See all properties

Athena Motel & Apartments

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

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Athena Motel & Apartments

Cozy living space with a dining table, sofa, and kitchenette featuring a microwave, cabinets, and sink.
Kitchen area with central island, sink, refrigerator, and microwave.
Stylish single-story home with a gabled roof and garage, set amidst a fenced area.
Relax in this spacious room with a large bed, kitchenette, and dining area, perfect for a home away from home experience.
Cozy retreat with a single bed, kitchenette, and sofa.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €65
includes taxes & fees
11 Jul - 12 Jul

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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

2 bedrooms, pillow-top beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Pillow-top bed
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

One Bedroom Plus (2 Level Apartment 6)

One Bedroom Plus (2 Level Apartment 6)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
2 bedrooms
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Studio with Balcony,Shower

Studio with Balcony,Shower | Balcony

Studio with Balcony,Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Corporate Townhouse)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/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
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Pillow-top bed
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Executive Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Executive Studio Spec 8)

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
  • 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)

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • 75 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

You may also like

Relax in a spacious room with two single beds, a desk for work, and a large window with sheer curtains.

Sudima Christchurch Airport

Christchurch Airport
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,005 reviews
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Map
160 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, 8004

What's nearby

  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Canterbury - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hagley Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens - 8 min drive - 2.5 km

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 centre. 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), luggage storage and a nature reserve
  • Tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Athena Motel & Apartments offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as sound-insulated walls and WiFi.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

Similar properties

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sliding glass door, and a small dining area.

175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 557 reviews
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 centre

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 lift
  • 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen 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 ratings system.

Property is also known as

Athena Christchurch
Athena Motel & Apartments
Athena Motel & Apartments Christchurch
Athena Motel Apartments Christchurch
Athena Motel Apartments
Athena & Apartments
Athena Motel & Apartments Motel
Athena Motel & Apartments Christchurch
Athena Motel & Apartments Motel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Is Athena Motel & Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Athena Motel & Apartments?

As of 10 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Athena Motel & Apartments on 11 Jul 2025 start from €64.96, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Athena Motel & Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 160 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

Another great stay. The team here are fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Very friendly service. Perfect location for our event.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The room was amazing and the hosts were very friendly and accommodating, will stay again 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Close proximity to shopping/ food mall. Close to airport
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

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

Great location and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10

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

Great start
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Location and cleanliness plus the owners were so helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10

Great welcome and excellent room for the money, I will use again for sure
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10

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

8/10

Great proximity to Riccarton Mall, very comfortable and great facilities. Very friendly hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10

The only drawback was lugging our bags upstairs but we knew that we had to do that before we checked in and the staff did offer a hand
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Very clean and tidy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Very friendly operator
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

An old favourite.. love the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10

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

6/10

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

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

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

Very quiet but parking difficult for large cars. Orherwise a lovely complex with very obliging owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10

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

10/10

It was at great location and the rooms were very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025