Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited. No reservation is required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee of approximately NZD 12 per person.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee, subject to availability.

Are airport shuttle services available?

A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge. Guests can arrange the transfer by contacting the property.

What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?

The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

What is the property's location in relation to key landmarks?

Located in Upper Riccarton, the property is within a 5-minute drive of the University of Canterbury and Riccarton House. It is approximately 2.1 km from Mona Vale and 2.3 km from Christchurch Public Hospital.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of NZD 20.0 per night, and advance request or confirmation is required.

Apollo Motel

What guests think

Across reviews, Apollo Motel is described as an older, budget-friendly stop with friendly, helpful hosts and smooth late or contactless check-ins, while upkeep and cleanliness standards vary between well-kept rooms and some tired, dirty areas.

Rooms are commonly praised for generous space and, in some units, quiet despite the main road, but others report dated furnishings, firm or poor-quality beds/sofa beds, and occasional traffic noise. Parking is easy yet tight or small, and access to Riccarton Road can be tricky. The location is convenient for shops, the mall and public transport. Expect a spacious, value stay with warm service and variable condition.

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Facilities

Parking is easy but spaces are tight or small, and exiting onto the main road can be difficult.

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T D

Jan 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was checking in late. The front desk called to coordinate with me and was accomodating. The furnishings were older and worn, but everything was clean and the linens were fresh and soft. It was nicely decorated and pretty. Everything was well maintained and they even had an electric blanket. I only needed a place to sleep for a couple of hours. I'd almost booked a hostle but this price was nearly the same and private. I'm glad i did! I would stay again. The parkinglot is small and a bit hard to get out of, but the parking itself was good.

10

Alyth

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I really enjoyed this pleasant motel. Only disadvantage, it can be hard to get out on to Riccarton Rd. Need to turn left almost always.

8

William A

Feb 26, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious room. Easy parking. Room was a little dated, but not too bad. Clean

10

Adrian

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super easy check-in, good price, little bit tight parking spots.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: several guests found rooms very clean and well kept, while others reported dirty bathrooms, mould or grime, and run-down fixtures.

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Darren

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were friendly. There was grime in the window corners, and in the spa outlets.

8

Jacqueline

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean and warm on arrival. Made to feel welcome

10

Sevealefaiga

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved it here. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Our stay was short and sweet! My daughter loved that she had her own room. Very spacious and clean! Easy to find and close to the mall.

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LUPING

Mar 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very small space in the living area, sofa bed in bad condition and of bad quality, couldn't even handle my parents weight of 130kg combined so they didn't have any sleep as the sofa bed sank all the way down. Both the sofa bed and arm chair are very dirty. Kitchen is tiny and basically no dining area, could barely walk with the dining table there. Bathroom window and shower aren't clean. Very noisy as it's right next to the big road. Overall is an unpleasant experience won't go back there again not even for cheaper price.

10

Chanelle

Dec 26, 2022

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Stayed 19,352 nights

Very clean and comfortable ~ good job.

10

John

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very clean and spacious

6

Malcolm

Feb 8, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Fairly basic room. Shower was certainly powerful but there mould round the base..

10

Catherine

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Apollo had everything we needed. It is an older property but in lovely clean condition. I’d certainly stay there again.

10

David

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a last minute stay for a quick overnight. Very smooth contactless check in. The room was spacious and clean. Overall, very convenient and easy.

6

Jenny

Dec 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, the beds were comfortable and you couldn't hear the road noise but sadly the unit was extremely dirty. There was a large crack in the toilet bowl, no soap, only half a roll of toilet paper for a family of 4 and no complimentary milk. The complex in general was rather run down

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Rooms

Many highlight very spacious units and some note quiet rooms despite the road, while others mention dated decor, uncomfortable beds or sofa beds, and occasional traffic noise.

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Jeffery

Sep 29, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Very enjoyable stay . The rooms are very spacious and quiet. The host is very helpful. Thoroughly recommend !

6

Marian

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Unfortunately very tired and badly in need of maintenence. Clean but not inviting.

10

Sevealefaiga

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved it here. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Our stay was short and sweet! My daughter loved that she had her own room. Very spacious and clean! Easy to find and close to the mall.

