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Alpha Motel Christchurch

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Westfield Riccarton Mall

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Courtyard
Front of property
42-inch TV with digital channels
Family Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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338 Blenheim Road, Christchurch, 8041
  • Place, Riccarton Road
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Canterbury
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Westfield Riccarton Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Family Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms

  • Hill view
  • 1292 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 42-inch TV with digital channels

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 527 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 42-inch TV with digital channels

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Spa Studio | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Executive Spa Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment

A neatly made bed with a white comforter and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.

Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Executive SPA Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, desk, chair, and a window with blinds.

Three-Bedroom Apartment - Penthouse

  • Sleeps 7
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Christchurch

Upper Riccarton stay.Your stay at this Upper Riccarton hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Westfield Riccarton Mall and Wolfbrook Arena. Addington Raceway and Hagley Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Riccarton Road - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bush Inn Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of Canterbury - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Canterbury Agricultural Park - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 4 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joe's Garage - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Kudos - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Alpha Motel Christchurch

4-star hotel near Westfield Riccarton Mall
As a guest of Alpha Motel Christchurch, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Alpha Motel Christchurch also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and express check-in. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Christchurch hotel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Alpha Motel Christchurch offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Digital television is provided. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchens with coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM for a fee: NZD 20 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 19.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 9.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 20 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 49 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 9.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 19.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Alpha Motel Christchurch to the airport?

Alpha Motel Christchurch is 5.7 mi (15-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Alpha Motel Christchurch?

As of Jun 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alpha Motel Christchurch on Jun 27, 2026 start from $86, 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.

Does Alpha Motel Christchurch have an airport shuttle?

Alpha Motel Christchurch offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of NZD 49 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Alpha Motel Christchurch to the beach?

This hotel is 12 mi (33-min drive) from New Brighton Beach and 12.4 mi (26-min drive) from Sumner Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Alpha Motel Christchurch offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Alpha Motel Christchurch, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 20 for adults and NZD 15 for children. It's available every day from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Alpha Motel Christchurch?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Christchurch Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Alpha Motel Christchurch?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Alpha Motel Christchurch?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Alpha Motel Christchurch have a pool?

Alpha Motel Christchurch does not have a pool.

Does Alpha Motel Christchurch have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Alpha Motel Christchurch to downtown Christchurch?

Alpha Motel Christchurch is 2.9 mi away from Christchurch.

Alpha Motel Christchurch Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 301 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 301 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 301 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 301 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 301 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Conveniently situated if you don’t want to stay in the center of Christchurch
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Shops near by and funeral service near by
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

The beds were so comfortable, it was really quiet considering it’s in a fairly busy road. Had everything we needed, and was close to where we needed to go.. would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tegan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here. Room was great and staff were super helpful. Will definitely stay again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Penina

Property was very good and staff was friendly. Excellent place for family to stay in and very safe
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel was a great place had everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay, the staff were amazing and the rooms were so nice and clean! Thank you for an awesome stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dantley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
friendly owner with good services, This is my second time stay and will book again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Alpha Motel, the spa bath was good nice to relax after a big day. Staff were very friendly and happy to help if we needed anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed rhe stay clean and host was welcoming and kind
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eulia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, cleanliness, comfortable beds . Amazing staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tzu-An

Disliked: Amenities
Rude staff at check-in, poor Wi-Fi, and old facilities. Apart from that, the stay was okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

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

Beauty on Blenheim

Great accommodation on Blenheim Road. Quiet and well-appointed. Would recommend and stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to where we needed to be. Quiet even when being on the main road. Sam was very helpful. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kellie and Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good value for money. Staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful & accommodating. Family Penthouse was spacious & luxurious, clean & very well equipped, comfy beds, awesome spa bath & excellent space for our family of 6. Conveniently located near Richmond Mall. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcus

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

Comfortable in Middleton

A convenient and comfortable place to stay, just down the road from our Chch warehouse. Spacious enough and close to Bush Inn shops
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kurt

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is cheap motel and noise road. I had problem with my motel room as had friend staying with me. The owner help out big time gave use other room. The new room i had way better. The first room smell really bad. Sorry but won't stay again. Good for one night only if want cheap motel.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pam and Dudley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds. Friendly hosts. Value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Finn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just stayed for 1 night. Close to Riccarton for shopping, off street parking and easy to check in. Good value property that did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Xia Yang

Liked: Staff & service
Staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Isla

Not the cleanest. Was no hand soap in the bathroom. Toilet paper under the sink ruined due to a leak. Rooms not soundproof at all, can hear neighbours clearly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot rate the Alpha highly enough on here! Joy was the loveliest and kindest lady who welcomed us when we arrived, arranged a change in rooms and also helped with our bags! Joy went above and beyond to make our stay extra special! Will absolutely always stay here on trips to CHCH from now on!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Salena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Bed was nice & soft. Had mist of what we needed. No milk & couldn't see any shops nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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