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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a backsplash with a mosaic tile design.

A modern room with a grey sofa, a small table with chairs, a vase with flowers, and two wall-mounted air conditioning units.

A motel sign with amenities like WiFi and air conditioning.

1. Golden Star Motel

Riccarton, 2.2 km from University of Canterbury

Sarah

P4,546

P5,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern cafe interior with wooden tables and chairs, a coffee bar, and shelves with decorative items.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a large painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, two armchairs, a small round table, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel building with a prominent "GOLDEN HOTEL" sign.

2. Golden Hotel

Riccarton, 1 km from University of Canterbury

Xun

P4,903

P5,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a coffee table.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a central island, dining table, and chairs.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a parking area.

3. Airport Christchurch Motel

Burnside, 3.2 km from University of Canterbury

Kay

P5,993

P6,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A modern room with a black leather sofa, a small wooden table, and a bed with a blue mattress.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a TV, a mirror, and a kitchenette.

4. 306 Motel Apartments

0.9 km from University of Canterbury

Charley

P6,393

P7,352 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

A modern outdoor seating area with metal chairs and tables, a well-maintained lawn, and a building with large windows in the background.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel sink, and a kettle on the countertop.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern building with a parking lot, multiple balconies, and a clear sky.

5. Airport Delta Motel

Burnside, 3.2 km from University of Canterbury

Lynley

P5,993

P6,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a patio with outdoor furniture, and a sliding glass door.

A compact living space with a red sofa, a black coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area with a microwave, a washing machine, and a small window.

A motel with a sign indicating no vacancies, free WiFi, and 100% Kiwi ownership.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a view of greenery outside.

6. 175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton

Riccarton, 1.3 km from University of Canterbury

Fiona

P4,567

P5,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of a balcony with a railing.

A building with a covered entrance, a hanging flower arrangement, and a window.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, kitchenette, and a sofa bed.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with a view of trees.

7. Lorenzo Motor Lodge

Riccarton, 2.3 km from University of Canterbury

Adam

P5,114

P5,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a blue sofa and a dining area with a table and chairs. A kitchen with white cabinets and a window is visible in the background.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a trash bin.

A modern building with a flat roof, two visible windows with metal bars, and a central vertical structure.

8. Riccarton Motor Lodge

Riccarton, 1 km from University of Canterbury

Francisca

P4,333

P4,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel room with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a large mirror.

A motel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a neon sign indicating 315.

A modern kitchen with dark tiles, stainless steel appliances, and a black countertop.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a hallway leading to another room.

9. 315 motel Riccarton

0.9 km from University of Canterbury

Lynne

P5,409

P6,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A multi-story hotel with a red-tiled roof, a landscaped front yard, and a large tree providing shade.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, leather sofas, a dining table, and a green rug.

10. Roma on Riccarton Motel

Riccarton, 2.3 km from University of Canterbury

Steve

P5,868

P6,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A bedroom with a large bed, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a view of greenery.

A motel with a sign reading "ATHENA MOTEL" and a "High Speed Broadband" sign.

A hallway with a framed picture of a beach scene.

A garden with red flowers and two white relief sculptures on a wall.

11. Athena Motel & Apartments

Riccarton, 1.4 km from University of Canterbury

debbie

P4,653

P5,351 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A white cloth hanging from a wooden structure in a garden with a clear blue sky.

A patio with a round table and chairs, surrounded by neatly trimmed hedges and a variety of plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

A modern kitchen with a built-in fireplace, a dining area with a wooden chair, and a small table.

12. Amalfi Motor Lodge

1.8 km from University of Canterbury

Gavin

P5,909

P6,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A view through a glass door into a courtyard with two wicker chairs, a large tree, and a building in the background.

A garden with a pond, water lilies, and orange flowers.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV on a stand, a glass coffee table, a bed, a bedside table, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a sign, a covered entrance, and a small outdoor seating area.

13. Ashleigh Court Motel-Christchurch Hagley Park

Riccarton, 2.1 km from University of Canterbury

Adam

P4,852

P5,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel kettle, and a dishwasher.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dining area with chairs and a table, a red sofa, a black coffee table with a plant, and a large dark wooden wardrobe.

A conference room with a large table, several chairs, a dark wooden wardrobe, and a window with a view of trees.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

14. Quality Suites Amore

Riccarton, 1.3 km from University of Canterbury

Elizabeth

P4,959

P5,703 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A neatly made bed with a white comforter and blue patterned pillows. A glass of red wine and a cookie are placed on a gray textured mat.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A two-story building with a flat roof and a balcony on the upper floor.

A modern kitchen with a gas stove, stainless steel sink, white cabinets, and a microwave.

15. Tower Junction Motor Lodge

Riccarton, 2.2 km from University of Canterbury

Elizabeth

P4,102

P4,717 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a mirror, and a view of the outside.

A desk with a red chair, a visitor information board, and a closed sign on the window.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with chairs, a TV, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a sink, a microwave, and a window with autumn leaves.

16. Ascot Vale Motor Lodge

0.8 km from University of Canterbury

Maggie

P3,897

P4,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A landscaped garden with a paved walkway, surrounded by buildings with multiple windows and a dining area with outdoor seating.

A resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a large building with a distinctive roof.

A large house with a covered patio, a lawn, and a garden.

A corridor with large windows, a tiled floor, and a view of a building outside.

17. Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton

Riccarton, 2.6 km from University of Canterbury

Michael

P8,540

P9,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with chairs, a TV, a painting, and a kitchen area in the background.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa in the background.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a staircase, and a parking area.

A modern apartment with a staircase, a small kitchen, and a dining area.

18. Vita Nova Motel

0.9 km from University of Canterbury

Sandra

P4,218

P4,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A small outdoor seating area with two chairs and a table, a potted plant, and a view of the sky.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a built-in oven, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A staircase with a handrail, a chandelier, and a framed picture on the wall.

19. Alpine Hotel

1.1 km from University of Canterbury

Davinderpal

P4,382

P5,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A motel with multiple floors, a parking lot, and a tree in the foreground.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area with a table and chairs, a television, and a window with curtains.

A small, modern kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and sink. There is a dining table with chairs and a vase of flowers.

A hotel room with a bed, a painting of flowers, a nightstand, a vase with flowers, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

20. 101 Stars Motel

1.7 km from University of Canterbury

vicki

P4,215

P4,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Canterbury

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Airport Christchurch Motel	9.4 Exceptional 634 reviews	View
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Top University of Canterbury Hotel Reviews

LyLo Christchurch Airport

8/10 Good

"Very close to the airport 6-7 min walk perfect for an early flight if you live outside of Chch."

Airport Gateway Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly and helful"

175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton

10/10 Excellent

"Very handy to the local shops and eating areas. The room was lovely and clean and well presented."

Golden Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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Riccarton Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Easy parking."

Athena Motel & Apartments

8/10 Good

"Great room, friendly helpful staff, amazing shower pressure and temperature, had a balcony with table and chairs which was a bonus. Nice and quiet and has extra wide car parks which was amazing, Only thing that was wrong was the sinks plug went down but didn't pop back up, nothing major. Will definitely recommend and will happily stay again."

Fyffe On Riccarton

8/10 Good

"As advertised, kiwi owners always a bonus. Good value for money"

Alpine Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were great and very accomodating"

315 motel Riccarton

10/10 Excellent

"everything"

Other attractions near University of Canterbury

Mona Vale

8.6/10 (192 reviews)

Stroll around idyllic riverside gardens filled with roses, irises and other plantings and take a break on the lush green lawns at this public park.

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Bush Inn Centre

During your visit to Christchurch, you can enjoy retail therapy at Bush Inn Centre. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

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Otukaikino Living Memorial Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Otukaikino Living Memorial Reserve, a lovely green space in Christchurch. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre

Enjoy an outing to Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre during your stay in Christchurch. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Riccarton House

8.8/10 (78 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Christchurch with a stop at Riccarton House. Discover the charming cafes and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Westfield Riccarton Mall

8.8/10 (342 reviews)

During your visit to Christchurch, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Westfield Riccarton Mall. Discover the charming cafes and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Game Over

You can take time to visit Game Over during your travels to Christchurch. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Riccarton Park

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Riccarton Park, a lovely green space in Christchurch. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Canterbury?

University of Canterbury is located in a welcoming area of Christchurch known for its picturesque gardens and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 47 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near University of Canterbury?

Golden Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and in-room kitchenettes. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from University of Canterbury. Other good choices within a short distance include 175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton and 298 Westside Motor Lodge.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to University of Canterbury?

Expedia has 47 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of Canterbury.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Canterbury, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to University of Canterbury.

What can I see and do near University of Canterbury?

Air Force Museum of New Zealand, Canterbury Museum, and Quake City feature captivating exhibits. Riccarton House, Nurses' Memorial Chapel, and Library Chambers are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can catch a show at Isaac Theatre Royal, The Court Theatre, and Christchurch Town Hall.

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Our top choices for University of Canterbury hotels

1. Golden Star Motel

2. Golden Hotel

3. Airport Christchurch Motel

4. 306 Motel Apartments

5. Airport Delta Motel

6. 175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton

7. Lorenzo Motor Lodge

8. Riccarton Motor Lodge

9. 315 motel Riccarton

10. Roma on Riccarton Motel

11. Athena Motel & Apartments

12. Amalfi Motor Lodge

13. Ashleigh Court Motel-Christchurch Hagley Park

14. Quality Suites Amore

15. Tower Junction Motor Lodge

16. Ascot Vale Motor Lodge

17. Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton

18. Vita Nova Motel

19. Alpine Hotel

20. 101 Stars Motel

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Top University of Canterbury Hotel Reviews

LyLo Christchurch Airport

Airport Gateway Christchurch

175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton

Golden Hotel

Riccarton Motor Lodge

Athena Motel & Apartments

Fyffe On Riccarton

Alpine Hotel

315 motel Riccarton

Other attractions near University of Canterbury

Mona Vale

Bush Inn Centre

Otukaikino Living Memorial Reserve

Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre

Riccarton House

Westfield Riccarton Mall

Game Over

Riccarton Park

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