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About this property

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 9.2 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 queen bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free Wifi

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Shawn
    Australia Australia
    Easy to find. Clean comfortable with a mice small private outdoor area.
  • Matthew
    United States United States
    Friendly staff. Clean, spacious room. Laundry for clothes. Price was excellent value.
  • Savitree
    Thailand Thailand
    Good location, not far from the airport. Room was clean and comfy.
  • Tracy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Was clean, quiet and handy. Kind and friendly staff
  • Rehan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I liked the overall experience - neat room, clean linen, great location, good and friendly service.
  • 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
  • Gloria
    Qatar Qatar
    It’s quiet, clean and walking distance to cafe & grocery that’s close to gas station
  • Rochelle
    New Zealand New Zealand
    close proximity to university for our daughter. clean. Had all ammenities required. Friendly staff and owners.

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

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • 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

Vita Nova Motel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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 always available
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 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 fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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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.

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