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Arena Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch

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Hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
In-room safe, free WiFi
Balcony

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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30 Whiteleigh Ave, Christchurch, 8002
  • Place, Apollo Projects Stadium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Wolfbrook Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Studio, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Studio Pet

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

One Bedroom Pet

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Apartment Pet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Christchurch

Addington stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Addington motel, you'll find Apollo Projects Stadium and The Court Theatre. Addington Raceway and Wolfbrook Arena are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Apollo Projects Stadium - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Addington Raceway - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Wolfbrook Arena - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hagley Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Riccarton Road - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oddfellows Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Madam Kwong's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Speight's Ale House Tower Junction - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Koji - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Arena Motel

Motel near Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch
As a guest of Arena Motel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Public spaces have free WiFi. A casino shuttle and a train station pick-up service are free. Arena Motel also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and express check-in. Free self parking is available.

This Christchurch motel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Arena Motel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and safes. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with premium channels

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets

Children and extra beds

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

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.

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

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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Arena Christchurch
Arena Motel
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Arena Hotel Christchurch
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Arena Motel Motel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

How close is Arena Motel to the airport?

Arena Motel is 8 mi (20-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Arena Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Arena Motel.

How close is Arena Motel to the beach?

This motel is 8.4 mi (21-min drive) from New Brighton Beach and 9.9 mi (23-min drive) from Sumner Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Arena Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Arena Motel, but breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 5 and 18 per person.

Is there a casino at Arena Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Christchurch Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Arena Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Arena Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Arena Motel have a pool?

Arena Motel does not have a pool.

Does Arena Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Arena Motel to downtown Christchurch?

Arena Motel is 1.7 mi away from Christchurch.

Arena Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 393 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 393 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 393 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 393 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 393 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Walking distance to Tranzalpine railway was huge as we did the scenic plus on the way back and could enjoy the paired wines. Comfortable apartment no problems at all and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Amenities
Very Nice Motel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was slightly dated but very very clean. Shower pressure could be better. But over all I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chang

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

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient to rail station & restaurants, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

8/10 Good

Ingrid

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

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very good for the cost, staff were very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Bryan

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for a night and walking distance to Christchurch Railway Station for Tranz Alpine trip. Comfortable beds and well stocked kitchenette to put a simple meal together.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Adele

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

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean motel close to the train station and they offer a free morning van ride to the station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelika

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well equipped, comfortable bed, really friendly and helpful operator.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, great price - sky TV & shower fantastic. Overall very pleasing & pet friendly too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023