Dovedale Halls: Sonoda
Student Living in Christchurch
University of Canterbury's premier on campus accommodation
Offering a smaller close-knit community with just 146 rooms and apartments, Dovedale Halls: Sonoda provides a fantastic living environment for students seeking more independent living. The property is located adjacent to Hayashi accommodation on the Dovedale campus of Canterbury University.
Dovedale Halls: Sonoda is a modern accommodation facility offering a quieter, peaceful environment surrounded by Japanese-inspired landscaped grounds. Depending on demand, alcohol-free and/or single-gender apartments are available. Facilities include a common room, seminar room and laundry facilities within each building.
The residents’ wellbeing and support is at the top of the priority list, and Dovedale Halls: Sonoda further offers residents services, security, and pastoral care 24/7, including a strong and vibrant Residential Life Program.
Dovedale Halls: Sonoda is managed by UniLodge Auckland Ltd, on behalf of New Zealand Education Holdings. UniLodge proudly work in partnership as a preferred hall of residence for University of Canterbury.
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