311 Motel Riccarton

Property class: 3.5

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A modern motel with a sign indicating no vacancy. - 311 Motel Riccarton (Christchurch)
A parking area with handicapped accessible spaces, a yellow car, and buildings with balconies. - 311 Motel Riccarton (Christchurch)
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. - 311 Motel Riccarton (Christchurch)
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a remote control on a glass coffee table. - 311 Motel Riccarton (Christchurch)
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a small desk with a chair. - 311 Motel Riccarton (Christchurch)
At 311 Motel Riccarton, you can look forward to a free grocery shopping service, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a snack bar/deli.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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Standard Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Studio, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms

  • 70 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Standard Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Queen Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Apartment, Hot Tub

  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Upper Riccarton, a neighborhood in Christchurch, 311 Motel Riccarton is in a shopping district and near the airport. While the natural beauty of Hagley Park and Sumner Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Lyttelton Harbour. Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre and The Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Christchurch travel guide
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311 Riccarton Rd, Christchurch, 8041

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a large central tower and arched windows.
    University of Canterbury
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Riccarton Road
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Bush Inn Centre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Riccarton House
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station
    5 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Joe's Garage
    7 min walk
  • Ngon Ngon Banh Mi Cafe
    9 min walk
  • Subway
    3 min walk
  • Coffee Culture
    5 min walk
  • Pizza Pi
    14 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

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

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is 311 Motel Riccarton 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 311 Motel Riccarton?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at 311 Motel Riccarton?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is 311 Motel Riccarton located?

Located in Upper Riccarton, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Riccarton Road and Bush Inn Centre. University of Canterbury and Westfield Riccarton Mall are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

311 Motel Riccarton Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 201 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff clean room
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good room and convenient to all shopping options including restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and tidy room, set back from road so noise was fine. Mall and food outlets both closeby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Leonora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is really nice and location is very convenient to where we are going.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Torika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff,nice bed and room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to the University and easy transportation into the city. Very friendly staff and nice rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Prue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and is very clean and quiet. The perfect place to stay when visiting children and Christchurch University.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Felicity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff. Easy to access from road and close to shops and had some undercover parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable quiet well priced
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very friendly and accommodating. They allowed us to check in early when we arrived early without any issue
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great motel

Clean, quiet, comfortable. Friendly staff. Excellent bathroom and kitchen facilities. The only (tiny) issue is that it's very hard to turn right out onto Riccarton Rd (ie towards the city). We had to turn left then find a nearby street to turn around.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to shop
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very handy location, easy access. Clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros - Cleanliness, proximity to everything, very friendly staff, very comfortable unit. Cons - No Sky TV, no spare blankets for cold nights
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is very well run. Friendly, helpful and accommodating owners. They upgraded my booking as a kind gesture. It is spotlessly clean and quiet. Close to buses, shopping, restaurants and everything you need. I would definitely recommend this motel to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shiralee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Person who greeting us was lovely she had upgraded our room at no extra cost as we had 1 child with us and gave us a 1 bedroom appartment instead of a studio room. She showed us to your room and told us off the ammenties of the room. Very lovely and friendly would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness
The owners were lovely people, very friendly and helpful. Everything was excellent apart from the one bedside cabinet which had something in it, Cheers
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the room upgrade. Very clean. Well appointed kitchen. I had a bit of trouble working out the tv but that's more of a me problem.! Well located if you are using the intercity bus. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and tidy and quiet. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great proximity to Canterbury Uni
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy stay, location great for sports fields and very clean!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacquie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and very clean. The staff were so accomodating to a request
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Govinda

Great place to stay .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Justine

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

Spotless and great location!

Amazingly clean and comfy motel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023