With a stay at Aotea Motel in Christchurch (Christchurch City Centre), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre and 9 minutes from Wolfbrook Arena. .This motel is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from New Brighton Beach and 7.2 mi (11.7 km) from Sumner Beach.
Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Cathedral Square - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
Getting around
Christchurch Railway Station - 13 min drive
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Yellow Cafe & Roastery - 19 min walk
Child Sister - 17 min walk
Edgardo's Grill - 12 min walk
Rydges Latimer - 17 min walk
The Last Word - 17 min walk
About this property
Aotea Motel
Aotea Motel offers 10 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Continental breakfasts are available for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
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
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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
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Aotea Motel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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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.
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.
Camilla
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Darlene
Mar 21, 2025
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!