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Golden Star Motel

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Hagley Park

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Deluxe King/Twin Studio (Access) | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
31 July - 1 Aug

Room options

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Deluxe King/Twin Studio

Deluxe King/Twin Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom

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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe King/Twin Studio (Access)

Deluxe King/Twin Studio (Access)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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2 bedrooms, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 bedrooms, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Accessible Deluxe King Or Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe King or Twin Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
128 Clarence St, Riccarton, Christchurch, 8042

What's nearby

  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Riccarton Road - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hagley Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Wolfbrook Arena - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Drexels Breakfast Restaurants - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kfc Riccarton - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Korea House (한국관) - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shamiana Enterprises - ‬9 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), smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Golden Star Motel have thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Kitchens, microwaves and stovetops

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

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

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 per cent 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from 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 per cent

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 any lifts

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings 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 does it cost to stay at Golden Star Motel?

As of 30 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Star Motel on 31 Jul 2025 start from NZ$147.78, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 mile (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. 250 out of 337 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 337 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 337 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 337 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 337 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

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

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just all round brilliant!
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Lorraine

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

Lovely overnight stay

Very friendly,helpful reception staff. Very modern & clean motel room with a lovely shower & seating outside for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was absolutely superb, fantastic rooms, lovely smell from diffusers, everywhere was clean. Parking great, check out was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and had good amenities and is nearby to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good accommodation for the price. Clean and a confortable King Size bed. Well situated near downtown Christchurch
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On a main road. Bit noisy at night
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kent

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

8/10 Good

Dharamvir

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was updated and made great use of the small space. It was so well done it didn’t feel small at all! Easy walk to mall and train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

Anthony

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

Good find

Great location, with friendly staff, clean and well equipped. Good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ang Siew

Liked: Amenities
Was very pleased that the accommodation is very clean and tidy. Great location to the Christchurch Train Station which is about 10 minutes walking distance. Had a wonderful stay. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very well done.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is really nice motel and in a good location. I do recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome and really comfortable bed. Everything you need was provided and washing facilities are provided too. Ideally situated with bus stop too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time we have stayed here and we would stay again. Convenient location, always cleaned to a very high standard, modern room and facilities, soft towels, bed is comfortable. Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

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

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night after arriving on the scenic train, walking distance from the station. Top quality apartments finished to a really good standard and spotlessly clean. Well equipped kitchen area and beautiful bathroom. Easy walk to the Westfield shopping centre for everything you could need.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025