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Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
Travelers recharge in the natural surroundings of Burnside before refueling with delicious meals available just steps from their comfortable rooms.

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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.

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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

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

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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 2 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
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(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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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8.0 out of 10
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Highlights

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

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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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 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Business Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 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 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Burnside, a neighborhood in Christchurch with great airport proximity, is home to Airport Gateway Motor Lodge. While the natural beauty of New Brighton Beach and Sumner Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Lyttelton Harbour. Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre and Christchurch Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Christchurch travel guide
Map
45 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch, 8005

What's nearby

  • International Antarctic Centre which includes interior views
    International Antarctic Centre
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Russley Golf Club
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nunweek Park Hockey Field
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Omarino Wine Park
    4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station
    15 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
    6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kendal Fish & Chips
    14 min walk
  • Monteiths Brewery Bar
    3 min drive
  • Good Thai
    6 min walk
  • McDonald's
    18 min walk
  • Food Exchange
    3 min drive

About this property

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

Hotel located in Burnside
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), smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and secured bicycle storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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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?

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 hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Russley Golf Club, International Antarctic Centre, and Omarino Wine Park. Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre and University of Canterbury are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 660 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet Happy to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Camron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and staff were good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a good stay. Restaurant was really good. Food was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely and friendly staff especially the driver who helped us
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Santosh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, spacious rooms, kitchenette and onsite restaurant with amazing vegetarian options.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very kind and informative, process was easy, room was immaculate.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gavin and Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was great, The shuttle was awsome. The shuttle drivers were great too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, staff were awesome. Thankful for the shuttle service at midnight. Wonderful onsite restaurant. A+ Highly Recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious rooms. Supportive airport pickup and checkin after midnight.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable bed, clean, friendly staff, easy check In
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Amenities
The breakfast was a good hearty portion well presented and in a restaurant that still serves at 11 am . Awesome friendly staff nothing is too much trouble. I would recommend the gateway motel .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great definitely recommended up grading to business suites
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great staff shuttle at 3 in the morning wonderful, so helpful such lovely people.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent design of the room, plenty of space for suitcases and toiletries in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room set up, space and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable bed, lovely spacious room with kitchenette and very close to airport with complimentary airport shuttle. All staff were friendly and welcoming. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything I needed in the accommodation. Friendly pickup from the airport. Very conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cooper

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and has everything we needed during our stay. The airport shuttle service is very convenient. The staff are very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big clean room and frendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation, close to the airport. Room was clean, spacious and had everything we needed. Airport shuttle was a bonus for early morning flights.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, only 2 km from the airport with a free shuttle bus, clean, comfy and quiet, we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025