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Novotel Christchurch Airport

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a restaurant connected to the airport in Christchurch

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Located in the heart of Christchurch, Novotel Christchurch Airport combines luxury with eco-friendly practices. Guests enjoy the garden, 24-hour gym, and international dishes at Food Exchange restaurant. Previous visitors particularly appreciate the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(120 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, 3 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 3 Twin Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Executive Twin Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Executive Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
30 Durey Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, NZ, 7674

What's nearby

  • International Antarctic Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Canterbury - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Mona Vale - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Hagley Park - 10 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 17 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 3 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Old Street - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪BurgerFuel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Christchurch Airport

Luxury hotel near International Antarctic Centre
Located close to University of Canterbury, Novotel Christchurch Airport provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Food Exchange, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, a banquet hall, and a water dispenser
  • Free newspapers, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and proximity to the airport
Room features
All 200 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 49-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Mini fridges, daily housekeeping, and phones

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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (NZD 40 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 32 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Food Exchange
  • Gourmet Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,336 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (55 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (43 inches high)

More

  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 32 per person
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 40 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

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

Novotel Christchurch Airport Opening April 2019 Hotel
Novotel Opening April 2019 Hotel
Novotel Christchurch Airport Opening April 2019
Novotel Opening April 2019
Novotel Christchurch Airport Hotel
Novotel Christchurch Airport Christchurch
Novotel Christchurch Airport Hotel Christchurch
Novotel Christchurch Airport (Opening November 2019)

Frequently asked questions

Is Novotel Christchurch Airport pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Novotel Christchurch Airport?

Valet parking is available for NZD 40 per day.

What time is check-in at Novotel Christchurch Airport?

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

What time is check-out at Novotel Christchurch Airport?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Novotel Christchurch Airport located?

Located in Christchurch Airport, this luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from International Antarctic Centre and within 6 mi (10 km) of University of Canterbury and Mona Vale. Riccarton House and Canterbury Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Novotel Christchurch Airport Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 800 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1017 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely short stay and very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Location! Staff friendly, rooms quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amazing breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great view of the airport
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Houda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful hotel…the prefect stay when you have an early flight the next day! Modern, clean and comfy…and the best part a quick stroll to the airport!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for transit in and out of Christchurch. Helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

BLAIR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, friendly team
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Nearby airport and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaylene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Telea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding option when flying in and out of Christchurch. Rooms were clean and well designed. Restaurant was amazing and staff very helpful. Our flight was cancelled last minute and they were very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Exceeded our expectations, really good hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xianhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport, actual it is next door to the airport, nice breakfast with lots of options
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saichander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient as it is walkable from the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the airport so convenient for travellers. Staff were helpful, room clean & modern & breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nur

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel stay Located only 5 mins walk away from airport Highly recommend:)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Felt quite posh staying there. Great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sachendra

Liked: Cleanliness
All ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great hotel in a great location - if you’re flying from Christchurch airport of course… Only negative - receptionist was surly and unfriendly. Not only at check in but on departure too. Question for her - why are you in a hospitality role?
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient. 100 yards to the airport. Good restaurant. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at 1am and the staff were present and helpful getting us settled in quickly. The room was spacious and tidy. Breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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