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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 2.5 mi 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Xiangyu
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location, quite new facilities and very friendly staff.
  • Faumui
    Australia Australia
    Just want to thank the lovely family who manage the Vita Nova Motel for a great stay. We landed at midnight and we were able to arrange a late checkin. The unit was really clean, bed was so comfortable, Netflix to chill out at night, had all the...
  • Joanna
    New Zealand New Zealand
    very tidy and clean, people who manage the place are super helpful. love the small balcony upstairs

Area info

Amenities of Vita Nova Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Fax
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Chinese

House rules

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Check-in

From 1:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 5 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 15 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
5+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 15 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and 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.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash is not accepted Vita Nova Motel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-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.

FAQs about Vita Nova Motel

  • Check-in at Vita Nova Motel is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Vita Nova Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Vita Nova Motel is 2.8 miles from the center of Christchurch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Vita Nova Motel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Yes, Vita Nova Motel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Room options at Vita Nova Motel include:

      • Studio
      • Apartment

    • Guests staying at Vita Nova Motel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish