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Golden Star Motel

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel in Riccarton

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Deluxe King/Twin Studio (Access) | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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128 Clarence St, Riccarton, Christchurch, 8042
  • Place, Westfield Riccarton Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Riccarton Road
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe King/Twin Studio | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe King/Twin Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe King/Twin Studio (Access) | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe King/Twin Studio (Access)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe King or Twin Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible Deluxe King Or Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Christchurch

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Riccarton motel, you'll find Riccarton Road and Westfield Riccarton Mall. Hagley Park and Apollo Projects Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Riccarton Road - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hagley Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mona Vale - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Wolfbrook Arena - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 10 min walk
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Madam Kwong's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shamiana - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Muffin Break - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Drexels - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Golden Star Motel

3.5-star motel in Riccarton
As a guest of Golden Star Motel, you'll find laundry facilities and room service (during limited hours). Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Christchurch motel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Golden Star Motel offers 16 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and refrigerators can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 15 per person

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 9:30 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:30 AM - 9:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Breakfast is available by reservation only at check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Golden Star Motel Christchurch
Golden Star Christchurch
Golden Star Motel Motel
Golden Star Motel Christchurch
Golden Star Motel Motel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

How close is Golden Star Motel to the airport?

Golden Star Motel is 5 mi (17-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Golden Star Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Golden Star Motel.

How close is Golden Star Motel to the beach?

This motel is 10.5 mi (25-min drive) from Sumner Beach and 9.6 mi (25-min drive) from New Brighton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Golden Star Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Golden Star Motel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 15 per person.

Is there a casino at Golden Star Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Christchurch Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Golden Star Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Golden Star Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Golden Star Motel have a pool?

Golden Star Motel does not have a pool.

Does Golden Star Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Golden Star Motel to downtown Christchurch?

Golden Star Motel is 1.7 mi away from Christchurch.

Golden Star Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 376 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 376 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 376 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 376 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 376 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, everything was new and comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette Helene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Lovely, so clean and super comfortable beds. Nice kitchenette, safe and close to catching train.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah-Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very central property for an overnight stay in Christchurch. The motel is very clean and tidy, you can tell the owners take pride in the property. I was impressed at the thoughtful touches that are in the unit. The lady who greeted me at reception was so helpful and friendly. I found the bathroom was well laid out and the shower had good pressure. The only negative for me was the very firm bed but that is a personal preference.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant stay. Obliging property manager. Excellent shower and nice facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tsai

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled with family
Great friendly and ckean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Vanessa

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was lovely. The apartment itself was nice, including the beds I do need to point out that that main area (kitchen, lounge, dining area) is all tiled - the very hard and slippery type of tiles, which was not ideal at all for young kids as its dangerous. The other issues with the tiles is they were FREEZING, we visited during june, and we had to crank the heatpump up so high to try and keep warm. So if you're planning on spending time in the 2 bedroom unit - I'd choose somewhere that has carpet for a more comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Good sized kitchen with everything you need. Good comfortable stay. Quiet room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just all round brilliant!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On a main road. Bit noisy at night
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic lodgings

We chose this motel for its proximity to the train station, so it's slightly far from the main shopping/dining area. However, the room is fantastic with full amenities. The staff was very nice as well, giving us a room that was ready even though we arrived 4 hours before check-in time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Not for us. But thanks

The unit is very cold, the tiles in the living area don’t help. Really needs underfloor heating or a rug. 1 two seater couch that was very uncomfortable and the beds were very hard and uncomfortable too :( Looks nice and clean, but just not comfortable for us sorry.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Aditya, Auckland

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

M C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent motel at a good price.

Standard clean and decent motel at a good price. Only downside was reception being shut when we arrived in the later evening in pouring rain.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mira

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how clean was our room, quiet, spacious. Happy with all of that, easy check-in... Perfect! But, Our shower head fell over and broke with no reason so when we came back to the room and noticed was already late(Saturday around 11pm) and they couldn't replace shower head or offer another room as service was already far away from the hotel. So, there was no shower for us and an early sign out in the morning as we had to reach home far North to Waikato.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clive, Bicester

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night after arriving on the scenic train, walking distance from the station. Top quality apartments finished to a really good standard and spotlessly clean. Well equipped kitchen area and beautiful bathroom. Easy walk to the Westfield shopping centre for everything you could need.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was updated and made great use of the small space. It was so well done it didn’t feel small at all! Easy walk to mall and train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very kind, rooms were very clean and comfortable. Close walk to Apollo Stadium and access to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025