We only had 1 night there. I wish it had been longer. Peter picked us up from dropping our car off near the airport. He made sure everything was just right. I had a hot cup of chamomile tea in a fancy tea cup that night to get relaxed for an early evening. He also recommended how to best get to the train station in the morning.
We only had 1 night there. I wish it had been longer. Peter picked us up from dropping our car off near the airport. He made sure everything was just right. I had a hot cup of chamomile tea in a fancy tea cup that night to get relaxed for an early evening. He also recommended how to best get to the train station in the morning.
Nancy
Reviewed November 11, 2026Reviewed November 11, 2026
Great little boutique motel in Ashburton.
The host greeted me and showed me the room. The room has already had heat pump on which was great for the cold night.
You have all amenities and then some like nespresso gusto machine. The thing that surprised me was the ropes in the wardrobe, just like in hotels. A good touch I think.
We had a wee glitch at night where the TV turned itself back on every 2-3hrs. I have let the host know at the checkout in the morning.However, the bed and pillows...
Great little boutique motel in Ashburton.
The host greeted me and showed me the room. The room has already had heat pump on which was great for the cold night.
You have all amenities and then some like nespresso gusto machine. The thing that surprised me was the ropes in the wardrobe, just like in hotels. A good touch I think.
We had a wee glitch at night where the TV turned itself back on every 2-3hrs. I have let the host know at the checkout in the morning.However, the bed and pillows...
Service was very friendly and helpful. The upgrade was appreciated and the fact that I could checkin earlier after a long flight. Location is great close to a bakery in what seems like a good neighborhood. Bed was comfortable , heater in the bathroom was great Z soap, conditioner and shampoo provided. Maybe the only thing I would change is not charge extra for laundry as it’s off putting.
Service was very friendly and helpful. The upgrade was appreciated and the fact that I could checkin earlier after a long flight. Location is great close to a bakery in what seems like a good neighborhood. Bed was comfortable , heater in the bathroom was great Z soap, conditioner and shampoo provided. Maybe the only thing I would change is not charge extra for laundry as it’s off putting.
A great place to stay in Christchurch. Conveniently located off the main road to the airport. Access to sights and activities is excellent.
Also easy to get to some great cafes,restaurants, and shopping areas. Staff are super nice and do everything they can to make your stay comfortable. Bill and Pat went above and beyond to make my stay excellent.
Rooms are quiet and comfy and have a full kitchenette.
Some also have spa tubs. Highly recommend the Airport Palms.
A great place to stay in Christchurch. Conveniently located off the main road to the airport. Access to sights and activities is excellent.
Also easy to get to some great cafes,restaurants, and shopping areas. Staff are super nice and do everything they can to make your stay comfortable. Bill and Pat went above and beyond to make my stay excellent.
Rooms are quiet and comfy and have a full kitchenette.
Some also have spa tubs. Highly recommend the Airport Palms.
Anonymous traveler
Reviewed November 6, 2019Reviewed November 6, 2019
The room was spacious and warm! Warm is a good thing here since it was July and most other places we stayed at were freezing, so we really appreciated that. We really liked everything about the room, and the coffee/dining table was really practical. The owner/manager was really nice too.
The room was spacious and warm! Warm is a good thing here since it was July and most other places we stayed at were freezing, so we really appreciated that. We really liked everything about the room, and the coffee/dining table was really practical. The owner/manager was really nice too.
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.
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.
Clean room, excellent communication with the check in staff, great that there was laundry IN the room! The kitchen Im the room was perfect! Thank you for a lovely stay!
Clean room, excellent communication with the check in staff, great that there was laundry IN the room! The kitchen Im the room was perfect! Thank you for a lovely stay!
Signage for property parking for the hotel was missing, for which required me to search at busy airport parking . When this was reported , staff merely remarked it was the responsibility of the airport
Signage for property parking for the hotel was missing, for which required me to search at busy airport parking . When this was reported , staff merely remarked it was the responsibility of the airport
Douglas
Reviewed November 4, 2026Reviewed November 4, 2026
Great location and staff!
I played on 8 golf courses within a 15 mile radius during my two-week stay.
Also took a 45-minute bus ride into Christchurch on Christmas Day from a bus-stop 5 minutes from the motel.
And boarded the TranzAlpine scenic rail train at a station 10-minutes away.
Walked to McDonald's, KFC, and New World grocery and other shops within minutes.
Sarah, the owner/manager made several special efforts to make my extended stay very comfortable.
Great location and staff!
I played on 8 golf courses within a 15 mile radius during my two-week stay.
Also took a 45-minute bus ride into Christchurch on Christmas Day from a bus-stop 5 minutes from the motel.
And boarded the TranzAlpine scenic rail train at a station 10-minutes away.
Walked to McDonald's, KFC, and New World grocery and other shops within minutes.
Sarah, the owner/manager made several special efforts to make my extended stay very comfortable.
Doc
Reviewed February 15, 2017Reviewed February 15, 2017
Golden hotel is the perfect stay once landing in Christchurch and before leaving again. Very clean and nice space. Staff is also responsive and kind with inquiries. There is a Vietnamese cafe right on the main lobby so very convenient for a quick pick me up. Overall, would stay here again so definitely recommend!
Golden hotel is the perfect stay once landing in Christchurch and before leaving again. Very clean and nice space. Staff is also responsive and kind with inquiries. There is a Vietnamese cafe right on the main lobby so very convenient for a quick pick me up. Overall, would stay here again so definitely recommend!
staff was phenomenal. went above and beyond. stayed for 9 days. found the place to be very clean. bedding was more than comfortable, with heated mattress pads too!!! had a 1 bedroom unit. individual heating system in each room, floors heated, towel rack heated. kitchen fully supplied, newly renovated kitchen and bathroom. nearby grocery, fish and chips, pharmacy - all within walking distance of a very nice, quiet neighborhood. easy bus service into city. (only thing i could...
staff was phenomenal. went above and beyond. stayed for 9 days. found the place to be very clean. bedding was more than comfortable, with heated mattress pads too!!! had a 1 bedroom unit. individual heating system in each room, floors heated, towel rack heated. kitchen fully supplied, newly renovated kitchen and bathroom. nearby grocery, fish and chips, pharmacy - all within walking distance of a very nice, quiet neighborhood. easy bus service into city. (only thing i could...
Highly recommend. Very functional, clean and well taken care of. The front desk help was great! They were always there to provide assistance when needed.
Highly recommend. Very functional, clean and well taken care of. The front desk help was great! They were always there to provide assistance when needed.