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

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
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Riccarton Road
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪12 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
(29 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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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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
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Deluxe King or Twin Studio

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

Deluxe Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Accessible Deluxe King Or Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Madam Kwong's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Speight's Ale House Tower Junction - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Korean House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Shamiana - ‬8 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.

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

As of May 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Star Motel on May 17, 2026 start from $80, 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 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. 318 out of 433 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 433 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 433 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 433 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 433 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James, Chatham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and well maintained. Close to train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless and the staff are very helpful. Great layout and facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room walking distance from railway station and city
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely. Great carpark. The room was clean and spacious. The motel was walkable distance to Apollo Stadium which was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room and very helpful people.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

JASWINDER Kaur

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing rooms, very clean, peaceful, newly built, hotplate in kitchen, almost everything available that ypu need dor ur stay. Nice lady at the reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

RJ

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy, clean, quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Aimee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
👍
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great decoration and nice room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were welcoming, the room was clean, and it was a great choice for a one-night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

ANJU

Liked: Cleanliness
We had the 2 bedroom apartment, and rented a roll away bed. The apartment was clean, and the lady at the front desk helped set up a cab for the morning. It is overpriced given the location and overall value, although safe and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s close to the main street, Riccarton which has all sorts of options. It’s also very close to the train station if you’re arriving or leaving Christchurch.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice tidy location. Close to Riccarton Rad shops, quiet area and good sized rooms. I enjoy staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025