Wicked Monarch
Wicked Monarch, Welles Street, Christchurch Central, Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community 8011, New Zealand- Mural
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Luxurious Amenities
Convenient Location
City Views and Modern Comfort
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Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
6 adults · 5 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
86 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
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Explication du parking qui nous a induit en erreur.
Great location for me
Great location, walking distance to highly rated eateries Has the basics for a comfortable stay The heat pump upstairs with the rooms alongside the heaters kept the place warm for a winter visit
Offsite parking is actually a block away which can be a bit inconvenient for unloading and packing car and children in the rain but still manageable. Some people who have trouble with stairs will not like the many stairs up to and inside the apartment. Suggest checking the heat pump in the lounge, seems to be faulty.
Location was great.
Two flights of stairs to carry up 23kg+ of luggage per person. Lounge was extremely uncomfortable and so were the beds. Instructions to park the car down the street were not clear. We drove around the streets a few times to try and locate it. When I spoke to the staff and expressed how the instructions weren’t clear they said it was only me that didn’t understand. You need to drive through the Tradestaff carpark to get to the public carpark at the back. No Wilson sign and Parkmate sign not visible from the street especially at night time. If I had read the reviews prior to booking I may not have stayed. I definitely wasn’t the only one as others had mentioned the same thing and still this hasn’t been addressed.
The location was great! Only a short walk to The River side markets and no much further to the kids playground at Margaret Mahey park. The unit had everything we needed. Very clean and a homey feeling.
The door on the first room at the top of the stairs catches which wakes others overnight when using bathroom.
Great central location close to Riverside Market and the CBD. The apartment was spacious, clean, comfortable, and well equipped for our stay. Free parking was a big advantage, and communication from the host was easy and helpful.
It was very clean and tidy. The location is within easy walking distance to the cbd The hosts were responsive to messages. Kitchen is well kitted out.
The door code we were given was incorrect. It was completely different, so not just a typo. While the hosts responded quickly to my message and gave me a new code, having to stand in an unsheltered area in winter sorting it out wasn't ideal. Also, I think they need to update their instructions ref to the parking. The instruction advised it was a Wilson car park. None of the signage at the location is for Wilson, it is a different company that they are affiliated with. The entrance to said parking is also not easy to spot, as the entrance is through a private car park with no signage for Wilson or the other at the street entrance. Google maps assured me it was the correct place though, and what description was given fitted the parking location in other aspects.
The location is brilliant. The rooms great. Good facilities
The couch was uncomfortable and the entry lock was annoying and fiddly. There are a lot of stairs
Everything
Nothing
Excelente ubicacion!
Incomodo para descargar equipaje ya que el parking de la calle es pago y el que incluye el alojamiento es a 100m maso
We loved this apartment and found no issues at all with the parking even though it was a very busy weekend in central Christchurch The location was perfect for us - close to the central city and great restaurants. Bessies over the road was a highlight I can understand the comments re the stairs if you were not a very mobile person but it was no problem for us and of course just usual for an inner city apartment. I would not hesitate to recommend this for anyone looking for a lovely place to stay. Comfy beds and great bathroom and an extremely well equipped kitchen if you did want to cook
We loved everything
Super clean apartment and good location.
Parking facility n getting to the apartment a bit confused . Prefer to show exact more photos of the carpark and also the property itself . The carpark is a few minutes walk behind the apartment it took us a few turns around to get to both the carpark and the apartment.
Everything
Clean and in a very central CBD location. Parking included. Great washer dryer. Beds comfy. Smart TV, Internet.
Lots of steep stairs to the apartment, and again to bedrooms. Sofa really uncomfortable, needs replacing. No draining board or dishwasher so when you wash dishes, water gets everywhere. Instructions for parking confusing as 2 Parkmate car parks nearby, DO NOT PARK IN THE NEARER ONE. You have to walk half a block and cross the road to get to the parking. This is purely a rental home with basic cheap kit supplied.
Mooie, grote woning. Heel netjes, hygienisch. Dat maakte het ook erg comfortabel. Eigenaar was goed bereikbaar. Locatie ook top.
Kussens waren een beetje hoog. Dat is opzich een persoonlijke voorkeur, maar de meeste plekken hebben een lage en hoge kussen. En we hadden wat moeite met het slot.
Nice place and host
The noise at night time. We couldn't sleep. Wouldn't be a great place to stay if you have young kids
A very clean, apartment with a great kitchen. It is close to shops, cafes and the river. It felt secure to stay in
There are two flights of steep stairs: one to the kitchen/living area and a second up to the bedroom. We found this difficult with heavy suitcases. The couch is uncomfortable and a strange dining area with a table is away from the kitchen.
