Golden Hotel

3.5 star property

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Café
Exterior
Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Mountain View
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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229 Riccarton Rd, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041
  • Place, Riccarton Road
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Westfield Riccarton Mall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Canterbury
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, Accessible

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Double or Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 47 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Golden Hotel

Along with a coffee shop/cafe, this smoke-free hotel has concierge services and a free grocery shopping service. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, a hair salon, and a front-desk safe are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
Golden Hotel offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Christchurch hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Golden Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Canterbury. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Ngon Ngon Cafe, a café that serves Vietnamese cuisine
  • Breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include free grocery shopping service, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Wolfbrook Arena and 8 minutes from Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Golden Hotel also features multilingual staff, concierge services, and a complimentary grocery shopping service. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Christchurch hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy local cuisine breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Ngon Ngon Cafe - This café specializes in Vietnamese cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: NZD 5 to 100 for adults and NZD 5 to 100 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Ngon Ngon Cafe

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40.0 per night.

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 local cuisine breakfast: approximately NZD 5 to 100 for adults, and NZD 5 to 100 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Golden Hotel Hotel
Golden Hotel Christchurch
Golden Hotel Hotel Christchurch

Golden Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 358 out of 437 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 437 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 437 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 437 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 437 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, rooms and location are great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant is excellent; the room was recently renovated so it’s very nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shiela

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly and accessible area, great service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfort, cleanliness, friendly staff and all you could need for a stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yuji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly, the location was great, and it was a very comfortable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic room, location, amenities, customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location. Love the cafe
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mei Mei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy parking and near to Riccarton mall as well which is a great stop over in Christchurch before or after flights.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

THERESA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jayashankar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Moyra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and air conditioning. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for 1 night, clean, comfortable, great shower pressure, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Hotel looks a little tired on the outside and in the hallways, but the room was spotless and bed very comfortable. BEST SHOWER of our NZ trip so far. The food in the cafe downstairs was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Moyra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Big room with kitchenette
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sanjeev

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Qing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, lovely staff. Very clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay- clean & quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location for our travel purposes was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room. Easy check-in. Good parking
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room, very clean and comfortable. Pleasant friendly staff. Bonus having a cafe for your morning coffee.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and modern love the roomy bathroom and shower it’s a handy location to get around the city and would highly recommend this place. The only downside was the bedroom could only fit in one bedside table which for a couple is not ideal but other than that everything else was great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHEOL WOO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good & convenient hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024