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Located in Christchurch City Centre, Aotea Motel offers a practical base for visitors. Guests enjoy laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, and free parking. Outdoor furniture provides relaxing spaces, and barbecue grills allow for enjoyable outdoor meals.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Two Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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One Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Christchurch City Centre, a neighborhood in Christchurch, Aotea Motel is in the entertainment district. Bridge of Remembrance and Riccarton House are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Bealey Avenue and New Regent Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at One New Zealand Stadium or Wilding Park Tennis Center. Visit our Christchurch travel guide
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302 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch, 8013

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square
    Cathedral Square
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bealey Avenue
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Barbadoes Street Cemetry
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Southern Cross Hospital
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station
    13 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Yellow Cafe & Roastery
    19 min walk
  • Edgardo's Grill
    12 min walk
  • Rydges Latimer
    17 min walk
  • The Last Word
    17 min walk
  • Bolina Indian Sweets and Restaurant
    17 min walk

About this property

Aotea Motel

Motel located in Christchurch City Centre
Aotea Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Aotea Motel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 24-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and mini fridges

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 13 to 18 for adults and NZD 13 to 18 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1970
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests 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 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 13 to 18 for adults, and NZD 13 to 18 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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, 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

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

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Aotea Christchurch
Aotea Motel
Aotea Motel Christchurch
Aotea Motel Motel
Aotea Motel Christchurch
Aotea Motel Motel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Is Aotea Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aotea Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Aotea Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Aotea Motel located?

Located in Christchurch City Centre, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Bealey Avenue, Barbadoes Street Cemetry, and Pegasus House. Southern Cross Hospital and Margaret Mahy Playground are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Aotea Motel Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 124 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only needed a room to sleep in and have a shower and this unit fitted my requirements Friendly front office
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fast and easy check in, polite staff even let us check in early. Room is bigger than expected too, and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes. Very clean and very very very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for money. Clean and everything we needed. Off road parking and convenient position.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
great value for money - clean and comfortable room and close to central city. friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TASHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel beds were the best I have ever slept on and I have travelled a lot! The hotel itself needed some TLC but it was safe, quiet, and comfortable. It was perfect for our family of 4. The owner was warm and welcoming. He even review his plans for renovations as he just purchased the hotel less than a year ago. I expect this place to be beautiful once the renovation are completed. I highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff/owners here are incredibly friendly and helpful. The bed was soft, the room was clean and seemed relatively recently refurbished. The area doesn’t seem particularly nice, and there was some noise at night which woke me up.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager went out of his way to help us. We left our bags in the office because we arrived late in the evening from the train, and wanted to get food. When we came back to check in, he had taken our bags to our room for us. Such a nice man, and told us about things. This is a verynice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Karen

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

Not what we paid for

I have worked for more than 15 years , managing and cleaning in motels. When I made the booking online, the unit looked bright, clean and spacious. I took note of the room layout , size etc. The room given ,was completely different from what I was led to believe I had booked. It was small, cramped ,very dated, no nets on the bedroom windows, curtains hanging. Electrical tape over cracks in the bathroom door. Cracks in the walls and ceiling. An upside down shower mixer and thread bare shower curtain. No milk was offered , we had to go ask at the office for the wifi password. The managers were nice enough but barely onsite. One of our group checked out early being so disappointed with the room. I would never stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice stay Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfy and clean, staff friendly. Room was a good price and walking distance to center of town. Am really pleased with the accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bill and Jill

Shop nearby
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HOA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hazel

Accommodating staff however would be better if check in time on expedia is accurate (2pm) whereas actual was 3pm. Room was clean but kitchen cleanliness could be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Keira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was cheap and a good location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room not ready at 2.15, come back at 4 o'clock still not ready. Couldn't find the host's
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness
Was an ok room for the price
Verified

8/10 Good

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bealey Ave. is always a handy and fairly central location to be in. We enjoyed our 1 night stay. Owners were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm, clean and central
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room layout for a family and usable kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Tall Blacks Trip

Awesome place to stay. Good Location. Fair price. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jail cell.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025