Riccarton
Christchurch
Popular places to visit
Riccarton Road
During your visit to Christchurch, you can enjoy retail therapy at Riccarton Road. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Mona Vale
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.
Lyttelton Harbour
Enjoy cafés, markets and boat trips at this scenic European port town, steeped in history and bordered by volcanic hills.
Sumner Beach
The main beach in the seaside retreat of Sumner is an idyllic place to spend a day in the sun away from the centre of Christchurch.
Hagley Park
Explore the great outdoors at Hagley Park, a lovely green space in Christchurch. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
New Brighton Beach
Surf, spot birdlife, walk across wild sand dunes and shop for handmade goods at a weekly market at this sandy beach and coastal suburb.
Things to do
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo
Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill
Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch
Top hotels in Riccarton
Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton
Courteous staff. Clean room, nice bar. But small bathroom.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Carnmore Hagley Park
Great place to stay. The deluxe apartment was roomy and had all we needed.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Golden Star Motel
We stayed in a 2-bedroom suite, good setup to have 2 bedrooms and a living area with kitchen. The rooms were clean but show some signs of wear and tear. The bedroom with 2 twin beds had a nice closet and suitcase stand, the bedroom with queen bed had only night tables-no place to put a suitcase. ...
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
The Towers on the Park
My only complaint, and it might be my incompetence was that the TV turned on at 5am every morning and I couldn’t figure out how to stop it from doing that. Otherwise staff were nice, hotel in a good location overlooking Hagley Park.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Samhil Motor Lodge
Local to stores and Westfield. Nice room.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Tower Junction Motor Lodge
Clean room
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Riccarton
Fendalton
Travellers like the historical sites in Fendalton, and Mona Vale is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Addington
Unique features of Addington include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Apollo Projects Stadium or Addington Raceway while you're exploring the area.
Merivale
Travellers come to Merivale for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Merivale Mall and Papanui Road while you're in town.
Christchurch City Centre
Christchurch City Centre is a destination visitors seek out for its abundant dining options, interesting museums and colourful gardens. You might want to check out attractions like Christchurch Art Gallery or Cathedral Square while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Saint Albans
Saint Albans is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Papanui Road and Bealey Avenue while in the area.
Burnside
Travellers come to Burnside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre and Russley Golf Club while you're in town.
