
The location
290 Riccarton Rd, Christchurch
Amenities and check-in
Check-in
after 2:00 PM
Check-out
before 10:00 AM
- No pool
- Breakfast (extra charge)
- Parking (free)
- Local shuttle
- Self-service laundry
- Accessible
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Vita Nova Motel, Christchurch: from $92 a night
From $92 a night at Vita Nova Motel, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 7–8, 2026, 2 adults: $92 total. Dec 4–6, 2026, 2 adults: $201 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $215 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.
Vita Nova Motel is a 3-star hotel in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Address: 290 Riccarton Rd, Christchurch. Property ID: 1468295.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/christchurch/vita-nova-motel-1468295
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $201 | $215 on Booking.com | $14 less (7%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $276 USD
2026-11-07 to 2026-11-10 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-07 | $92 for 1 night · 2 nights $184 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $92 for 1 night · 2 nights $184 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $92 for 1 night · 2 nights $195 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $103 for 1 night · 2 nights $208 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $105 for 1 night · 2 nights $209 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $104 for 1 night · 2 nights $207 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $103 for 1 night · 2 nights $235 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $132 for 1 night · 2 nights $224 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $92 for 1 night · 2 nights $186 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $94 for 1 night · 2 nights $186 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $92 for 1 night · 2 nights $186 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $94 for 1 night · 2 nights $199 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $105 for 1 night · 2 nights $199 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $94 for 1 night · 2 nights $188 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $94 for 1 night · 2 nights $188 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $94 for 1 night · 2 nights $188 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $94 for 1 night · 2 nights $188 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $94 for 1 night · 2 nights $188 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $94 for 1 night · 2 nights $188 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $94 for 1 night · 2 nights $211 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $117 for 1 night · 2 nights $454 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $337 for 1 night · 2 nights $431 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $94 for 1 night · 2 nights $192 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $98 for 1 night · 2 nights $192 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $94 for 1 night · 2 nights $188 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $94 for 1 night · 2 nights $188 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $94 for 1 night · 2 nights $188 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $94 for 1 night · 2 nights $201 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-05 | $107 for 1 night · 2 nights $201 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-06 | $94 for 1 night · 2 nights $188 · up to 14 nights priced |
About Vita Nova Motel
- Property type: Mini-hotel
- 3-star hotel
- 290 Riccarton Rd, Christchurch
- Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Parking (free), Local shuttle, Self-service laundry, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Kitchen
- Check-in from: 14:00
- Check-out by: 10:00
- City page: Hotels in Christchurch
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Economy room
- Room features: Fridge
- Economy room — room photo 1
- Economy room — room photo 2
- Economy room — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Economy room
- Bedrooms: 2
- Room features: Fridge
- 2 Bedrooms Economy room — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Economy room — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Economy room — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Economy Quadruple room
- Bedrooms: 2
- 2 Bedrooms Economy Quadruple room — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Economy Quadruple room — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Economy Quadruple room — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Economy Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 2
- 2 Bedrooms Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Economy Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 2
- 2 Bedrooms Economy Quadruple room — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Economy Quadruple room — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Economy Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard room
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave; Patio
- Standard room — room photo 1
- Standard room — room photo 2
- Standard room — room photo 3
Standard Penthouse room
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave; Patio
- Standard Penthouse room — room photo 1
- Standard Penthouse room — room photo 2
- Standard Penthouse room — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Standard Penthouse room
- Bedrooms: 1
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave; Patio
- 1 Bedroom Standard Penthouse room — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Standard Penthouse room — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Standard Penthouse room — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Standard room
- Bedrooms: 2
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave; Patio
- 2 Bedrooms Standard room — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Standard room — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Standard room — room photo 3
Standard Single room
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave; Patio
- Standard Single room — room photo 1
- Standard Single room — room photo 2
- Standard Single room — room photo 3
Standard Family room
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave; Patio
- Standard Family room — room photo 1
- Standard Family room — room photo 2
- Standard Family room — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Standard Family room
- Bedrooms: 2
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave; Patio
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Family room — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Family room — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Family room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple Family room
- Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple Family room
- Bedrooms: 2
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 3
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Kitchen stuff; Microwave; Patio
