Golden Star Motel

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • 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

Deluxe King/Twin Studio

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

Deluxe King/Twin Studio (Access)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

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

Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 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

One Bedroom Suite

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

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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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 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Sumner Beach and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Apollo Projects Stadium.

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

  • ‪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

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
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Golden Star Motel Motel
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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

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

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

CLARKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just your standard basic motel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025