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Vita Nova Motel

3.5 star property
Suburban motel in Christchurch with free parking

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Nestled in Upper Riccarton, Vita Nova Motel offers a serene retreat with a lush garden and tranquil terrace. Unwind with free WiFi, dry cleaning services, luggage storage, and tour assistance - all at your fingertips.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

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
Refrigerator
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 | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Loft, 1 Bedroom | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Loft, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
290 Riccarton Rd, Christchurch, 8041

What's nearby

  • Riccarton Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • University of Canterbury - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Wolfbrook Arena - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Hagley Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dubba Dubba - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hachi Hachi - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hello Vietnam - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Garage - ‬9 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
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Vita Nova Motel boast comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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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 transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2011
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite 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 elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Vita Motel
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 is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 and University of Canterbury. Westfield Riccarton Mall and Riccarton House are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Vita Nova Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 159 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice stay after a long day travelling. The heatpump and lights had been turned on for us. Very comfortable bed and clean room. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy, very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sacha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

Chano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
happy with stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Leonora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Over all very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Handy to bus stop
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Doug

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

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, with a kitchenette and spacious bathroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, handy location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

renata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very convenient & comfortable with great value 🎖

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 Excellent

Lisa, New zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

am trip

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for money.

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mr. Happy first night in New Zealand

It was what I expected, simple and clean. The room was a good size to house the two single beds, which were comfortable. Big clean shower room. The staff were polite and helpful. Located on a busy road, so some traffic noise.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly. Great location as well, and will come here to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and tidy with this price. Good access to shopping mall as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Property had everything we needed for our short stay in Christchurch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

J.C., Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to city center. Near Westfield Riccarton. Very convinient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice unit.

Nice and quiet room.. Room quick to warm up on a cold night. Comfy bed up stairs in a loft area. Parking a little tight for larger vehicles.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well set up room was nice and cosy. Had a good effective heat pump nice quick hot water
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
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