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Milano Motor Lodge

3.0 star property

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Compact Queen Studio | Terrace/patio
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Compact Queen Studio | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Reception
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is $113
$98 nightly
$113 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3

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87 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, 8014
  • Place, Papanui Road
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Merivale Mall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Two Bedroom Apartment Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Two Bedroom Apartment Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 549 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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1 Bedroom Apartment Plus | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

1 Bedroom Apartment Plus

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Compact Queen Studio | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Compact Queen Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

King Studio Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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LCD TV

1 Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Christchurch

With a stay at Milano Motor Lodge in Christchurch (Merivale), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Wolfbrook Arena and St. Mary's Merivale. .This motel is 6.8 mi (11 km) from New Brighton Beach and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Sumner Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Papanui Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Bealey Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Merivale Mall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hagley Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Christchurch Casino - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 12 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Okioki - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Strawberry Fare - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vic's Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Milano Motor Lodge

Milano Motor Lodge offers 11 accommodations with espresso makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with microwaves and espresso makers. LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as electric kettles and irons/ironing boards.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: NZD 25 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 25

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: NZD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: NZD 25 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Milano Motor
Milano Motor Christchurch
Milano Motor Lodge
Milano Motor Lodge Christchurch
Milano Motor Lodge Motel
Milano Motor Lodge Christchurch
Milano Motor Lodge Motel Christchurch

Milano Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 177 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have thought of everything to make your stay comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and helpful staff, well appointed rooms and very comfortable beds. The location is great too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean and easy access to the city
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wai Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, the room made you feels like home
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Another comfortable stay here - highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay at Milano everytime I travel to Christchurch for work and find it to be a friendly and comfortable motel to stay in. Esmae and Ed are wonderful hosts who take the time to have a chat and a laugh with you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simply a lovely easy place to stay, with all facilities being perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ed, Esmae, and the staff have been very welcoming and accomodating. The beds were super comfortable, and the way that the room was organised was immaculate.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great modern property, nice friendly staff, well located, highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely a fantastic place to stay. So clean! Owners are friendly and wonderful. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Amenities
Loved my stay here! Great location and set up beautifully. I popped back to do some work during the days and it was a great set up for that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room service and lovely friendly helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful service and room. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good decoration, comfortable and good amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, quiet and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent facilities, new and fresh. Great space for family if 5.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a lovely stay. Great location, friendly staff, nice clean and quiet rooms. All you need on a trip to Christchurch.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Wonderful owners. Beautiful motels…gardens outstanding..handy to everything.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for any needs, a recently renovated room that was impeccable at a convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was immaculate and recently refurbished. It was conveniently located close to shops and cafes and the owners were super friendly .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Quiet off the street parking, very clean and comfortable. Very close to Merrivalle Mall great cafes in the area and easy access to the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fave place to stay! Beautiful, warm, quiet and the extra touches like soup, cheese and crackers and Nescafé pods just top it all off. The hosts are so lovely and were even kind enough upgrade our room this time. Will always stay here when we travel to Christchurch!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely unit so handy to everywhere. Bed was so comfortable and super friendly hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean. Even having stayed there before, it still as though the place is brand new it is that well looked after.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren

The room was fresh and clean and very comfortable. I found the staff to be suoer helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025