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McWilliam Apartments

2.0 star property

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Outdoor dining
Studio Unit | Lobby
One Bedroom Apartment | Coffee and/or coffee maker
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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158 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, 8041
  • Place, Riccarton Road
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Westfield Riccarton Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Canterbury
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Unit

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Exterior

One Bedroom Apartment

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Exterior

Economy 2 Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Christchurch

Located in Riccarton, McWilliam Apartments is next to Riccarton Road and Westfield Riccarton Mall. This 3-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a terrace.
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What's nearby

  • Riccarton Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Canterbury - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hagley Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mona Vale - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 3 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Columbus Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Park Ranger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gong Cha - ‬4 min walk

About this property

McWilliam Apartments

Guests staying at McWilliam Apartments enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. A stay here includes free parking.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and ironing boards are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 100.00
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 100.00

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [160 Riccarton Road]
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [After Hour check in at Athena Motel Office at 160 Riccarton Road -next door]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per day
  • Children younger than 18 are not permitted to stay at this adults-only property (only guests 18 and older are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: NZD 200.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Early check-in fee: NZD 100.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 100.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The motel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

McWilliam Apartments Christchurch
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McWilliam Apartments Motel
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around McWilliam Apartments?

This motel is situated in Riccarton, just steps from Riccarton Road and Westfield Riccarton Mall. You'll also find Mona Vale and Riccarton House less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at McWilliam Apartments?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does McWilliam Apartments feature a casino?

No, McWilliam Apartments doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at McWilliam Apartments?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does McWilliam Apartments have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does McWilliam Apartments feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, McWilliam Apartments doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will McWilliam Apartments allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at McWilliam Apartments.

Does McWilliam Apartments have connecting rooms available?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from McWilliam Apartments?

The closest major airport to McWilliam Apartments is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), which is 4.7 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at McWilliam Apartments?

Yes, some guestrooms at McWilliam Apartments offer a patio.

McWilliam Apartments Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 35 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts. Clean and tidy room. Close to shops
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Daisuke

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Raj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend stay Very private and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay for one night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Allysha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy after hours check in, clean and comfortable room, and staff were lovely to interact with as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had all the amenities we required and was very comfortable and clean. Nice staff and very close to shops. We would definitely stay again if we came back to Christchurch.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Col

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Self contained and conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Sharon

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

Overnight between flights.

Just an overnight stay between flights. Suited my needs as close to an airport/ sumner bus stop.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. Great having a kitchenette too.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Louise Le

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely management team. Great stay would be hapoy to use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was neat and tidy, the staff were very lovely & kind. Good price! Walkable distance to the all the shops, we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited my needs. Spacious bedrooms. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Trudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thankyou so much to Parisel our host she was so kind and the room and bed linen spotless clean and crisp. Such a good stay ad will definetly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and close to town. Bathroom was clean but being a painter I would do the rapairs nicer and better. Wasn’t done by a tradesman
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Keith

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

Handy to everything

Very handy location, opposite Westfield Riccarton and McDonalds. Direct bus route into city. Friendly and obliging staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff :) But always hear door slammed A bit hard to parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty, not so good to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The unit was very comfortable. Did have trouble with the Aircon controller. bed very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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6/10 Okay

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very clean, but distinct signs of some rough past clients. Service excellent: we said the bathroom heater was not working, so they provided a plug-in one which we appreciated. There were no extra pillows or blankets (although I am sure they would have provided them had we asked).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unhappy

Unhelpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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4/10 Poor

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Noisy, loud, uncomfortable

The decor is nice enough but the room was SO loud and noisy from traffic, and it literally shook every single time a truck went past. We booked this place based on the fact it said it was soundproofed, but that’s clearly not the case. Staff originally couldn’t find our booking even though we had pre-paid online so it took over half an hour to check us in, made worse by the fact we had a very tired child with us. They then tried to “upgrade” (hah!) us from the 2 bedroom apartment we had booked to a small studio room that had 2 beds in the lounge. When we asked how this could be seen as an upgrade they said the room was “nicer”. Eventually they finally agreed to put us in the room we had paid for but all in all it took 45 minutes just to get the key for the right room with a toddler basically yelling the house down & then effectively little to no sleep the whole time we were there due to the noise. When we asked for our money back after the first night so we could go somewhere for the second, they refused & said I had to go back to the “booking agent”which we gave up on after being on hold for over an hour and just went and bought some earplugs from Bunnings instead. As I say the decor was nice enough but if you value sleep and/or you don’t have a lot of time to wait around, I don’t recommend this place. This is the first negative review we’ve ever left and I hate doing it because I know times are tough for everyone out there but we also wanted to be truthful. Sorry.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Maja

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

Großzügige Räume, gute Einrichtung

Angenehmer Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten. Nahe zum Zentrum von Christchurch und dem Farmer‘s Markt und Sonntagsmarkt in Riccarton. Sehr guter Service, neue Einrichtungsgegenstände. Gutes Preis-Leistungvehältnis.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
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2/10 Terrible

Juan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

BEWARE. RUN AWAY

DANGER!!! So noisy!!! It s on riccarton road. U WONT SLEEP all night long. - There 5 or 6 motels even better quality on the same road! Be smart and do not spend any cent here! - I paid for 3 days but I needed to arrive on 2nd day due to changes in my itinerary... Of course they didn't refund the 1st night... Even if they had time to sell it to someone else. - They were knocking on my door punctually, pushing me out... They told me there only 1 maid for all the rooms and she has to do all rooms ( 4 hours needed between check in and check out). - Internet problems. - I left my luggage when they pushed me out on the garage of the office room, I stayed out all morning until 4pm. I picked up my staff and I needed to pee, she said that I have to go to McDonald's... So rude!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Older place but functional

Older place with a studio room older but functional.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great location close to Riccarton mall

Comfortable motel and great location. Staff very good.