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Golden Star Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Christchurch with free parking

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Deluxe King/Twin Studio
Deluxe King/Twin Studio (Access) | Terrace/patio
Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec

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

Deluxe King/Twin Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe King/Twin Studio (Access)

Deluxe King/Twin Studio (Access)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom

Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 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

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About the area

Christchurch

Golden Star Motel puts you in the heart of Christchurch, within just a 10-minute stroll of Riccarton Road and Westfield Riccarton Mall. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel has free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. Added amenities include laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is available. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Riccarton motel, attractions include Lyttelton Harbour and Sumner Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Riccarton Road - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hagley Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mona Vale - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Wolfbrook Arena - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

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

Motel in Christchurch with free parking
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 a hairdryer. Accommodation at this 3.5-star motel has kitchens with stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

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 per cent 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per day.

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: from 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 per cent

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 all accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Golden Star Motel?

Golden Star Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 18 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Star Motel on 21 Dec 2025 start from NZ$149.30, 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.

Is parking available at Golden Star Motel?

Yep, Golden Star Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Golden Star Motel?

The closest beach to Golden Star Motel is Sumner Beach (12.9 km).

Does Golden Star Motel serve breakfast?

You bet, continental breakfast is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Golden Star Motel?

No, Golden Star Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Golden Star Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Golden Star Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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

Judy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was impressed with standard of room. It was clean and well-presented. Great water pressure. It met all our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Narelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and had everything we needed. Staff were helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveller
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

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

4/10 Poor

Vanessa

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
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

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

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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