Very good location 👌
Was very confused car parking .....
We really loved the apartment and the central location. Everything was great with the stay and the apartment was very clean. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this apartment to others.
Clean and location,
Clean spacious plenty of room. Great walking distance to everything
Couldn't find the remote for the tv lol I did report on the first day. Nothing was done to find or replace
Good location
Place wasn’t cleaned from last people who stayed there. Also the glass cooktop was shattered so not ideal.
Een goed verzorgd, hygiënisch appartement. Fijne voorzieningen (google tv, wasmachine, keuken met schone apparatuur, ruime douche, airco).
De locatie is top, maar wel gehorig. Zeker bij feesten van de nabijgelegen nachtclubs.. De bank is oke, maar niet heel comfortabel.
Great location, comfortable beds and free parking (once located).
Finding the correct parking location (a map could be helpful). The couch needs to be replaced as most of the springs have gone so very uncomfortable.
Perfect location. Clean and comfortable
The sofa bed isn't really a bed and not comfortable to sleep on. Everything else was perfect
The location was excellent being within walking distance of attractions, supermarket and riverside market. The finer touches set this accommodation apart - from well equipped kitchen to free parking.
None.
The location was great. A few minutes walk to the Riverside Market and the river. The house was clean and modern.
If you want problems with parking then this is your place. It's advertised in the headline as FREE PARKING. Kind of is. Kind of isn't. Firstly the instructions for finding the parking weren't clear. Spent ages trying to find the Wilsons park at 606 Colombo Street. Drove around the block three times. Hot, had been a 5 hour drive. Finally called and discovered it's actually called Park Mate and the entrance is on a different street. It's a public space. Came to park one afternoon and there were no free spots. Was told to park on the road. 90 minutes. Set the alarm to go move the car. So nope, I wouldn't call this free parking at all. Same trying to find the entrance. A shop keeper helped us and told us people get lost all the time. Why not a little map or something?
The location was great. Was lovely and clean.
Noisy on Friday and Saturday night from the music in the nightclub across the street.
We loved the location, walking distance to city center. It was clean, quiet and had everything we needed. I recommend and we'd definitely stay again.
Not much we didn't like! But maybe add a mirror in each bedroom so roommates can continue to get ready while others in the bathroom. Such a small thing....but it would be a nice touch.
Great location, nice and close to cbd. Clean and tidy.
Carparking was abit confusing but once sorted was great. Beds were comfortable, but do not recommend the couch for sleeping, not suitable at all to use as a extra bed for guests.
The location was fantastic, a short walk into the center of Christchurch CBD. Great communication to gain access to the apartment.
The couch in the lounge room is not good. you can feel the bar or wood supports coming through and some areas of the couch couldn't be used.
Super clean , good beds , and handy location
The couch was just awful , way to low and very uncomfortable
fantastic location, very clean, lots of shampoo/body wash and laundery liquid, it had salt/pepper/oil. the toilet was cool. keypad entry meant we could all enter anytime we wanted. Heat pumps kept the place warm.
the couch is very uncomfortable even as a couch, it felt like wooden cube frames with fabric stretched over it. Our 5th friend couldn't sleep on it, even with the thin mattress provided, and chose to stay elsewhere.
Great location
The couch was very uncomfortable/broken, springs poking out etc. I wouldn’t advertise as luxury from that perspective as the main living area features around a large run down couch. Great beds, clean, and good location but sort out that couch asap!
Everything you need for an extended stay. The inclusion of the parking was really helpful.
The location itself was perfect for what I needed. However, over both weekends there is a club/event space across the road that keeps you up. The couch isn't the most comfy if you intend to be sitting for a period of time.
Location, Comfortable, Clean, Well appointed and basically brand new.
Justement le fait qu'il n'y ait pas de clé. Pas de risque de les perdre. Juste taper un code sur la porte d'entrée.
R.A S
Great location, cozy and warm Handy to have parking included and a short walk to all the central sights
Was difficult to locate the car parking as there were so many different nearby car parks and it wasn’t well signed, but we eventually found it!
Very clean and tidy. Great location. Helpful host.
Couch was uncomfortable.
Very friendly, good location and easy to deal with. Thank you
Location was good for the riverside markets and a few other restaurants and supermarkets within a 5-10 min walk. Was nice and modern. Bidet with heated seat was a welcome addition.
The free parking was a small walk away, but we managed to get street parking out front (for a fee). Kitchen wear was very cheap. Couch quite uncomfortable. It a townhouse style apartment with 2 sets of internal stairs. Not great for a crawling baby.
