Offering a smaller close-knit community with just 110 rooms, Sonoda is located adjacent to Hayashi on the Dovedale campus.
Sonoda is a modern accommodation facility offering a quieter, peaceful environment surrounded by Japanese-inspired landscaped grounds. Facilities include a large common room, computer room, Hinoki Conference Centre, and laundry facilities within each building. Depending on demand, alcohol-free and/or single-gender apartments are available.
The Ilam campus is a short 15-minute walk via a walkway alongside the Ilam Fields and University Hall.
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Types of rooms available (NZ$)
Total Fees
$13,764 (48 weeks) - 2027 Fees
$14,160 (52 weeks) - 2027 Fees
Facilities
- King single bed
- Bookshelves
- Wardrobe
- Desk
- Heating
- Shared kitchen with basic essentials
- Living room and dining furniture
- Wash basin in bedroom
- Shared bathroom
- Shared washing machines and dryers
- Wifi throughout
- Secure bike storage
Internet
Unlimited for UC students - an internet account is activated on acceptance of formal enrolment offer.
Contract dates
Monday 11 January 2027 to Monday 13 December 2027 (48 weeks)
Monday 11 January 2027 to Monday 10 January 2028 (52 weeks)
Your residential contract is directly between you and UniLodge. UC is working in partnership with UniLodge on pastoral care services.
Costs (NZ$)
Residential fee
$12,864 (48 weeks)
$13,260 (52 weeks)
Contingency fee (refundable)
$300
Administration fee (non-refundable)
$350 ($250 returners)
Resident's association fee
$250
Car parking (optional)
$650 per year
Bed linen pack (optional)
Available to purchase online
Cutlery/crockery pack (optional)
Available to purchase online
Laundry
Free
Payments and instalment dates (NZ$)
Payment 1 (on acceptance of place)
$900 ($300 contingency fee, $350 administration fee, $250 residential life fee)
$800 returners ($300 contingency fee, $250 administration fee, $250 residential life fee)
Payment 2 (15 January)
$1,072 (4 week's rent) - 48 weeks
$1,020 (4 week's rent) - 52 weeks
Fortnightly thereafter
$536 - 48 weeks
$510 - 52 weeks
Total Fees
$23,624 (52 weeks) - 2027 Fees
Facilities
- Double bed
- Wardrobe
- Desk
- Heating
- Kitchen equipped with basic essentials
- Living room and dining furniture
- Bathroom
- Shared washing machines and dryers
- Wifi throughout
- Lawns and gardens maintained by UC staff
Internet
Unlimited for UC students - an internet account is activated on acceptance of formal enrolment offer.
Contract dates
Monday 11 January 2027 to Monday 10 January 2028 (52 weeks)
Your residential contract is directly between you and UniLodge.
Costs (NZ$)
Self-contained unit - 1 bedroom (couples only)
Residential fee
$22,724 - 52 weeks (2027 Fees)
Contingency fee (refundable)
$300
Administration fee (non-refundable)
$350
Residential life fee
$250
Car parking (optional)
$620 per year
Bed linen pack (optional)
Available to purchase online
Laundry
Free
Payments and instalment dates (NZ$)
Four weeks paid upfront then fortnightly payments thereafter.
More information
Contact us
UniLodge Sonoda
32 Dovedale Avenue
Upper Riccarton
Christchurch 8041
T: +64 3 266 0400
E: sonoda@unilodge.co.nz
Statement of intent
"Live the UniLodge Life."
UniLodge has been providing pastoral care for students for over 20 years and our Residential Life Program aims to foster inclusive communities through a diverse range of events and initiatives to support residents to achieve academic success.
We understand that university is a transformative time in a student’s life, and we build our program around this to inspire development, build lifelong friendships, and support students through any challenges they may encounter.
All of our staff receive training and resources to be able to assist students to access the right support for them, ranging from helping residents adapt to living away from home, accessing financial support, or helping them find a counsellor to talk things through.
UniLodge has strong industry partnerships with universities and other institutions to help students navigate their options, as well as inform them of community-based resources.
Each resident is a unique individual and can expect from UniLodge, an environment that has clear, reasonable and effective practices, and that aligns with the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of Domestic Tertiary and International Learners.
