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Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

3.5 star property

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, bedside table, and comfortable chair.
Enjoy a drink at the hotel bar, where a long counter offers a selection of beverages and comfortable stools for seating.
Enjoy breakfast and dinner at our restaurant and bar, open daily, with outdoor seating under shaded umbrellas.
Efficient kitchen with microwave, compact refrigerator, and kettle, perfect for travelers seeking convenience.
Children can play on the slide and in the playhouse amidst lush greenery and a tree.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available

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

Room options

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Economy 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(95 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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Economy 1 Bedroom

Premium Economy 1 Bedroom

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

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Premium Economy 3 Bedroom

Premium Economy 3 Bedroom

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

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Economy 2 Bedroom

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

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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 airport shuttle service and a 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 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
  • 8 minutes by 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 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. 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.

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
  • 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

  • Free 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 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

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 cribs (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 at the number on the booking confirmation on arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 626 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1011 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

Heather

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

8/10 Good

pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Restaurant serves quality food all beit rather expensive. Understaffed causing those on duty to be stressed and overworked. Room we had need a complete refurbish as like living in the eighties
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calvyn

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

Friendly, appropriate

Friendly Appropriate help when needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The airport shuttle service is excellent the room was clean and comfortable and the staff friendly and obliging I would however not recommend the on site dining for breakfast very greasy and overall not pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked having separate bedroom and balcony . Kitchen facilities fine
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff helpful and friendly, beautiful restaurant, very clean and well appointed room. Free shuttle.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious well equipped studio units, excellent lighting, handy to airport, some traffic noise from southside of property, otherwise a nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ava

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived after midnight from a flight. Great airport pick up and checkin in one. Taken straight to our room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Noisy Traffic.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

SJ Beasley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were quite happy and it was convenient for our purpose. o
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for travel with the park and ride. Friendly staff and driver's. Good food at the restaurant. Lovely comfortable rooms. I would like to see the bathroom renovated to a shower unit instead of a shower over the bath
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clair

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night before flying out. Had rental car. Convenient to park and easy and close to drop off car at airport restaurant on site was nice to have
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Min

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free airport shuttle & well equipped kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are always so friendly. Convenient location near the airport, and great restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to be able to check in at such a late time, plenty of parking still, comfortable bed, nice and close to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Restaurant food was great Room needs an upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Fabulous Phill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and inviting. Resturant served good food and drinks. Was convieant from Christchurch Airport. What I didnt like was that I was given a room up stairs. Bit of a pain with all my baggege in the rain.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good base for all the things we wanted to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great kitchen!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025