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Golden Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel in Riccarton

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A modern cafe interior with wooden tables and chairs, a coffee bar, and shelves with decorative items.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, two armchairs, a small round table, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel building with a prominent "GOLDEN HOTEL" sign.
A modern hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a large painting on the wall.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinetry, a dishwasher, and a kettle on the counter.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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229 Riccarton Rd, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041
  • Place, Riccarton Road
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Westfield Riccarton Mall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Canterbury
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Accessible

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a plant, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Room, Accessible

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a small kitchenette.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 361 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Double or Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

A modern bedroom with a large bed, two windows, a chair, and a small table.

Executive Double or Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

A modern room with a bed, a blue sofa, a round wooden table, and a large window.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 506 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Christchurch

Riccarton stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Riccarton hotel, you'll find Riccarton Road and University of Canterbury. Also, Westfield Riccarton Mall is within half a mile (1 km) and Riccarton House is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Riccarton Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Canterbury - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mona Vale - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Hagley Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 4 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Columbus Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Park Ranger - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Gong Cha - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Golden Hotel

3.5-star hotel in Riccarton
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Golden Hotel also features multilingual staff, concierge services, and a complimentary grocery shopping service. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Christchurch hotel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Beauty salon
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Golden Hotel offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Christchurch hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: NZD 5 to 100 for adults and NZD 5 to 100 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40.0 per night.

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 local cuisine breakfast: approximately NZD 5 to 100 for adults, and NZD 5 to 100 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40.0 per night

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
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, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Golden Hotel Hotel
Golden Hotel Christchurch
Golden Hotel Hotel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

How close is Golden Hotel to the airport?

Golden Hotel is 4.5 mi (10-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 Hotel?

As of Aug 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Hotel on Aug 13, 2026 start from $74, 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 Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Golden Hotel.

How close is Golden Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 9.3 mi (30-min drive) from New Brighton Beach and 11.6 mi (28-min drive) from Sumner Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Golden Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Golden Hotel, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 5 and 100 for adults, NZD 5 and 100 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Golden Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Christchurch Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Golden Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Golden Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Golden Hotel have a pool?

Golden Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Golden Hotel have a restaurant?

Golden Hotel is home to Ngon Ngon Cafe, which features Vietnamese cuisine, light fare, and brunch.

Does Golden Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Golden Hotel to downtown Christchurch?

Golden Hotel is 2.4 mi away from Christchurch.

Golden Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 366 out of 447 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 447 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 447 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 447 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 447 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, rooms and location are great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

TONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room great bathroom bed was ok parking is good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy off street parking and great room. Warm and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

xiang yang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet hotel. Friendly staff. Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant is excellent; the room was recently renovated so it’s very nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Siu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfort, cleanliness, friendly staff and all you could need for a stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yuji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly, the location was great, and it was a very comfortable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shiela

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly and accessible area, great service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great korean restaurant literally next door. Great room with plush towels and carpet!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic room, location, amenities, customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location. Love the cafe
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sierra Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness
Golden hotel is the perfect stay once landing in Christchurch and before leaving again. Very clean and nice space. Staff is also responsive and kind with inquiries. There is a Vietnamese cafe right on the main lobby so very convenient for a quick pick me up. Overall, would stay here again so definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mei Mei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy parking and near to Riccarton mall as well which is a great stop over in Christchurch before or after flights.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for 1 night, clean, comfortable, great shower pressure, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

THERESA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jayashankar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Hotel looks a little tired on the outside and in the hallways, but the room was spotless and bed very comfortable. BEST SHOWER of our NZ trip so far. The food in the cafe downstairs was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Moyra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and air conditioning. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Qing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Moyra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay- clean & quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Big room with kitchenette
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location for our travel purposes was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

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