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Mcwilliam Apartments

Canterbury-Christchurch MT · New Zealand

158 Riccarton RoadView location

7.8/10Very good37 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/108.8
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort7.2/107.2
Condition8.0/108.0
Neighborhood9.0/109.0
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About Mcwilliam Apartments

With a stay at McWilliam Apartments in Christchurch (Riccarton), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of University of Canterbury and Christchurch Public Hospital. This motel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Christchurch Casino and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Christchurch Botanic Gardens.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. If you're ready for some gaming fun, you can hop on the complimentary casino shuttle. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

Free self parking is available onsite. At McWilliam Apartments, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Make yourself at home in one of the 3 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected.

Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, housekeeping is provided daily, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) can be requested.

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With a stay at McWilliam Apartments in Christchurch (Riccarton), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hagley Park and Riccarton Road. This motel is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Lyttelton Harbour and 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Sumner Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 3 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided on request. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Entertainment
Smoking areas

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 6:30 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Minimum guest age is 18 Caters to adults only No front desk Car recommended Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    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.

  • You need to know
    • 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.
  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. The check-in location differs from the property location. Check-in location: [160 Riccarton Road]. 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. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their passport before arrival. \nIf you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Chinese (Mandarin)

Nearby attractions

Riccarton Road 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Westfield Riccarton Mall 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Riccarton House 1 km / 0.6 mi
University of Canterbury 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Hagley Park North 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Mona Vale 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Hagley Park South 1.6 km / 1 mi
Bush Inn Centre 1.6 km / 1 mi
Hagley Park 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Millbrook Reserve 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Wolfbrook Arena 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
Addington Raceway 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Christchurch Botanic Gardens 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Apollo Projects Stadium 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Hillmorton Hospital 2.6 km / 1.6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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

  • motel
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Restaurant
Upon availability

Room types

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Mcwilliam Apartments

7.8
Very good
37 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.8 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
7.2 /10
Condition
8.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.0 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
20 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2026
Sarah
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
Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2026
Rowan
Great hosts. Clean and tidy room. Close to shops
4/10
Poor
09 Feb 2026
Daisuke
.
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jun 2025
Keith
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).
Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Apr 2025
Col
Self contained and conveniently located.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
06 Apr 2025
Verified traveler
Dirty, not so good to stay
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2025
Shirley
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.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Mar 2025
Sharon

Overnight between flights.

Just an overnight stay between flights. Suited my needs as close to an airport/ sumner bus stop.
8/10
Excellent
18 Feb 2025
Keith

Handy to everything

Very handy location, opposite Westfield Riccarton and McDonalds. Direct bus route into city.
Friendly and obliging staff.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Feb 2025
Ann
Suited my needs. Spacious bedrooms. Friendly staff.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
15 Feb 2025
Jane
Friendly staff :)
But always hear door slammed
A bit hard to parking
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Feb 2025
Rob
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
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
08 Feb 2025
Paul
Nice stay for one night
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
07 Feb 2025
Kathy
Very clean and comfortable. Great having a kitchenette too.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
03 Feb 2025
Peter
The unit was very comfortable. Did have trouble with the Aircon controller. bed very comfortable
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jan 2025
Raj
Highly recommend stay
Very private and clean
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
14 Jan 2025
Verified traveler

Unhappy

Unhelpful
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2025
Allysha
Very easy after hours check in, clean and comfortable room, and staff were lovely to interact with as well.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2025
Louise Le
Such a lovely management team. Great stay would be hapoy to use again.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
04 Jan 2025
Kelly

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.
Friends_and_family Family

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Mcwilliam Apartments
158 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, New Zealand

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