Alpha Motel Christchurch

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Westfield Riccarton Mall

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Front of property
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds
Family Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | 42-inch TV with digital channels
Family Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms | Balcony view
Family Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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338 Blenheim Road, Christchurch, 8041
  • Place, Wolfbrook Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Westfield Riccarton Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Family Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms

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

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

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment

  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Spa Studio

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

Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

Executive SPA Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Three-Bedroom Apartment - Penthouse

  • Sleeps 7

Two-Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Studio With SPA Bath

  • Sleeps 3

One-Bedroom Apartment With SPA Bath

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Christchurch

Located in Upper Riccarton within a mile (2 km) of Westfield Riccarton Mall, Alpha Motel Christchurch is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Wolfbrook Arena. This 11-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like kitchens, coffee makers, and TVs.

What's nearby

  • University of Canterbury - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Wolfbrook Arena - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Addington Raceway - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Hagley Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dubba Dubba - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hachi Hachi - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Garage - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Alpha Motel Christchurch

Hotel with free parking, near Westfield Riccarton Mall
At Alpha Motel Christchurch, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for NZD 49 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include free newspapers, laundry facilities, and a garden.
42-inch TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Select Comfort beds sport premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include kitchens, coffee makers, and free newspapers.

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with digital channels

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 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

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

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-11:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Alpha Motel Christchurch?

Alpha Motel Christchurch provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Nov 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alpha Motel Christchurch on Nov 23, 2025 start from $74.26, excluding 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.

What can I see close to Alpha Motel Christchurch?

This hotel is situated in Upper Riccarton within a short 14-minute walk of Riccarton Road and also 17 minutes on foot from Bush Inn Centre. You'll also find Westfield Riccarton Mall and Hagley Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Alpha Motel Christchurch?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Alpha Motel Christchurch have a casino on the premises?

No, Alpha Motel Christchurch doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Alpha Motel Christchurch?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Alpha Motel Christchurch?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a comfy mattress, a kitchen, and free Internet access.

Does Alpha Motel Christchurch have a hot tub?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel feature private indoor spa tubs.

Does Alpha Motel Christchurch have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Alpha Motel Christchurch offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Alpha Motel Christchurch allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Alpha Motel Christchurch.

Does Alpha Motel Christchurch have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How far is the airport from Alpha Motel Christchurch?

The closest major airport to Alpha Motel Christchurch is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), which is 5.7 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Alpha Motel Christchurch?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy garden or hill views.