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Golden Star Motel

Canterbury-Christchurch MT · New Zealand

128 Clarence StView location

9.6/10Excellent455 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/109.8
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.4/109.4
Condition9.6/109.6
Neighborhood8.8/108.8
Amenities9.2/109.2
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About Golden Star Motel

Golden Star is Riccarton’s newest motel, completed in early April 2017 with its contemporary indoor and outdoor style created by the leading city firm of Keith Ussher Architecture.

All our rooms have air conditioning, 42 inch LED television, 50+ Sky channels, complimentary wi-fi, and high water pressure from Hansgrohe shower fittings. We have spared nothing on those fittings or in the kitchen.

Located in the Christchurch’s western business area, Golden Star Motel is within easy walking distance of both Westfield Riccarton and Tower Junction. Buses stop right outside and the city’s train station and AMI stadium are a short walk away. Just 1.

5 km in the other direction is Hagley Park and on the other side is the CBD. We are just a short drive or taxi ride from the Christchurch International Airport.

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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.

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. Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities.

Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 9:30 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open during the following times:
    • Monday - Friday: 7:30 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.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Chinese (Mandarin)

Nearby attractions

Riccarton Road 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Westfield Riccarton Mall 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Hagley Park South 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Hagley Park 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Apollo Projects Stadium 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Riccarton House 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Hagley Park North 1.5 km / 1 mi
The Court Theatre 1.6 km / 1 mi
Mona Vale 1.7 km / 1 mi
Addington Raceway 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Wolfbrook Arena 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
University of Canterbury 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Christchurch Public Hospital 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Hillmorton Hospital 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Hagley Cricket Oval 2.5 km / 1.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of construction: 9
  • Total number of rooms: 16
  • Number of floors (main building): 2
  • Single rooms: 8
  • Twin rooms: 4
  • Junior suites: 1
  • Family rooms: 1
  • Accessible rooms: 2
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  • Wheelchair-accessible
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  • Car park
  • Key Collection
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry service
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • Lift accessExtra charge
  • Luggage room
  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

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Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • APARTMENT TWO BEDROOMSAPARTMENT • TWO BEDROOMS • 2 Bedrooms • 40 m²APT.B2
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    APARTMENT TWO BEDROOMS

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    40 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 2
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width, 2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    2
    Room type
    APARTMENT
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    TWO BEDROOMS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.B2

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi

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  • SUITE BASICSUITE • BASICSUI.Z1

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    Golden Star Motel

    SUITE BASIC

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    BASIC

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.Z1

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  • SUITE ONE BEDROOMSUITE • ONE BEDROOM • 1 Bedroom • 30 m²SUI.B1
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    SUITE ONE BEDROOM

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    30 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    ONE BEDROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.B1

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi

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  • Double or Twin AccessibleDouble or Twin • Accessible • 1 Bedroom • 30 m²DBT.H6
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    Double or Twin Accessible

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    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    30 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width, 2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.H6

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible

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  • APARTMENT TWO BEDSAPARTMENT • TWO BEDSAPT.2B

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    Golden Star Motel

    APARTMENT TWO BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.2B

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  • STUDIO DELUXE QUEEN BEDSTUDIO • DELUXE QUEEN BED • 1 Bedroom • 24 m²STU.DX-QN
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    STUDIO DELUXE QUEEN BED

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    3 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    24 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE QUEEN BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.DX-QN

    Room amenities

    • Carpeted floors
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Wi-fi
    • Alarm clock
    • Desk
    • Dining Area
    • Electric Kettle

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Cot on demand

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  • Double or Twin DELUXEDouble or Twin • DELUXE • 1 Bedroom • 30 m²DBT.DX
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    Double or Twin DELUXE

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    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    30 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width, 2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.DX

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi

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  • STUDIO Accesible DeluxeSTUDIO • Accesible DeluxeSTU.H6-DX

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    Golden Star Motel

    STUDIO Accesible Deluxe

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    Accesible Deluxe

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.H6-DX

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • STUDIO DELUXE KING BEDSTUDIO • DELUXE KING BEDSTU.DX-KG

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    Golden Star Motel

    STUDIO DELUXE KING BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.DX-KG

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  • APARTMENT QUEEN BED TWO BEDROOMSAPARTMENT • QUEEN BED TWO BEDROOMSAPT.B2-QN

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    Golden Star Motel

    APARTMENT QUEEN BED TWO BEDROOMS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN BED TWO BEDROOMS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.B2-QN

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  • STUDIO DELUXESTUDIO • DELUXESTU.DX

