311 Motel Riccarton

3.5 star property
Christchurch motel in Upper Riccarton with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed | Private kitchen
Front of property
Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms | Living area
Deluxe Studio, Accessible

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
311 Riccarton Rd, Christchurch, 8041
  • Riccarton Road
    1 min walk
  • University of Canterbury
    10 min walk
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall
    17 min walk
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    9 min drive

Room options

Economy Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Studio, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Deep-soaking bath
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Plasma TV
Pillow menu
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Executive One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Standard Queen Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Standard King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Accessible Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Two Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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About the area

Christchurch

311 Motel Riccarton places you steps from Riccarton Road and within a short 5-minute stroll of Bush Inn Centre. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a free food/drink shopping service and a terrace. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Upper Riccarton motel include Lyttelton Harbour and Sumner Beach.

What's nearby

  • Riccarton Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Canterbury - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hagley Park - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Christchurch Arena - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 5 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ngon Ngon Bánh Mì Café - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hachi Hachi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Garage - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪University of Canterbury Staff Club - ‬12 min walk

About this property

311 Motel Riccarton

Christchurch motel in Upper Riccarton with free parking
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly 311 Motel Riccarton. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Christchurch motel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2016
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Food/drink service (free)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
311 Motel Riccarton offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodation at this 3.5-star motel has kitchenettes with microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 16 per person
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch plasma TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 16 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at 311 Motel Riccarton.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

311 Motel
311 Riccarton
311 Motel Riccarton Motel
311 Motel Riccarton Christchurch
311 Motel Riccarton Motel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at 311 Motel Riccarton?

311 Motel Riccarton offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at 311 Motel Riccarton?

As of 3 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 311 Motel Riccarton on 1 Jan 2025 start from NZ$152.83, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at 311 Motel Riccarton?

Yep, 311 Motel Riccarton has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to 311 Motel Riccarton?

The closest beach to 311 Motel Riccarton is Sumner Beach (14.9 km).

Is 311 Motel Riccarton family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as free food shopping service and laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that 311 Motel Riccarton is a hit with families.

Does 311 Motel Riccarton serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 311 Motel Riccarton?

No, 311 Motel Riccarton does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at 311 Motel Riccarton?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at 311 Motel Riccarton?

No, pets are not allowed.

311 Motel Riccarton Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 173 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness
There was no tv channels other than Freeview. I booked that motel as the pro-mo said that there was Sky with 50 plus channels. (See the yellow part of the signage in the image above)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable quiet well priced
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Chano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prue

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and is very clean and quiet. The perfect place to stay when visiting children and Christchurch University.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
handy for airport and quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was not only clean but the staff werecourteous and great hosts. Nothing was a problem. zsecond time we have stayed there and it was exactly the same service we recieved last time. Highly reccomended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very friendly and accommodating. They allowed us to check in early when we arrived early without any issue
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness
The owners were lovely people, very friendly and helpful. Everything was excellent apart from the one bedside cabinet which had something in it, Cheers
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is very well run. Friendly, helpful and accommodating owners. They upgraded my booking as a kind gesture. It is spotlessly clean and quiet. Close to buses, shopping, restaurants and everything you need. I would definitely recommend this motel to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very handy location, easy access. Clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very warm and comfortable room. Got a free upgrade to a bigger unit! Staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service is inviting nice professional people and feeling welcomed I love this place clean and quiet great quality service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Andy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location for Uni, but bit far out of CBD if you don't have a car.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spotless and great location!
Amazingly clean and comfy motel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Carman

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Staff were excellent. No laundry facilities and other than garbage cleaning rooms were not cleaned well. But I would stay again as it was great location and spacious rooms.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful host's that were super friendly and helpful. Clean and modern family unit with plenty of space and a tv in each room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and owner who is extremely helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022