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Athena Motel & Apartments

4.5 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Westfield Riccarton Mall

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Garden
Balcony
Private kitchenette
Living room
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$139
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct

Explore the area

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160 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, 8004
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • University of Canterbury
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Hagley Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Queen Bed)

2 bedrooms, pillow-top beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Queen Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
2 bedrooms
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (1 Night in Christchurch..)

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (1 Night in Christchurch..)

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (1 Night in Christchurch..)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Plus (2 Level Apartment 6)

One Bedroom Plus (2 Level Apartment 6)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
2 bedrooms
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Studio with Balcony,Shower

Studio with Balcony,Shower | Balcony

Studio with Balcony,Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Corporate Townhouse)

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Corporate Townhouse) | In-room dining

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Corporate Townhouse)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
  • 200 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Red Dot Deal 9)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Red Dot Deal 9) | Living room

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Red Dot Deal 9)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
2 bedrooms
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Executive Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Executive Studio Spec 8)

Executive Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Executive Studio Spec 8)

Executive Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Executive Studio Spec 8)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Emirates Special 5)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Emirates Special 5)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Emirates Special 5)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Pillow-top bed
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Christchurch

At Athena Motel & Apartments you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Westfield Riccarton Mall and within 15 minutes of Riccarton House. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a garden. Other amenities include wired Internet in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4.5-property class Riccarton motel include University of Canterbury and Hagley Park.
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What's nearby

  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Canterbury - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hagley Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens - 8 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 3 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jamaica Blue - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Drexels - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Khmer Satay Noodle House - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Athena Motel & Apartments

Motel with free parking, steps from Westfield Riccarton Mall
Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business centre on site. Athena Motel & Apartments also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 4.5-star Christchurch motel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Athena Motel & Apartments offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations, with an iron/ironing board. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Televisions come with digital channels.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (NZD 5 per night)

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 15 to 20 for adults and NZD 16 to 18 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 60.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 200.00 per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 to 20 for adults and NZD 16 to 18 for children
  • Fee for wired Internet in public areas: NZD 5.00 per night (rates may vary)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 60.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Athena Motel & Apartments.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Athena Motel & Apartments?

Yep, Athena Motel & Apartments has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Athena Motel & Apartments?

As of 21 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Athena Motel & Apartments on 3 Oct 2025 start from NZ$138.75, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Athena Motel & Apartments?

The closest beach to Athena Motel & Apartments is New Brighton Beach (12.7 km).

Does Athena Motel & Apartments serve breakfast?

Yep, continental breakfast is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Athena Motel & Apartments?

No, Athena Motel & Apartments does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Athena Motel & Apartments?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Athena Motel & Apartments?

No, pets are not allowed.

Athena Motel & Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 164 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As advertised, good value for the price, will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were fabulous, great hosts. Although on a busy road room was quiet overnight. Super convenient for Riccarton Mall and dining on Riccarton Road
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly service. Perfect location for our event.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

GILBERT

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay. The team here are fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great start
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joon See

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larkins

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close proximity to shopping/ food mall. Close to airport
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very surprised as price was cheap but standard of motel was excellent and staff very helpful. Clean as well. Would recommend to others and would definitely use again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only drawback was lugging our bags upstairs but we knew that we had to do that before we checked in and the staff did offer a hand
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. The room was small but clean and comfortable, perfect for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The shower head was really good giving a great hot shower! The double doors leading into the bathroom stuck a bit and not good for bathroom visits in the night! Overall good value for the price paid!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to book online Quiet although close to main road and shops Very private space including a little outside space
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly operator
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and tidy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing and the hosts were very friendly and accommodating, will stay again 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

YANHONG

It’s quite, clean and tidy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super handy spot, just down the road from the Mall, parking was a bit tight but off street, we had the first room facing the street, (even though it was away from the street front a bit) so still a little bit of street noise, I think the other rooms would have been very quiet, as it backs onto a reserve, clean, tidy and very good size for the price (2 bed 2 storied apartment). It Worked well, and would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Darren, Kuwait

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great room and value

Great welcome and excellent room for the money, I will use again for sure
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and cleanliness plus the owners were so helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly owners, nice room. Shower was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019