Just 250 metres from the popular Westfield Riccarton Shopping Mall, Athena Motel offers self-contained accommodation with flat-screen satellite TV Most apartments have a spa bath or a private balcony Motel Athena is 5 minutes drive from Christchurch Railway Station and Hagley Golf Course Christchurch International Airport and Riccarton Racecourse are each a 10-minute drive away All heated apartments have a kitchenette with a stove, microwave and refrigerator Each soundproofed apartment has a seating area and a bathroom with a hairdryer and guest toiletries The tour desk can book local activities including skydiving, whale watching and swimming with dolphins The motel also offers a guest laundry and same-day dry cleaning Free parking is available on site