Athena Motel (with kids)
How Kids-Friendly is Athena Motel?
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.
Good match for:
- Independent Shoppers: Steps from Westfield Riccarton Mall’s shops, food court and cinemas just a 4-minute walk away.
- Budget-Conscious Travelers: Free parking, kitchenette and Wi-Fi help you save on meals and transport.
Things to keep in mind:
- City Center Sightseers: Riccarton location is 3.5 km from Cathedral Square, requiring a drive or public transport to reach central attractions.
What is so special about Athena Motel for with kids?
- Steps from Westfield Riccarton Mall for shopping and dining
- Free parking and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout
- Quiet rooms with kitchenettes for self-catering
- Tour desk service for booking local excursions
- Step-free entrance for easy access
Transport & Nearby Access
Christchurch Railway Station: 2.2 km
Connect to the TranzAlpine scenic train service.
Kids-Friendly Activities around Athena Motel
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.
Kids-Friendly Hotel Facilities
Free facilities in Athena Motel:
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.
Paid or on request with possible fees:
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.
Accessibility at Athena Motel:
Public areas are step-free with a stair-free main entrance.
Make the Most of Your Stay
- Self-cater with ease: Stock up on groceries at Westfield Riccarton Mall’s supermarket for quick meals in your kitchenette.
- Work from the garden: Bring your laptop to the outdoor garden and use free Wi-Fi for remote work.
- Plan a day trip: Ask the front desk to book the TranzAlpine scenic train from Christchurch station for a full-day excursion.
Reviews of Athena Motel
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!
Map of Athena Motel
Address: 160 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand
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How to get to Athena Motel:
From Christchurch International Airport, take a taxi or rideshare for a 15-min drive to Athena Motel.
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