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Airport Palms Motel

4.5 star property
Feel at home near the airport with convenient perks like shuttle service & tour assistance to plan your trip.

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Close to Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery, Airport Palms Motel offers a peaceful retreat with free WiFi and garden. Enjoy the convenience of a roundtrip airport shuttle, luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry services, barbecue grills and newspapers during your stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Highlights

Individually decorated
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Free cribs/infant beds
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Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Portable fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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Individually decorated
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Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Portable fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King Studio

10.0 out of 10
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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
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LCD TV
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Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated
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  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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42-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV

Studio, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

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Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
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  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated
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  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
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Separate sitting area
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Private indoor hot tub
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Free cribs/infant beds
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Mini-fridge
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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9.6 out of 10
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Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
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Free cribs/infant beds
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LCD TV
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

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Separate sitting area
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  • 60 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

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King Studio

10.0 out of 10
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(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
56 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch, 8053

What's nearby

  • Russley Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nunweek Park Hockey Field - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • International Antarctic Centre - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Omarino Wine Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 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
  • ‪Good Thai - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Food Exchange - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Monteiths Brewery Bar - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Airport Palms Motel

Motel near International Antarctic Centre
Located close to Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery and Russley Golf Club, Airport Palms Motel provides an airport shuttle, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking, plus extended parking (surcharge)
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • Free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to the airport
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and toasters

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (NZD 7 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 18 for adults and NZD 18 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2011
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time. Guests who require an airport transfer should notify this property in advance of their flight times (the airport shuttle is only offered between 7 AM and 8 PM on weekdays, and from 8 AM to 8 PM on weekends and public holidays).

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

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 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 18.00 for adults and NZD 18.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 10 per room (one-way)
  • Extended parking fee: NZD 7 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30 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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Airport Palms Motel Christchurch
Airport Palms Motel
Palms Airport
Airport Palms Christchurch
Airport Palms Motel Motel
Airport Palms Motel Christchurch
Airport Palms Motel Motel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Is Airport Palms Motel 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 Palms Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Airport Palms Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Airport Palms Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8 AM–8 PM at scheduled times. A fee of NZD 10 per room applies.

Where is Airport Palms Motel located?

Located in Burnside, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Russley Golf Club and Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery. International Antarctic Centre and Air Force Museum of New Zealand are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Airport Palms Motel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 774 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bhumesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gagandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great team and place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talitha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great staff were lovely. Convenient to the airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latischa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely kind service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Spacious rooms with seperate bedroom.Nice and clean. Will Definately stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, quiet, and well appointed. I was disappointed that they charged for the airport shuttle.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Huge suite with all amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Once again another great stay at Airport Palms. Looking forward to coming back in December.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the airport. Nice restaurants walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrzej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and handy to airport
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the appliances was above our expectation. The front office staff, Shirley, went out of the way to make our stay problem free. She was most courteous and kind and went beyond and over her duties to make our stay memorable. The excellent host we came across in our many travels. The motel is only 10 minutes from Christchurch airport and 20 minutes to the city center by Metro Bus. Very convenient location. I would recommend the Airport Palms Motel to all who are looking for a convenient, clean best place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Averil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had no concerns and there was a homely feeling about the place. Very friendly staff and would definitely stay again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good basic motel. Reasonable sized room and clean. Worked well for us flying into the airport and renting a vacation camper van the next day. Nice coffee shop across road and half block down.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We felt like the staff here went above and beyond the norm during our stay here. At one point the desk manager loaned me his personal phone to order a pizza (from Pizza Paradise, also good) because my phone wasn't working. They gave us good advice on sights and events around town. The housekeeping was friendly and efficient and the room and hotel grounds were very well kept. We stayed 2 days at the start of our visit and 2 days at the end.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was one of the quietest we have stayed at, with super comfy beds and pillows and a modern fresh look. Cleaning was exceptional and can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the towel warmer and the electric blanket. This was our first night, and I wasn't used to the humidity. The lighting of the room was better than in most hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrzej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived on a late flight - early hours of the morning. Unit was prepared - lights on - key instructions emailed to us etc. Very good service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prabhjot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, decent size bathroom, micro wave, iron, fridge, AC ETC were the amenities. Bus to go to Westfield and The Crossing mall is literally outside the motel. Friendly people in CHC generally. There is a very big park about 5/6 mins walk when you turn left from the motel. Metro service is good and cheap. One can get a day pass for 10 dollars from the bus terminal or by cash on the bus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable hotel and close to the airport!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

Great place to stay, nice quiet place, lovely area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The motel room was spotless and very comfortably and thoughtfully appointed. Good shower and amenities. Electric blankets were used. Good heating! Quiet area and all staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Highly recommend to all
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean, quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice nice motel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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