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Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
Eco-certified hotel with airport shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe
Children's area
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Business Studio | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Airport Gateway Motor Lodge in Burnside offers a refreshing retreat with a playground, garden, and terrace. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, breakfast at the on-site restaurant, and vending machine snacks. Praised for excellent value and convenient airport location.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Room options

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Economy 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Economy 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Studio | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Economy Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(118 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Economy 2 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Premium Economy 2 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 52 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Economy 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Premium Economy 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Economy 3 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Premium Economy 3 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 75 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Economy 2 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Economy 2 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 52 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Business Studio | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Business Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
45 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch, 8005

What's nearby

  • International Antarctic Centre - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • University of Canterbury - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Riccarton Road - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Hagley Park - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 13 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kendal Fish & Chips - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Avonhead Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Food Exchange - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

Eco-certified hotel near Hagley Park
Take advantage of a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden at Airport Gateway Motor Lodge. The on-site restaurant, Bar and Bistro, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a playground and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a vending machine, and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, concierge services, and a bicycle cleaning area
  • Guest reviews say great things the overall value, helpful staff, and proximity to the airport
Room features
All 72 individually furnished rooms feature thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like late night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the comfortable rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 65-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and rice cookers

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.

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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 transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck 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

  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • 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)
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Stovetop

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 15.90 to 28.90 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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 Hotel Christchurch
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Frequently asked questions

Is Airport Gateway Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Airport Gateway Motor Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Airport Gateway Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Airport Gateway Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Airport Gateway Motor Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Airport Gateway Motor Lodge located?

Located in Burnside, this eco-certified hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Russley Golf Club, Nunweek Park, and International Antarctic Centre. Omarino Wine Park and Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 642 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1016 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot first time stay for us but not the last, thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Summer

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location from the airport, easy check in and lots of parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherrill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, excellent restaurant and very helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Amenities
Amazing place to stay. Very impressed with facilities and attentiveness of staff. Highly recommend this place and definitely stay here next time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly, helpful reception staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend this establishment to anyone who was going to the airport especially for the early morning flights as the staff are extremely helpful and go out of their way to make sure that you are safe and well informed. Thank you I had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy bed, very convenient for airport departures
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Amenities
Great facilities, excellent food at restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked last minute and was really impressed. The room was spacious, very clean, and had a huge TV which was a nice bonus. The property is super close to Christchurch Airport, which made it really convenient for my trip. Staff were friendly, and everything felt safe and quiet with easy parking available. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sharyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The twin suites are wonderful, and restaurant is great. Unfortunately the two bedroom unit was terribly dated and cold.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to the airport, friendly staff, comfortable sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was enjoyable due to the clean, modern room & friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steffan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in a great location and an awesome team.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean,great service from all the staff,and a well appointed facility at a great price,I would certainly recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room beds are comforting, nice staff and food is good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Perfect for our purpose. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely friendly & efficient. Restaurant was great , service was professional & prompt.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large rooms, good onsite breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed, excellent location, great staff Unit we were in is in need of a makeover
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always use this place when I'm near the airport catching planes or picking people up great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the meals in the restaurant. The unit was warm and comfortable and even tho it was on the street side, it was very quiet.
Breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, airport shuttle and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

HENRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed just for the night to catch an early flight, but service and room exceeded our expectations. Will definitely be back if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good staff really helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed and lounge area. Loved the big TV.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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