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Golden Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Christchurch with free parking

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The Golden Hotel in Riccarton offers a peaceful garden, a convenient coffee shop, spa treatments, high-speed WiFi, a hair salon, and breakfast with local cuisine. Guests enjoy multilingual staff for a comfortable stay.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Accessible | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk

Deluxe Room, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 44 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Double or Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk

Executive Double or Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 39 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 47 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
229 Riccarton Rd, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041

What's nearby

  • Riccarton Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • University of Canterbury - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mona Vale - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Hagley Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 4 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jamaica Blue - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Therapy+ - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Muffin Break - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hello Vietnam - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Golden Hotel

Hotel located in Riccarton
Consider a stay at Golden Hotel and take advantage of a free grocery shopping service, a coffee shop/cafe, and a hair salon. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Golden Hotel feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, eco-friendly cleaning products, and kitchenettes

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: NZD 5 to 100 for adults and NZD 5 to 100 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Ngon Ngon Cafe

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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 40.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately NZD 5 to 100 for adults, and NZD 5 to 100 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40.0 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, debit cards, and cash

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Golden Hotel Hotel
Golden Hotel Christchurch
Golden Hotel Hotel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Is Golden Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Golden Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Golden Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Golden Hotel located?

Located in Riccarton, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Riccarton Road, University of Canterbury, and Westfield Riccarton Mall. Bush Inn Centre and Riccarton House are also within 15 minutes. Christchurch Railway Station is 30 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Golden Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 328 out of 396 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 396 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 396 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 396 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 396 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for 1 night, clean, comfortable, great shower pressure, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful place to stay, the room was exceptionally clean and tidy, and the staff were so great. We will be back to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay- clean & quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location for our travel purposes was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for an overnight in ChCh. Very clean and the staf was accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, very clean, walkable to Westfield mall, ample parking, quiet and comfy. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, convenient parking, awesome clean and up to date decor! Would thoroughly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean comfortable room, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Borje

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, pleasant room with a great bathroom! Free parking a bonus, but price a bit high one of the two days we stayed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kharmie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quality hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and modern hotel, definitely would stay again if I ever revisit Christchurch in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel, very helpful staff for after hours check-in
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

EDDIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay parking a little tight
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Wenting

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is super nice and modern. Quiet room next to busy Christchurch road, beds are comfortable and lovely rain head in the shower. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely check in, room was clean with all the amenities and very quiet. Good bed as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern and beautiful interior design!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, new motel. Staff were lovely- thanks for accommodating our request for 2 single beds :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taelata

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

Very nice!

Very clean and well maintained hotel. Loved the shower heads. Really enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and quiet,big room,very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

I

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

Corr's in Christchurch

Nice property, walk to mall, close to Hagley park and city, very friendly hosts, nothing an issue very helpful! Enjoyed our stay, good in-house cafe.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

Awesome place

Very clean, eco friendly, great service. Really nice new looking rooms and we even got an upgrade which was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anarosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 night stay ! Staff very welcoming & awesome cleaning service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Juyoung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is so kind and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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