Roma on Riccarton Motel

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King Studio | Exterior
Two Bedroom Spa Apartment
King Studio | Bathroom
Standard Studio | View from room
BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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38 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, 8011
  • Place, Riccarton Road
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Westfield Riccarton Mall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mona Vale
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Studio

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Spa Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

One Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two Bedroom Spa Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Christchurch

With a stay at Roma on Riccarton Motel, you'll be centrally located in Christchurch, a short 6-minute walk from Mona Vale and 13 minutes by foot from Riccarton House. .This motel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from University of Canterbury and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Wolfbrook Arena.

What's nearby

  • Riccarton Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hagley Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mona Vale - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Canterbury - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 16 min walk
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Korean House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Volstead Trading Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Thai Orchid Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Theo's Fresh Fish Shop - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Roma on Riccarton Motel

Roma on Riccarton Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4.5-star motel have kitchenettes with microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks, printers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and microwaves.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this Tuscan-style motel include concierge services, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a water dispenser. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 10 to 20 for adults and NZD 10 to 20 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2002
  • Designated smoking areas
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 25

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 10 to 20 for adults, and NZD 10 to 20 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 25 (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Roma Riccarton
Roma Riccarton Motel
Roma on Riccarton Motel Motel
Roma on Riccarton Motel Christchurch
Roma on Riccarton Motel Motel Christchurch

Roma on Riccarton Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 218 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 218 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 218 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 218 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 218 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room and staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, room was clean and very nice. Location was great, went for a run in the nearby park and plenty of choices for food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless, friendly welcome, great room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean rooms with a great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Motel. Clean, quiet, comfortable beds and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really convenient location, very clean, comfortable, plenty of space and had all we needed for our 2 night stay for our family of 5. Lovely, friendly, welcoming hosts! Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cute room, nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was helpful, the room was very nice & it was a good location. My only complaint: they advertised as having airport shuttle services & really it was just a phone number you had to book yourself (& it didn’t work out for us).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay good location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, room was spotless, warm and quiet. Couldn't have asked for better
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great accommodation and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room. Modern and clean. Friendly owners
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, perfect location near park, lots of excellenr nearby restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for an inexpensive motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHUAI

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and neat. Staff so nice and friendly. All amenities is in good condition. I had a very good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, good hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark and Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Rooms have everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe peaceful and great owners and staff we had a very pleasant stay and easy walk into town.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was made very welcomed enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location nice room nice people
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I absolutely loved my stay at Roma! The room was incredibly clean and comfortable! The owners were amazing and bent over backwards for me ☺️ thanks K. I will be back to stay at Roma that’s for sure
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tidy well run motel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the above
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location with really friendly staff. Would highly recommend and will be our first choice when looking for a short break in Christchurch.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024