Merivale Manor

Everything! I liked it so much I have to itemise this review because I have so much to say: Location: a residential area close to restaurants and a shopping centre, but the central Christchurch area was not far away. It was quiet at night but still close enough to the centre that it was easy to get buses or taxis whenever needed. It’s also not a far drive from the airport! Facilities and layout: there were 4 of us staying in one of the 3-bed apartments across the road from the main manor. These apartments were perfect for us— very clean, modern, comfortable and well-equipped. Each unit was 3 floors high. Our unit had one big main bedroom + ensuite bathroom on the bottom floor, the living room/kitchen on the middle floor, and two bedrooms + one bathroom on the top floor. The kitchen area had a dishwasher, stove + oven, microwave, and separate washing machine + tumble dryer. We were staying 4 nights so it was nice to feel like we had a private home away from home. The stairs are a bit narrow and there was no lift so you may need to consider that when booking, but we were able to bring our suitcases up with no problem. The ceiling in the downstairs toilet is angled so maybe don’t put your tallest person in that bedroom. Staff: I cannot stress enough how great the staff are. They’re friendly and welcoming, but also really responsive to any requests for help and even helped us figure out how best to get to the airport for an early morning flight. They told us from the start where to find good places to eat nearby and gave their own recommendations too. I would absolutely book this place again next time I’m in Christchurch!

Hosts were excellent, nothing was too much trouble. The garden around the property is beautiful and maintained by Phill to the highest standard. Very clean and comfortable with good laundry facilities.

A terrific place to stay - an old-fashioned feel with all mod coms. Lovely and helpful folk, plus a really good information folder. Good places to eat just a five minute walk away, and the centre of Christchurch is a 15-20 minute stroll. (And the drive to the airport is a breeze!)

This was perfect for pre wedding for the bride and bridesmaids with plenty of room for hair and makeup. Nothing was a problem for the owners including finding a spare phone charger. Everything was absolutely beautiful. There were flowers by the bed when we arrived back from the wedding and linen had been changed and room serviced even though we didn't leave until after 5pm