See all properties
Save

Golden Star Motel

3.5 star property

Photo gallery for Golden Star Motel

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

Explore the area

View map
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

View all photos for Deluxe King/Twin Studio

Deluxe King/Twin Studio

Deluxe King/Twin Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe King/Twin Studio (Access)

Deluxe King/Twin Studio (Access)

Deluxe King/Twin Studio (Access)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom

Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom

Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single 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

View all photos for One Bedroom Suite

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Two Bedroom Apartment

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Similar properties

Executive Triple Room
175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 569 reviews
The price is NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton

About the area

Christchurch

A stay at Golden Star Motel places you in the heart of Christchurch, within a 10-minute walk of Riccarton Road and Westfield Riccarton Mall. .This motel is 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Lyttelton Harbour and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Sumner Beach.
View more Motels in ChristchurchOpens in a new window

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
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with stovetops and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

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

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was updated and made great use of the small space. It was so well done it didn’t feel small at all! Easy walk to mall and train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025