Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

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

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 Apr

Room options

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Economy 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Economy Studio

Highlights

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

Premium Economy 2 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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

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 Single Beds

Economy 2 Bedroom

Highlights

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

Business Studio

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
45 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch, 8005

What's nearby

  • International Antarctic Centre - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • University of Canterbury - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Hagley Park - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • St George's Hostpital - 7 min drive - 5.9 km

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 property and a banquet hall
  • A front desk safe, a vending machine and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, helpful staff and proximity to the airport
Room features
All 72 individually furnished rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities such as late-night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the overall comfort rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and rice cookers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker

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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per day

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 any lifts
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 does it cost to stay at Airport Gateway Motor Lodge?

As of 19 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Airport Gateway Motor Lodge on 25 Apr 2025 start from NZ$148.60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Airport Gateway Motor Lodge located?

Located in Burnside, this eco-certified hotel is within 1 mile (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 miles (3 km).

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Airport Gateway Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 605 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 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

Janet

Very friendly staff and so convenient to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Staff are always so friendly. Convenient location near the airport, and great restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bob

Helpful staff and nice little restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Great place, friendly staff, awesome food in their restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Convenient and close to airport, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Nice large rooms. Easy access to downtown area. Great restaurant on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

Great kitchen!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Parking filled up quickly, but otherwise perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Our fourth or fifth stay in this property, so we obviously like it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

phillip

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

Sean

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Tapiwa

The place is kept very clean, staff are very friendly. The electrical gadgets are exceptional, the only drawback is l arrived very early for my stay with three kids and an infant, l felt l could have been accommodated better. Overly l enjoyed my short stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

The bed was so comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Excellent stay, easy parking, great staff. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Duty manager was super helpful, airpirt shuttle is reliable and efficient, friendly driver. Would happily stay there again. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wei-Ting

This is a perfect hotel to stay before departure. They offer luggage storage and free shuttle bus to the airport. The room is also neat and comfortable, with a bright bathroom. Highly recommend !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

pamela

We were quite happy and it was convenient for our purpose. o
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alistar

Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kym

The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was well equipped - beautifully presented clean and comfortable. The restaurant was excellent the food fabulous. We will return. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025