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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

₩136,659

₩157,158 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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.

2. Airport Christchurch Motel

Burnside, 3.2 km from University of Canterbury

Kay

₩127,761

₩146,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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 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.

3. Airport Delta Motel

Burnside, 3.2 km from University of Canterbury

Lynley

₩127,761

₩146,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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.

4. Lorenzo Motor Lodge

Riccarton, 2.3 km from University of Canterbury

Adam

₩109,903

₩126,388 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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.

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

5. 306 Motel Apartments

0.9 km from University of Canterbury

Charley

₩133,061

₩153,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

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

6. 315 motel Riccarton

0.9 km from University of Canterbury

Lynne

₩115,553

₩132,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 flat-screen TV, leather sofas, a dining table, and a green rug.

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.

7. Roma on Riccarton Motel

Riccarton, 2.3 km from University of Canterbury

Steve

₩126,743

₩145,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 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 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.

8. 175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton

Riccarton, 1.3 km from University of Canterbury

Matthew

₩97,255

₩111,843 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

9. Airport Gateway Christchurch

Burnside, 3.2 km from University of Canterbury

Salmin

₩130,375

₩149,931 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 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 flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

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

10. Tower Junction Motor Lodge

Riccarton, 2.2 km from University of Canterbury

Elizabeth

₩85,516

₩98,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

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

11. Quality Suites Amore

Riccarton, 1.3 km from University of Canterbury

Elizabeth

₩104,622

₩120,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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.

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

12. Athena Motel & Apartments

Riccarton, 1.4 km from University of Canterbury

debbie

₩95,664

₩110,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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.

13. Ashleigh Court Motel-Christchurch Hagley Park

Riccarton, 2.1 km from University of Canterbury

Adam

₩99,346

₩114,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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.

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

14. Amalfi Motor Lodge

1.8 km from University of Canterbury

Herve

₩126,234

₩145,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

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

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.

15. Ascot Vale Motor Lodge

0.8 km from University of Canterbury

Maggie

₩94,350

₩108,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

16. Daffodil Motel

Riccarton, 2.2 km from University of Canterbury

Barry

₩134,355

₩154,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.

A modern two-story building with a sign for 'Westside Motor Lodge' indicating a vacancy.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen area visible through an open door.

17. 298 Westside Motor Lodge

0.9 km from University of Canterbury

Tony

₩109,161

₩125,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

A dining area with a table, chairs, a potted orchid, and a lamp.

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

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

18. Vita Nova Motel

0.9 km from University of Canterbury

Sandra

₩90,099

₩103,614 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 bar area with a wooden counter labeled "HORSE & JOCKEY," shelves with bottles and glasses, and a seating area with stools.

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

19. Alpine Hotel

1.1 km from University of Canterbury

Davinderpal

₩90,597

₩104,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and sink, wooden flooring, a window with blinds, and a door leading outside.

A tall, slender tree in a well-maintained garden with a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a digital clock, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with a window, a door leading outside, and a refrigerator.

20. Aalton Motel

Riccarton, 2.5 km from University of Canterbury

Lily

₩85,447

₩98,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Canterbury

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Airport Palms Motel	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Airport Christchurch Motel	9.4 Exceptional 632 reviews	View
Airport Delta Motel	9.4 Exceptional 666 reviews	View
Lorenzo Motor Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 280 reviews	View
306 Motel Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 217 reviews	View

Top University of Canterbury Hotel Reviews

Airport Gateway Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"Love this place. Rooms are excellent. Beds are great. Tv is big. Restaurant is amazing. Airport transfer is excellent."

Hotel Give

10/10 Excellent

"Multiple washrooms very close to your room, almost didn't feel like sharing! Very clean, beautiful bedroom."

Golden Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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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"

175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton

8/10 Good

"Great location. Busy road. Sound carries. Staff were lovely"

LyLo Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Love the mix of accommodation options from pods to ensuite. Awesome community/kitchen room. Easy walking distance from airport. Fun to be able to socialise with travelers from all walks of life."

298 Westside Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic hosts, great people, great to basically have my rental parked at the door."

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.

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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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Our top choices for University of Canterbury hotels

1. Airport Palms Motel

2. Airport Christchurch Motel

3. Airport Delta Motel

4. Lorenzo Motor Lodge

5. 306 Motel Apartments

6. 315 motel Riccarton

7. Roma on Riccarton Motel

8. 175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton

9. Airport Gateway Christchurch

10. Tower Junction Motor Lodge

11. Quality Suites Amore

12. Athena Motel & Apartments

13. Ashleigh Court Motel-Christchurch Hagley Park

14. Amalfi Motor Lodge

15. Ascot Vale Motor Lodge

16. Daffodil Motel

17. 298 Westside Motor Lodge

18. Vita Nova Motel

19. Alpine Hotel

20. Aalton Motel

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Top University of Canterbury Hotel Reviews

Airport Gateway Christchurch

Hotel Give

Golden Hotel

Fyffe On Riccarton

Alpine Hotel

315 motel Riccarton

175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton

LyLo Christchurch Airport

298 Westside 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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