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    City Central Motel Apartments

    304 reviews
    #43 of 147 Hotels in Christchurch
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    252 Barbadoes Street | Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children12
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    4.5
    304 reviews
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    • Very good38%
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    252 Barbadoes Street | Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand See on map
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    All reviewson arrivaladjoining roomscentral heatingupstairs roomstayed here for one nightwould stay againsmall kitchenettegood sizewalking distancea great place to staymain roadcomfortable bedmotelaccommodationdishwasherheatercathedral
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    Reviewed April 21, 2018
    Ticked all the boxes

    The staff were very helpful, even carried our bags up the stairs to our room. Had the room open and airing. The room was quite large and included a lounge as well as table and chairs. Had a great size kitchenette, fully equipped which we...More

    Thank JackandMrs
    Reviewed April 17, 2018
    Nice Stay

    Stayed here for one night on arrival in Christchurch. Was in a good location and could access what I wanted to by foot. Room was of a good size and tidy. I had an upstairs room. Check in and out was easy and friendly.

    Thank scotto26
    Reviewed April 10, 2018 via mobile
    Comfortable, older style motel in a convenient city location

    Central location. Easy access to everything (museum, galleries, parks etc) by car or on foot. City hop on / off tour bus route basically to front door. Easy drive to Airport. Good sized family room, comfortable, adequate facilities for pricing. Good parking. Some traffic noise...More

    Thank aussie1928
    Reviewed February 2, 2018
    Great apartment for Chch Event stay

    Enjoyed staying here. Had a Triathlon to do In Lyttelton and this was a great place to stay. Great size adjoining rooms, kitchenette. After i booked i had to upgrade as more of us traveling and they made the change very easy and outcome superb....More

    Thank KelvinTB
    Reviewed January 23, 2018
    Neat tidy and what you pay for

    I've stayed in this motel several times over the last year (2017/2018) and it's neat tidy and clean. The wifi plays up and seems to kick you out several times a day but apart from that i's a good choice. The owners are sweethearts and...More

    Thank M T
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    May 26, 2018|
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    Response from aussie1928 | Reviewed this property |
    Hi, Parking available right in front of the motel units, and you shouldn’t have any problem with that. The adjoining rooms were comfortable and would easily accommodate 5, just place any request when you book. Found driving... More
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    "'Family' units are actually two adjoining units with door between. PERFECT"
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    "Upstairs might help with noise from people coming and going through the night."
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    "units on the ground floor hear all first floor movements. Do not get a unit near the old style stairwells."
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    "Studio units have more modern outlook."
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