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Apollo Motel Christchurch

3.0 star property
Eco-certified motel in Christchurch with free parking

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Reception
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Suite Multiple Bedrooms Non Smoking Kitchen (Deluxe 3 Bedroom Unit) | Living area | LCD TV, tablet, iPod dock
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Studio Non Smoking Kitchen (Small Studio Unit) | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio Non Smoking Kitchen (Small Studio Unit)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe King Studio Non Smoking Kitchen | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King Studio Non Smoking Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard 1 Bedroom King Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite 2 Bedrooms Non Smoking Kitchen (Unit)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private hot tub
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Queen Studio | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Queen Studio

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Suite 1 Bedroom Non Smoking Kitchen (Family Unit)

Family Suite 1 Bedroom Non Smoking Kitchen (Family Unit) | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Suite 1 Bedroom Non Smoking Kitchen (Family Unit)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
288 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 8004

What's nearby

  • University of Canterbury - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mona Vale - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Hagley Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Christchurch Casino - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 4 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ngon Ngon Bánh Mì Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hachi Hachi - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Garage - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪University of Canterbury Staff Club - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Apollo Motel Christchurch

Eco-certified motel near University of Canterbury
Located close to Riccarton House and Mona Vale, Apollo Motel Christchurch provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Apollo Motel Christchurch have thoughtful touches such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 12 per person

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Tablet computer

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Apollo Motel Christchurch pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Apollo Motel Christchurch?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Apollo Motel Christchurch?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Apollo Motel Christchurch?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Apollo Motel Christchurch provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Apollo Motel Christchurch located?

Located in Upper Riccarton, this eco-certified motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Canterbury and Riccarton House. Mona Vale and Christchurch Public Hospital are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Apollo Motel Christchurch Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 415 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 415 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 415 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 415 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 415 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Norma

Check in was prompt. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very impressed. We were on a late flight. Light and heater left on for us.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a last minute stay for a quick overnight. Very smooth contactless check in. The room was spacious and clean. Overall, very convenient and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Tony

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Safe, inexpensive and very close to shopping
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Very enjoyable stay . The rooms are very spacious and quiet. The host is very helpful. Thoroughly recommend !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth a visit

The host is very helpful and friendly . The rooms are big and price is fair .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

John William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend away

Handy to public transport
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Darren

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly. There was grime in the window corners, and in the spa outlets.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Tina

Average.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy that the keys were left for us as we arrived quite late at night
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chanelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable ~ good job.

6/10 Okay

Marian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately very tired and badly in need of maintenence. Clean but not inviting.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like much at all
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

T D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good spot for an inexpensive quick overnight.

I was checking in late. The front desk called to coordinate with me and was accomodating. The furnishings were older and worn, but everything was clean and the linens were fresh and soft. It was nicely decorated and pretty. Everything was well maintained and they even had an electric blanket. I only needed a place to sleep for a couple of hours. I'd almost booked a hostle but this price was nearly the same and private. I'm glad i did! I would stay again. The parkinglot is small and a bit hard to get out of, but the parking itself was good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Jodie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Fairly basic room. Shower was certainly powerful but there mould round the base..
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Doug

Disliked: Staff & service
Had to wait 5-10 mins to book in for no apparent reason. No milk given to us on arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Furniture was very dirty. Rooms need updating.

4/10 Poor

Charlotte

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty room/bathroom over priced and had a bad smell
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Sue

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

fiona

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is an emergency accommodation motel it seems. Unit 2 has been over used. Need a complete renovation and new furniture which is dirty and stinks. U can hear the people above through the floors. Room in poor condition. No money spent to upgrade it for non-emergency housing use. Bedding towels are a nice token in otherwise a run down place. Should tell people that emergency accom is onsite.

4/10 Poor

LUPING

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very small space in the living area, sofa bed in bad condition and of bad quality, couldn't even handle my parents weight of 130kg combined so they didn't have any sleep as the sofa bed sank all the way down. Both the sofa bed and arm chair are very dirty. Kitchen is tiny and basically no dining area, could barely walk with the dining table there. Bathroom window and shower aren't clean. Very noisy as it's right next to the big road. Overall is an unpleasant experience won't go back there again not even for cheaper price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

bin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025