McWilliam Apartments
Location: 158 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, 8041, Christchurch, NZ
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Motels
About this Property
Exquisite Views and Convenient Amenities
Gastronomic Delights and Casino Shuttle
Effortless Comfort and Entertainment
Book now for a delightful stay at McWilliam Apartments and relish the perfect blend of comfort and convenience that awaits you in Christchurch.
Important Information
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
- A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Instructions: There is no front desk at this property. The check-in location differs from the property location. Check-in location: [160 Riccarton Road]. 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. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their passport before arrival. If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The host will greet guests on arrival.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Designated smoking area
- Free casino shuttle
- Free self parking
Rooms Available
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Studio Unit
1 Double Bed
279-sq-foot soundproofed room with a patio
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and toaster
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Desk and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Fresh towels (on request) and air conditioning
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Toaster
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Change of towels (on request)
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Economy 2 Bedroom Apartment
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
377 sq feet
Layout - 2 bedrooms and living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, and toaster
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Fresh towels (on request) and air conditioning
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Partially open bathroom
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Change of towels (on request)
-
One Bedroom Apartment
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
377-sq-foot soundproofed room with a patio
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and toaster
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Desk and iron/ironing board
Comfort - Fresh towels (on request) and air conditioning
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- DVD player
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Toaster
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate sitting area
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Change of towels (on request)
Guest Reviews
- Keith (6/5): - 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).
- Col (8/5): - Self contained and conveniently located.
- Verified traveler (2/5): - Dirty, not so good to stay
- Shirley (10/5): - 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.
- Sharon (8/5): Overnight between flights. - Just an overnight stay between flights. Suited my needs as close to an airport/ sumner bus stop.
- Keith (8/5): Handy to everything - Very handy location, opposite Westfield Riccarton and McDonalds. Direct bus route into city. Friendly and obliging staff.
- Ann (8/5): - Suited my needs. Spacious bedrooms. Friendly staff.
- Jane (6/5): - Friendly staff :) But always hear door slammed A bit hard to parking
- Rob (8/5): - 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
- Kathy (8/5): - Very clean and comfortable. Great having a kitchenette too.
- Paul (8/5): - Nice stay for one night
- Peter (8/5): - The unit was very comfortable. Did have trouble with the Aircon controller. bed very comfortable
- Raj (10/5): - Highly recommend stay Very private and clean
- Verified traveler (4/5): Unhappy - Unhelpful
- Allysha (10/5): - Very easy after hours check in, clean and comfortable room, and staff were lovely to interact with as well.
- Louise Le (10/5): - Such a lovely management team. Great stay would be hapoy to use again.
- Kelly (4/5): 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.
- Trudi (10/5): - 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.
- Eden (10/5): - Property was neat and tidy, the staff were very lovely & kind. Good price! Walkable distance to the all the shops, we enjoyed our stay!
- Juan (2/5): 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!
- Mark (6/5): Older place but functional - Older place with a studio room older but functional.
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