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Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
Escape to a serene oasis where you can unwind with ease. Discover your haven in this charming hotel.

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In the heart of Papanui, Hotel Elms Christchurch, Ascend Hotel Collection offers an eco-friendly retreat with a coffee shop/cafe and garden. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage and more while appreciating top-notch service from the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Apartment

Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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. Lyttelton Harbour and Omarino Wine Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sumner Beach and Elmwood Park. Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre and The Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Christchurch travel guide
Map
456 Papanui Road, Christchurch, 8542

What's nearby

  • Papanui Road
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Northlands Shopping Centre
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Saint Andrew's College
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St George's Hostpital
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Merivale Mall
    3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Robert Harris Cafe
    12 min walk
  • Noodle Union
    2 min walk
  • Subway
    2 min walk
  • Starbucks
    11 min walk
  • Elmwood Trading Company
    19 min walk

About this property

Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Upscale hotel located in Papanui
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
  • Meeting rooms, multilingual staff and concierge services
  • 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 participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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 18.50 to 30 for adults and NZD 18.50 to 30 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 18.50 to 30 for adults and NZD 18.50 to 30 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 10 per person (one-way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 42.5 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

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

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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Quality Elms
Quality Elms Christchurch
Quality Hotel Elms
Quality Hotel Elms Christchurch
Elms Hotel Christchurch
Quality Hotel Elms
Hotel Elms Christchurch Ascend Hotel Collection
Hotel Elms Christchurch, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel
Hotel Elms Christchurch, Ascend Hotel Collection Christchurch

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 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel on 29 Mar 2026 start from NZ$161, 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 1 mile (2 km) of Papanui Road, Northlands Shopping Centre and St George's Hostpital. Elmwood Park and Merivale Mall are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 725 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 725 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 725 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 725 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 725 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

8/10 Good

Haley

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

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always lovely and clean, comfortable beds, great customer service, convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Ron

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

10/10 Excellent

MARYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, helpful staff ...everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice hotel with lovely helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

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

8/10 Good

Beverley

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very large rooms, 2 double beds, bathroom large and well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

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

10/10 Excellent

Janat

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Davina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Your restaurant staff are really lovely
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very modern and the bed was super comfortable. We had a nice time staying here. I would definitely recommend Hotel Elms and stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Generose

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Property clean and the staff are very nice and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to stay. Friendly staff, free parking, lovely restaurant and nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, felt like new, a lot of dining options within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place

Lovely place staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and always willing to help
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025