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Alpha Motel Christchurch

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Westfield Riccarton Mall

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Front of property
Family Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds
Family Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | 42-inch TV with digital channels
Family Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms | Balcony view
Alpha Motel Christchurch sits close to Christchurch Arena, providing a quiet retreat with practical amenities. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi and convenient dry cleaning services. The garden creates a serene atmosphere, and the staff proves consistently helpful.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Family Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | 42-inch TV with digital channels

Family Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 120 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 49 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 42-inch TV with digital channels

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Spa Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Executive Spa Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Executive SPA Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Three-Bedroom Apartment - Penthouse

  • Sleeps 7

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Two-Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Studio With SPA Bath

  • Sleeps 3

One-Bedroom Apartment With SPA Bath

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Map
338 Blenheim Road, Christchurch, 8041

What's nearby

  • University of Canterbury - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Wolfbrook Arena - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Addington Raceway - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Hagley Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 4 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pothichor - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dubba Dubba - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hachi Hachi - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Alpha Motel Christchurch

Upscale hotel near Westfield Riccarton Mall
Located close to Addington Raceway and Wolfbrook Arena, Alpha Motel Christchurch provides a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Select Comfort beds and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Kitchens, childcare services, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM for a fee: NZD 20 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 19.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 9.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 20 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 49 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 9.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 19.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Alpha Motel
Alpha Christchurch
Alpha Motel Christchurch Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Alpha Motel Christchurch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Alpha Motel Christchurch?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Alpha Motel Christchurch?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Alpha Motel Christchurch?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Alpha Motel Christchurch provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 49 per vehicle applies.

Where is Alpha Motel Christchurch located?

Located in Upper Riccarton, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Westfield Riccarton Mall, Wolfbrook Arena, and Addington Raceway. Hagley Park is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

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