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McWilliam Apartments

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A covered patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a view of the street. - McWilliam Apartments (Christchurch)
A hallway with a door leading to a room, a framed mirror, and a colorful doorbell image on the wall. - McWilliam Apartments (Christchurch)
A hallway with a door, potted plants, a red mat, and wall decorations including a red telephone booth and a clock. - McWilliam Apartments (Christchurch)
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, a painting, a closet, and a desk. - McWilliam Apartments (Christchurch)
A kitchen with a refrigerator, a kettle, and a sink. There is a fire exit sign visible. - McWilliam Apartments (Christchurch)
McWilliam Apartments provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Studio Unit

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A building with a red door, a garage, and a garden with pink flowers.

One Bedroom Apartment

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A building with a red door, a garage, and a garden with pink flowers.

Economy 2 Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Riccarton, a neighborhood in Christchurch, is home to McWilliam Apartments. While the natural beauty of Hagley Park and Sumner Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Lyttelton Harbour. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wolfbrook Arena or Apollo Projects Stadium. Visit our Christchurch travel guide
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158 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, 8041

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a large central tower and arched windows.
    University of Canterbury
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A calm river with trees and grass on both sides.
    Hagley Park
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A park with a bench, a bridge, and trees.
    Mona Vale
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Riccarton Road
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station
    3 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gong Cha
    4 min walk
  • Park Ranger
    5 min walk
  • Columbus Coffee
    2 min walk
  • Rogues Of Rotherham
    6 min walk
  • Muffin Break
    5 min walk

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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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 100.00
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 100.00

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [160 Riccarton Road]
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [After Hour check in at Athena Motel Office at 160 Riccarton Road -next door]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: NZD 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: NZD 100.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 100.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is McWilliam Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at McWilliam Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of NZD 100.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at McWilliam Apartments?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 100.00 (subject to availability).

Where is McWilliam Apartments located?

Located in Riccarton, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Riccarton Road and Hagley Park. Westfield Riccarton Mall and Riccarton House are also within 15 minutes. Christchurch Railway Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

McWilliam Apartments Reviews

7.8

Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the shops The accommodation was very clean and had everything you need. All the staff were very accommodating, and very friendly. Lovely people and would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts. Clean and tidy room. Close to shops
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend stay Very private and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy after hours check in, clean and comfortable room, and staff were lovely to interact with as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had all the amenities we required and was very comfortable and clean. Nice staff and very close to shops. We would definitely stay again if we came back to Christchurch.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Self contained and conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. Great having a kitchenette too.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was neat and tidy, the staff were very lovely & kind. Good price! Walkable distance to the all the shops, we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thankyou so much to Parisel our host she was so kind and the room and bed linen spotless clean and crisp. Such a good stay ad will definetly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited my needs. Spacious bedrooms. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Handy to everything

Very handy location, opposite Westfield Riccarton and McDonalds. Direct bus route into city. Friendly and obliging staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff :) But always hear door slammed A bit hard to parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The unit was very comfortable. Did have trouble with the Aircon controller. bed very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very clean, but distinct signs of some rough past clients. Service excellent: we said the bathroom heater was not working, so they provided a plug-in one which we appreciated. There were no extra pillows or blankets (although I am sure they would have provided them had we asked).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay for one night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Overnight between flights.

Just an overnight stay between flights. Suited my needs as close to an airport/ sumner bus stop.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely management team. Great stay would be hapoy to use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and close to town. Bathroom was clean but being a painter I would do the rapairs nicer and better. Wasn’t done by a tradesman
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty, not so good to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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4/10 Poor

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

Unhappy

Unhelpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Noisy, loud, uncomfortable

The decor is nice enough but the room was SO loud and noisy from traffic, and it literally shook every single time a truck went past. We booked this place based on the fact it said it was soundproofed, but that’s clearly not the case. Staff originally couldn’t find our booking even though we had pre-paid online so it took over half an hour to check us in, made worse by the fact we had a very tired child with us. They then tried to “upgrade” (hah!) us from the 2 bedroom apartment we had booked to a small studio room that had 2 beds in the lounge. When we asked how this could be seen as an upgrade they said the room was “nicer”. Eventually they finally agreed to put us in the room we had paid for but all in all it took 45 minutes just to get the key for the right room with a toddler basically yelling the house down & then effectively little to no sleep the whole time we were there due to the noise. When we asked for our money back after the first night so we could go somewhere for the second, they refused & said I had to go back to the “booking agent”which we gave up on after being on hold for over an hour and just went and bought some earplugs from Bunnings instead. As I say the decor was nice enough but if you value sleep and/or you don’t have a lot of time to wait around, I don’t recommend this place. This is the first negative review we’ve ever left and I hate doing it because I know times are tough for everyone out there but we also wanted to be truthful. Sorry.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Großzügige Räume, gute Einrichtung

Angenehmer Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten. Nahe zum Zentrum von Christchurch und dem Farmer‘s Markt und Sonntagsmarkt in Riccarton. Sehr guter Service, neue Einrichtungsgegenstände. Gutes Preis-Leistungvehältnis.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

BEWARE. RUN AWAY

DANGER!!! So noisy!!! It s on riccarton road. U WONT SLEEP all night long. - There 5 or 6 motels even better quality on the same road! Be smart and do not spend any cent here! - I paid for 3 days but I needed to arrive on 2nd day due to changes in my itinerary... Of course they didn't refund the 1st night... Even if they had time to sell it to someone else. - They were knocking on my door punctually, pushing me out... They told me there only 1 maid for all the rooms and she has to do all rooms ( 4 hours needed between check in and check out). - Internet problems. - I left my luggage when they pushed me out on the garage of the office room, I stayed out all morning until 4pm. I picked up my staff and I needed to pee, she said that I have to go to McDonald's... So rude!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Older place but functional

Older place with a studio room older but functional.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017