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    Golden Star Motel

    STUDIO DELUXE

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.DX

    Limited room details from hotel

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Golden Star Motel

9.6
Excellent
455 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.8 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.4 /10
Condition
9.6 /10
Neighborhood
8.8 /10
Amenities
9.2 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
17 Jul 2026
Heidi
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!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2026
Shirley
Great location
Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2026
Edaward
Staff very helpful excellent accommodation will use again next visit the Christchurch
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2026
PeteElaine
Good location in the city. Clean and comfortable room helpful staff
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2026
Pey
The room was great. The bathroom was great except there was no hair conditioner. The floor however did not appear to have been cleaned. The carpet had stuff on it (including someone’s old contact lens!) and the floor was sticky on parts. The kitchenette was stocked but we didn’t really need that since we ate out every meal. Overall good stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2026
Christopher
Perfect for my Golden birthday, thank you ! Perfect for the TranzAlpine
Perfect for getting around
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Self
8/10
Excellent
27 Apr 2026
Kylie
Clean and comfortable unit.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Apr 2026
Ian
Good location short walk Riccarton mall and Rail station. Parking on site. Laundry on site. Comfortable bed, Kitchen adequately equipped. Good aircon.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2026
Kevin
Location near the train station handy
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Apr 2026
lisa
Good clean room near center town. Convenient.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2026
Angelina
Everything was good
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2026
Toni-Maree
A great hotel in a good place
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2026
Andrew
Friendly staff, spacious and clean. Conveniently located to the train station.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2026
Graeme
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10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2026
Philip
Excellent, all we needed. Great bed.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2026
Gordon
Good value, as described
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2026
Deana
The room was clean and nice. The front desk lady was very friendly.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2026
Mehak
Love the stay
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2026
Vern
Accommodations were great, staff friendly and accommodating, close to a lot of places.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2026
SHARON
We couldn’t fault it !! Just found the armchairs a bit hard - but I have a bad back so others might find them OK. Lovely shower though 👍👍
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2026
Brian
Rooms were clean and modern
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2026
Shanley
Close to Riccarton mall and Tranz Alpine train station. Nice and clean and tidy with a well equipped kitchenette
Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2026
Tanya
Shops were nearby and room was clean
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2026
Kelly
Clean, quite and staffs always greet with pleasant smile.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2026
Robert
Staff was great.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Feb 2026
Sara
We loved this adorable motel! Fresh and clean, very modern. Very comfortable beds. The water in the shower was INSTANTLY hot. We loved the look of the room - the tile work was beautiful. Would absolutely stay here again.
8/10
Excellent
26 Feb 2026
Elana
Lovely clean modern room. Could see Port Hills.
Walking distance to mall restaurants. Close to town.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Feb 2026
RALPH
Clean and good location
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2026
Jane
Clean & quiet room as requested.Friendly staff and allowed us an hour later check out for our afternoon flight which was much appreciated
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Feb 2026
James
Room was clean and well maintained. Close to train station.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Feb 2026
Mark
Awesome
8/10
Excellent
07 Feb 2026
Martha
Very clean place, comfortable and quiet
Parking was tight yet manageable
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2026
Jenny
Spotless and the staff are very helpful. Great layout and facilities
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jan 2026
Paula
Clean comfortable room walking distance from railway station and city
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jan 2026
Michael
Very clean rooms. The staff was great, and very helpful.
We will stay here again on our next trip!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jan 2026
Vanessa
The staff were lovely. Great carpark. The room was clean and spacious. The motel was walkable distance to Apollo Stadium which was great.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jan 2026
Richelle
I stay here every time
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2026
Paula
Clean, comfortable room and very helpful people.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jan 2026
JASWINDER Kaur
Amazing rooms, very clean, peaceful, newly built, hotplate in kitchen, almost everything available that ypu need dor ur stay. Nice lady at the reception.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jan 2026
RJ
Room was clean!
Business
8/10
Excellent
07 Jan 2026
Blake
Tidy, clean, quiet
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
04 Jan 2026
vern
yes the room was very clean and the hotel staff were very helpful
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
03 Jan 2026
Aimee
👍
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Dec 2025
Jack
Great decoration and nice room
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2025
Inna
The staff were welcoming, the room was clean, and it was a great choice for a one-night stay.
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
04 Dec 2025
ANJU
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.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2025
Nikorima
The room was clean and the staff were helpful and the location was good for travelling around
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Nov 2025
Gregory
It’s close to the main street, Riccarton which has all sorts of options. It’s also very close to the train station if you’re arriving or leaving Christchurch.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Nov 2025
Jane
Overnight stay.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Nov 2025
Peter
Nice tidy location. Close to Riccarton Rad shops, quiet area and good sized rooms. I enjoy staying here.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
12 Nov 2025
CLARKE
Just your standard basic motel.
8/10
Excellent
07 Nov 2025
Susan
We stayed in a 2-bedroom suite, good setup to have 2 bedrooms and a living area with kitchen. The rooms were clean but show some signs of wear and tear. The bedroom with 2 twin beds had a nice closet and suitcase stand, the bedroom with queen bed had only night tables-no place to put a suitcase. I had read that it was in a good location, close to the CBD, but we didn’t find that. It’s in a quiet area, but not close enough to walk to the CBD. There is parking, which is good.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2025
Nathan
very clean and nicely appointed unit.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Nov 2025
P
Excellent staff and facility.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2025
Judy
Was impressed with standard of room. It was clean and well-presented. Great water pressure. It met all our needs.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Nov 2025
BRENDON
Clean room, nice staff, door blind was broken, and didn't feel too private was my only complaint. Small point too, prefer android tv with apps to watch streaming tv. Otherwise, the Hotel was very good.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
30 Oct 2025
Narelle
Room was clean and had everything we needed. Staff were helpful.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2025
James
Lovely room, very friendly staff. Good to use laundry. Lovely patio area.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Oct 2025
Sylvie
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2025
Agata Anna
Clean room, very friendly staff
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2025
Samantha
Pleasant stay
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2025
Nerissa
Bed was comfortable , staff lovely and accommodating. Great amenities.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Oct 2025
Gary
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.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2025
Denis
Very happy with our stay!
Business_and_leisure
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2025
Paul
The train station is very close
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Sep 2025
Emma
Perfect for what we needed.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2025
William
Great stay, everything was new and comfortable beds
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2025
Antoinette Helene

