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City Central Motel Apartments

3.0 star property

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A wooden table with a bowl of fruit, wine glasses, and bottles, set on a balcony with a view of buildings and greenery.
A hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a car parked in front.
A spacious indoor area with large windows, multiple seating areas, and a display of magazines.
A hotel room with a bed, a red sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a small kitchenette.
A hotel room with two beds, a glass table, and a view of the city.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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252 Barbadoes Street, Christchurch, 8011
  • Place, New Regent Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of buildings.

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a painting on the wall, and a window.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bed with a black blanket, two patterned pillows, and a single pink flower.

Classic Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.

Twin Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a painting on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

Superior Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted phone.

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

City Central Motel Apartments

Laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-out are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include free newspapers.
City Central Motel Apartments offers 26 accommodations with minibars and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

During your stay at City Central Motel Apartments, you're just a quick walk from Transitional Cathedral. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and breakfast (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers and laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Transitional Cathedral and 6 minutes by foot from One New Zealand Stadium
City Central Motel Apartments offers its guests complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Christchurch motel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2006
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Guests are kindly requested to contact the property at least 48 hours in advance if planning to arrive outside of the regular check-in hours as alternate check-in information will be needed.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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 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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information and lockbox information. 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

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City Central Motel Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 516 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 516 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 516 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 516 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 516 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff good accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff and location were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The room was nothing fancy, but the bed was comfortable and the shower was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really convenient location for the centre of Christchurch, spacious room, friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean , basic , short walk to centre
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy checkin, good location, not too far of a walk into city centre. Smokey T's amazing food around the corner.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a short stay easy walk to city.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff ere super friendly, room was clean and icy and had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, right opposite the new stadium! Easy 15 minute walk to Cathedral Square and riverside. Spacious,comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay, great staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Large, clean room, great facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms look they have just been renovated, a convenient spot close to town and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Pushpa

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, friendly helpful staff but bathroom needs proper maintenance
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
basic yet function. Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, very good location.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious room, soft comfortable bed, shower large and warm. Basic and adequate kitchenette.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place to stay with friendly host
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

phil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good nice Staff and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds, sizable room, cable tv, and a nice bathroom
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
People are clearing living long term here and other guests were very noisy until after 1am . Very average stay for the price we paid
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to town, walking distance to most things, would use again in future
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for central stay at value level
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to deal with booking as last minute Room was nice clean and very quiet Close to town was a bonus and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025