Grand Riccarton Hotel offers a tranquil retreat in the heart of Riccarton, close to Hagley Park. Connect to WiFi and unwind with luggage storage and laundry facilities at your fingertips. Guests appreciate the hotel's convenient location.
Christchurch Botanic Gardens - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 16 min drive
Christchurch Railway Station - 16 min walk
Rolleston Station - 20 min drive
Rangiora Station - 27 min drive
Restaurants
KFC - 5 min walk
Volstead Trading Company - 4 min walk
Thai Orchid Restaurant - 6 min walk
Korean House - 6 min walk
Sasuke Riccarton - 7 min walk
About this property
Grand Riccarton Hotel
Located near a train station, Grand Riccarton Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Christchurch. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out DTA, which serves Indian cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge and a terrace are other highlights.
At a glance
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Hotel size
44 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Up to 2 children (8 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Working away
Meeting rooms
Conference center (753 square feet of space)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Terrace
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
4 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Front entrance ramp
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Thin carpet in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Desk chair
Food and drink
Meal delivery service
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Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
DTA - This family restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 30 for adults and NZD 22 for children
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for NZD 30 per day
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
National rating
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
Also known as
Grand Riccarton Hotel Hotel
Grand Riccarton Hotel Christchurch
Grand Riccarton Hotel Hotel Christchurch
Frequently asked questions
Does Grand Riccarton Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Grand Riccarton Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Grand Riccarton Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Grand Riccarton Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Grand Riccarton Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Grand Riccarton Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Christchurch Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Grand Riccarton Hotel?
Yes, DTA offers Indian cuisine.
What's the area around Grand Riccarton Hotel like?
Grand Riccarton Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Riccarton Road and 9 minutes' walk from Westfield Riccarton Mall.
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Reviews
Grand Riccarton Hotel Reviews
7.6
Good
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7.8
Cleanliness
7.4
Amenities
7.2
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2025
Clean room, helpful staff
annette
annette, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2025
Beautiful, well designed rooms to a very high standard. Comfy beds. Loved the resteraunt food. Very convenient for our arrival to Christchurch by train.
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2025
Very central to restaurants, shops and park.
Marina
Marina, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Apr 20, 2026
Room wasn’t the best. Tiny, low ceiling, dirty bathroom. Wasn’t cleaned properly even after asking for it.
TV, accessories etc were all cheap and primitive. Bedsheets and pillows were basic.
Overall, an average motel, but charges like a hotel.
syed Shaheer
syed Shaheer, 7-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2025
Very convenient place to stay.
Close to everything eg food and restaurants, mosque, motorway, airports, etc…
Rabia
Rabia, 3-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jan 27, 2026
The worst breakfast ever
Wei
Wei, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2024
Close to Hagley park and a 30min walk to the CBD
Great staff who were very accommodating
Clean rooms and a very comfortable bed
Kirk
Kirk, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2025
Convenient
N
N, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 20, 2024
Decent Hotel more like a motel
Prachi
Prachi, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 14, 2025
Blankets please
Need extra blankets for those who feel the cold. Otherwise good.
Fiona
Fiona, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Dec 7, 2025
Non communicative
Abigail
Abigail, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 27, 2024
Pretty good for the price you pay for standard room. Room was clean, not very spacious though it says Deluxe room.
Shabana
Shabana, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 27, 2025
Honestly I loved this motel! When I first pulled up the exterior look quite dated and I was quite shocked after the photos I saw for it. However it all changed once I got into my room where I was pleasantly surprised. Very beautiful decor with a nice, comfortable king sized bed.
The one thing I didn't quite understand about the room is all the decor was made to look beautiful but definitely not last, it was all very cheaply built and definitely bought on Amazon or something like that. However it was overall beautiful.
I would stay here again.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 13, 2025
The property was very nice. There are currently some renovations going on, but the noise and disruption from this was barely noticeable.
LINDA
LINDA, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2024
Great room. Very big.
Jack
Jack, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 29, 2024
Quiet and tidy.
Chris
Chris, 6-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 24, 2024
Close to everything. Checked in at 2am and the process was easy. Cheers
Moses
Moses, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 14, 2025
It is just ok.
Rogerio
Rogerio, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Aug 4, 2025
Disgusting
Disgusting didn't stay. walked out and stayed somewhere else
3rd world bad
Bruce
Bruce, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 22, 2025
Nice and tidy , when we went away and left the key at office no one was there when we came back had to wait till someone turned up
Neville
Neville, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jul 12, 2025
Poor service and no hot water
Didn’t they it.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Apr 30, 2025
It’s an older building renovated to feel comfortable. Nice bathrooms and on par for facilities vs price.
We did however find a few deal breaking quirks… the heatpump outdoor unit was so loud we had to compromise between using this or sleep, I’m not talking a wee hum, this was like a bus idling outside your bedroom.
Luckily there were electric blankets, however in order for the plug to reach a socket, meant shifting the bed, this would be no issue had we not found 6 large toenails and a slipper under the bed!
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 12, 2025
The room with two queen beds (sleeps 4) was small and cramped. The doors are sliding glass doors and it is am ordeal to get into room as doors and bed get in the way. Probably only 1 feet of space to squeeze into the room. The other rooms with two sinngle beds are of the same size. So if you are booking for 4 people then I will not recommend this property. There is renovation happening. Hopefully once xo.eted the rooms would be good (for 2 people).
Vijay
Vijay, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 4, 2024
Stay didn’t meet our expectations
The photos used for the property online paint a very different image to what it is like in reality. The concierge area was totally empty except for the reception desk (it looks like a bar is advertised online). Half of the rooms were also under construction which was a bit of an eye sore and quite noisy from fairly early in the morning.
The room was clean and comfortable, but overall we felt that this stay didn’t meet our expectations
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jan 6, 2025
The room is too small for double beds, one of the bed blocks half of the entry door. There is strong fishy odor coming from the back of the refrigerator and is unbearable, the front desk is locked and no one there by 8 pm to inform. No guest amenities and seems the property is under renovation. Wouldn’t have booked if I had known the property is under renovation.