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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
Interior entrance
Living room
Private kitchenette
Balcony

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$145
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct

Explore the area

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

Room options

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
2 bedrooms
Pillow-top bed
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin 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
2 bedrooms
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed 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
(2 reviews)

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 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 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..)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for One Bedroom Plus (2 Level Apartment 6)

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 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, 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
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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
  • ‪Jamaica Blue - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Drexels - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Shamiana - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 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.

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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 25 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Athena Motel & Apartments on 29 Oct 2025 start from NZ$145.14, 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.