Metropolitan Motel on Riccarton (couple trip)

I travel a lot for work, I usually stay at a quieter motel. But this time I had to stay here, it was OK. I would class it as a good budget motel. Nothing flash just a good place to stay for a reasonable price. Clean and tidy, walking distance to 15+ eateries. SOYO gelato is too close !

We are a family of two adults and one teenage son doing a road trip on the South Island. The Metropolitan was a great base in Christchurch being 5 minutes walk to Riccarton mall, a cinema and lots of eateries. Totally recommended with very friendly service. We stayed one night on our way south and loved it so much we came back for two more as we drove north.

Marco was super helpful and friendly. Location was unbeatable.. close to bus stop , University and Mall and restaurants. Room was very comfortable and had a great little lotchem. There was a bit of condensation issues in the bathroom.

Stayed for 2 nights when first arriving in Christchurch, the motel was so good that we returned for the last 3 days of our trip. Marko was very accomodating and the beds were amazing. Could barely hear the traffic despite being on a relatively busy road, and was very nicely located to the mall. 10/10

Lovely hotel and staff. Stayed here while delivering my daughter to university. Great, clean, and spacious rooms. Bathroom is big and tidy with a nice big bath. Location is handy to the mall and shops nearby which suited us as we had things to buy for my daughter's Hall room. While the road is busy, the room was quiet. The staff are lovely, going so far as to fix the wheels on my suitcase when I l...