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Vita Nova Motel

3.5 star property
Suburban motel in Christchurch with free parking

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Front of property - evening/night
Terrace/patio
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (NZD 26 per person)
Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
Standard Loft, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$122
includes taxes & fees
11 July - 12 July

Room options

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | In-room dining

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Loft, 1 Bedroom

Standard Loft, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
290 Riccarton Rd, Christchurch, 8041

What's nearby

  • Riccarton Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Canterbury - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Wolfbrook Arena - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Hagley Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 7 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ngon Ngon Bánh Mì Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hachi Hachi - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Garage - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪University of Canterbury Staff Club - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Vita Nova Motel

Motel located in Upper Riccarton
At Vita Nova Motel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Vita Nova Motel boast comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Kitchenettes, fridges and microwaves

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 26 for adults and NZD 26 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 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
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2011
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 15.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately NZD 26 for adults and from NZD 26 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 15.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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, debit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Vita Nova Christchurch
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Frequently asked questions

Is Vita Nova Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Vita Nova Motel?

As of 5 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vita Nova Motel on 11 Jul 2025 start from NZ$122.41, including 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.

How much is parking at Vita Nova Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Vita Nova Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vita Nova Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Vita Nova Motel located?

Located in Upper Riccarton, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Riccarton Road, Bush Inn Centre and University of Canterbury. Westfield Riccarton Mall and Riccarton House are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Vita Nova Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 154 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Perfect for a last minute accommodation beautifully presented friendly staff no hassle at check will use again 😀
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

happy with stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Very helpful staff. Handy to bus stop
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10

Heating System in room not working.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Nice place, with a kitchenette and spacious bathroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

Clean and tidy, very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10

Nice room value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10

Nice and clean, handy location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10

great spot when visiting our daughter at uni. On a busy road but quiet inside room. Nice linen and comfy bed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

8/10

Loved the unit, great for a family of 4, could see the southern alps from the kids room window. Good size. The only thing was kitchen table is a little wobbly (told the owner) & the shower cubicle was snug 😔 Well priced, honestly best motel we have stayed in for a long time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10

Awesome stay. The check in was easy and fast. Perfect parking onsite. Apartment had everything No complications at all
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

8/10

Very clean and comfortable , recommended to everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10

I stayed in a duplex apartment - downstairs a small kitchen, shower room & sitting area, and upstairs a comfortable bed, plus a small outside balcony. Good shower, but it was in a very tight space. Quiet & efficient aircon. Friendly welcome from the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10

Everything I could need was there, including a park. Staff were very kind and helpful. The room was a decent size for a studio and the bed very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10

Nice location, value for money. Cleaner than what I expected
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020