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Studio with Balcony,Shower | Balcony
Free self parking
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Corporate Townhouse) | Private kitchen
Interior entrance
Garden

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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160 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, 8004
  • Place, Riccarton Road
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Westfield Riccarton Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Canterbury
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪11 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 | 40-inch Smart TV with digital channels

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Red Dot Deal 9)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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, free WiFi

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

  • City view
  • 807 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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, free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio with Balcony,Shower | Balcony

Studio with Balcony,Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (1 Night in Christchurch..)

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

One Bedroom Plus (2 Level Apartment 6)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Corporate Townhouse)

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

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Corporate Townhouse)

  • Garden view
  • 2153 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Queen Bed)

Pillowtop beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Christchurch

With a stay at Athena Motel & Apartments in Christchurch (Riccarton), you'll be steps from Westfield Riccarton Mall and 12 minutes by foot from Riccarton House. .This motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from University of Canterbury and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Hagley Park.
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What's nearby

  • Riccarton Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Canterbury - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hagley Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mona Vale - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Columbus Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Park Ranger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gong Cha - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Athena Motel & Apartments

Athena Motel & Apartments offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. This Christchurch motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 per day

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

Optional extras

  • 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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Athena Motel & Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 191 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff, great location will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great location and quiet clean well appointed accomodation. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very kind staffs and clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of shopping and food options. Very quiet room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing THANK YOU FOR A AWESOME STAY
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good 2 bedroom motel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to all amenities,shopping mall, restaurants, hospital,highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, staff friendly and welcoming, water pressure in the shower was great. Very good access to everything you need, walking distance away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As advertised, good value for the price, will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devyani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was at great location and the rooms were very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, spacious apartment, with two bedrooms and one and one-half baths. The location is good and the apartment has everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. The layout of motel was exactly what we required. Price competitive. Location was as we required
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with little to no noise from the road. Helpful staff allowed me to prepare my bike for my flight home. Handy to Riccarton mall and buses nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Handy.location to Westfield Mall and surprisingly quiet despite the busy location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xav

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Ewan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was basic accommodation and facilities done well at a good price. Heating was only just adequate for the chilly nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in unit 8 - I was really happy with the location of the motel, also how quiet it was. The check in was a breeze, very lovely welcome. I was very very impressed with how clean my whole room and bathroom was- it was next level. I had a lovely balcony to have a cuppa tea and dinner on. I am definitely staying there from now on when I'm in CHC. The mall was straight across the road, loads of eateries to choose from. The bed was super comfortable.!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. The room was small but clean and comfortable, perfect for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

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