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Golden Star Motel

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star motel in Riccarton

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the wall.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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128 Clarence St, Riccarton, Christchurch, 8042
  • Place, Westfield Riccarton Mall
    ā€Ŗ5 min walkā€¬
  • Place, Riccarton Road
    ā€Ŗ6 min walkā€¬
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ā€Ŗ11 min walkā€¬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ā€Ŗ12 min driveā€¬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Deluxe King/Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom door.

Deluxe King/Twin Studio (Access)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, TV, and artwork on the wall.

Deluxe King/Twin Studio

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a phone and a plate of food, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Deluxe King/Twin Studio (Access)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with flowers.

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and artwork on the wall.

Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a TV, and a vase with flowers.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

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 - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mona Vale - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Wolfbrook Arena - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖColumbus Coffee - ā€¬12 min walk
  • ā€ŖSpeight's Ale House Tower Junction - ā€¬7 min walk
  • ā€ŖStarbucks - ā€¬8 min walk
  • ā€ŖNgon Ngon Banh Mi Cafe - ā€¬20 min walk
  • ā€ŖKFC - ā€¬10 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. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. 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. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. 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
  • Phone
  • 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.

Property class

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
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Golden Star Motel Christchurch
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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Golden Star Motel?

As of Aug 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Star Motel on Aug 15, 2026 start from $77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

Does Golden Star Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isnā€™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. 328 out of 445 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 445 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 445 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 445 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 445 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Toni-Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel in a good place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodations were great, staff friendly and accommodating, close to a lot of places.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mehak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, spacious and clean. Conveniently located to the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

RALPH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quite and staffs always greet with pleasant smile.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location near the train station handy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and nice. The front desk lady was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean place, comfortable and quiet Parking was tight yet manageable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stay here every time
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikorima

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff were helpful and the location was good for travelling around
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and comfortable unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shops were nearby and room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for my Golden birthday, thank you ! Perfect for the TranzAlpine Perfect for getting around šŸŒŸšŸŒŸšŸŒŸšŸŒŸšŸŒŸ
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, all we needed. Great bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and modern
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value, as described
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms. The staff was great, and very helpful. We will stay here again on our next trip!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

vern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
yes the room was very clean and the hotel staff were very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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