Top 10 Hotels Near University of Canterbury in Christchurch for 2026

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

A modern kitchen with grey cabinetry, a dishwasher, and a kettle on the counter.

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.

1. Golden Hotel

Riccarton, 1 km from University of Canterbury

Hor yan

P4,323

P4,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

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

A patio with a wooden fence, a metal table, two metal chairs, and a window with a bed inside.

A motel sign with amenities like WiFi and air conditioning.

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

2. Golden Star Motel

Riccarton, 2.2 km from University of Canterbury

Sarah

P4,612

P5,303 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A modern motel with a sign indicating it is the Airport Palms Motel.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a coffee maker. There is a dining area with a black table and chairs, and a vase with flowers on the table.

A living room with a sofa, a chair, a dining table, and a lamp.

A street view of a motel with two-story buildings, a clear directional arrow on the road, and a sign indicating the entrance to the Airport Palms Motel.

3. Airport Palms Motel

Burnside, 3.1 km from University of Canterbury

Wilson

P5,227

P6,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

A modern motel with a sign reading "306 Motel Carpark."

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

Axel

P6,688

P7,691 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a lamp.

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.

5. Airport Christchurch Motel

Burnside, 3.2 km from University of Canterbury

Simon

P5,312

P6,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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 compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a TV.

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

6. Airport Delta Motel

Burnside, 3.2 km from University of Canterbury

John

P5,312

P6,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A living room with a red sofa, a glass coffee table, and a decorative plant.

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.

7. 175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton

Riccarton, 1.3 km from University of Canterbury

Matthew

P4,195

P4,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, and a TV.

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.

8. Riccarton Motor Lodge

Riccarton, 1 km from University of Canterbury

Miriam

P4,627

P5,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A bedroom with a large bed, a sliding glass door to a patio, a painting of a beach scene, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

A modern kitchen with a sink, a coffee maker, and a fruit bowl on the table. There is a mirror on the wall and a vase with flowers on a side table.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple entry points and a well-lit exterior.

9. Fyffe On Riccarton

Riccarton, 1 km from University of Canterbury

Kathryn

P3,843

P4,419 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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 hotel exterior with a covered outdoor area, an exit sign, and a window with a view of the interior.

10. 315 motel Riccarton

0.9 km from University of Canterbury

Lynne

P4,973

P5,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

A modern living room with two beige sofas, a glass coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

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.

11. Lorenzo Motor Lodge

Riccarton, 2.3 km from University of Canterbury

Adam

P5,837

P6,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit.

A compact living space with a kitchen, dining area, and seating.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a faucet, and a backsplash with a mosaic tile pattern.

A patio with a table and chairs, a sliding glass door, and a wooden pergola.

12. Airport Gateway Christchurch

Burnside, 3.2 km from University of Canterbury

Elna

P4,583

P5,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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

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

13. Roma on Riccarton Motel

Riccarton, 2.3 km from University of Canterbury

Steve

P6,485

P7,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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 long table with various food items and drinks, set in a covered area with a patterned floor and large windows.

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

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

Riccarton, 2.6 km from University of Canterbury

Mary

P5,689

P6,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a balcony with a view of a building and trees.

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

15. Tower Junction Motor Lodge

Riccarton, 2.2 km from University of Canterbury

Elizabeth

P4,426

P5,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

A pier extending over the water with people walking on the beach below.

16. Ascot Vale Motor Lodge

0.8 km from University of Canterbury

Jacqui-lin

P3,747

P4,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

A hallway with a framed picture of a beach scene.

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

The entrance of Athena Motel with a reception desk, a sign indicating it's open, and two potted plants.

17. Athena Motel & Apartments

Riccarton, 1.4 km from University of Canterbury

debbie

P4,564

P5,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a coffee maker.

A row of two-story buildings with a parking lot in front.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a small round table and blue chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

18. Daffodil Motel

Riccarton, 2.2 km from University of Canterbury

Barry

P3,906

P4,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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

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 room with a glass door leading to a garden, a table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

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

19. Ashleigh Court Motel-Christchurch Hagley Park

Riccarton, 2.1 km from University of Canterbury

Darrell

P3,665

P4,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

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 compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining table with chairs, and a sofa.

20. Amalfi Motor Lodge

1.8 km from University of Canterbury

Herve

P5,152

P5,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Canterbury

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Golden Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 448 reviews	View
Golden Star Motel	9.6 Exceptional 450 reviews	View
Airport Palms Motel	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
306 Motel Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 215 reviews	View
Airport Christchurch Motel	9.4 Exceptional 628 reviews	View

Top University of Canterbury Hotel Reviews

Alpine Hotel

8/10 Good

"We travelled to Chch for the UC open day. All we needed was a comfortable place to sleep, for a good price. This place Ickes both boxes. I was especially appreciative of the secure indoor car parking."

Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Always a delightful stay at this hotel."

Golden Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Cleanest hotel/motel we've stayed in for years. Wasn't ridiculously priced. Will definitely stay again."

Quality Suites Amore

10/10 Excellent

"The room was neat, clean and spacious"

298 Westside Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"We had a handy, clean room that was close to everything!"

Fyffe On Riccarton

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious room with lots of window light. Very clean and great large jet tub. Would highly recommend. Very quiet even being on a main road. We had a great relaxing stay."

166 Majestic Court Motel

10/10 Excellent

"1 of the best friendly motels I've stayed at and I stay in many as a platinum hotels.com member. Thanks for the room upgrade too. Peaceful, convenient . Would like to have stayed longer than 5 nights. Definitely will be back."

Riccarton Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent accomodation Friendly helpful host Good location"

Ascot Vale Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"All we wanted from this stay was a basic room with comfortable, clean amenities which didn’t break the budget…we were very pleasantly surprised. Ascot was everything we needed. Highly recommend as a pre-early morning flight option near Chch airport. Lovely staff. 😊"

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 charming cafes 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 charming cafes 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 298 Westside Motor Lodge and Ascot Vale 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 The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts, Isaac Theatre Royal, and The Court Theatre.

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Our top choices for University of Canterbury hotels

1. Golden Hotel

2. Golden Star Motel

3. Airport Palms Motel

4. 306 Motel Apartments

5. Airport Christchurch Motel

6. Airport Delta Motel

7. 175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton

8. Riccarton Motor Lodge

9. Fyffe On Riccarton

10. 315 motel Riccarton

11. Lorenzo Motor Lodge

12. Airport Gateway Christchurch

13. Roma on Riccarton Motel

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

15. Tower Junction Motor Lodge

16. Ascot Vale Motor Lodge

17. Athena Motel & Apartments

18. Daffodil Motel

19. Ashleigh Court Motel-Christchurch Hagley Park

20. Amalfi Motor Lodge

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Top University of Canterbury Hotel Reviews

Alpine Hotel

Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton

Golden Hotel

Quality Suites Amore

298 Westside Motor Lodge

Fyffe On Riccarton

166 Majestic Court Motel

Riccarton Motor Lodge

Ascot Vale Motor Lodge

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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