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Standard Double Penthouse room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Standard Double Penthouse room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Standard Double Penthouse room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Standard Double Penthouse room (full double bed) — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Standard Double Family room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 2
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Double Family room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Double Family room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Double Family room (full double bed) — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 2
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple Family room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 2
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 3
Grand room
1 Bedroom Grand Penthouse room
- Bedrooms: 1
2 Bedrooms Grand Family room
- Bedrooms: 2
Suite
2 Bedrooms Suite
- Bedrooms: 2
2 Bedrooms Suite with city view
- Bedrooms: 2
2 Bedrooms Double Suite with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 2
Apartment
- Room features: Fridge
- Apartment — room photo 1
- Apartment — room photo 2
- Apartment — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Apartment
- Bedrooms: 1
- Room features: Fridge
- 1 Bedroom Apartment — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Apartment — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Apartment — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Apartment with city view
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Apartment with city view — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Apartment with city view — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Apartment with city view — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Apartment
- Bedrooms: 2
- Room features: Fridge
- 2 Bedrooms Apartment — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Apartment — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Apartment — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Triple Apartment
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Triple Apartment — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Triple Apartment — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Triple Apartment — room photo 3
Quadruple Apartment
- Quadruple Apartment — room photo 1
- Quadruple Apartment — room photo 2
- Quadruple Apartment — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Quadruple Apartment
- Bedrooms: 2
- 2 Bedrooms Quadruple Apartment — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Quadruple Apartment — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Quadruple Apartment — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Single Apartment (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Single Apartment (single bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Single Apartment (single bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Single Apartment (single bed) — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Single Apartment (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bedrooms: 2
- 2 Bedrooms Single Apartment (single bed) — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Single Apartment (single bed) — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Single Apartment (single bed) — room photo 3
Double Apartment (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Double Apartment (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Double Apartment (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 2
- 2 Bedrooms Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Twin Apartment (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Twin Apartment (twin beds) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Twin Apartment (twin beds) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Twin Apartment (twin beds) — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Twin Apartment (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bedrooms: 2
- 2 Bedrooms Twin Apartment (twin beds) — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Twin Apartment (twin beds) — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Twin Apartment (twin beds) — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Quadruple Apartment
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 2
- 2 Bedrooms Quadruple Apartment — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Quadruple Apartment — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Quadruple Apartment — room photo 3
Standard Apartment
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
- Standard Apartment — room photo 1
- Standard Apartment — room photo 2
- Standard Apartment — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Standard Apartment
- Bedrooms: 1
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
- 1 Bedroom Standard Apartment — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Standard Apartment — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Standard Apartment — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Standard Apartment
- Bedrooms: 2
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Apartment — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Apartment — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Apartment — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Standard Double Apartment (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Standard Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Standard Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Standard Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple Apartment
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 2
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple Apartment — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple Apartment — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple Apartment — room photo 3
Deluxe Apartment
Executive Apartment
2 Bedrooms Executive Apartment
- Bedrooms: 2
2 Bedrooms Executive Apartment with city view
- Bedrooms: 2
Grand Apartment
2 Bedrooms Grand Apartment
- Bedrooms: 2
Studio
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Kitchen stuff; Microwave; Patio
- Studio — room photo 1
- Studio — room photo 2
- Studio — room photo 3
Studio with balcony
- Room features: Balcony; Fridge; Kitchen; Kitchen stuff; Microwave; Patio
- Studio with balcony — room photo 1
- Studio with balcony — room photo 2
- Studio with balcony — room photo 3
Single Studio
Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 3
Twin Studio (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Twin Studio (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Twin Studio (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Twin Studio (twin beds) — room photo 3
Quadruple Studio
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Quadruple Studio — room photo 1
- Quadruple Studio — room photo 2
- Quadruple Studio — room photo 3
Standard Studio
Standard Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Grand Studio
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