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Christchurch Hotel Guide. Hotels in Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand

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Our top choices for Upper Riccarton hotels

A small outdoor seating area with two chairs and a table, a potted plant, and a view of the sky.

1. Alpine Hotel

Alpine Hotel
3.5 star property
Upper Riccarton
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (225 reviews)
"Everything good"
Australia
Davinderpal
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Alpine Hotel
A modern hotel room with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a large mirror.

2. 315 motel Riccarton

315 motel Riccarton
2.0 star property
Upper Riccarton
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (65 reviews)
"Clean room, easy parking, friendly staff, close to everything we needed."
Australia
Lynne
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
315 motel Riccarton
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.

3. 298 Westside Motor Lodge

298 Westside Motor Lodge
4.5 star property
Upper Riccarton
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (428 reviews)
"Fantastic hosts, great people, great to basically have my rental parked at the door."
Australia
Tony
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
298 Westside Motor Lodge
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a mirror, and a view of the outside.

4. Ascot Vale Motor Lodge

Ascot Vale Motor Lodge
2.5 star property
Upper Riccarton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (65 reviews)
"it's a very comfortable place, tidy, peaceful, and very convenient/close to shops. Staff are very friendly and helpful, highly recommended:)"
Australia
Maggie
The price is €57
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Ascot Vale Motor Lodge
A motel with multiple floors, a parking lot, and a tree in the foreground.

5. 101 Stars Motel

101 Stars Motel
3.0 star property
Upper Riccarton
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (150 reviews)
"Great stay. Comfortable room and very accommodating manager."
United States
Ann
The price is €68
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
101 Stars Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with chairs, a TV, a painting, and a kitchen area in the background.

6. Vita Nova Motel

Vita Nova Motel
3.5 star property
Upper Riccarton
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (162 reviews)
"Clean tidy room and great space, close to everything. "
Australia
Sandra
The price is €68
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Vita Nova Motel
A modern motel with a sign indicating no vacancy.

7. 311 Motel Riccarton

311 Motel Riccarton
3.5 star property
Upper Riccarton
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (201 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Steven
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
311 Motel Riccarton
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

8. 306 Motel Apartments

306 Motel Apartments
4.5 star property
Upper Riccarton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (216 reviews)
"Lively and spacious and clean, coffee cart great"
United Kingdom
Diana
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
306 Motel Apartments
A modern two-story house with a garage, a balcony with outdoor furniture, and a clear sky.

9. Alpha Motel Christchurch

Alpha Motel Christchurch
4.0 star property
Upper Riccarton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (302 reviews)
"would stay again"
Australia
Chano
The price is €71
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Alpha Motel Christchurch
A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted phone.

10. Coachman Motel

Coachman Motel
2.0 star property
Upper Riccarton
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (36 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
Jenny
The price is €68
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Coachman Motel
A parking lot with several cars, a motel sign, and cherry blossom trees.

11. Apollo Motel Christchurch

Apollo Motel Christchurch
3.0 star property
Upper Riccarton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (440 reviews)
"Staff were very helpful and had arrange for a late check in."
Australia
Brendan
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Apollo Motel Christchurch
A row of motel buildings with a parking lot in front.

12. Classique Lodge Motel

Classique Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
Upper Riccarton
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (321 reviews)
"This was a very good-sized property offering great value for money for a family stay. Its location is very convenient and the process of booking in and out was easy. However, the decor is a bit dated and it was lacking in power outlets."
Australia
Jo
The price is €58
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Classique Lodge Motel
A neatly made bed with a quilted cover, two bedside tables with lamps, and a large wall art piece above the bed.

13. Earnslaw Motel

Earnslaw Motel
3.0 star property
Upper Riccarton
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (116 reviews)
"Friendly staff"
Australia
Chinky Mae
The price is €59
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Earnslaw Motel
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, and a view through a sliding door.

14. Blenheim Road Motor Lodge

Blenheim Road Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Upper Riccarton
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (39 reviews)
"Clean room"
Australia
Donald
Blenheim Road Motor Lodge
A modern cafe interior with wooden tables and chairs, a coffee bar, and shelves with decorative items.

15. Golden Hotel

Golden Hotel
3.5 star property
Riccarton, 1.2 km from Upper Riccarton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (450 reviews)
"This is the second time we stay at Golden Hotel. The sleep was so good!"
Australia
Xun
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Golden Hotel
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a window with curtains.

