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Golden Star Motel

Property class: 3.5

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the wall.
A patio with a wooden fence, a metal table, two metal chairs, and a window with a bed inside.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a backsplash with a mosaic tile design.
A modern room with a grey sofa, a small table with chairs, a vase with flowers, and two wall-mounted air conditioning units.
A motel sign with amenities like WiFi and air conditioning.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is $84
$73 nightly
$84 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

Explore the area

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128 Clarence St, Riccarton, Christchurch, 8042
  • Place, Westfield Riccarton Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Riccarton Road
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe King/Twin Studio

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, TV, and artwork on the wall.

Deluxe King/Twin Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe King/Twin Studio (Access)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a phone and a plate of food, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Deluxe King/Twin Studio (Access)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with flowers.

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and artwork on the wall.

Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a TV, and a vase with flowers.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Christchurch

A stay at Golden Star Motel places you in the heart of Christchurch, within a 15-minute walk of Hagley Park and Riccarton Road. .This motel is 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Lyttelton Harbour and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Sumner Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Riccarton Road - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hagley Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Apollo Projects Stadium - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mona Vale - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Speight's Ale House Tower Junction - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Korean House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Theo's Fresh Fish Shop - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rogues Of Rotherham - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Golden Star Motel

Golden Star Motel offers 16 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and refrigerators can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with stovetops and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Phone
  • 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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Golden Star Motel Christchurch
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Golden Star Motel Christchurch
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Golden Star Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 455 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 455 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 455 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 455 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 455 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful excellent accommodation will use again next visit the Christchurch
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel in a good place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodations were great, staff friendly and accommodating, close to a lot of places.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location in the city. Clean and comfortable room helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel worked out so well for us! Lovely staff, clean and tidy rooms. It did everything we needed! Quiet, even though its close to several main roads. It's close to 2 different shopping areas and lots of eateries!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, spacious and clean. Conveniently located to the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quite and staffs always greet with pleasant smile.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean place, comfortable and quiet Parking was tight yet manageable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stay here every time
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, everything was new and comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and nice. The front desk lady was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location near the train station handy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shops were nearby and room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and modern
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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