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Golden Star Motel

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Hagley Park

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Deluxe King/Twin Studio (Access) | Terrace/patio
Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed | 2 bedrooms, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
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 | 2 bedrooms, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King/Twin Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe King/Twin Studio (Access) | 2 bedrooms, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King/Twin Studio (Access)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed | 2 bedrooms, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom | 2 bedrooms, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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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2 bedrooms, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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2 bedrooms, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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 - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hagley Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Wolfbrook Arena - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 10 min walk
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drexels - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Shamiana - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Speight's Ale House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Muffin Break - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Golden Star Motel

Motel near Hagley Park
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
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

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

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 at Golden Star Motel?

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

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Golden Star Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 356 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 356 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 356 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 356 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 356 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

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

Kenneth

Great friendly and ckean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Dharamvir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall, good stay for two.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the access to the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and modern room. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Perfect place to stay in central Christchurch

Lovely bed great bathroom and fantastic location for going anywhere. Good parking and and air conditioning that really works… will stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location..easy walk to the stadium. Booked because of other reviews and wasn’t disappointed😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An older motel but has been rennovated and was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent however wifi a little patchy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean and wrll presented accomodation. A rock concert in a part nearby produced some noise but after it finished quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

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

4th stay

Very comfortable, close to Riccarton Mall, car parking no issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

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

Nice rooms

Really lovely motel, room was modern and comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful, great service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ceri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean, spacious room and very friendly hosts😊
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great location 30 minutes walk from city centre through Hagley Park. Ideal for anybody visiting for cricket. Also just 15NZD per person for a more than adequate breakfast, which will be delivered to the room the evening before.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and modern. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super easy, clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susie-lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and Tidy would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to railway station. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Golden Star hotel is it within walking distance of the train station. It's located in a commercial area, but we were extremely happy with the hotel itself. It was very clean and comfortable. The manager was extremely proactive and took care of the issues we were having which were very minor. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location Quiet Safe Tidy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very clean. Comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

Great location for railway and airport

Near (walking distance) the railwaystation, stayed 2 nights and took the tranzalpine inbetween them christchurch greymouth christchurch. Not too far from the airport either. Clean and nice looking spacious room, spacious bathroom, and very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely appointed room, clean and tidy, close to town and shopping. Toiletries included but not conditioner- otherwise really appreciated our accommodation and the staff hot tips!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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