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Golden Star Motel

3.5 star property
Attentive staff create a welcoming atmosphere at this convenient accommodation situated near the expansive greenery of Hagley Park

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Located in Riccarton's center, Golden Star Motel offers a comfortable retreat with practical amenities for extended stays. Guests appreciate the laundry facilities and free in-room WiFi. Visitors consistently praise the staff for their exceptional helpfulness.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Deluxe King/Twin Studio | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe King/Twin Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
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) | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe King/Twin Studio (Access)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
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 | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
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

About the neighborhood

Map
128 Clarence St, Riccarton, Christchurch, 8042

What's nearby

  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Riccarton Road - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hagley Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mona Vale - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Wolfbrook Arena - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

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 located in Riccarton
Golden Star Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Golden Star Motel boast perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Kitchens, microwaves, and stovetops

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Stovetop

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Golden Star Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Golden Star Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Golden Star Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Golden Star Motel located?

Located in Riccarton, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Riccarton Road and Westfield Riccarton Mall. Hagley Park and Apollo Projects Stadium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Christchurch Railway Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Golden Star Motel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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

Inna

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

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agata Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

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

Nerissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable , staff lovely and accommodating. Great amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette Helene

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

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean and nicely appointed unit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

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

Trish

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a place next to the train station, this would be perfect. Not big but has all the commodities you need and decent shower with good pressure. Bed are good. Staff really nice they waited for us almost 2 hours after check-in finish ( our train had issues and we were delayed arriving) we kept them informed and they were awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

cat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staffs are so nice, the room is clean and has everything needed. There are shopping mall nearby, you can take bus to city center, and walk around 10-15 mins to train station. It s a lovely motel for passengers need to take early train.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tsai

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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and I enjoyed speaking with them at check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Great friendly and ckean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very kind, rooms were very clean and comfortable. Close walk to Apollo Stadium and access to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely room. Fantastic service. A real treat having kitchen tidied and bed made. Could hear water noise (shower?) from adjacent room. Bed was very firm. But until most serviceable and convenient to shops and restaurant and train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Close to restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really impressed with location and quality- definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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
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