See all properties

Arena Motel

2.5 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Arena Motel

Hair dryer, towels
Exterior
TV, DVD player
TV, DVD player
In-room safe, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

View in a map
30 Whiteleigh Ave, Christchurch, 8002
  • Place, Apollo Projects Stadium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Addington Raceway
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Wolfbrook Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio

In-room safe, free WiFi

Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio, Accessible

In-room safe, free WiFi

Studio, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio Pet

In-room safe, free WiFi

Studio Pet

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for One Bedroom Pet

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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Two Bedroom Apartment Pet

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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Similar properties

Large One Bedroom Apartment | View from room
Arthur's Court Motor Lodge
Saint Albans
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 725 reviews
The price is €69
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Arthur's Court Motor Lodge

About this property

Arena Motel

Coffee/tea in a common area, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free casino shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include express check-in, free newspapers and tour/ticket assistance. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Arena Motel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and a safe. Kitchenettes offer fridges, microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Arena Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Apollo Projects Stadium. Features include free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and free train pick-up service.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Apollo Projects Stadium and 8 minutes on foot from The Court Theatre
  • Free train station pick-up and casino shuttle service
  • Cats and dogs welcome free of charge
As a guest of Arena Motel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Public spaces have free WiFi. A casino shuttle and A train station pick-up shuttle 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.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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
Arena Motel Christchurch
Arena Hotel Christchurch
Arena Motel Motel
Arena Motel Christchurch
Arena Motel Motel 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 traveller

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

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

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

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

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

Bryan

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

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

Angelika

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