Merivale is a very nice part of town. Lots of interesting architecture. We had a fine dinner at JVD a short walk down the street. Pretty close to the Christchurch Towne centre and not far from the airport.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2018

PJ

Stunning Boutique Hotel with plenty of Style

Very friendly and helpful owners. Wayne is a star.

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2018

Lew

Highly recommended!

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2018

Andy

Wonderful

Wonderful place to stay. I stay there often. It’s perfect.

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2018

Cam

Excellent one night stay - welcome and ongoing care from Wayne was second to none. Won't stay anywhere else now when visiting Chch

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Fantastic place, nice location, great owners!

The hotel is near Hagley Park: great Botanical Garden and perfect for a walk or jog. Nearby the apartments were supermarkets, ATM's, Cafe Metro, Bridgettes (sp?) and Tuto Bene Italian restaurants among other convenient places to visit. Wayne and Karen are great hosts and make you feel welcome right away, great people! The apartments are very practical and functioned perfectly. The apartment has three levels, but since we are in our 50's and in relatively good shape, it was not a problem to go up and down the stairs. The washer and dryer were extremely helpful since we had a lot of laundry! If you desire privacy, comfort, and convenience, we recommend these apartments! There is not a phone in the apartment to call the office, but if you walk to the reception, the owners were always there to assist you. Edgard and Maria Alice

Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Close to shops and excellent restuarants\n

Staff very friendly and a excellent knowledge of the area and surrounds

Partner

4/10

Poor

31 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

We had the room closest to Papanui Road,

We felt like the traffic was driving through our door. We got no sleep. Apart from this and the room being a little smelly from what I don’t know it was ok.

8/10

Excellent

20 Nov 2017

David

Great size for a family

Great size unit, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms over 3 levels. Decor and furnishings were nice. Parking was a bit tricky. A pity there was no Sky channel for sport. Location is good and a minute walk to a nice cafe.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

Beautiful hotel with a lot of charm!

Amazing time at Merivale Manor! The hotel is beautiful with a ton of charm. It was clean and tidy and the staff were amazingly friendly and accommodating! Would go back in a heartbeat! Thanks for the wonderful experience.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

Really handy to restaurants and shopping.

We only stayed one night but would stay again next time.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2017

John

Perfect Place

We loved our reception.... very friendly and informative. The apartment had everything we needed including toast for the morning .
We returned two days later after the Tranz Rail to the West Coast and back and were accomodated in the Manor -- beautiful room , private and very comfortable.

Can't recommend the Merivale Manor highly enough---the only place to stay in Christchurch
John and Rebecca

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2017

Ryan

Great place to stay

Great place to stay, being close to the city and a central location. Plenty of restaurants and shops around, with great recommendations from the owners. Friendly staff and a community vibe. A genuine kiwi experience - fun, friendly and easy.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

Nice accomodation central to the city .

Good experience with no complaints. The staff were very helpful and friendly.

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2017

Brent

Loved the old house part.\n

A larger bed and perculated coffee would have made it near perfect

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2017

Brian

Great Location and Spacious Room

I really enjoyed my stay at Merivale Manor. The location was great; Well within walking distance of great restaurants as well as the Hagley Park and Botanical Gardens. The fact that the Manor has free laundry services for guests was an unexpected bonus. Everyone of the staff members that I encountered were eager to answer any questions about the area and even help me pick out a restaurant to try. I would gladly stay here again the next time that I travel back to Christchurch, New Zealand! I highly recommend the Merivale Manor.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2017

teresa

Great value for money

Merivale is well positioned close to the city and beautifully appointed. Highly recommend it

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2017

Glenis

Great place to stay after stage one of cycle ride.

Lovely people, great food, cosy lounge with fire, comfy bed.

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2017

C. Donald

A Thoughtful & Comfortable Lodging Place

This is an extremely well maintained and charming, historic property with warm and welcoming hosts. The location is perfect, being convenient to the city center and the airport. It is in a lovely and active suburb of the city and we would highly recommend booking this sight for your holiday stay. Thank you for your warm hospitality, Karen & Wayne!

Partner

4/10

Poor

11 Mar 2017

didier

Very noisy !!

Very noisy room.
Before booking this hotel, don't forget to look at a map !
It is situated along one of the main road in Christchurch and there is a bus stop just in front of it !!!
The bedroom is nice .... but the bed is so unconfortable !!!

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2017

Gary

very small room. Excellent assistance by staff for rental car and restaurants. would return, but in a bigger room. Highly recommend hospitality.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2017

Leanna

Comfortable room and friendly staf.

Our room was very comfortable and Brian was very helpful. Recommended a great Italian restaurant within walking distance. We were in a unit at the street. Try to get a unit further from the street. With the windows closed, we had no trouble sleeping but we usually like t have windows open.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Feb 2017

B

Nice hotel, friendly staff, but awfully noisy

As much as the studio rooms are comfortable, setup for long stay with all basic kitchen appliances, their location right on the main road means that at any hour of the day/night, traffic makes it very noisy ... not great if you want to have a quiet night sleep

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2017

Verified traveler

Quiet & charming

Very helpful staff, luxurious room in big house - clean, with big windows, high ceilings & the best shower ever. Highly recommend!

8/10

Excellent

20 Dec 2016

Verified traveler

Nice but noisy road

Staff were friendly and room was fine but can't help but think what a shame it is that this beautiful heritage hotel has been turned into so many modern Apts leaving only the outside shell of the house.

If you want a quiet night's sleep don't bookstore rooms along the driveway. The main road is very busy and noisy. Great central location though in lovely Medical.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2016

Adrian

Excellent stay

Staff were very accommodating, room was tidy and had everything I needed. I'll be be back again!

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2016

Jesse and Nora

Perfect place to stay in town, close to everything

Great place, new, clean, super friendly staff. Close to everything. Just perfect!