Vita Nova Motel

Location: 290 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, nz

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Motels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 01:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Room service
• Family rooms
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Fax/photocopying
• Tour desk
• Soundproof rooms
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Ironing service
• Non-smoking throughout
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Television in common areas
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Secured parking

Rooms Available

• Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

  376-sq-foot soundproofed room with a patio

  
  

  Layout - 2 bedrooms and sitting area

  Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access

  Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

  Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels

  Practical - Iron/ironing board and phone

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Stovetop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free Local calls
  • Separate sitting area
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • Bedsheets provided

• Standard Loft, 1 Bedroom

  1 Queen Bed

  333-sq-foot soundproofed room with a balcony/patio

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom and living room

  Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access

  Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

  Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels

  Practical - Iron/ironing board and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request

  Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Stovetop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free Local calls
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony or patio
  • Bedsheets provided

• Studio

  Features a kitchenette and private bathroom. This room has no capacity for additional guests.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Fax
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Electric blankets
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Studio - Disability Access

  Features kitchenette facilities and a private bathroom with disability access.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Fax
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Electric blankets
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower chair
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• One-Bedroom Apartment

  Located on the 1st floor, this 2-level apartment features a bedroom upstairs and a separate living area with a portable single bed downstairs base on require. Includes a 32-inch LCD TV in the lounge area, full kitchen facilities and private bathroom. Features internal stairs to the mezzanine floor with queen-size bed.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Fax
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Two-Bedroom Apartment

  Located on the 1st floor, this 2-story apartment features 2 separate bedrooms offering a queen-size bed on the downstairs level and 2 single beds located upstairs. Includes a 32-inch LCD TV in the lounge area, basic kitchen facilities and a private bathroom.

  Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Fax
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Electric blankets
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Compact Two-Bedroom Unit

  This fully self-contained double room is located on the ground floor. There are 2 bedrooms, separate lounge area and basic kitchen facilities. There is a queen size bed in the main bedroom and 2 single beds in the second room.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Fax
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

