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Vita Nova Motel

New Zealand · Hotel ★★★

Overview

Enjoy garden views from the terrace at Vita Nova Motel, and make use of complimentary Wi-Fi. Room service is available during limited hours, and cooked-to-order breakfasts are offered daily for a fee. The motel provides express check-in/check-out and dry cleaning/laundry services, along with free self-parking. Each of the 11 guestrooms features a kitchenette equipped with a refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and coffee/tea maker. A 32-inch LCD TV with satellite programming and free local calls are also provided. Located in Christchurch's Upper Riccarton neighborhood, Vita Nova Motel is a short drive from Hagley Park and Riccarton Road, offering convenient access to nearby attractions.

Rooms

  • Apartment, up to 10 guests
  • Room, up to 10 guests
  • Studio, up to 5 guests

Facilities

Facilities

  • Car park
  • Check-in hour (13:00)
  • Check-out hour (10:00)
  • Wi-fi
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer

Meals

  • Breakfast

Good to know

  • Non-smoking establishment

At a glance and nearby

Total number of rooms
11

How far from Fiordland

  • Queenstown airport348 km
  • Milford Sound393 km
  • Te Anau439 km
  • Manapouri (for Doubtful Sound)454 km
  • Invercargill462 km

Straight-line distances, not road or driving time. In Fiordland roads wind around lakes and mountains and the real drive is longer; plan the journey with a current map and check the road status before you set out.

This place sits in Elsewhere in the South Island. The gateways section of the guide explains the road from Queenstown and Invercargill to Te Anau.

Contact and map

290 Riccarton Road
8041 New Zealand

Oscalyden does not take bookings and shows no prices. Contact the hotel for rates and availability. Catalogue data last updated 2026-08-07.