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4.4 out of 5

"Clean, fresh and tidy but the shower cubicle could do with an upgrade/tidy up. The door lock needs to be fixed as had to try numerous times to get fir ... " More

By a verified traveller on Fri 11 Nov 2022

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Hotel Description

At Apollo Motel Christchurch you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of University of Canterbury and Riccarton House. Highlights at this eco-certified motel include free self parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi.

This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and tour/ticket assistance. Continental breakfast is available daily. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle.

With a stay at this 3-star Upper Riccarton motel, you'll be 3 km (1.9 mi) from Mona Vale and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Christchurch Public Hospital.

Standard Studio Non Smoking Kitchen (Small Studio Unit)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
NZ$131* Per night/room 2 Apr. - 3 Apr.

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Unit - 1 queen, 2 single, 1 rollaway)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Deluxe Queen Studio

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Suite 2 Bedrooms Non Smoking Kitchen (Unit)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Deluxe King Studio Non Smoking Kitchen

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard 1 Bedroom King Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Apollo Motel Christchurch ratings based on 206 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Apollo Motel Christchurch

Everyone (117) Couples (44) Family (49)
2 out of 5
Sorry to be negative, we found the bed position difficult with a window and blind, at pillow height. The bed was very firm. ( uncomfortable) so we did not get a good sleep. The shower was a ‘wet floor shower’ so everything got very wet! We did not feel it was value for money.

Posted by on 13 Feb. 2024

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1 out of 5

Posted by on 24 Aug. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

29 Aug. 2023 by Jay

Hi Glenn - Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to write this review. This is greatly appreciated. We will certainly use your feedback to fine-tune our operations and I hope that we have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future. Wish you all the best.

2 out of 5
Every aspect of the property would benefit from a very good clean. On the plus side the sheets and towels were clean, and the staff seemed friendly.

Posted by on 20 Jan. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

20 Jan. 2023 by Jay

Hi Jodie - Thank you for staying with us and for this written review. While we want to maintain and grow our service in a few things including our room decoration, we also do not anticipate making immediate changes to everything due to the pandemic impact. But we will certainly use your feedback to fine-tune our operations and I hope that we have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future. Wish you all the best :-) Jay Apollo Motel

4 out of 5
Clean, fresh and tidy but the shower cubicle could do with an upgrade/tidy up. The door lock needs to be fixed as had to try numerous times to get fire to open and had to get help getting in on one occasion.

Posted by on 11 Nov. 2022

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15 Nov. 2022 by Jay

Hi Barbara - Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to write this review. This is greatly appreciated. We will certainly use your feedback to fine-tune our operations and I hope that we have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future. Wish you all the best.

5 out of 5
Comfy bed, great shower, handy location, helpful staff

Posted by on 2 Oct. 2022

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7 Oct. 2022 by Jay

Hi Phillippa - Thank you for choosing to stay with us and taking the time to write this lovely review. This is greatly appreciated. We would love to welcome you back when your travels bring you to Christchurch. Thank you again!Kind Regards

5 out of 5

Posted by on 11 Sep. 2022

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4 out of 5
Location was good, had everything we needed, however a few shabby things in the room if had been removed or fixed would have made it look so much better.

Posted by on 22 Jul. 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

23 Jul. 2021 by Tiffany

Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback!

2 out of 5
The property has deteriorated over time. I have stayed at this motel at least 5 times over the past few years and have always been happy with the rooms. This time the rooms were unclean and the fixtures and fittings are neglected. We asked to change rooms because the toilet seat was in a terrible condition.

Posted by on 7 Mar. 2021

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7 Mar. 2021 by Tiffany

Dear Jenny, Thank you for staying with us. I apologize that you feel uncomfortable with the old toilet seat during your stay. We were really happy to have been told from you about the issues so we could take an action straight away. We did appreciate your understanding. We are planning to do some maintenance recently. I hope that we have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future. Wish you all the best!

4 out of 5
The staff here were so friendly snd helped me out happily when I accidentally booked the wrong date, they were friendly and helpful on check in . The motel itself is satisfactory and quiet despite the busy street

Posted by on 13 Feb. 2021

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15 Feb. 2021 by Tiffany

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4 out of 5
The fact that the entrance was on a side street making it easier to get in and out, than if it was onto busy Riccarton Rd.

Posted by on 18 Oct. 2020

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20 Oct. 2020 by Tiffany

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About the Apollo Motel Christchurch

Location 288 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, 8004

Property Features

As a guest of Apollo Motel Christchurch, you'll find a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. The eco-certified Apollo Motel Christchurch also features a garden, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available. This 3-star Christchurch motel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate dining area
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Christchurch Railway Station (3.2 km / 2 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Apollo Motel Christchurch offers 11 accommodations with tablet computers and iPod docking stations. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Christchurch motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Private balcony
  • Dining room
  • Sitting area
  • Tablet
  • IPod dock
  • In-room dining
  • LCD television
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Coffee maker
  • Kitchenware
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Weekday newspapers (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Heating

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily.

Room service is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 1 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 9:30 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM.
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No lifts
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 7:30 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 9:30 PM
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 72 hours
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Fees

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 12 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per night

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

Hotel Names

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Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.