We used to stay at this hotel before the earth quakes, but hadn't stayed until recently, since the earth quakes. It was great to stay again, and it is awesome to see them back in a new reception area, with new restaurant and bar, after coping for almost 2 years operating reception from a makeshift set up in a container.... More

I stayed two nights recently and had a pleasant stay. The bar and restaurant were great with the food really yummy. The hallways and rooms and a bit tired and still show signs if quake damage however they are perfectly serviceable. The bed was crisp, clean and comfy. For the inexpensive tariff I thought it was good value. I reckon... More

The Elms is a pleasant Hotel in a residential area of Christchurch, near a large shopping area, the management are still in the process of renovations after the recent earthquake with the restaurant/bar now complete, the reception was about to be reinstated - the rooms are clean,tidy,although somewhat dated but none the worse for that. The reception staff where a... More

Well done on new refurbishment. Room on level 3 was great, clean and just what I required. Ate in the new restaurant, food was fantastic, well done chef. Huge change from 12 months ago. Found it central for what I was after, not sure what is central in Christchurch now..... Staff service on check in and very early check out... More

My husband and I stayed there for 1 night last week and it wasn't as bad as some of the other reviews. Obviously it's not a 5 star hotel but you get what you paid for. The room was nice and neat. The furniture wasn't brand new but certainly more than adequate. Front staff was an elderly gentleman and he... More

Whilst fully appreciating the challenges presented in the aftermath of the earthquake and the attempt by the Elms to provide accommodation, I am afraid this was just not good enough. By the time this is posted things may have improved and the new restaurant should be operational, but when we stayed it was still a building site. Trailing leads taped... More

We spent a night in Christchurch and the Elms Hotel was one of our few options. They are working hard on repairing the hotel, but it really did not interfer with our stay. The room was adequate and clean, the staff was friendly. There is a new restaurant in the front section of the hotel, it is very attractive and... More

We stayed one night before an early flight. The room was basic but clean with everything we needed. Bed mattress was terrible & room was noisy which didnt aid a good sleep before our early start. The restaurant food and service was above average and reasonably priced.

We stayed at the Elms Hotel in Christchuch for three nights and were pleasantly surprise how well they were doing considering the aftermath of the terrible earthquakes that hit the city two years ago.The hotel itself was in a very advanced state of repair and were getting on with business as well as could be expected.We were told by our... More