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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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

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
(26 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(10 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(28 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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

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

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in Riccarton, a neighborhood in Christchurch, Golden Star Motel is near a train station. Riccarton House and Bridge of Remembrance are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lyttelton Harbour and Hagley Golf Course. The Arts Centre and High Street are also worth visiting. Visit our Christchurch travel guide
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128 Clarence St, Riccarton, Christchurch, 8042

What's nearby

  • Botanic Gardens in Christchurch City
    Hagley Park
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mona Vale showing a park
    Mona Vale
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Riccarton Road
    6 min walk - 0.4 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
  • Starbucks
    8 min walk
  • Shamiana
    8 min walk
  • Drexels
    7 min walk
  • Muffin Break
    10 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), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • 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
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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

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 410 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 410 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 410 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 410 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 410 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quite and staffs always greet with pleasant smile.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RALPH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Riccarton mall and Tranz Alpine train station. Nice and clean and tidy with a well equipped kitchenette
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Elana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely clean modern room. Could see Port Hills. Walking distance to mall restaurants. Close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff and facility.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agata Anna

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy, clean, quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great decoration and nice room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Narelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and had everything we needed. Staff were helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room, very friendly staff. Good to use laundry. Lovely patio area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

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

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was impressed with standard of room. It was clean and well-presented. Great water pressure. It met all our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tsai

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

8/10 Good

Kent

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

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