Vita Nova Motel
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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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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Laundry
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Shawn
Australia
“Easy to find. Clean comfortable with a mice small private outdoor area.” - Matthew
United States
“Friendly staff. Clean, spacious room. Laundry for clothes. Price was excellent value.” - Savitree
Thailand
“Good location, not far from the airport. Room was clean and comfy.” - Tracy
New Zealand
“Was clean, quiet and handy. Kind and friendly staff” - Rehan
New Zealand
“I liked the overall experience - neat room, clean linen, great location, good and friendly service.” - Xiangyu
New Zealand
“Great location, quite new facilities and very friendly staff.” - Faumui
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
“very tidy and clean, people who manage the place are super helpful. love the small balcony upstairs” - Gloria
Qatar
“It’s quiet, clean and walking distance to cafe & grocery that’s close to gas station” - Rochelle
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
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
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree 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
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
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.



The fine print
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.