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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
Standard Loft, 1 Bedroom | Living area
Studio, 1 Queen Bed | In-room dining
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms
Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | In-room dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct

Explore the area

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290 Riccarton Rd, Christchurch, 8041
  • Place, University of Canterbury
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Westfield Riccarton Mall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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 Twin Beds

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed

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

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Christchurch

Vita Nova Motel places you steps from Riccarton Road and within a 10-minute stroll of Bush Inn Centre. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, express check-in and express check-out. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Upper Riccarton motel include Hagley Park and Lyttelton Harbour.
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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

  • ‪Pothichor - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dubba Dubba - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tandoori Palace - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ngon Ngon Bánh Mì Café - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Vita Nova Motel

Suburban motel in Christchurch with free parking
Vita Nova Motel offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Vita Nova Motel also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and express check-in. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Christchurch motel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2011
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Vita Nova Motel offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodation at this 3.5-star motel has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Vita Nova Motel?

Vita Nova Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 2 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vita Nova Motel on 10 Oct 2025 start from AU$130.04, 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.

Is parking available at Vita Nova Motel?

Yep, Vita Nova Motel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Vita Nova Motel?

The closest beach to Vita Nova Motel is New Brighton Beach (13.7 km).

Does Vita Nova Motel serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Vita Nova Motel?

No, Vita Nova Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Vita Nova Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Vita Nova Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.