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Hotel Elms Christchurch, Ascend Hotel Collection

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Lobby
Exterior
Dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
22 July - 23 July

Room options

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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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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 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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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 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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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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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

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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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 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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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Apartment

Apartment

Highlights

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

Map
456 Papanui Road, Christchurch, 8542

What's nearby

  • Papanui Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • St George's Hostpital - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • University of Canterbury - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Hagley Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 14 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Maharaja Indian Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The China Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Welcome India - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Hotel Elms Christchurch, Ascend Hotel Collection

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Hagley Park
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at Hotel Elms Christchurch, Ascend Hotel Collection. 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
  • Free newspapers, smoke-free property and multilingual staff
  • 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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, German, Spanish

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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 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

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 42.50 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 42.50 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 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

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
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Frequently asked questions

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

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 14 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Elms Christchurch, Ascend Hotel Collection on 22 Jul 2025 start from NZ$161.10, 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, Ascend Hotel Collection?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

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, Ascend Hotel Collection?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Hotel Elms Christchurch, Ascend Hotel Collection 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, Ascend Hotel Collection located?

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

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Hotel Elms Christchurch, Ascend Hotel Collection Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 308 out of 687 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 687 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 687 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 687 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 687 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

My stay was great, this place is clean and tidy, and secure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Friendly staff and great cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

It was a nice hotel with lovely helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Spotless and tidy hotel, helpful staff, and good location for getting around Christchurch
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great location close to the Airport .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

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

8/10

Great for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

My stay was comfortable with friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

They looked after us well
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Very clean, felt like new, a lot of dining options within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Nice place to stay, and I would have liked to try Fig Restaurant...maybe next time
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Staff is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Plush and reasonably priced. The family loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

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

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

10/10

Lovely place staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Walking distance to places
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

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

Nice and friendly .. does what it says in the tin…value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Lovely staff, easy stay 😁
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Always a pleasure to stay. Friendly staff, free parking, lovely restaurant and nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Great staff! Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

In a nice area with good restaurants around as well
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Good parking, close to town but not central cut. Friendly staff and nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024