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Roma on Riccarton Motel

4.5 star property
Eco-certified motel in Christchurch with free parking

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Standard Studio | Living area
Standard Studio | Private kitchenette | Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
King Studio | Exterior
BBQ/picnic area
One Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Room options

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Two Bedroom Spa Apartment | Courtyard view

Two Bedroom Spa Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Spa Studio | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Spa Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2020
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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King Studio | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

King Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2020
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Studio | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2020
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
38 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, 8011

What's nearby

  • Riccarton Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Hagley Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mona Vale - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Canterbury - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Wolfbrook Arena - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 16 min walk
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drexels Breakfast Restaurants - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kfc Riccarton - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Korea House (한국관) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shamiana Enterprises - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Roma on Riccarton Motel

Eco-certified motel remodeled in 2020 and located near Mona Vale
Located close to Riccarton House and Tramway, Roma on Riccarton Motel provides an airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Roma on Riccarton Motel boast perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Kitchenettes, mini fridges, and microwaves

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 10 to 20 for adults and NZD 10 to 20 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2002
  • Designated smoking areas
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - December 2020
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 25

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 10 to 20 for adults, and NZD 10 to 20 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 25 (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Roma Riccarton
Roma Riccarton Motel
Roma on Riccarton Motel Motel
Roma on Riccarton Motel Christchurch
Roma on Riccarton Motel Motel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Is Roma on Riccarton Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Roma on Riccarton Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Roma on Riccarton Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Roma on Riccarton Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 25 (subject to availability).

Does Roma on Riccarton Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 25 per person applies.

Where is Roma on Riccarton Motel located?

Located in Riccarton, this eco-certified motel is within a 15-minute walk of Mona Vale and Riccarton House. Tramway and Canterbury Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Christchurch Railway Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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Roma on Riccarton Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 196 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Excellent service, super friendly owner, clean and quiet room with generous convenient supplies, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Excellent for an inexpensive motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Enjoyed our stay good location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

So many dining options that are easily walkable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Wonderful hosts! Thankyou for a clean, quiet, comfortable few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

What a great property. The owners were so nice. The rooms were clean and well stocked. We use the laundry facility, which was very nice. It is walkable to downtown and to the gardens, which was great. Several wonderful restaurants within walking distance as well. Really would recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

great accommodation and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

Good location nice room nice people
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Friendly and helpful staff, perfect location near park, lots of excellenr nearby restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Safe peaceful and great owners and staff we had a very pleasant stay and easy walk into town.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Excellent location with really friendly staff. Would highly recommend and will be our first choice when looking for a short break in Christchurch.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Good stay, good hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10

Was made very welcomed enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

Great location Rooms have everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

We enjoyed our stay very much and would love to have used the jacuzzi tub and kitchenette if we were able to stay longer. The owner was so helpful and friendly, and our room was spacious and comfortable. Good restaurant options in the area too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Very tidy well run motel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10

Great size suits with great spa baths 🙂 very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

Super friendly owners, great location near everything but still quiet at night.

10/10

Great as always!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Just a great property and I love the wee private courtyards
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

Great central area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10

Room very clean, bed comfortable, nice and warm to come back to on a cold day!! Not far from the airport which is a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10

It was very clean with good heating and a comfortable bed Wet shower a bit messy and not a particularly scenic area but good for our needs
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

Great place not to far from city centre Super friendly and helpful owners Rooms and grounds immaculate with everything you need in the room
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023