Airways Motel

3.0 star property

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Two Bedroom Townhouse | Living area
Reception
Queen Studio
Exterior
Family Double Studio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

Explore the area

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5 Dinton Street, off Russley Road, Christchurch, 8042
  • Place, International Antarctic Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Russley Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Riccarton Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

King/Twin Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

One Bedroom with Bath

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family One Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two Bedroom Townhouse

  • Garden view
  • 140 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

King/Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Accessible Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Double Studio

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Airways Motel

Along with laundry facilities, this motel has a garden and a picnic area. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance.
Airways Motel offers 19 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with premium satellite channels.

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 portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Airways Motel. During your stay, you'll be close to Riccarton Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free roundtrip airport shuttle.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Extended parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a multilingual staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Riccarton Park and a few minutes from International Antarctic Centre
  • Free airport shuttle service
As a guest of Airways Motel, you'll find multilingual staff, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). Airways Motel also features laundry facilities and room service (during limited hours). Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Christchurch motel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 8 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (NZD 5 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 8 to 25 for adults and NZD 8 to 25 for children

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per stay.

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 continental breakfast: approximately NZD 8 to 25 for adults, and NZD 8 to 25 for children
  • Extended parking fee: NZD 5 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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 credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Airways Motel offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. 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

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Airways Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 653 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 653 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 653 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 653 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 653 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room and close to airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Freddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, quiet, spacious, shuttle excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price, close to airport, handy shuttle service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff on check in, room was perfect for an overnight stay. Great shower pressure as well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were wonderful and the motel had everything we needed for our stay. We were dropping off our campervan and spending the night before flying home and their shuttle made the transfers quite effortless.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alton

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

Great place to stay

Nice place to stay, great location close to airport
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spot, very friendly, and easy access to everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great ... close to the airport after getting in late. The whole motel was clean and well maintained. The staff was great for information! Glad that we chose the Airways Motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price for the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Just what I needed after a long flight and late
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ranjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ajay Rajan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, close to airport. Jeff was very pleasant and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sabu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't see any pets. Rooms clean. Handy to airport. Never used the shuttle to airport. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After getting our rental car, we arrived LATE after hours. The key was easily accessible in the lock box. The room was perfect for a one night stay after a flight. Left early the next morning but the hosts were helpful and very kind in giving us advice. I would stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Great stay

Great 2 day stay - hosts are very considerate & friendly - shuttles to pick up from car rental & to airport were comfortable & quick - despite being on the main road, the rooms were extremely quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners are very friendly and helpful, definitely be staying there again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good parking,, good location, easy to find, reasonably close to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the free shuttle to the airport was a real bonus. Very friendly and super helpful staff. Our room had everything we needed and it was quiet and warm and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended…clean, convenient to the airport, and friendly folks.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean room, staff very freindly, excellent shuttle service with a chat thrown in too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited us well as close proximity to airport for an early flight.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unassuming and unpretentious, yet with clean, well-equipped rooms. Quiet even though close to the airport. Jeff was a welcoming host.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025