Title: Great Apartment in a great location Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Great Apartment in a great location ## Photo gallery for Great Apartment in a great location ![Smart TV - Great Apartment in a great location (Riccarton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33920000/33910300/33910300/b097b9e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Great Apartment in a great location (Riccarton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33920000/33910300/33910300/4c98f5b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Great Apartment in a great location (Riccarton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33920000/33910300/33910300/495ec3d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Great Apartment in a great location (Riccarton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33920000/33910300/33910300/5ced7ad6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Great Apartment in a great location (Riccarton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33920000/33910300/33910300/c99a3e46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In Christchurch, enjoy a conveniently located apartment with free parking and explore nearby Westfield Riccarton. Take advantage of the central location to visit Canterbury University, Christchurch Public Hospital or embark on day trips to Akaroa or Hamner Springs. ## Reviews 2.0 ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Great Apartment in a great location This sunny conveniently located great self service apartment is only a few minutes walk from Westfield Riccarton. We are handy to all major routes, being close to city center, parks, Canterbury University, Christchurch Public Hospital etc. Christchurch garden city is a great stop over and it is very handy to stay and do day trips to Akaroa, Hamner Springs or a base for ski trip to many ski fields in winter. We do have a brand new Kea Motorhome available for rent if you want to do longer trips in the south island, my contact details are NZ zero two one twenty five four two four fifty two. We have free parking onsite. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Great Apartment Great Location Riccarton Great In A Great Location Great Apartment in a Great Location Christchurch Great Apartment in a Great Location Private vacation home Great In A Great Location Great Apartment in a Great Location Christchurch Great Apartment in a Great Location Private vacation home ## About the area Riccarton, a neighbourhood in Christchurch, is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of New Brighton Beach and Sumner Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Lyttelton Harbour. Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre and The Arts Centre are also worth visiting. [Visit our Christchurch travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch.dx179996) [View more Holiday homes in Christchurch](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Private-Holiday-Homes.d179996-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.53657,172.5988&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:njuhGoum%7C_%40%3FS%3FU%3FU%3FU%40S%40U%40W%40U%40UBS%40U%40QBUBUBSBUBUBSDQDUBUDQDUDQFUDQFQDUFOFSFQFQFQFQHSHQFQHOHOHOHQHOHOJMHOJOHMJOJOJKJMJKLOJKJKLKJKLKLIJKLILKLGLILILGNGLILELINELELINENELANENCLENANCNALCNCNAN%3FLCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%40NBNBL%40NBN%40NBLDNDL%40NDLDNHNDLDLHLDNHLFLFLHLHLFLJLHLJJHLJJJLJJJLJJNJJJLJJJNJNJLHNJNHLHNHNJPHNFNHNHPFPHRFPFPFPHPDRFNFRDRFPDTDPDTDPBTDTDPBRBTBTBRBTBT%40PBT%40R%40T%40T%40V%40T%40R%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FTARATAVATATARCTAPCTCTCRCTCTCREPETCTEPETEPERGRERGPGPERIPGPGPGPIPGRIPILGPINKPININILKNILKNKLKNKJKNKJKNMJKJMJKJMJKHMJMHMJMFMHMFMHMFOHMDMHMDODOHMDODM%40ODMDOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40OBO%3FMBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMCO%3FOCOAMCOAOCOAMEOCOEMAOEOEMIMEOEMIMEMIOGMIMGMIMGMKMIKKMIMKKKMKKKKKMOKKKOKKKOKMIOKMIOKMIOIOIQIOIQIMGQISIQGQGQGQGQGSGQEUGOESGSEQEUEQCUEUEQCSCUCUCSCUCUAQAUCSAUAUAWAUAS%3FU%3FU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1TFfkOMAaMqv5m_wzehvMy-06H8=) Riccarton, Canterbury ### What's nearby - ![The Observatory in the Arts Centre - Christchurch - New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112896/b76ae8b4-2125-401b-967d-d3b49bb3072a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Canterbury 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - ![Botanic Gardens in Christchurch City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/828/6dae6320-1789-442c-8573-4c37b5bfcee0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hagley Park 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - ![Mona Vale featuring a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112920/a459f3c4-a41e-4dfb-aef7-d5c509b33ba6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mona Vale 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles - Westfield Riccarton Mall 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Riccarton Road 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles ### Getting around - Christchurch Railway Station 18 min walk - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 10 min drive ### Restaurants - Madam Kwong's 6 min walk - McDonald's 7 min walk - Starbucks 10 min walk - Shamiana 10 min walk - Drexels 9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Great Apartment in a great location pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Great Apartment in a great location? ### What time is check-in at Great Apartment in a great location? ### What time is check-out at Great Apartment in a great location? ### Where is Great Apartment in a great location located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Great Apartment in a great location Reviews ## Reviews All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 2.0 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ## Reviews ### 2/10 Terrible #### Michelle W. 8 Jan 2026 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy Very poor cleaning and maintenace. Contacted host but had to call bookabach to get the place cleaned. Dust, dirty marks, dishwasher stopped working, and toilet leaked. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/dc7cb216-e376-4995-9fc8-d9483c305307-1767869673612.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a79febe4-4692-4564-a4a2-67cbdd74960c-1767869678420.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/efe50950-c12b-4a21-b61e-0fea04a64769-1767869682869.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4c455b3e-8154-4d27-8f98-fed020b1c89a-1767869691411.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Michelle W. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025 ---