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Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe
Business Studio | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Children’s area
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service

Explore the area

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45 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch, 8005
  • International Antarctic Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • University of Canterbury
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hagley Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪3 min drive‬

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Economy Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(116 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Economy 2 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 52 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Premium Economy 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Economy 3 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 75 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Economy 2 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Economy 2 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
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(13 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Business Studio | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Business Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

Eco-certified hotel with free airport shuttle and 24-hour front desk
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Additionally, 24-hour room service, a business centre and conference space are on-site. Limited housekeeping is available.
Airport Gateway Motor Lodge offers 72 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars (stocked with some free items) and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 65-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Christchurch hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include rice cookers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Airport Gateway Motor Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Russley Golf Club. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free round-trip airport shuttle.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the proximity to the airport and the value of their stay
  • 8 minutes on foot from Russley Golf Club and a 2-minute drive from Nunweek Park
  • Free airport shuttle service
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business centre.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the eco-certified Airport Gateway Motor Lodge. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Christchurch hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Bar and Bistro – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15.90 to 28.90 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bar and Bistro

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 15.90 to 28.90 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Airport Gateway Motor Lodge offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation on arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Airport Gateway Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 633 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1016 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location to airport with shuttle service, able to leave car while away
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly check in, room was well equiped, clean and comfortable. Everything you need with the added bonus of an upgrade, thankyou. Also the bond was back in my account quickly on same day of check out. Cant fault this booking and property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, airport shuttle and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent condition, excellent facilities, good location and good value
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of room for family of 6 eith a great little sitting area and kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly. Room was clean. Enjoyed my stay and used the free airport shuttle.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and convenient- clean and tidy. Spacious rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personality of staff excellent. Restaurant meal fantastic. Facilities tops
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fai

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a pleasure to stay here
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Harry

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to airport and other amenities like shopping centre and restaurants. Bed was bit slack in the room. May be need more parking spaces on the property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exeptional service, clean and comfortable, very happy with stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness
It was warm comfortable nice shower
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large rooms, good onsite breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steffan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in a great location and an awesome team.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kylie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most comfortable motel I’ve ever stayed at. Even had heated bathroom tiles
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel with free shuttle near airport.

Great place to stay near airport. Has free shuttle. Can also leave car there for a charge if booking both ends of trip I think. Spacious rooms. Always nice touch heat pump on when arrive at 1 am. Regularly stay here as good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Padraic

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Old but very well looked after. Warm and clean and only short drive or walk to the airport
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeremy jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice and quiet place to stay.. Highly recommended ☺️☺️
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025