City Central Motel Apartments

3.0 star property

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City Central Hotel features a sleek glass facade and multiple levels with balconies.
Enjoy a romantic dinner for two in this serene outdoor setting, complete with a beautifully set table and a stunning city view.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, bedside table, and convenient telephone and lamp.
Relax in a comfortable seating area with striped armchairs and a sofa, offering a view of the surrounding urban landscape.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, stove, and sink.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
252 Barbadoes Street, Christchurch, 8011
  • Cathedral Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Christchurch Casino
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

Twin Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Superior Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

City Central Motel Apartments

Motel with free parking, near Hagley Park
Laundry facilities, express check-out and free newspapers are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
City Central Motel Apartments offers 26 accommodations with minibars and a hairdryer. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 laundry facilities are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception and laundry facilities
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Hagley Park and 13 minutes from Lyttelton Harbour
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.

Room service is available.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

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

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

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: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (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.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
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 arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property 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 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.

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.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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City Central Motel Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 464 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 464 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 464 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 464 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 464 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Should be offering a discount while the te kaha stadium gets built. Extremely noisy 12 hrs a day 7 days a week. People coming in and out of the room next door. Loud voices at 3 in the morning. Not a great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is very dated and a little on the outskirts. The property was clean and and provided everything necessary. Staff tried to be helpful but it seemed to get lost in translation, English wasn't their first language. A men's night shelter is behind and men could be be heard yelling at times. Motel provided ear plugs but didn't need them and slept really well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

jacqui

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large rooms. Clean and quite modern. Bed comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to central city. You could walk everywhere
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vicki

Disliked: Amenities
A tired and very basic motel. The rooms are large and the kitchenette and bathroom are good. The motel is on a very busy corner and the traffic noise comes through the front glass wall very easily. There is no privacy for the ground floor unless the curtains are closed. No restaurant and no close supermarket. However, when the stadium is completed the motel will be in an ideal location. The motel is a good ten minute walk into the centre. Reception was underwhelming.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Was not as close to downtown as I thought it would be and no place close to eat but subway.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was great to walk to local eateries. Bathroom & bed were fine for an overnight stop
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well priced

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

ROD

Travelled with partner
Noisy due to roadworks and construction site across the road. Also area is dirty due to dust from construction
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tegan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jacobus

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top stay

We booked a family room and had two rooms joined together. Was fantastic as kids in one side adults in another . Great location next to new stadium . They do work through the night just need to close windows. Would recommend and stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John, Tauranga

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very helpful staff. Not far to walk into town and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable clean reasonable price accomodation close to the centre of Christchurch. We recommend this property to fellow travellers. David and Sharyn.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David, Gold Coast

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is close to the city centre and affordable
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with group
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in, great location close to areas of Christchurch. Room was clean, maybe a touch dated but for the price I thought it was great. Sliding door being the main entrance was a bit unique, but the curtains effectively blocked light and sound (for as much as you can in a city).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very large rooms, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very central, as the name says, helpful staff. Only problem is that it is next door to the largest building site in Christchurch, the new stadium.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

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