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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 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 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

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 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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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
9.1
Free WiFi
9.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Chelsie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Friendly staff. Clean room, comfy beds. Good value for money.
  • Irma
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The staff and Mark were exceptionally helpful and friendly. Highly recommend. Very comfortable bed, very helpful welcome and help through our entire stay. We will definitely use Vita Nova again.
  • Fiona
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The staff greeted us and took us to our room. Seemed hospitable
  • Tanya
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We have stayed here many times, it is our first choice when staying in chch. Well-appointed, super clean rooms highly recommend
  • Carolyn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Staff were great and adjusted the bedding arrangement to our requirement, very close walking distance to the town and the apartment was very clean.
  • Fiona
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Well-appointed unit where space is used cleverly. Clean tidy rooms, comfortable beds, no complaints! Would definitely stay again. The host was friendly and actually escorted us to our room to ensure we would be happy with it. This was a nice...
  • Emma
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Well located motel. Room was very clean with plenty of space and good amenities (including cookies!) > Good value for money and would definitely stay again when visiting my daughter.
  • Susan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We loved that the room opened out to a courtyard a nd had lots of lovely light pouring in during the day . Fantastic location right near my daughters flat.
  • April
    Australia Australia
    Very clean and comfortable. Not far from the shops.
  • Andrew
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The staff are so friendly and helpful. The facilities are excellent. The location is perfect.

Property surroundings

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

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace

Kitchen

  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Seating 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 possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Electric blankets
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • 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 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 upon request
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 cots 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.
Cards accepted at this property
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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.