Merivale Manor (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Merivale Manor?
What makes it 78% Baby-Friendly: Cots available for NZD 20 per night, babysitting on request; kitchenettes with fridge & microwave aid bottle prep; pram-friendly Little Hagley Park walk nearby; confirm high-chair supply with hotel.
Good match for:
- Café and Boutique Explorer: Steps from Merivale Mall’s cafés and boutiques, ideal for browsing local flavors and shopping at your own pace.
- Solo Spa Retreat: Enjoy on-site spa treatments and quiet garden picnic areas for solo relaxation.
Things to keep in mind:
- Nightlife Seekers: Located in a quiet Merivale suburb, nightlife options are limited within walking distance.
- Beach Vacationers: Sumner Beach is 13.7 km away, requiring a car or shuttle for beach access.
What is so special about Merivale Manor for with baby?
- Luxury lodge steps from Merivale Mall’s shops and cafés
- Free Wi-Fi, private parking and ski shuttle
- On-site spa treatments, picnic area and garden
- Accessible rooms with stair-free entrance
- Concierge service for tours and ticket bookings
Baby-Friendly Activities around Merivale Manor
Merivale Mall: 380m (5 min walk)
Upscale shopping mall with cafés, boutiques and homewares.
Tip: Grab a coffee at Truffle Café next door before browsing.
Hagley Park North: 1.2 km (15 min walk)
Expansive urban park with lawns, riverside trails and gardens.
Tip: Join locals for a morning jog along the river path.
Christchurch Botanic Gardens: 1.7 km (5 min drive)
Historic gardens featuring themed plant collections and glasshouse displays.
Tip: Arrive early for quiet strolls among roses and native flora.
Baby-Friendly Hotel Facilities
Free facilities in Merivale Manor:
Wi-Fi in public areas:
Stay connected in all common areas on the house network.
Private parking:
Free self-parking onsite.
Taxi booking service:
Arrange local taxis at no extra fee.
Express check-in and check-out:
Speed through arrival and departure procedures.
Concierge service:
Get help with bookings and recommendations from the concierge desk.
Luggage storage:
Store your bags before check-in or after check-out.
Tour and ticket booking service:
Book tours and tickets directly at the front desk.
VIP check-in service:
Enjoy priority check-in for a smoother arrival.
Room service:
Order meals and drinks to your room any time.
Body care:
Access body care treatments at the wellness center.
Light therapy:
Enjoy light therapy sessions at the spa.
Ski shuttle:
Catch the complimentary ski shuttle to nearby slopes.
Picnic area:
Relax or dine outdoors in the garden picnic area.
Garden:
Wander the manicured hotel gardens.
Smoking area:
Step outside to the designated smoking zone.
Clothes dryer:
Use the self-service clothes dryer.
Coworking spaces:
Work in quiet, dedicated coworking areas.
Wedding service:
Plan and host events with on-site wedding services.
Accessible rooms available:
Book accessible rooms with step-free access.
Stair-free main entrance:
Enter the hotel without stairs through the main entrance.
First aid kit:
Find first aid kits at reception.
Paid or on request with possible fees:
Airport pick-up:
Arrange an airport pick-up service for an additional fee.
Airport drop-off:
Book drop-off to the airport at a surcharge.
Spa:
Treat yourself to massages and facials at the on-site spa (additional charge).
Laundry service (on-site):
Use on-site laundry service for an extra fee.
Accessibility at Merivale Manor:
The main entrance is stair-free and all public areas offer step-free access.
Make the Most of Your Stay
- Contact for Late Arrival: If you plan to arrive after 20:00, email the hotel in advance to arrange key pick-up instructions.
- Shop Merivale Mall: Walk 380m (5 min) to Merivale Mall for cafés, boutiques and homewares.
- Book a Spa Treatment: Schedule a massage or facial at the on-site spa to unwind after your journey.
Reviews of Merivale Manor
Sam Barclay
Wonderful hosts and a wonderful location. My parents used an accessible room, perfectly setup for limited mobility. We had a three bedroom apartment for us and the kids. Perfect in every way!
Megan Dacey
We had a lovely stay at Merivale. The hotel itself is beautiful with it's own history. The hosts, Wayne and Karen were very welcoming and super helpful. The location was great for getting into the centre of the city, and the rooms were perfect, all amenities, spotlessly clean and even had the heating on for our arrival. Would recommend to anyone!
witters777
Rooms were comfy and well equipped. Managers were super friendly, made me feel very welcome and seen. Would stay here again.
Larry & Luci Greene
Stunning old manor house. Beautifully restored. Excellent location. We only stayed overnight but definitely enjoyed our stay. Very warm rooms. Friendly welcome and tour of the house. Highly recommend
Angela Walsh-Edgar
We really enjoyed our stay in Merivale and Christchurch. Great spot for dining and shopping and accessing the city. We had a vehicle and that made it easy to get around. Grant and Maree were fabulous host and generous with their information and knowledge of places to eat and visit and they were spot on. Merivale Manor being a historic building had 2 flights of stairs to get upstairs and we had l...
Map of Merivale Manor
Address: 122 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand
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How to get to Merivale Manor:
Take a taxi or the hotel’s roundtrip airport shuttle from Christchurch International Airport (9 km, about 17 mins by car).
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