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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
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Business Studio | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Premium Economy 3 Bedroom | Living area | 65-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix
Premium Economy 3 Bedroom | Living area | 65-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk

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

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

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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

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

Premium Economy 1 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 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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 75 sq m
  • 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

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

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 - 1.4 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

  • ‪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 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), secured bicycle storage, and a banquet hall
  • Bicycle tour information, barbecue grills, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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.

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 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
  • Smoke-free property

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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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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Airport Gateway Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 616 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced and handy to airport with great shuttle service. Have stayed several times and will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Averil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, clean, close to airport
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exeptional service, clean and comfortable, very happy with stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent condition, excellent facilities, good location and good value
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette and Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff all seem to be really happy with their jobs, and were very friendly 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for airport, room was big and staff were really helpful. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of room for family of 6 eith a great little sitting area and kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport, great shuttle service, room 825 great big soft bed recommend this room for the bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeremy jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice and quiet place to stay.. Highly recommended ☺️☺️
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

pierre

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

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly. Room was clean. Enjoyed my stay and used the free airport shuttle.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness
It was warm comfortable nice shower
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location to airport with shuttle service, able to leave car while away
Stayed 1 night in May 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

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly helpful staff and great onsite restaurant. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Great place. Excellent ammenitoes
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Padraic

Liked: Amenities
Old but very well looked after. Warm and clean and only short drive or walk to the airport
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 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