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Athena Motel & Apartments

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

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (1 Night in Christchurch..) | Pillowtop beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi

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

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Plus (2 Level Apartment 6) | Pillowtop beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi

One Bedroom Plus (2 Level Apartment 6)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio with Balcony,Shower | Balcony

Studio with Balcony,Shower

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Corporate Townhouse)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
  • 200 sq m
  • 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
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
2 bedrooms
  • 65 sq m
  • 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) | Pillowtop beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi

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

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 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) | Pillowtop beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Pillowtop bed
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 75 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
160 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, 8004

What's nearby

  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Canterbury - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hagley Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens - 8 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Westfield Riccarton - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Drexels Breakfast Restaurants - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Muffin Break - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ngon Ngon Bánh Mì Café - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Athena Motel & Apartments

Motel near Westfield Riccarton Mall
Located close to Riccarton House and University of Canterbury, Athena Motel & Apartments provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a business center. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage and a nature reserve
Room features
All guestrooms at Athena Motel & Apartments have perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like sound-insulated walls and WiFi.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 center

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 elevator
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 200.00

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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, 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
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
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
Alcohol is not served at this property

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Athena Motel & Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Athena Motel & Apartments?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Athena Motel & Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Athena Motel & Apartments?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Athena Motel & Apartments located?

Located in Riccarton, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Westfield Riccarton Mall, Riccarton House, and University of Canterbury. Hagley Park and Christchurch Botanic Gardens are also within 2 mi (3 km). Christchurch Railway Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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Athena Motel & Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 159 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GILBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay. The team here are fantastic.
Stayed 1 night 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

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

Marcus

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

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

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

10/10 Excellent

Xav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Darren

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

8/10 Good

YANHONG

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

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great proximity to Riccarton Mall, very comfortable and great facilities. Very friendly hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An old favourite.. love the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Jenny

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

Chong

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

Good Location

Owner very helpful, flexible and friendly. Location is near airport, shopping mall and bus transport. Lots of food options nearby
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very Comfortable Stay

We stayed 1 night and were upgrade to room with Spa bath, which was very nice, room well equipped, we were upstairs and our room over looked the grounds behind, it was very quiet, and comfortable. Bed very comfortable as well. We will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

whaea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great location(central to everything) Warm,friendly welcome. Room perfect(private). Downstairs with small courtyard excellent for us.Would book here again. Generally a great experience. Thank-you
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet but parking difficult for large cars. Orherwise a lovely complex with very obliging owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It would have been really good if the fire alarm did not go off twice in a row and we had to evacuate twice, which was unfortunate and out of the control of the owners - but it did not make for a very good nights sleep!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Brian

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

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