16. Riccarton Motor Lodge

Riccarton Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Riccarton, 1.2 km from Upper Riccarton
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (355 reviews)
"Super friendly owner is a bonus. Great spacing and parking with amenities few mins away"
Malaysia
SengKee Joseph
The price is €71
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Riccarton Motor Lodge
A bedroom with a large bed, a sliding glass door to a patio, a painting of a beach scene, and a nightstand with a lamp.

17. Fyffe On Riccarton

Fyffe On Riccarton
3.5 star property
Riccarton, 1.2 km from Upper Riccarton
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (553 reviews)
"Spacious room with lots of window light. Very clean and great large jet tub. Would highly recommend. Very quiet even being on a main road. We had a great relaxing stay."
Canada
Kathryn
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Fyffe On Riccarton
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a patio with outdoor furniture, and a sliding glass door.

18. 175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton

175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton
4.0 star property
Riccarton, 1.7 km from Upper Riccarton
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (620 reviews)
"Great location shops & restaurants. "
United States
Matthew
The price is €74
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton
A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel kettle, and a dishwasher.

19. Quality Suites Amore

Quality Suites Amore
4.0 star property
Riccarton, 1.6 km from Upper Riccarton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (303 reviews)
"The room was neat, clean and spacious"
Australia
Elizabeth
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Quality Suites Amore
A spacious lobby with patterned floor tiles, a chandelier, and two leather armchairs.

20. Wigram Hotel

Wigram Hotel
4.0 star property
2.7 km from Upper Riccarton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (171 reviews)
"It’s a really nice place to stay and steeped in history"
Australia
Fiona
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Wigram Hotel
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Compare popular hotels in Upper Riccarton

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.
306 Motel Apartments
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
216 reviews
View
A modern hotel room with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a large mirror.
315 motel Riccarton
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
65 reviews
View
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a mirror, and a view of the outside.
Ascot Vale Motor Lodge
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
65 reviews
View
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.
298 Westside Motor Lodge
4.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
428 reviews
View
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with chairs, a TV, a painting, and a kitchen area in the background.
Vita Nova Motel
3.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
162 reviews
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Where to stay in Upper Riccarton

Find the best Upper Riccarton areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A colorful street with a tram, outdoor cafes, and a restaurant named "The Nook Thai".

Christchurch City Centre

Explore the picturesque and vibrant heart of the city that is getting back to normal after a series of devastating earthquakes.

Two red buses with tracks parked on grass.

Christchurch Airport

While Christchurch Airport may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like International Antarctic Centre and Harewood Golf Club.

A large, historic house with red trim and multiple chimneys.

Riccarton

Riccarton is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Westfield Riccarton Mall and Riccarton Road.

A coastal town with a harbor, surrounded by hills and a large body of water.

Sydenham

Sydenham is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Colombo and Supa Karts.

A coastal landscape with mountains, a bay, and a small town.

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.

Top Upper Riccarton Hotel Reviews

West Fitzroy Apartments

West Fitzroy Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"The apartment is well located in the city center. Being our first welcoming stay for our first NZ trip, we received a fabulous experience by the friendly and helpful staffs, the staying condition is pleasant, and the amenities suite our needs very well. I would say, this apartment will be our first choice when we visit Christchurch anytime in the future."
Jing Xiang 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
West Fitzroy Apartments

Frequently asked questions

What is Upper Riccarton like?
Upper Riccarton is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its shopping. Are you looking for Upper Riccarton travel tips? Make sure that you visit Riccarton Road and Bush Inn Centre while you're in the neighbourhood.
Where is the best hotel for a stay in Upper Riccarton?
For your stay in Upper Riccarton, 298 Westside Motor Lodge is one of the top choices based on our traveller data.
How many hotels are there in the Upper Riccarton area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Christchurch, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 22 Upper Riccarton hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Upper Riccarton, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in Upper Riccarton.
What are the top things to see and do in Upper Riccarton?
If you're looking forward to a day of shopping in Upper Riccarton, consider Bush Inn Centre or Riccarton Road, and pick out the perfect souvenir. While you're out sightseeing, Otukaikino Living Memorial Reserve and Game Over are a couple of additional sights to visit in Christchurch.

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