Guest Reviews

• Iryna (8/5): Hostesses were nice and very friendly. Room is clean, bed is soft and comfortable. A lots of eateries and restaurants wi - Property located not far from Westfield shopping centre in Riccaton.
• Diane (7/5): -
• Ying (10/5): -
• Jude (10/5): -
• Justin (9/5): -
• Marama (10/5): -
• Gabriel (9/5): Comfortable place to stay with accomodating staff - - Super friendly and accomodating staff - Comfortable room and bed - Convenient location to uber to CBD We would definitely stay here again the next time we’re in Christchurch.
• Stephen (8/5): -
• JIJU (9/5): Very friendly and kind staff and owner - Clean and comfortable Nothing to mention
• doraju (8/5): - Staff were friendly & helpful Location could have been nearer the Mall & shops.
• JOANNE (9/5): - Fantastic service. Clean, well presented, quiet rooms. Good lighting. Cookies and drinking chocolate😊 good sized room. Good value It was all good.
• Kelly (4/5): I would recommend the upstairs rooms, - location really small inside, the bedroom with larger bed had no doors, it went straight intot he lounge, we were travelling with our older son so really no privacy when I went to bed early, second room with 2 single beds was fine. Its like they have taken a one bedroom apartment and squeezes a second room in there as an afterthought. We have stayed here before and got a fantastic room upstairs, lots of room and privacy. I would stay hear again but ask for un upstairs room
• Kerry (7/5): -
• Zeliane (8/5): -
• Brad (8/5): -
• krystal (8/5): It’s was a very nice stay. - Local, clean, safe, warm, nice place The room appeared bigger in photos
• Dorothy (9/5): -
• Jason (9/5): Compact, clean and affordable. - Fantastic little hotel in a good location with lots of buses and not to far from the CBD in an Uber. Clean, tidy, comfy bed, light cooking facilities, Heat pump, tv with internet access, wifi. Had everything I needed, good sized fridge, free washing machine and dryer. Staff were friendly and polite and my room was serviced daily, rubbish removed and fresh towels when required. It's not a five star resort but I found it quite comfortable, clean and good value. Met all my expectations and I would stay here again. Thank you. Well everything was pretty good. The clothes dryer doesn't work great but it's free so can't complain too much, just had to hang clothes up overnight in the room to dry that last bit. There is no range hood for cooking so you have to make sure you open some windows to let the breeze through so don't set off fire alarm and cook at lower heat. Overall its a good, honest, quiet place to stay and good value.
• WILLIAM LIM (10/5): Value for Money Property at Strategic Location - Clealiness and location is superb, valued for money.
• ian (9/5): - Location good, easy parking and quiet room. Great for a two-night stay.
• Donna (9/5): - The motel people were so friendly, they couldn't do enough for us.
• Chohan (4/5): -
• Lance (8/5): Comfortable Stay - Clean. No problems.
• Shelley (7/5): Value for money. Comfortable. We will definitely stay again. - Great location as near family. Staff were awesome gave me some ice balls as there were no ice trays in freezer. Bed was a wee bit small was expecting larger size
• Nicky (9/5): -
• Miranda (7/5): Enjoy stay, suited what we needed. - Cute room upstairs, staff friendly close to Apollo stadium as we were down for the rugby. Nothing
• Jaliya (8/5): -
• Stefanie (8/5): -
• P Chomphoosri (10/5): -
• Rebecca (10/5): -
• Sue (8/5): -
• Dr Michael (10/5): Great value - Very clean, great staff
• Juntao (9/5): -
• Maiara (10/5): Ótimo local para ficar - Lugar muito bem localizado, limpo e arejado. Cozinha equipada com tudo. Limpeza excelente, assim como a equipe - muito gentis.
• Pia (7/5): -
• Jennylene (8/5): - I was upgraded from 2 bedrooms I can hear the noise from outside and other unit beside me. There is some small flying insects in the area.
• Wendy Robert (9/5): Great spot for a one night stop over. - This little motel exceeded our expectations. The room had way more space than we expected including a fridge and small kitchen area. Bed was comfy. close to airport and lots of eating options 8-10 min walk down the road. No deadbolt on the door or swing lock. There was only the door handle which is keyed. We had no issue, and we felt safe in the neighborhood, but it was the first time we’d been in a motel/hotel that didn’t allow us to double lock the door from the inside.
• Melrose (9/5): Comfortable and clean unit, with friendly staff. - Handy location fir us to Riccarton and other suburbs Despite busy Riccarton Road, entry and exit was straightforward. Parking close to unit was appreciated. Nice to have the small outside area on a nice day.
• Kym (10/5): -
• Jurga (9/5): -
• Joan (10/5): - Comfortable bed. Very cozy during bad weather. Felt like a small apartment with the mezzanine.
• Andrew (10/5): -
• Quantity Surveying Services (10/5): -
• Dorette (10/5): - Very clean and tidy, friendly staff
• Hsiang Chen (9/5): - 快速的入住、位置方便，讓第一天剛下飛機的我們得到很好的休息 無
• Nami (10/5): Great location - Bed up stairs with balcony was nice. Great pillows! The shower was nice pressure and hot! Very clean and tidy!
• Joanna (7/5): - Clean
• Michelle (9/5): Clean, spacious rooms - We have stayed here before , great location, clean spacious rooms and friendly welcoming staff. I'm sure we'll be back.
