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Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, individually decorated
Reception
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Flat-screen TV, pay movies
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Room options

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy 1 Bedroom

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 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Studio | Free minibar items, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Economy 2 Bedroom | Free minibar items, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Economy 2 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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Premium Economy 1 Bedroom | Free minibar items, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Economy 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Economy 3 Bedroom | Free minibar items, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Economy 3 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Economy 2 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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Business Studio | Free minibar items, in-room safe, individually decorated

Business Studio

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
45 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch, 8005

What's nearby

  • International Antarctic Centre - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • University of Canterbury - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Hagley Park - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • St George's Hostpital - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Good Thai - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Air Nz Domestic Koru Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪South Bar and Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sevantis Restaurant & Cafe - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

Eco-certified hotel located in Burnside
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a playground at Airport Gateway Motor Lodge. The on-site restaurant, Bar and Bistro, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • A front-desk safe, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site

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

  • 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 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

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: 2:00 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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 15.90 to 28.90 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30.0 per day
  • 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
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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: 2:00 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.

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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Airport Gateway Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 602 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1000 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

8/10 Good

pierre

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and so convenient to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff and nice little restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, friendly staff, awesome food in their restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were upgraded to a better room. Having the restaurant so handy was helpful as we were travelling with a 6 year old. It was good to be close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and close to airport, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan and Janese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were awesome / TV Channels great choice/ Parking they need to allocate spots to units./ Shuttle service awesome and 24/7 reception very good./God bless
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice large rooms. Easy access to downtown area. Great restaurant on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value comfortable room and bed inclusive of a complimentary airport shuttle service which was very handy at 330am.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking filled up quickly, but otherwise perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our fourth or fifth stay in this property, so we obviously like it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff superb room with super soft bedding fully fitted and furnished Staff couldn’t do any more to help us Would deffo use next trip
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ava

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

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was really surprised about the kitchenette, living area bedroom set up. Very comfortable. Would definitely stay again and recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

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

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
rooms were very spacious. room facilities were good, full kitchen! good toiletries. easy check in and out. near to airport (2 min drive). will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

shinae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
3 min away from the airport, nice and good size room and nice bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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