By outward appearances, this is just a pretty standard, well-kept motel near the train station. However, it's probably the nicest motel I've ever stayed in. The rooms are very large, well equipped, and spotlessly clean. The staff was lovely and helpful, and the binder in the room was full of useful information about the neighbourhood. Service was so friendly and... More

Arena is a standard motel with rooms which are fine for the purpose; the owners are friendly and helpful. It is walking distance to shops and some restaurants, and a (longer) walk to the sad city centre of Christchurch, bravely recovering from its earthquake. Arena has the particular advantage (given the early departure times) of walkable proximity to the railway... More

We stayed here two nights to connect with the scenic trains TranzAlpine and Coastal Pacific - both times very comfortable and convenient. The motel organises a complimentary shuttle drop off and pick up which made travel that bit easier and delivered a nice breakfast to our room on one of the mornings. Very friendly and would recommend this definitely if... More

Our third stopover in Christchurch and always stay here. Stayed 3 nights on arrival in NZ and 1 night again as we headed to the North island Great and helpful hosts. Facilities always clean and comfortable, and we used the free shuttle to the railway for the coastal pacific train. Had the 2 bedroom downstairs unit. The free wifi was... More

We only stayed one night but the service was friendly, helpful and efficient. The owner spent time giving us information on Christchurch and suggestions of where to eat and visit. All excellent. Spacious and clean room. Very good breakfast. We were on our way to Auckland on the Coastal Pacific Express. Very close to station and shuttle service provided. A... More

We stayed here two nights while taking the TranzAlpine and Coastal Pacific expresses. It is very handy for the station and provides a shuttle service to meet these trains. We had an upstairs unit which was spacious and provided everything we needed. The unit was clean and quiet and the bed was very comfortable. We walked to two local shopping... More

This is a great motel if you are planning to leave early to go on the TranzAlpine. It is clean and well managed and they will arrange a shuttle to take you to the train station. Great customer service and price. There are several restaurants that you can walk to from the motel. For what it is (a motel) it... More

This is a great motel, close to the station for the Tranz Alpine and within easy walking distance to a variety of restaurants. There is a shuttle bus from C'church Airport to the motel and the friendly owners kindly drive you to the station in the morning. The room was scrupulously clean with a small kitchenette and modern bathroom. Because... More

Well appointed room. Good location. This is a popular motel. Don’t leave your reservation until the last minute. In the high season they can be booked up weeks ahead. I am staying here again on my return to Christchurch.