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Our top choices for University of Canterbury hotels

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

1. Golden Hotel

Golden Hotel
3.5 star property
Riccarton, 1 km from University of Canterbury
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (455 reviews)
"Clean room, we stayed in a 2bdr room which had ample space, Comfortable beds, room had everything we needed. Would stay again. Restaurant just around the corner which was so convenient"
Australia
Christine
The price is CA $137
CA $157 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Golden Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

2. 306 Motel Apartments

306 Motel Apartments
4.5 star property
0.9 km from University of Canterbury
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (219 reviews)
"Great staff and place to stay"
United States
James
The price is CA $139
CA $160 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
306 Motel Apartments
A modern motel with a sign indicating it is the Airport Palms Motel.

3. Airport Palms Motel

Airport Palms Motel
5.0 star property
Burnside, 3.1 km from University of Canterbury
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Handy to the airport & easy to find Will definitely stay again"
Australia
Michelle
The price is CA $141
CA $162 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Airport Palms Motel
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a patio with outdoor furniture, and a sliding glass door.

4. 175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton

175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton
4.0 star property
Riccarton, 1.3 km from University of Canterbury
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (625 reviews)
"Great location with an easy walk to shops & food outlets as well as being near bus stops. Compact rooms but clean & tidy. We have stayed here before & would stay again."
Australia
Sonia
The price is CA $100
CA $115 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a window with curtains.

5. Riccarton Motor Lodge

Riccarton Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Riccarton, 1 km from University of Canterbury
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (361 reviews)
"Great location. Easy parking."
Australia
Francisca
The price is CA $99
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Riccarton Motor Lodge
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small kitchenette.

6. 315 motel Riccarton

315 motel Riccarton
2.0 star property
0.9 km from University of Canterbury
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (67 reviews)
"Kind staff and good location"
New Zealand
Charley
The price is CA $121
CA $139 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
315 motel Riccarton
A modern house with a patio, a sliding glass door, and a wooden pergola.

7. Airport Gateway Christchurch

Airport Gateway Christchurch
3.5 star property
Burnside, 3.2 km from University of Canterbury
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Loved the airport shuttle, restaurant food was great. Everything was good would stay again"
Australia
Joanne
The price is CA $140
CA $162 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Airport Gateway Christchurch
A landscaped garden with a paved walkway, surrounded by buildings with multiple windows and a dining area with outdoor seating.

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

Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton
4.0 star property
Riccarton, 2.6 km from University of Canterbury
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Room was clean with good amenities. Excellent and friendly staff. Plenty of parking."
Australia
Wayne
The price is CA $220
CA $253 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton
A bedroom with a large bed, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a view of greenery.

9. Athena Motel & Apartments

Athena Motel & Apartments
4.5 star property
Riccarton, 1.4 km from University of Canterbury
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (198 reviews)
"Lovely staff, great location will stay again. "
New Zealand
debbie
The price is CA $104
CA $120 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Athena Motel & Apartments
A view through a glass door into a courtyard with two wicker chairs, a large tree, and a building in the background.

10. Ashleigh Court Motel-Christchurch Hagley Park

Ashleigh Court Motel-Christchurch Hagley Park
3.5 star property
Riccarton, 2.1 km from University of Canterbury
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (266 reviews)
"Great peaceful location"
Australia
Jane
The price is CA $108
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Ashleigh Court Motel-Christchurch Hagley Park
A modern building with a large entrance and a sign that reads "Horncastle Arena."

11. Tower Junction Motor Lodge

Tower Junction Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Riccarton, 2.2 km from University of Canterbury
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (623 reviews)
"Tower junction lodge and motel was well situated to all the main areas close to town and malls friendly staff very helpful clean rooms and complex."
Australia
Robert
The price is CA $116
CA $133 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Tower Junction Motor Lodge
A historic building with a prominent clock tower, surrounded by blooming cherry trees.

