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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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Private kitchen

Apartment With Terrace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(17 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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
  • Free Wi-Fi
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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. Omarino Wine Park and Margaret Mahy Playground are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Styx Mill Conservation Reserve and Elmwood Park. Abberley Gardens and Jellie Park Recreation and Sport 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
  • Graham Condon Recreation and Sport Centre
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Merivale Mall
    3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Papanui Club
    6 min drive
  • Robert Harris Cafe
    12 min walk
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Kfc
    2 min walk
  • Little Brown Jug (Lbj) Pub
    4 min drive

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
    • A banquet hall, wedding services and a 24-hour front desk
    • 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

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

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

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 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel on 28 Aug 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 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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