Spacious, clean, tidy n quiet
Nothing really
This was one of the nicest places we have had. It was walking distance to the central town and many locations. Very easy check in. A very comfortable and spacious place, also nicely decorated. We would definitely stay there again.
No problems at all.
Really nice upstairs apartment. Well appointed. Good city location. Quiet.
Nothing
The location was fantastic! So close to the city center. Walking distance to everything we needed. Communication with management was faultless
Nothing!
The apartment was excellent and the location super convenient. The replies from staff were usually quick, warm and helpful
The lounge suite - quite low and with dips in it. The parking was difficult to find as entrance is off another street. I incurred a ticket for parking in the wrong location- i didn't pay as I thought I was in the correct free parking. I also received notification of an $85.00 ticket from parking in the correct car park, however staff were to sort this out for me
Great location with easy 250 meter walk to riverside markets
Free parking could have been better demarcated as a number of Wilson carparks near by and one way streets make it difficult to get to the right drive way if you miss the entry to the carpark Steep stairway up to first and second floors so if elderly wouldn’t recommend - too heavy to lift your luggage up
Very close to town, lovely and clean
Nightclub over the road on Saturday night was a bit of a noisy nuisance...
Great size and great facilities.
Parking location was not clear and lot of similar car parks around. If you get the wrong car park you will be fined.
perfect location, easy walk into town. Private and secure. Good sized bedrooms, big kitchen area.
only having one toilet for family of four.
So close to the city and restaurants
super happy, very comfortable stay, highly recommend, receptionist was really friendly and helpful
bathroom ceiling was a little untidy
Spotless. Very convenient for central area.
Sofa needs replacing.
Newish Townhouse. Clean and comfortable. Had everything we needed. Close enough to everything. Would definitely book again if in Christchurch
It was fabulous although settee uncomfortable Offsite parking
Location - cleanliness and modern
The stairs - too many - especially from the entry - plastic sheet under the base sheet in bedding made you sweat
Great location
Beds could of been better
Really enjoyed our stay. The accommodation is well organized, clean and well equipped. Also appreciate the prompt response. Thanks for a hassle free experience.
Walking distance to everything, beautiful decor inside
Great modern apartment , very close to the city centre, botanic garden and shopping centre.
More kitchen items needed such a veggie peeler or a strainer.
Location, space, and well equipped
Found a fake eyelash in the covers of one of the beds. Lilly rappers underneath the bed. Cutlery was worse than budget. Couch is very uncomfortable as well as bed
The property is new, modern, clean and spacious. Parking is easy and our hosts were really helpful with check in instructions and any questions we had during our stay. The property is conveniently located within walking distance to loads of cool cafes and restaurants as well as fab shopping areas like Riverside Market. Would recommend staying here over a standard hotel any day as it felt like a home away from home so it’s perfect for a family.
Nothing, loved it.
Great location. Easy walk to Riverside markets. Lots of Lime Scooters close by to use.
The sofa was the most uncomfortable we have ever sat on!
Nice and cosy Love the shower. Water pressure is strong and water heats up really fast
If have to pick one, you need to carry your own bags to upstairs
Comfy house to rest in, Spacious bedrooms, Great location, Highly recommend it
The stair to reach the main floor The carpark was not easily found, street number not indicated
Very cozy house
Nothing in particular
Reasonably central location, reasonably roomy
It is on what could be described as a commercial road with car yards prominent and a nightclub across the road that disgorged its clientele in the early hours of the morning. Facilities were reasonable, however no mirrors in the bedrooms, only one in the (only) bathroom, which did not suit the females in our group! The lounge suite in the lounge wad particularly uncomfortable.
Once we worked out the parking, it was great. Fabulous location, we could walk to everything we needed. Very comfy. So central. We look foward to returning soon.
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Areas to consider
Cleanliness
8.28/10Generally clean but some reports of not being cleaned properly between guests.
Service
9.45/10Good communication for access to apartments and supportive staff.
Location
9.79/10Perfect location within walking distance to attractions and amenities.
Room Quality
8.24/10Rooms are comfortable but several reviews noted uncomfortable couches.
Amenities
8.77/10Well-equipped kitchens and good amenities provided.
Value for Money
8.73/10Decent value for the location but varied depending on parking issues.
Food and Beverage
8.78/10No specific mention, but reasonable for the type of accommodation.
Overall Experience
9.15/10Mostly positive experience with some noted issues.
Spacious Deluxe Apartment with a city view, air conditioning, and a well-equipped kitchen for a comfortable stay.
Complimentary parking right on-site adds convenience to your Christchurch visit.
Nestled at 171 Saint Asaph Street, a short walk from Riverside Market and local attractions.