Roma On Riccarton Road Motel

Author: Lynne and Mark Jones

Riccarton Mall, Westfield’s

Westfield Riccarton, is a large retail complex located in the Christchurch, New Zealand suburb of Riccarton in Christchurch. First opened in 1965, it is Christchurch’s oldest shopping mall.

Roma on Riccarton Motel is a short 10minute walk to the mall so perfectly located for a weekend away or a work trip that involves Riccarton Mall. Accommodation close to Riccarton Mall doesnt get any better than Roma Motel, we pride ourselves on quality and service that is second to none.

look forward to seeing you soon.


Events in Christchurch

Coming to an event in Christchurch?

Even if the event is in a larger Hotel staying with us might just suit your needs far better:

friendly service, quiet, large spacious rooms short walk to Hagley Park & Westfields, time away from the main venue so you can unwind.

We offer 12 quality units from studio to 1 and 2brdm apartments, comfort and space with plenty of eateries and cafes all around. We should be your first choice and if not normally we know once you have stayed with us we will be in future.

Christchurch accommodation and service doesn’t get much better than Roma on Riccarton Motel

 


Hagley Park, Must see attraction of Christchurch

Hagley Park has been at the heart of Christchurch since the 1850s when it was set aside for recreation and enjoyment of Christchurch residents. A wonderful large area for Walking, Biking, Running in fact pretty much any sport you can think of happens here and is only 3 minutes walk from Roma on Riccarton Motel so we are ideally located for any event in Hagley Park. its a beautiful area that we as locals just love and you will too when you visit Christchurch.

Hagley Park is renowned for its extensive area of 165 hectares (407 acres), its wide-open spaces and mature woodlands. It comprises North and South Hagley Park which are separated by Riccarton Avenue and bordered by Deans, Hagley, Rolleston and Harper Avenues.


Anytime Fitness Members

Coming to Christchurch on business or personal and think you might like to try out an anytime fitness, we have one directly over the road with special rates for non-members and corporate clients of ours we can offer this free.

its like Roma on Riccarton motel has its own personal full sized gym, none of this 2-3 machines in a dingy room like some hotels.

 


Antarctic Season Opening

WOW, this is a very cool couple of weeks (no pun intended).

Roma on Riccarton Motel is perfectly located for all the event being held over the weeks Antarctic season starts

38 Riccarton Rd is in the hear of Riccarton walking to the shops and an easy distance to events

The City of Christchurch is exploring its gateway status to the Antarctic with a festival of events in advance of the five month long Austral summer season opening in October.

come stay at Roma on Riccarton to engage with each of the National Antarctic Programmes and the myriad of businesses that operate out of Christchurch by sea or by air in support of research and innovation on the ice.

‘Dogs in Antarctica: Tales from the Pack’

30th Anniversary COMNAP Exhibition

USAF Globemaster C-17 arrives into Christchurch

Christchurch Antarctic Ignite Talks by ‘Changemakers’

Antarctic Air Day 2018

‘South to Antarctica’ Church Service

Wreath Laying Ceremony

Christchurch City Antarctic Heritage Walk

First C-17 flight departs for Antarctica

‘Mission to Antarctica’ holiday STEM programme

International Antarctic Centre school holiday programme

Lyttelton Antarctic Heritage Walk

all these very cool events can be read about when and where on the following link https://www.christchurchnz.org.nz/events/antarctic-season-opening/


From the Airport

looking to stay in a fantastic location with plenty to do and eat able to walk to all?

 

stay at Roma on Riccarton Motel, we are a short drive from the airport in a central location to all areas of Chistchurch.

approx cost to get to us:

Taxi: $40-$50

Bus: $8-9per person

Shuttle bus $16-17per person

and now Uber approx $24-$35


School Holiday Activities

Heading to Christchurch for school holidays, Roma on Riccarton Luxury Motel is situated in the perfect location for anything you want to do in the area.

Close to all the great swimming pools:

Pioneer Pool

QE2 pool

Graham Conden Pool

Jellie Park

Not just pools we have Westfield Riccarton Mall Christchurchs largest mall only 10min walk away, Hagely Park a few minute walk the other direction and an easy drive to anywhere else in the city from Roma on Riccarton Motel.

if your not sure, feel free to ring and ask, or drop us an email we are only too happy to help.


Porters Ski Field

Porters ski field is the closest ski field to Roma on Riccarton Luxury Motel at only 93km away or 1hr 20min

we are the perfect choice for location when heading to Christchurch for skiing, ideally location with plenty of restaurants and cafes all around. we offer spacious modern rooms with Air condition for that extra comfort after a long day on the snow.

 

Roma on Riccarton Motel and Porters Ski Field go hand in hand, you wont be disappointed you stayed with us.

 

plenty of options on how to get there including the below

Snowman Shuttles

Return transport from Christchurch direct to Porters, modern vehicles with experienced drivers/guides. Departing Christchurch from 7:15am, returning by 6:00pm.

Adults: $55, Tertiary Students: $50, Youths: $50. All inclusive day packages also available. Door to door service – check www.snowmanshuttles.co.nz for service area. Bookings essential. Methven to Porters return service also available on Mondays and Thursdays.