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Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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A modern bar area with a fireplace, seating, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel room with a wooden accent wall, a glass shelf with toiletries, a bed with a blue pillow, and a large mirror.
A modern lobby with a tufted white sofa, a glass coffee table with a plant, and a wooden reception desk.
A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a white canopy, and a building with a sign for a restaurant and bar.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $102
$88 nightly
$102 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29

Explore the area

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456 Papanui Road, Christchurch, 8542
  • Place, Papanui Road
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Northlands Shopping Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Merivale Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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 WiFi

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Private kitchen | Fridge, electric kettle

Apartment With Terrace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 WiFi

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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
(18 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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
(10 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 WiFi

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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 WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

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 WiFi

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

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

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 WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Christchurch

With a stay at Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel in Christchurch (Papanui), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Hagley Park and Papanui Road. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Northlands Shopping Centre and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Saint Andrew's College.

What's nearby

  • Papanui Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Northlands Shopping Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Saint Andrew's College - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Graham Condon Recreation and Sport Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Merivale Mall - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

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

Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 96 accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Christchurch hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 96 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge at scheduled times, and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 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

  • Crib (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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (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 available

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 percent 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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 35 for adults and 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 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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 transportation 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.

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

Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 750 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 750 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 750 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 750 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 750 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds comfortable, reasonable priced breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cliffy

Great stay, beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of parking. Our room was very clean and well appointed. The restaurant is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leo Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent restaurant on site
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room polite staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got the room ahead of check in,was a great help. The staff were excellent to deal with and very friendly. Was a pleasure to stay at and would stay again if in Christchurch again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

phil

yes it was ok a bit noisy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ron

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

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Syed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

C F

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

Great spot to stay

Love staying at the elms, staff always super friendly and great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was great, this place is clean and tidy, and secure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerald

Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

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

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms, hotel has a warm and good vibes. Staffs are nice too. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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

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