Athena Motel | Hotel in Christchurch

| 8.8 (58 Reviews) |  11 Bathrooms  32 Guests
Riccarton Hotel | Athena Motel

Hotel in Riccarton, Christchurch

Just 800 ft from the popular Westfield Riccarton Shopping Mall, Athena Motel features self-contained accommodations with a flat-screen satellite TV. Most apartments have a spa tub or a private balcony. Motel Athena is a 5-minute drive from Christchurch Train Station and Hagley Golf Course. Christchurch International Airport and Riccarton Racecourse are each a 10-minute drive away. All heated apartments have a kitchenette with a stove, microwave and refrigerator. Each soundproof apartment has a sitting area and a bathroom with a hairdryer and guest toiletries. The tour desk can book local activities including skydiving, whale watching and swimming with dolphins. The motel also has a guest laundry and same-day dry cleaning. Free parking is available on site.

Athena Motel is located in Christchurch.

This 14 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Security/Safety, Business Services, Internet, and several others. This is a 5 star rated property and has over 58 reviews with the average score of 8.8 . Coming to Christchurch and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Designated Smoking Area
View
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Guest Services
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Parking
  • Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
  • Private Parking
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Designated smoking area
Guest Services
  • Tour desk
  • Ironing service
  • Business center
  • Baggage storage
  • Room service
  • Laundry
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

If you expect to arrive after 20:30, please inform athena motel in advance to arrange for key collection, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation, debit card is not an acceptable form of payment at this property. you are kindly requested to present a valid credit card upon arrival.

Reviews

Toia
Jan 11, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
New Zealand
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: business
Positive: Handy to where I was working
Negative: Parking was not ideal. Would have preferred a separate room/ door for toilet.
Summary: Comfortable, very nice hosts.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Athena Studio
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 27 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Walk-in shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Body soap, Toilet, Hairdryer, Shower, Free toiletries, Shampoo

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels

General

Heating, Trash cans, Carpeted, Soundproof, Iron, Tile/Marble floor, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Electric blankets

Kitchen

Toaster, Kitchenware, Kitchenette, Wine glasses, Dining table, Refrigerator, Stovetop, Microwave

Outdoors

Patio

Living Area

Dining area

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

Garden view, Quiet street view, Inner courtyard view

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor
Deluxe Studio
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Studio

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Body soap, Toilet, Hairdryer, Shower, Free toiletries, Shampoo

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels

General

Heating, Trash cans, Carpeted, Soundproof, Iron, Tile/Marble floor, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Electric blankets

Kitchen

Toaster, Kitchenware, Kitchenette, Wine glasses, Dining table, Refrigerator, Microwave

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Sofa, Dining area, Sitting area

View

Garden view, Quiet street view, Inner courtyard view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Downstairs One-Bedroom Apartment with Shower
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Shampoo, Toilet, Body soap, Hairdryer, Shower, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels

General

Heating, Trash cans, Carpeted, Soundproof, Iron, Tile/Marble floor, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Electric blankets

Kitchen

Toaster, Kitchenware, Kitchenette, Wine glasses, Dining table, Refrigerator, Stovetop, Microwave

Living Area

Sofa, Dining area, Sitting area

Outdoors

Patio

View

Garden view, Quiet street view, Inner courtyard view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Sofa bed
Athena Two Bedroom Apartment
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 60 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Walk-in shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Guest bathroom, Body soap, Toilet, Hairdryer, Shower, Free toiletries, Shampoo

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels

General

Heating, Trash cans, Carpeted, Soundproof, Iron, Tile/Marble floor, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Electric blankets

Kitchen

Toaster, Kitchenware, Kitchenette, Wine glasses, Dining table, Refrigerator, Stovetop, Microwave

Living Area

Sofa, Dining area, Sitting area

View

Quiet street view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Sofa bed
Three Bedroom Corporate Townhouse - 180B Riccarton Road
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 150 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
Three Bedroom Corporate Townhouse - 180B Riccarton Road

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Walk-in shower, Conditioner, Additional bathroom, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Guest bathroom, Body soap, Toilet, Hairdryer, Shower, Free toiletries, Shampoo

Media & Technology

CD player, Satellite channels, Cable channels, DVD player, Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Private entrance, Heating, Trash cans, Carpeted, Soundproof, Iron, Tile/Marble floor, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Fan, Fire extinguisher, Electric blankets

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Toaster, Kitchenware, Wine glasses, Dining table, Refrigerator, Oven, Stovetop, Microwave, Kitchen, Washing machine

Living Area

Sofa, Dining area, Sitting area, Desk

Outdoors

Terrace, Patio, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

View

Garden view, Quiet street view, View

Services

Executive lounge access

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Drying rack for clothing
U6 Athena Upstairs One-Bedroom Shower Unit
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 50 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Walk-in shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Guest bathroom, Body soap, Toilet, Hairdryer, Shower, Free toiletries, Shampoo

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels

General

Heating, Trash cans, Carpeted, Soundproof, Iron, Tile/Marble floor, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Electric blankets

Kitchen

Toaster, Kitchenware, Kitchenette, Wine glasses, Dining table, Refrigerator, Microwave

Living Area

Sofa, Dining area, Sitting area

View

Quiet street view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Sofa bed
Three-Bedroom House
Room Type: Vacation Home
Room Size: 120 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Walk-in shower, Conditioner, Additional bathroom, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Guest bathroom, Body soap, Toilet, Hairdryer, Shower, Free toiletries, Shampoo

Media & Technology

CD player, Satellite channels, Cable channels, DVD player, Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Private entrance, Heating, Trash cans, Carpeted, Soundproof, Iron, Tile/Marble floor, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Fan, Fire extinguisher, Electric blankets

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Toaster, Kitchenware, Wine glasses, Dining table, Refrigerator, Oven, Stovetop, Microwave, Kitchen, Washing machine

Living Area

Sofa, Dining area, Sitting area, Desk

Outdoors

Terrace, Patio, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

View

City view, Garden view, Quiet street view, View

Services

Executive lounge access

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Drying rack for clothing
Deluxe Queen Studio
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Walk-in shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Body soap, Toilet, Hairdryer, Shower, Free toiletries, Shampoo

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels

General

Heating, Trash cans, Carpeted, Soundproof, Iron, Tile/Marble floor, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Electric blankets

Kitchen

Toaster, Kitchenware, Kitchenette, Dining table, Refrigerator, Stovetop, Microwave

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Sofa, Dining area, Sitting area

View

Garden view, Quiet street view, Inner courtyard view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Family Room with Shower
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 45 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
2 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Walk-in shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Guest bathroom, Body soap, Toilet, Hairdryer, Shower, Free toiletries, Shampoo

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels

General

Heating, Trash cans, Carpeted, Soundproof, Iron, Tile/Marble floor, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Electric blankets

Kitchen

Toaster, Kitchenware, Kitchenette, Dining table, Refrigerator, Microwave

Living Area

Sofa, Dining area

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

View

Quiet street view
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