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    City Central Motel Apartments

    312 reviews
    #50 of 148 Hotels in Christchurch
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    252 Barbadoes Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011 New Zealand
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    312 reviews
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    We offer 26 stylish, self contained and well appointed quality apartments catering for the corporate traveler, couples and families.City Central Motel Apartments are within 5-7 mins walk of local attractions and the Central Business District.
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    Free Parking
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Wheelchair Access
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    Non-Smoking Hotel
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    Kitchenette
    Non-Smoking Rooms
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    Centrally Located
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    All reviews on arrival superior studio adjoining rooms central heating cardboard cathedral upstairs room stayed here for one night small kitchenette would stay again walking distance good size main road a great place to stay comfortable bed motel accommodation sofa
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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Central Location

    We had a superior Studio here for 3 nights and the rate was very reasonable. The room was clean, comfortable and had a small kitchen to cook if desired. Centrally located only a block from the Cardboard Cathedral and we walked everywhere. Would definitely return.

    Date of stay: September 2018
    Thank 58jnapper
    Reviewed 17 October 2018
    a good 3nights stay

    we got a family duplex connecting rooms... and surprisingly it was spacious. the kitchenette is great, the bathroom is wide enough.. the location is fine, but need to walk to the direction of cardboard cathedral into the city center which was fine for me..

    Date of stay: September 2018
    Thank lawc22
    Reviewed 4 October 2018
    Not up to reasonable standards

    The hotel location is reasonable but not outstanding. It does require driving to reach any of the city areas where attractions or restaurants are located. The building is old and not well maintained. The heating of the rooms is via hot water radiators, which is...More

    Date of stay: September 2018
    Thank derbunker
    Reviewed 10 August 2018
    Great location

    This is my second visit to City Central Motel Apartments and it's only got better. My room was dirt cheap but just as good as a more expensive motel on Bealey Avenue. It was super clean and well stocked with bathroom and kitchen necessities. And...More

    Date of stay: July 2018
    Thank M T
    Reviewed 4 August 2018 via mobile
    Do not stay here

    We stayed here with our 2 year old son. The place was filthy and smelt. We didn’t want him to touch anything including the blankets. Also if you leave anything behind they will charge you $50nz to post it. I was happy to pay the...More

    Date of stay: August 2018
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    25 June 2018|
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    Response from aussie1928 | Reviewed this property |
    Hi, full information (including video pictures) is available on the Motel website, however the rooms have a kitchenette which contain the basic requirements you are seeking. This includes microwave, refrigerator etc. Enjoy... More
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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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    "All rooms are the same"
    derbunker
    4 Oct 2018
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    "We had a ground floor room so very easy to come & go. Other option was to go upstairs but no views so..."
    295sketcher
    17 Jul 2018
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    "'Family' units are actually two adjoining units with door between. PERFECT"
    KelvinTB
    2 Feb 2018
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    "Upstairs might help with noise from people coming and going through the night."
    Hookachucka
    6 Feb 2017
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    PRICE RANGE
    US$84 - US$102 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    LOCATION
    New ZealandSouth IslandCanterbury RegionChristchurch
    NUMBER OF ROOMS
    26
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