Accommodation Upper Riccarton - Alpha Motel

Alpha Motel is a luxury apartment complex opened on October 06, 2008. Created by award-winning Stanley Joblin Allfrey Architects with the most discerning guest in mind. At the Alpha we provide the perfect mix of comfort and style. A sumptuous decor of deep charcoal and sandstone tones, designer furnishings and luxurious bedding has been chosen with your ultimate comfort in mind.

With many new commercial businesses in the area, we offer the perfect location for corporate guests to base themselves without long commutes. Enquire about our corporate rates. We have studio, one and two bedroom units to suit every traveler in pleasant comfortable surroundings with Free Wifi and Free parking.

Just 3 minutes drive from many local attractions including Hagley Park, Westfield Riccarton Mall, railway station, Hoyts cinemas, cafés, restaurants and bars, Addington Raceway, Addinton AMI Rugby Stadium and Horncastle Events Centre. Only six minutes drive to the CBD and 12 minutes to the Christchurch Airport. Close to University of Canterbury, College Of Education, Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Addington Raceway, Westpac Arena, railway station and Canterbury AP Park.

Full kitchenette facilities with microwave and fridge, telephone, hairdryer, ironing facilities, in-room safe box, assorted toiletries and surveillance camera-monitored car park free to our guests. Accommodation options range from our stylish well-appointed studio rooms with super king-size beds and spa baths through to one and two-bedroom apartments – the ultimate in comfort. Interconnecting options also available.

Alpha Motel is contemporary, stylish and meticulously maintained. You'll find everything you need at Alpha Motel and we look forwarding to welcoming you.

Location of Alpha Motel

Alpha Motel is just 3 minutes drive from Hagley Park, Westfield Riccarton Mall, railway station, Hoyts cinemas, cafés, restaurants and bars, Addington Raceway, Addington AMI Rugby Stadium and Horncastle Events Centre. Only six minutes drive to the CBD and 12 minutes to the Christchurch Airport.

Our address is:
338 Blenheim Road, Upper Riccarton, Canterbury.

How to Find Us:
By Taxi:
If you arrive by taxi, please tell the driver to take you to Alpha Motel, on 338 Blenheim Road, Upper Riccarton. 

Self Drive:
Drive yourself from Christchurch International Airport
30 Durey Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 8053

Route for Shortest distance: 14 min (7.9 km), via Memorial Ave and Waimairi Rd (14 min without traffic)
1)  Take Durey Rd to Memorial Ave, drive 1.4 km
2)  Follow Memorial Ave to Waimairi Rd in Ilam, drive 4.4 km
3)  Follow Waimairi Rd and Hansons Ln to Blenheim Rd in Upper Riccarton, drive 1.8 km
4)  Turn left onto Blenheim Rd, in 300m arrive at Alpha Motel on your left

Route for Quickest time: 15 min (9.5 km), via SH 1 and SH 73 (13 min without traffic)
1)  Head west on Durey Rd, drive 750 m
2)  At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Memorial Ave, drive 600 m
3)  At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto SH 1 (Russley Road) heading to Hornby/Timaru, drive 3.3 km
4)  Turn left onto SH 73 (Yaldhurst Road), drive 3.0 km
5)  Take Hansons Ln to Blenheim Rd in Upper Riccarton, drive 1.3 km
6)  Turn left onto Blenheim Rd, Alpha Motel will be on the left in 350 m
338 Blenheim Rd, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041

By Bus:
If you arrive by public bus from the International Airport, Walk to Stop 47222, catch P Purple Line to Sumner, get off at Stop 37745, Riccarton Rd near Field Tce, walk to 338 Blenheim Road.

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