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Arena Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Hagley Park

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Balcony
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
TV, DVD player
In-room safe, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Studio, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Studio Pet

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

One Bedroom Pet

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Apartment Pet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
30 Whiteleigh Ave, Christchurch, 8002

What's nearby

  • Wolfbrook Arena - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hagley Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Riccarton Road - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 10 min walk
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Celtic Arms Inn - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Hub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Madam Kwong's Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Arena Motel

Motel near Hagley Park
Arena Motel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), a free casino shuttle and express check-in
  • Free newspapers, a front desk safe and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Arena Motel offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils
  • TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and phones

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free casino shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: NZD 5 to 18 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Breakfast fee: approximately NZD 5 to 18 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
This property is professionally cleaned

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Arena Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Arena Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arena Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Arena Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Arena Motel located?

Located in Addington, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Apollo Projects Stadium and Hagley Park. Addington Raceway and The Court Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Christchurch Railway Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Arena Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 391 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 391 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 391 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 391 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 391 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I Loved It All
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was able to arrange late check-in which suited us
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Liked: Staff & service
The owners are lovely people but the place is pretty run down. It was a ok place for a night to go to a concert and an ok place to rest your head.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got to bring our dog with us and the owners are very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Winston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to shops and the sports facilities in the area which can be walked to.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lift to station
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy transfer to the train!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ollie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great one-night stay!

Be sure to call in advance if you're arriving at the train station and Andrew will pick you up! I appreciated the upgraded room when I was late to arrive. Andrew has a fascinating back story that I was happy to hear about!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Well priced for what the motel offered. Will use again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot for the 1 night stop over
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Ron

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Windows with broken catches and won’t close
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location is great with plenty of parking around.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved being able to have my dogs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price for property. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lou

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel and excellent customer service. Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice and sunny was clean just a little worn in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked this property, the lady running the motel was very friendly and helpful. Would recommend this place to anyone.

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Not the best but not the worst. The laundry room was purely trashed. Our "suite" had an ant issue. For one night, it was okay. The van to the train station was surprising and awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy walking distance to the Wolfbrook Arena (Christchurch Arena) and also bars etc. Helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good,comfortable,good value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Gold motel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022