Vita Nova Motel offers studios and apartments with free WiFi and free onsite parking. The motel is a 10-minute walk from the University of Canterbury and several shops, cafes and restaurants.
Each studio and apartment features a kitchen or kitchenette, a dining setting and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Electric blankets, ironing facilities and hairdryers are provided. Guests have access to self-service laundry facilities.
Built after the Christchurch earthquake of February 2011, Vita Nova Motel is a 5-minute drive from Westfield Riccarton Mall. Addington Raceway and Horncastle Arena are 4 km away. Christchurch International Airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
There is a bus stop directly outside the motel, providing easy access to Christchurch’s attractions.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
“Amazing staff so helpful , room was very clean and tidy, comfy bed and great location. Asked for a late check out and they were more than happy to accommodate. Will be back again .”
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Natalia
New Zealand
“Room was very clean tidy and comfortable. The staff were very pleasant to deal with and very helpful. Great location.”
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Michelle
New Zealand
“Excellent location near the Westfield Mall and closeby to Canterbury University. The hosts were extremely friendly and helpful. The room was spotless, comfortable and very roomy. The bathroom had great ventilation, great for those that love a hot...”
Paula
New Zealand
“The room was very compact but did the trick. It was clean and tidy and serviced everyday. The managers were very friendly and even brought a beer up for my husband's birthday.”
Anna
New Zealand
“the hosts were lovely and very accomodating and great communication”
Mary
New Zealand
“Friendly and helpful staff, good location, clean and comfortable unit.”
Jennylav
New Zealand
“Was a lovely place for one night, The room was at the back of the property so was a little quieter than most I have stayed in on Riccarton Road, comfy bed and had everything I needed”
Kiri
New Zealand
“Great location. Fantastic staff. Cleanest rooms and bathroom. All amenites provided including makkeup remover sachets . Easy checkin and free parking.”
Nomati
New Zealand
“everything was good, shower, bed etc but would be nice to have a mat in the kitchen area to prevent dirt on carpet.”
Sudiksha
New Zealand
“Owners were lovely.
Room was excellent and very clean.”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Vita Nova Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Room service
Laundry
House rules
Vita Nova Motel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 4 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 15 per child, per night
Cot always available
Free
5+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 15 per person, per night
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Vita Nova Motel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
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