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Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

3.5 star property

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe
Meeting facility
Standard 2 Bedroom Unit | Terrace/patio
Premium Economy 3 Bedroom | Living area
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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45 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch, 8005
  • Place, Russley Golf Club
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Nunweek Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, International Antarctic Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(150 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard 1 Bedroom Unit

Standard 1 Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard 2 Bedroom Unit

Standard 2 Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Economy 3 Bedroom

Premium Economy 3 Bedroom

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

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Corporate Studio

Corporate Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Corporate Twin Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

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 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. 65-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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 phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include rice cookers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily 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 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, free self parking, and a free roundtrip airport shuttle.
  • Free WiFi (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
  • 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 helpful staff
  • 10 minutes by car from Wolfbrook Arena and 12 minutes from Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
  • 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 center.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly 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 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.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 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
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Airport Gateway Motor Lodge offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at 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.

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Airport Gateway Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 673 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1021 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and convenient place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, good restaurant, very friendly and responsive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless also staff were excellent, food also very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, staff was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well maintained room, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A good alternative to the expensive motels closer to the airport. It’s comfortable and offers a 24 hour shuttle service plus a nice restaurant with reasonable prices.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet Happy to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Deanne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Old hotel but adequate for 1 night stay. Staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were fabulous, room spotless, very comfortable & quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Camron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and staff were good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and well appointed and terrific staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a good stay. Restaurant was really good. Food was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy to park
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Santosh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, spacious rooms, kitchenette and onsite restaurant with amazing vegetarian options.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, good condition, courteous and helpful staff. Good restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for the one night stay. Nice and quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean room, friendly staff terrific amenities and location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely and friendly staff especially the driver who helped us
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was brilliant. From the midnight airport pick up to the easy check-in, late check out & yummy breakfast. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was huge and the restaurant was surprisingly good. Free airport shuttle was our main reason for selecting this hotel however we were pleasantly surprised!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so helpful, the place was spotless and very comfortable! Airport shuttle service was fabulous. Black out curtains perfect for the weary traveler.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ERANO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly restaurant manager. Convenient location to airport. Complementary airport transfer great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, new
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent in every way
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026