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

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.

1. Airport Palms Motel

Burnside, 3.1 km from University of Canterbury

Michelle

HK$859

HK$988 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A motel sign with amenities like WiFi and air conditioning.

2. Golden Star Motel

Riccarton, 2.2 km from University of Canterbury

Sarah

HK$595

HK$684 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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.

3. Golden Hotel

Riccarton, 1 km from University of Canterbury

Kim

HK$612

HK$704 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

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

4. Airport Delta Motel

Burnside, 3.2 km from University of Canterbury

Lynley

HK$761

HK$875 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

Kay

HK$761

HK$875 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

6. 306 Motel Apartments

0.9 km from University of Canterbury

Charley

HK$791

HK$910 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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 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.

7. 175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton

Riccarton, 1.3 km from University of Canterbury

Jacob

HK$579

HK$666 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

8. Lorenzo Motor Lodge

Riccarton, 2.3 km from University of Canterbury

Adam

HK$696

HK$800 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

9. Riccarton Motor Lodge

Riccarton, 1 km from University of Canterbury

Francisca

HK$542

HK$623 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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.

10. Fyffe On Riccarton

Riccarton, 1 km from University of Canterbury

Kathryn

HK$470

HK$540 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

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

11. Airport Gateway Christchurch

Burnside, 3.2 km from University of Canterbury

Kunal

HK$777

HK$893 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

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

12. 315 motel Riccarton

0.9 km from University of Canterbury

Lynne

HK$687

HK$790 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

13. Roma on Riccarton Motel

Riccarton, 2.3 km from University of Canterbury

Steve

HK$822

HK$945 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

Wayne

HK$1,319

HK$1,517 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 Tesla charging station mounted on a building exterior.

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

Robert

HK$569

HK$654 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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.

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

16. Athena Motel & Apartments

Riccarton, 1.4 km from University of Canterbury

debbie

HK$408

HK$693 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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 corridor with a bed, a table, and chairs, leading to a room with a bed and a window.

17. Quality Suites Amore

Riccarton, 1.3 km from University of Canterbury

Elizabeth

HK$577

HK$664 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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.

18. Ashleigh Court Motel-Christchurch Hagley Park

Riccarton, 2.1 km from University of Canterbury

Adam

HK$592

HK$681 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

19. Amalfi Motor Lodge

1.8 km from University of Canterbury

Gavin

HK$750

HK$863 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

20. Daffodil Motel

Riccarton, 2.2 km from University of Canterbury

Barry

HK$665

HK$764 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Top University of Canterbury Hotel Reviews

LyLo Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Although we only stayed for few hours, everything is convenient and clean. Highly recommended!"

Golden Hotel

8/10 Good

"Hand to airport and university. Clean and tidy Good for solo travellers"

298 Westside Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great motel close to shops and restaurants. The room was clean and had many useful amenities such as a fridge, kettle, microwave, toaster and hob. Parking was also included and was close to the room which was convenient. Staff behind the reception were very friendly and helpful. I can't fault this motel and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Christchurch. Thanks for a fantastic stay!"

Airport Gateway Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"Very easy stay, with a superb shuttle service that made our late arrival and early departure super easy. Thank you."

175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton

10/10 Excellent

"The service was incredible, we arrived late and he stayed up for us to show us to our room, help carry our bags etc. Would stay again simply for the service."

Apollo Motel Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"Quiet room, all facilities were good. Some TV channels weren’t working. Staff friendly and helpful."

Riccarton Motor Lodge

8/10 Good

"Close to everything. Very quiet"

Bel Air Mansion | 6BR | Sleeps 12 | Near CBD

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay at this property! The house was absolutely beautiful, spacious, clean, and very comfortable for our family. Everything was thoughtfully arranged, making us feel right at home. The atmosphere was lovely, and we really enjoyed our time here. It was a perfect place to relax and spend quality time together. Thank you for hosting us! We would definitely recommend this place and would love to stay again! ❤️"

Fyffe On Riccarton

8/10 Good

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

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 search for that perfect souvenir 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. Visit 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. Visit 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 when you take a trip to 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 do some window-shopping 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. Visit 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, take a look at the 47 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near University of Canterbury?

Golden Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller 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 will I be able to find close to University of Canterbury?

Expedia has 47 hotels and other accommodation options 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, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near 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.

Christchurch University of Canterbury Hotels

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Our top choices for University of Canterbury hotels

1. Airport Palms Motel

2. Golden Star Motel

3. Golden Hotel

4. Airport Delta Motel

5. Airport Christchurch Motel

6. 306 Motel Apartments

7. 175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton

8. Lorenzo Motor Lodge

9. Riccarton Motor Lodge

10. Fyffe On Riccarton

11. Airport Gateway Christchurch

12. 315 motel Riccarton

13. Roma on Riccarton Motel

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

15. Tower Junction Motor Lodge

16. Athena Motel & Apartments

17. Quality Suites Amore

18. Ashleigh Court Motel-Christchurch Hagley Park

19. Amalfi Motor Lodge

20. Daffodil Motel

Compare popular hotels close to University of Canterbury

Top University of Canterbury Hotel Reviews

LyLo Christchurch Airport

Golden Hotel

298 Westside Motor Lodge

Airport Gateway Christchurch

175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton

Apollo Motel Christchurch

Riccarton Motor Lodge

Bel Air Mansion | 6BR | Sleeps 12 | Near CBD

Fyffe On 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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