Novotel Christchurch Airport

4.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Exterior
Meeting facility
Suite, 1 King Bed
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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30 Durey Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, NZ, 7674
  • International Antarctic Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • University of Canterbury
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mona Vale
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

Superior Room, 3 Single Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Executive Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Novotel Christchurch Airport

Luxury hotel with a restaurant connected to the airport in Christchurch
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, valet parking, and 24-hour room service. Housekeeping is available on request.
Novotel Christchurch Airport offers 200 accommodations with minibars and safes. A pillow menu is available. 49-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Christchurch hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Novotel Christchurch Airport's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be connected to the airport, and just a quick walk from International Antarctic Centre. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Food Exchange
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness, overall comfort, and comfy beds
  • Just a 1-minute drive from International Antarctic Centre and 6 minutes from University of Canterbury
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 2336 square feet (217 square meters) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Novotel Christchurch Airport. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star Christchurch hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Food Exchange - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Gourmet Bar - This lobby lounge serves light fare only. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (NZD 40 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 32 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Food Exchange
  • Gourmet Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,336 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

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 buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 32 per person
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 40 per day (in/out privileges)
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

Novotel Christchurch Airport Opening April 2019 Hotel
Novotel Opening April 2019 Hotel
Novotel Christchurch Airport Opening April 2019
Novotel Opening April 2019
Novotel Christchurch Airport Hotel
Novotel Christchurch Airport Christchurch
Novotel Christchurch Airport Hotel Christchurch
Novotel Christchurch Airport (Opening November 2019)

Novotel Christchurch Airport Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 791 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1005 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lee Siang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to the airport was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey, Manassas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to airport but we did not hear the plane noise. Nice meal in the evening and the breakfast in the morning was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always a great place to stay and right next to the airport. Easy check in, well fitted, spacious and comfortable rooms with a decent work area; breakfast was as good as the rest of the hotel - more than sufficient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jem

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Livermore

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ultra-speedy check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee Siang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The reception staff are very courteous, friendly and helpful. The concierge personnel assist us with our arrangement for car rental pickup, very helpful n cheerful personality
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
would recommend if u have early flight.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hiroko

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s easy to access to the airport. The room is compact, shower room has no door. One night stay is ok.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just outside the airport door, very comfy and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable and just a few minutes walk from the terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel beside the Airport so very convenient. Rooftop restaurant had great food. Surprisingly quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Checkin staff very accomodating and the F&B staff also very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Easy access from international flight, comfort bed, nice quite dark room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient especially since our flight was delayed and only checked in at 3am. Staff were excellent and gave us late check out before I even asked. Restaurant on 6th floor very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Airport hotel unacceptable poor internet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian Gordon

Travelled with family
The Staff member who checked us in was very helpful. However, the staff member who checked us out at 6am tried to charge us double for a 2 day stay we had already prepaid!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful new 4 star hotel! Can walk to airport! The rooms are totally soundproof! You cannot hear any of the planes coming or taking off. You cannot hear any noise from any of the other rooms either. Fantastic hotel!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Richie

Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025