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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 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.

1. Golden Hotel

Riccarton, 1 km from University of Canterbury

Hor yan

CA $97

CA $111 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

CA $103

CA $119 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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

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.

A neatly made bed with a dark quilt, two bedside lamps, a remote control, and a wall-mounted artwork.

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

3. Airport Palms Motel

Burnside, 3.1 km from University of Canterbury

Wilson

CA $100

CA $117 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 room with a black leather sofa, a small wooden table, and a bed with a blue mattress.

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

4. 306 Motel Apartments

0.9 km from University of Canterbury

Axel

CA $134

CA $156 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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, dining table, and chairs.

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

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

5. Airport Christchurch Motel

Burnside, 3.2 km from University of Canterbury

Simon

CA $117

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

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.

6. Airport Delta Motel

Burnside, 3.2 km from University of Canterbury

John

CA $108

CA $125 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 large bed with a blue and white bedspread, two bedside tables with lamps, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

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

7. Fyffe On Riccarton

Riccarton, 1 km from University of Canterbury

Kathryn

CA $81

CA $95 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 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 living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, and a TV.

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

Miriam

CA $103

CA $119 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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

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

9. 175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton

Riccarton, 1.3 km from University of Canterbury

Matthew

CA $96

CA $111 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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

A bar area with stools, a counter, and a refrigerator stocked with bottles.

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

10. Airport Gateway Christchurch

Burnside, 3.2 km from University of Canterbury

Elna

CA $88

CA $104 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

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

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

11. 315 motel Riccarton

0.9 km from University of Canterbury

Lynne

CA $100

CA $117 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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

12. Lorenzo Motor Lodge

Riccarton, 2.3 km from University of Canterbury

Adam

CA $131

CA $150 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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

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

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

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

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

Riccarton, 2.6 km from University of Canterbury

Mary

CA $140

CA $161 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

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

14. Roma on Riccarton Motel

Riccarton, 2.3 km from University of Canterbury

Steve

CA $145

CA $167 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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 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.

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

15. Tower Junction Motor Lodge

Riccarton, 2.2 km from University of Canterbury

Elizabeth

CA $105

CA $121 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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

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

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

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

16. Athena Motel & Apartments

Riccarton, 1.4 km from University of Canterbury

debbie

CA $87

CA $101 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

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

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

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 modern living room with a round table, grey sofa, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

17. Daffodil Motel

Riccarton, 2.2 km from University of Canterbury

Barry

CA $84

CA $97 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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

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

18. Ashleigh Court Motel-Christchurch Hagley Park

Riccarton, 2.1 km from University of Canterbury

Darrell

CA $76

CA $89 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 compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining table with chairs, and a sofa.

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.

19. Amalfi Motor Lodge

1.8 km from University of Canterbury

Herve

CA $111

CA $128 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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.

20. Ascot Vale Motor Lodge

0.8 km from University of Canterbury

CA $81

CA $93 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Canterbury

Property	Star rating	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."

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. 😊"

315 motel Riccarton

10/10 Excellent

"Kind staff and good location"

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 Cramner Centre Building 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 Christchurch Town Hall.

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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. Fyffe On Riccarton

8. Riccarton Motor Lodge

9. 175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton

10. Airport Gateway Christchurch

11. 315 motel Riccarton

12. Lorenzo Motor Lodge

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

14. Roma on Riccarton Motel

15. Tower Junction Motor Lodge

16. Athena Motel & Apartments

17. Daffodil Motel

18. Ashleigh Court Motel-Christchurch Hagley Park

19. Amalfi Motor Lodge

20. Ascot Vale 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

Riccarton Motor Lodge

Ascot Vale Motor Lodge

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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