Diplomat Motel is located on Papanui Rd in the heart of Merivale, only 1.5km from Christchurch City Centre and is the closest motel to:
Driving Directions From Airport
As you leave the airport, turn left at the roundabout onto Orchard Rd (passing the Antarctic Centre on the right), follow this road ( crossing SH1) which becomes Harewood Rd and then on to Papanui Rd. We are located 2 km down Papanui Rd towards the City on the right passed the Merivale Shops. Should you require a Taxi from the Airport, we recommend First Direct. We have an agreement of $25 for a car or $32 for a van (+ a $5 surcharge from airport) to our motel which is available to pre-booked passengers. To book this please email info@firstdirect.net.nz as they only operate from the airport on a pre-booked service.
Driving Directions From North
Follow main north road into the City via Papanui, we are the first motel on the right past Merivale Mall.
Driving Directions From South & West
Travel down either Blenheim road or Riccarton road to roundabout at Hagley Park, turn left, follow the road to Papanui Road, turn left, we are 500 meters on your left.

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