Athena Motel & Apartments

4.5-star property
160 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, 0508 053 286
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4.5 out of 5
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"a very well run family motel even though on a main road the units are set back and are very quiet. Nice to be over the road from the mall " More

By a verified traveller on Fri 24 Nov 2017

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Hotel Description

At Athena Motel & Apartments you'll be 1.7 km (1 mi) from University of Canterbury and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Hagley Park. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi.

You can enjoy digital TV and irons/ironing boards, featured in all 15 soundproofed rooms. Additionally, pillowtop beds and room service are available.

This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Additionally, you'll find wired Internet in public areas and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

You'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from AMI Stadium and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Horncastle Arena with a stay at this 4.5-star Riccarton motel.

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

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
NZ$143 per night

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

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Cosy OneBedrm DoubleSpa)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

One Bedroom Plus (2 Level Apartment 6)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

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

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (James Bond Double Spa 007)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Athena Motel & Apartments ratings based on 98 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Athena Motel & Apartments

Everyone (51) Couples (27) Business (1) Students (1) Family (18)
5 out of 5
Good location, friendly owners, nice room. Shower was amazing

Posted by on 16 Feb. 2019

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5 out of 5
Very good room serviced every day clean towels handy to riccarton mall and eating places would come here again

Posted by , from Bombay nz on 19 Nov. 2018

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1 out of 5
Cold, strange layout, heat pumps and heaters don’t work, bathroom heater doesn’t work. Staff rude and unhelpful. I had got a spray tan while in town and had brought my own sheets and pillows to avoid ruining theirs and my pillow was taken, then they lied about having it and then phoned me up after both myself and my partner having asked for my belongings back, they told me I had in fact not brought my pillow and it was already at my house. Then they called to tell me they miraculously found it in my room when they stripped the bed on the bed even though I had left the bed already stripped from the process of looking for my stuff. Following this, I asked to be sent my things and they refused as I had “forgotten” it and it was not their responsibility. Absolutely terrible.

Posted by , from NZ on 20 May 2018

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5 out of 5
a very well run family motel even though on a main road the units are set back and are very quiet. Nice to be over the road from the mall

Posted by on 24 Nov. 2017

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4 out of 5

Close to Riccarton Mall & Restaurants.

Pros: Clean & tidy quiet.
Cons: Our room didn't have a lounge area.
Location: Handy to Riccarton Malll.
Very friendly staff, warm comfortable clean & tidy. Close to Riccarton Mall also Horncastle Arena.

Posted by , from Tapanui NZ on 17 Apr. 2017

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4 out of 5

Nice motel close to mall

Pros: Location
Cons: All good
Location: 200 metres from Riccarton mall
Across the road from mall and far enough away from the road so no traffic noise.

Posted by on 3 Apr. 2017

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5 out of 5

Clean hotel. Close to the mall

We booked here as a last minute hotel and it was perfect. Comfy clean and close to the mall and eateries. Staff friendly and helpfull. Would stay again and recommend.

Posted by on 8 Jan. 2017

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4 out of 5
Family break in Christchurch Motel extremely handy to Mall, Restaurants and shops making it easy to get around. Staff was very friendly and helpful Overall an enjoyable stay at Athena

Posted by on 11 Oct. 2016

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3 out of 5

Nearly nice and peaceful...

Great location, great rooms, but... the walls are paper thin. Unfortunately we could hear the TV, the kettle, the drawers etc from the unit next door. Other than that, a great stay

Posted by on 22 Sep. 2016

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3 out of 5

Close to the University of Canterbury

Pros: Location was good.
Cons: Better heating downstairs.
Business trip to the University of Canterbury, a one night stay. It was a very odd configuration to the room with a single bed and large screen TV downstairs alongside kitchenette/bathroom facilities with a double bed & small TV upstairs however the only decent heating was upstairs in the small bedroom area - which had a heat pump. Heat pump was great but loud, couldn't spend time downstairs in the 'living room' area as it was too cold.

Posted by , from Tauranga, NZ on 26 Aug. 2016

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About the Athena Motel & Apartments

Location 160 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, 8004

Property Features

Athena Motel & Apartments offers its guests laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours). Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free. This 4.5-star Christchurch motel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Wired Internet access - surcharge

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Airport: Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.) (7.9 km / 4.9 mi)
  • Train station: Christchurch Railway Station (2.1 km / 1.3 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Athena Motel & Apartments offers 15 forms of accommodation with an iron/ironing board. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Digital televisions are provided. This Christchurch motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Digital channels
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 8:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM until 8:30 PM

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification are 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.

  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts

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, but they may vary based on length of stay or the room booked.

Optional extras

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

  • Breakfast fee: between NZD 15 and NZD 20 for adults, and NZD 16 and NZD 18 for children (approximately)
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 0.00 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wired Internet in public areas: NZD 5.00 per night (rates may vary)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day
  • On-site 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.

Hotel Names

  • Athena Motel Apartments Christchurch
  • Athena Motel Apartments
  • Athena Christchurch

You should know

  • 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

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.