12. Ascot Vale Motor Lodge

Ascot Vale Motor Lodge
2.5 star property
0.8 km from University of Canterbury
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (66 reviews)
"Very clean room with space and comfort for an overnight stay for two. The staff were exceptionally friendly and the room rate was such good value for money that I would recommend for those on a budget. Parking was tight but at least its off street..Great location being so close to shopping and Hagley Park."
Australia
Mel
The price is CA $104
CA $119 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Ascot Vale Motor Lodge
A modern kitchen with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a tiled backsplash. There is a wooden table and chairs outside the kitchen, with a potted plant nearby.

13. 298 Westside Motor Lodge

298 Westside Motor Lodge
4.5 star property
0.9 km from University of Canterbury
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (435 reviews)
"We had a great experience. It was clean, the staff were warm and welcoming, & the unit had everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is CA $99
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
298 Westside Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with chairs, a TV, a painting, and a kitchen area in the background.

14. Vita Nova Motel

Vita Nova Motel
3.5 star property
0.9 km from University of Canterbury
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (162 reviews)
"Clean tidy room and great space, close to everything. "
Australia
Sandra
The price is CA $146
CA $169 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Vita Nova Motel
A small outdoor seating area with two chairs and a table, a potted plant, and a view of the sky.

15. Alpine Hotel

Alpine Hotel
3.5 star property
1.1 km from University of Canterbury
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (231 reviews)
"Staff were great and very accomodating"
Australia
Tony
The price is CA $105
CA $122 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Alpine Hotel
A motel with multiple floors, a parking lot, and a tree in the foreground.

16. 101 Stars Motel

101 Stars Motel
3.0 star property
1.7 km from University of Canterbury
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (153 reviews)
"First time staying here and the unit was very clean and the location was great..Will stay again."
Australia
vicki
The price is CA $90
CA $103 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
101 Stars Motel
A modern motel with a sign indicating no vacancy.

17. 311 Motel Riccarton

311 Motel Riccarton
3.5 star property
0.9 km from University of Canterbury
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (201 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Steven
The price is CA $116
CA $133 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11
311 Motel Riccarton
A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted phone.

18. Coachman Motel

Coachman Motel
2.0 star property
0.9 km from University of Canterbury
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (37 reviews)
"Staff really friendly and nice. Had a few issues with room but upon talking to staff they fixed 99% of the issues we had one issue isn't a quick fix so understanding with that close to shops and we had a trailer which the motel had plenty of space and the staff was accommodating with it. I struggled to give it a 5 star but 3 to 4 star. Over all nice cozy rooms for families"
Australia
James
The price is CA $94
CA $108 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Coachman Motel
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and sink, wooden flooring, a window with blinds, and a door leading outside.

19. Aalton Motel

Aalton Motel
3.0 star property
Riccarton, 2.5 km from University of Canterbury
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (194 reviews)
"Clean, great staff, excellent location. Would stay again in a heart beat"
Australia
Anthony
The price is CA $109
CA $125 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Aalton Motel
A modern house with a covered patio, a lawn, and a tree.

20. Carnmore Hagley Park

Carnmore Hagley Park
2.0 star property
Riccarton, 2.4 km from University of Canterbury
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (494 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and helpful., it was a comfortable stay, great to have free parking, cleaning needs more attention to detail"
Australia
Kylee
The price is CA $108
CA $125 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Carnmore Hagley Park
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Compare popular hotels close to University of Canterbury

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a large painting on the wall.
Golden Hotel
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
455 reviews
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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.
306 Motel Apartments
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
219 reviews
View
A modern motel with a sign indicating it is the Airport Palms Motel.
Airport Palms Motel
5.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
View
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a patio with outdoor furniture, and a sliding glass door.
175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
625 reviews
View
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a window with curtains.
Riccarton Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
361 reviews
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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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Top University of Canterbury Hotel Reviews

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

Golden Hotel

Golden Hotel
Riccarton

10/10 Excellent

Very clean and quiet hotel. Friendly staff. Great value for money.
Canada
xiang yang
Reviewed March 31, 2026
Golden Hotel

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.

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

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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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