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The Arena Motel offers accommodations with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV just 7 minutes' walk from the Horncastle Arena (CBS Canterbury Arena). There are a range of studios and apartments, all well-equipped with kitchens and separate bathrooms. The 1-bedroom units have spa baths. There is internet available. Canterbury Agricultural Park and Pioneer Stadium are both 8 minutes' drive away. There is a public bus stop 5 minutes' walk from the hotel. There is a free shuttle to the motel from the nearby Christchurch Station which is 2 minutes' away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom :
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Marie
    United States of America United States of America
    We chose this because of the close proximity to the train station. We had to check in for our train at 6:30 am. The motel provided us with a shuttle, so nice when it’s still dark out! The room was comfortable and clean, had a kitchenette, our beds...
  • Paul
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Handy to the railway station. Staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating including a free lift to catch our train in the morning. Comfortable, budget accommodation.
  • Stuart
    Australia Australia
    Staff were friendly,very helpful and courteous. The owner/manager went out of his way to make sure our stay great

Area info

Amenities of Arena Motel

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Laundry
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Pet basket
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. That's about USD 59. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 years old
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
NZD 18 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 18 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos Cash Arena Motel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Arena Motel

  • Guests staying at Arena Motel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Arena Motel is 1.7 miles from the center of Christchurch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Arena Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Arena Motel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Arena Motel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Arena Motel include:

    • Studio
    • Apartment

  • Arena Motel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):