What makes it 70% Kids-Friendly: Two-bedroom 65 m² suites give parents and kids separate space; kitchenettes for snacks; cots and extra beds on request; short walk to Westfield play area; note some studios forbid children—check before booking.
Christchurch Railway Station: 2.2 km
Connect to the TranzAlpine scenic train service.
Westfield Riccarton Mall: 350m (4 min walk)
Large shopping complex with food court and cinemas.
Tip: Grab a flat white at the mall’s Starbucks.
Riccarton House and Bush: 410m (5 min walk)
Historic homestead set beside native Deans Bush reserve.
Tip: Follow the short forest trail behind the house.
Holy Family Parish – St. Teresa of Lisieux Church: 200m (3 min walk)
Neo-Gothic church featuring stained-glass windows.
Tip: Check service times if you’d like to attend Mass.
Wi-Fi in public areas:
Complimentary high-speed internet in all common spaces.
Private parking:
On-site parking free for all guests.
Garden:
Outdoor garden area for relaxation.
Luggage storage:
Store your bags at no extra cost.
Wired internet access:
Wired internet available for a surcharge.
Laundry service:
On-site laundry facilities with additional charges.
Ironing service:
Ironing service available at a per-item fee.
Public areas are step-free with a stair-free main entrance.

Errol Friend
Room was booked for overnight before flying out. Smallish buy more than sufficient for our needs. Walking distance to mall and restaurants. Awesome service
ArohA Matthews
Great friendly service, convenient location across the road from the mall. Clean, quiet, and private rooms
Keith Scott
Super friendly people who are so helpful. The best motel I have stayed in for a long time
Titfa Tatt
Terrible! William the owner is very rude his staff do not understand English, not family friendly not in a good state of repair, very disappointed. My family of 7 stayed in the 'managers house' in very poor disrepair and problems blamed on us like curtains not able to be hung in the rooms and our power usage being too high. You remember now king tuk. Google reviews are not under people's names I h...
Torual Ulechong
Room is very clean with all the amenities you need, the staff is great and very friendly, and finally the motel is located perfectly within the Christchurch area!
Address: 160 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand
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From Christchurch International Airport, take a taxi or rideshare for a 15-min drive to Athena Motel.
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