Great stay

Lovely, so clean and super comfortable beds. Nice kitchenette, safe and close to catching train.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Sep 2025
Sarah-Jane
A very central property for an overnight stay in Christchurch. The motel is very clean and tidy, you can tell the owners take pride in the property. I was impressed at the thoughtful touches that are in the unit. The lady who greeted me at reception was so helpful and friendly. I found the bathroom was well laid out and the shower had good pressure. The only negative for me was the very firm bed but that is a personal preference.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2025
Melanie
Very pleasant stay. Obliging property manager. Excellent shower and nice facilities.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2025
Tsai
Convenient location. Nice staff.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2025
Kenneth
Great friendly and ckean
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
25 Jun 2025
Vanessa
The staff was lovely. The apartment itself was nice, including the beds
I do need to point out that that main area (kitchen, lounge, dining area) is all tiled - the very hard and slippery type of tiles, which was not ideal at all for young kids as its dangerous. The other issues with the tiles is they were FREEZING, we visited during june, and we had to crank the heatpump up so high to try and keep warm. So if you're planning on spending time in the 2 bedroom unit - I'd choose somewhere that has carpet for a more comfortable stay
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2025
Peter
Good sized kitchen with everything you need. Good comfortable stay. Quiet room
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2025
Megan
Just all round brilliant!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 May 2025
Sandra
On a main road. Bit noisy at night
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2025
Verified traveler

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.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Apr 2025
Emma

Not for us. But thanks

The unit is very cold, the tiles in the living area don’t help. Really needs underfloor heating or a rug.
1 two seater couch that was very uncomfortable and the beds were very hard and uncomfortable too :(
Looks nice and clean, but just not comfortable for us sorry.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2025
M C

Decent motel at a good price.

Standard clean and decent motel at a good price. Only downside was reception being shut when we arrived in the later evening in pouring rain.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Apr 2025
Mira
I loved how clean was our room, quiet, spacious. Happy with all of that, easy check-in... Perfect! But, Our shower head fell over and broke with no reason so when we came back to the room and noticed was already late(Saturday around 11pm) and they couldn't replace shower head or offer another room as service was already far away from the hotel. So, there was no shower for us and an early sign out in the morning as we had to reach home far North to Waikato.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2025
Clive
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2025
Trish
Would definitely stay here again
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2025
Michelle
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2025
Ashley
Staff was very kind, rooms were very clean and comfortable. Close walk to Apollo Stadium and access to airport.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Mar 2025
Anne
Excellent however wifi a little patchy
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2025
Liming

Highly recommended!

We arrived at motel after 6pm, and got in the room directly following the motel’s email instructions. Everything went smoothly without any issues. The room is spacious and very clean with a well equipped kitchen although we did not really use it. Our one night stay was very comfortable. Highly recommended!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Mar 2025
Ang Siew
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
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2025
Ryan
This property was absolutely superb, fantastic rooms, lovely smell from diffusers, everywhere was clean. Parking great, check out was easy.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2025
katherine
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.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2025
Anthony

Good find

Great location, with friendly staff, clean and well equipped. Good value.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Feb 2025
Garrett
Super easy, clean and nice
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2025
Claude
Good accommodation for the price. Clean and a confortable King Size bed. Well situated near downtown Christchurch
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2025
Glynnis
Nice property, clean and comfortable but didn't like the area especially for evening meal choice.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2025
Lorraine

Lovely overnight stay

Very friendly,helpful reception staff. Very modern & clean motel room with a lovely shower & seating outside for breakfast
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2025
Kathryn
Everything was very well done.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2025
Jane
The room was spotless and modern. We loved it.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2025
Duane
Liked the access to the train station.
8/10
Excellent
22 Feb 2025
Glenda
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.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Feb 2025
Gareth

Comfortable stay

Reception upon arrival very good and friendly. Location excellent in terms of railway station, 15 minute walk, but if arriving late be aware restaurants locally shut around 9/ 9 30 pm. Bed very comfortable and facilities very good for our overnight stay. Only negative was communication was poor via hotels.com messgaing system.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2025
Bich-Ha Henriette

One of the greatest place to stay in Christchurch

I called to request a room on ground floor and they promised. I arrived late after the check in and due to this I called to ask about a late check in. They also accommodated. The unit is spotless modern comfortable and is at least 3-4 star rating. I would return without doubt.
Partner

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Golden Star Motel
128 Clarence St, Christchurch, New Zealand

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