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Camelot Motel is happy to recommend the following restaurants in particular to our guests. These restaurants all offer a great choice of food on offer close to Camelot Motor Lodge and some have the convenience of having the bill charged back to your room account. 

Pavilions Restaurant

42 Papanui Road
Papanui 8014
Christchurch

Phone 0800 80 55 55

Website: www.pavilionshotel.co.nz

This restaurant and hotel is right next door to the Camelot Motor Lodgeand so it is handy and they offer an excellent service that includes room service and chargeback facilities!

“Experience the relaxed atmosphere and al fresco café dining at Pavilions Hotel Cafe and Bar in Christchurch. And when it comes to steak we have the most tender and delicious bone on ribeye steak in Canterbury. No Bull. Special dietary requirements can also be catered for. Room service to Camelot Motor Lodge includes a 24 hour snack menu and is available whatever your traveling timetable or budget.”
 

Keo Thai

13/14 Carlton Court
4 Papanui Road
Christchurch 8014

Phone 03 355 6229

Website: www.keothai.co.nz

Open 7 days - 5pm until late


Our favourite Thai restaurant in Christchurch and 2 minutes walk from our motel  plus they offer a chargeback facility to guests at the Camelot Motor Lodge.

“My name is Keo and I was born in Yasotorn in north eastern Thailand, a region famous for it’s authentic Esaan Thai cuisine and it’s annual Rocket festival. Before coming to New Zealand I worked as a chef in Bangkok. I love cooking and being a chef is something I feel I was born to do. I came to Christchurch in 1986 to help my sister establish New Zealand’s first authentic Thai Restaurant. Now at Keo Thai I hope you enjoy the food my team and I prepare for you — I promise we will not disappoint you”.
 The restaurant is run by Keo in the kitchen and Frances at front of house and together they complement each other. The restaurant has an authentic Asian feel to the décor and sitting outside anytime of the year- in the winter under the heaters - is always popular! Thai food is created to share so sit back and relax! Let us design a set menu to meet your taste $32 per person - minimum 4 people.
 

The Brewers Arms


177 Papanui Road
Papanui 8014
Christchurch

Phone 03 963 1620

Website: www.thebrewersarms.co.nz

A local pub just 10 minutes walk up the road towards the Merivale Village and they offer a chargeback facility to Camelot Motor Lodge guests.
A great tavern that specialises in a huge selection of quality food and drinks.

We like the feel of a traditional English-style pub. A place where you meet the locals or friends for a chat, a drink and a meal. We have great staff, friendly locals, no loud music, no Gaming Machines, no TAB and no pool tables. We do have plenty of plasma screens to watch sport. We are a relaxed local hangout. Not pretentious or over-priced. For cold days, cosy up near the fire or on warm days, relax in our outdoor setting beside the large pond. Come see for yourself why all the reviews written about The Brewers rave about this place.
 

Strawberry Fare

19 Bealey Ave
Christchurch

Phone 03 365 4897

Website: www.strawberryfare.com

This restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and it is only 5 minutes walk from the Camelot Motor Lodge and overlooks beautiful Hagley Park. Strawberry fare has been part of the dining scene in Christchurch for many years and we are so lucky that they relocated so close to us! 

“At Strawberry Fare we have a very simple philosophy. The freshest of ingredients cooked well. We serve organic and free range where possible and cater to a variety of dietry needs. We cook to order and use only the finest produce we can source. We use local ingredients and support small boutique growers. We are a family run business with the owners involved in the daily running of the restaurant. Liz Barry the owner since conception 23 years ago overlooks and maintains the business and is still involved every day. Her son Aaron Lee is the head chef and works daily alongside Liz to maintain the high standards and reputation Strawberry Fare has gained over its long history. We are inventing and evolving consistently and are always prepared to listen to our customers.
So its quite simply really... we love food!”
 

Ace Wasabi

106 Papanui Road
Papanui 8014
Christchurch

Phone 03 355 1028

Website: www.acewasabinz.com

A fabulous Japanese Restaurant set in beautiful surroundings in the Charlotte Jane Homestead only 5 minutes walk up the road from the Camelot Motor Lodge. Penny & Brian’s favourite is the Seafood at the Teppanyaki Bar! Available for lunch and dinner.
“Ace Wasabi offers the best of Japanese dining and now serves both Teppanyaki and Authentic Japanese Cuisine.Our restaurant now serves delicious Teppanyaki in a beautiful surrounding which can seat up to 20 people. Ace Wasabi is also comprised of a beautiful restaurant that serves the finest of Japanese cuisine.”
 

Tutto Benne

192 Papanui Road
Merivale
Christchurch

Phone 03 355 4744

Website: www.tuttobene.co.nz

Totally good in Italian and that is for real. This place is a beauty and one of our favourites with all the noise and smells of a real Italian Restaurant. Bookings are essential here so let us know when you are staying and we will book for you!
“For a takeaway pizza or an authentic Italian dining experience, Tutto Bene Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria is one of the most popular restaurants in Christchurch.
Dining at Tutto Bene is a unique and authentically Italian experience. As you step through the doors, you are instantly transported to a delightful piece of Italy tucked away in Merivale, Christchurch. Owned and operated by an Italian family, Tutto Bene assures you of a warm and enthusiastic Italian greeting. Inside, you’ll see tables covered with charming red- and white-chequered cloths, and walls lovingly adorned with Italian memorabilia, including soccer-themed items for the sports fans.
And if you just want to pick up a takeaway pizza or two, Tutto Bene creates some of the best pizzas in Christchurch – gourmet, hand-stretched pizza cooked in a traditional Italian brick oven. From authentic flavours such as Margherita to the New Zealand Favourite, with luscious tomato, pineapple and ham for Kiwi taste-buds, there’s a pizza for everyone. You can also pick up delicious pastas, salads and calzones to take away.
And after you’ve sampled Italian food at its best, you’ll understand just why Tutto Bene is one of Christchurch’s most popular restaurants.”
 

Speights Ale House

263 Bealey Ave
Richmond
Christchurch

Phone 03 366 9958

Website: www.bealeysalehouse.co.nz

Another favourite of ours with lots of choice!! Best to book here too.
“The Bealey Avenue Speights Ale House is open every day from 7am for breakfast, and 11am onwards for lunch and dinner. With their kitchen being overseen by their executive chef Mike Raye, and run day to day by their Head Chef Kirsten Strez, they are able to turn out fantastic meals to a consistent standard. Have a look over the menu options below”