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Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

3.5 star property

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, individually decorated
Exterior
Reception
Flat-screen TV, pay films
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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
  • Riccarton Road
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy 1 Bedroom

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Studio

Economy Studio

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Economy 2 Bedroom

Premium Economy 2 Bedroom

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Economy 1 Bedroom

Premium Economy 1 Bedroom

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Economy 3 Bedroom

Premium Economy 3 Bedroom

  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy 2 Bedroom

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Business Studio

Business Studio

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is €162
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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About this property

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, 24-hour room service, a business center, and conference space are onsite. 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 safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include rice cookers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us 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 like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • 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
  • RV/bus/truck parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the comfortable accommodations and the value of their stay
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Russley Golf Club and Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery
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 center.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the eco-certified Airport Gateway Motor Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Christchurch hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy 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 program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (subject to charges) on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–10:00 AM: NZD 15.90-28.90 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Bar and Bistro

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Ski storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free minibar (some items)
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Rice cooker
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per day.

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
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30.0 per day
  • 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
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. 584 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1003 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

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, easy parking, great staff. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Airport transfers return driver very obliging and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Amenities
Great place with 24 hr complimentary shuttle to and from airport which the motel is close to .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Amenities
Staff are soo professional. The motel has lots of services, like leave your car there for a short holiday break as long as u stay with them on return trip.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Friendly staff. Great breakfast. Huge room, clean with excellent facilities. Definitely recommend a stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Z
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and excellent option for that early morning flight. Kudos to the shuttle bus driver who was friendly and pleasant, particularly given the 4 am start.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Karin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a bit 1970s but was clean and the staff were helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and airport convenient accommodation
Close to Christchurch Airport. A very nice and handy accommodation option for a night or two when you are coming to the end of your NZ holiday
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable, fantastic reasonably priced restraunt.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean business suite, fantastic staff, fantastic restraunt. Close to airport. Reliable pickup and drop off at airport. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

SOO LAN

Travelled with partner
Excellent services from the staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and service
The room was spacious modern and clean. We liked having the kitchenette to prepare our meals. Excellent location close to the airport, with a great shuttle service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Randy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property close to airport, rooms are spacious with quality fittings and well maintained, mine was close to road so a bit noisy early morning otherwise fine, reception person in morning a bit blunt, but the mature lady on afternoon/evening was very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great friendly, clean, modern place to stay close to Christchurch airport. The customer service went above and beyond our expectations with airport collection and drop-off in the wee hours of the morning at no extra cost. Food in restaurant was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older motel but recently renovated rooms. Very clean, shuttle to airport and good service. Quite location, comfortable beds and very nice bathroom. Laundry facilities on property. Enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and clean
The unit was very nice. The inly problem we had was in heating the bathroom, but we figured that out and everything else was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The 24/7 shuttle is excellent with a cheerful driver even at 4am ! Thank you. This is probably my 4-5th stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohini

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very good service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve been traveling for work over the past three days, and this hotel was by far the nicest and most enjoyable place I stayed. The rooms are immaculate, modern, and have clearly been recently renovated with a keen eye for detail. The design is both stylish and comfortable, making it feel quite upscale and welcoming. The room had all the amenities I needed, and the overall atmosphere was very relaxing. It’s evident that a lot of care has been put into maintaining this property, as everything felt fresh and clean. For the price, this motel offers incredible value. I will definitely choose to stay here again on my next trip, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a quality, affordable stay with a touch of luxury!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Derek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ok for a short stay. Ample space. Second bathroom was cramped. Has a cooker and fridge.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff need to check on appliances as my phone in my room was not working also i asked for a wake up call and im still waiting lol
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024