• Robert (5/5): -
• Ewan-Xan (8/5): Friendly reception, clean room, firm mattress and great location -
• TomZhou311780 (10/5): - We could not watch Sky TV
• Paveena Kiki (10/5): The 3 of us loved the family apartment room. It was very clean. - We love the family apartment. The room has an upstairs area, which our son likes very much. Everything we needed was in the room.
• Riria (10/5): -
• Shalvin (7/5): Enjoyed it and very relaxing. - Rooms were very clean and cosy, easy excess to mall very easy to find. Parking space a little bit bigger would be great but it is quite small area for the location. Apart from that really had a lovely time my two girls loved sleeping upstairs. Overall was great. More cooking utensils would be great like a bigger pot, cooking spoon instead of only fish slicer for frying stuff. Windows are quite low.
• Hayden (9/5): -
• Samantha (9/5): Very clean and tidy . - N/A Heat pump very close to the bed.
• Marianne Martin (9/5): - Good location..close to restaurants, city centre and Westfield in Riccarton. Easy to park the car and comfortable amenities. Everything very clean . For the first time in 7 weeks of travel we had Netflix on the TV. Excellent value would recommend. All good
• Tania (10/5): Great location, good price, clean and tidy and had real milk for having hot drinks. - Good comfortable bed and pillows
• Shennan (10/5): -
• Graham (9/5): -
• Chan Yeong (8/5): Very friendly staff and it is a good value for money - Short walk to Bush Inn which has some good places for nice Chinese food and groceries.
• Shane (10/5): -
• Jacinta (9/5): -
• Craig (9/5): -
• Sinead (9/5): -
• Gary (7/5): -
• Kang Jinghong (9/5): - 位置非常好，离机场近，附近有绿超和中超。房东和工作人员都是中国人，服务好沟通无障碍。
• Helena (8/5): -
• Alvin (8/5): Our stay was comfortable and enjoyable — the staff were very friendly and accommodating. - I really liked how clean and well-maintained the property is. It has a nice, comfortable atmosphere, and the staff are very friendly and accommodating.
• Carolyn (8/5): -
• Julie (10/5): -
• Watsana (8/5): -
• Tracey (10/5): Excellent - 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 .
• Diane (8/5): Nice location handy to shops great staff - Clean and tidy
• paula (8/5): Great location by the university, very clean and comfortable, would stay again. -
• natalia (10/5): - Room was very clean tidy and comfortable. The staff were very pleasant to deal with and very helpful. Great location.
• Wendy (7/5): Two night stay couple from West Coast. - We liked the handy location to the Bush Inn and the parking was great. We also liked the little touches provided such as biscuits as an extra. The shower had great pressure too which was a bonus. Room was a little dated and carpet had stains on it but overall was very clean.
• Tracey Ann (10/5): - The only thing that the property needs is sky sports
• Simon (8/5): Perfectly fine and inexpensive Riccarton motel - I stayed here at short notice for a conference held on the University campus. For this it was walkable and convenient. The motel was fine, I had an expectation about the quality I could expect and for one night it was perfectly fine.
• Apple Leah (10/5): The cleanliness and the effort to everyday supply of what has been used especially toiletries very commendable. - It was my first time to visit Christchurch and I am absolutely happy that this property was just a distance away from the mall and I was quiet surprise that though the location was along the road the neighborhood was pretty silent. You can really rest and be comfortable. None at all
• Michelle (9/5): Comfortable and super clean - 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 shower and don't want to get out to dripping walls. We were provided with lovely soft fluffy towels. We would definitely recommend Vita Nova Motel. Parking was a little tight, especially with a larger vehicle. The bed was too soft for our liking but that's personal preference.
• Donovan (8/5): - Clean, spacious, friendly staff Only thing I didn't like. But personal preference. Is that one had to use their own Netflix or prime account to watch TV. They dont have sky channels. Or there own Netflix or prime.. if I didn't have either, I wouldn't have been able to view TV
• Ella-Maree (8/5): -
• Tasha (7/5): - Easy to check in when we arrived late. Heater was on in our room when we arrived. Kitchen was good. Our room was a bit small for 3 people really. The mezzanine room is very small and not really anywhere to put luggage.
• Sheryl (8/5): -
• Leigh (9/5): -
• Danielle (10/5): -
• Munro (8/5): -
• Anna (7/5): -
• yvonne (7/5): It was close to shops and family - I really found my bed cozy slept well .
• Moana (7/5): -
• Robinson (8/5): -
• Sharon (8/5): -
• Daeyeong (8/5): -
• KERRY (10/5): - 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.
• Stephenie (9/5): Superb -
• Daniel (8/5): Very good -
• Paula (8/5): Friendly staff, compact, clean and tidy unit but wouldn't recommend for more than 2 people. - 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. Because of the compact space there were only 2 small armchairs. I like to relax and spread out at the end of the day. It wasn't a major, just a personal preference.
• Aalap (9/5): Superb -
• Tania (8/5): Very good -

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