8

William A

Feb 26, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious room. Easy parking. Room was a little dated, but not too bad. Clean

4

Sue

Feb 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sorry to be negative, we found the bed position difficult with a window and blind, at pillow height. The bed was very firm. ( uncomfortable) so we did not get a good sleep. The shower was a ‘wet floor shower’ so everything got very wet! We did not feel it was value for money.

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LUPING

Mar 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very small space in the living area, sofa bed in bad condition and of bad quality, couldn't even handle my parents weight of 130kg combined so they didn't have any sleep as the sofa bed sank all the way down. Both the sofa bed and arm chair are very dirty. Kitchen is tiny and basically no dining area, could barely walk with the dining table there. Bathroom window and shower aren't clean. Very noisy as it's right next to the big road. Overall is an unpleasant experience won't go back there again not even for cheaper price.

8

David

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Just what we required for a few nights stay On a main road - never heard any road noise at night

10

John

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very clean and spacious

10

Jeffery

Sep 28, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The host is very helpful and friendly . The rooms are big and price is fair .

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Jenny

Dec 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, the beds were comfortable and you couldn't hear the road noise but sadly the unit was extremely dirty. There was a large crack in the toilet bowl, no soap, only half a roll of toilet paper for a family of 4 and no complimentary milk. The complex in general was rather run down

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly and helpful, with prompt, easy or contactless late check-ins; a few note minor lapses like short waits or missing milk.

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10

Rachel

Apr 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Handy that the keys were left for us as we arrived quite late at night

10

T D

Jan 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was checking in late. The front desk called to coordinate with me and was accomodating. The furnishings were older and worn, but everything was clean and the linens were fresh and soft. It was nicely decorated and pretty. Everything was well maintained and they even had an electric blanket. I only needed a place to sleep for a couple of hours. I'd almost booked a hostle but this price was nearly the same and private. I'm glad i did! I would stay again. The parkinglot is small and a bit hard to get out of, but the parking itself was good.

6

Doug

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had to wait 5-10 mins to book in for no apparent reason. No milk given to us on arrival.

10

Bernie

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The manager was fantastic

8

Jacqueline

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean and warm on arrival. Made to feel welcome

10

Vicki

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very impressed. We were on a late flight. Light and heater left on for us.

10

Sevealefaiga

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved it here. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Our stay was short and sweet! My daughter loved that she had her own room. Very spacious and clean! Easy to find and close to the mall.

8

Norma

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was prompt. Very friendly staff.

10

Adrian

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super easy check-in, good price, little bit tight parking spots.

10

David

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a last minute stay for a quick overnight. Very smooth contactless check in. The room was spacious and clean. Overall, very convenient and easy.

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Location

Convenient for shops, a mall and public transport, on a main road; some found exiting onto Riccarton Road difficult.

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Willy

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Shops near by

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Alyth

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I really enjoyed this pleasant motel. Only disadvantage, it can be hard to get out on to Riccarton Rd. Need to turn left almost always.

10

Sevealefaiga

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved it here. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Our stay was short and sweet! My daughter loved that she had her own room. Very spacious and clean! Easy to find and close to the mall.

8

John William

Jan 17, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Handy to public transport

6

Jeffrey

Mar 2, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing exceptional, nor horrible. Staff provided a couple of extra pillows on request. Location was OK.

8

David

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Just what we required for a few nights stay On a main road - never heard any road noise at night

6

Tony

Feb 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Safe, inexpensive and very close to shopping

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Jenny

Dec 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, the beds were comfortable and you couldn't hear the road noise but sadly the unit was extremely dirty. There was a large crack in the toilet bowl, no soap, only half a roll of toilet paper for a family of 4 and no complimentary milk. The complex in general was rather run down

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Dining

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Apollo Motel

About this property

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Room options

Standard Studio Kitchen (Small Studio Unit)

Family Suite 1 Bedroom Kitchen (Family Unit)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Unit 1 Queen, 2 Single, 1 Rollaway)

Deluxe Queen Studio

Deluxe King Studio Kitchen

Standard 1 Bedroom King Suite

Standard Suite 2 Bedrooms Kitchen (Unit)

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