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Airport Palms Motel

4.5 star property
Eco-certified motel in Christchurch with free parking

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Front of property
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms
Property grounds
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Airport shuttle

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$172
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living room

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 4 Single Beds

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42-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV

Studio, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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42-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV

Superior King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 2 Single Beds

Studio, 2 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Portable fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

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King Studio

King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Jetted Tub | Living room

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living room

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Studio, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

Studio, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Portable fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
56 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch, 8053

What's nearby

  • International Antarctic Centre - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • University of Canterbury - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Hagley Park - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Wolfbrook Arena - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens - 13 min drive - 6.8 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 Palms Motel

Eco-certified 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 round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • Barbecues, free newspapers and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to the airport
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness 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

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8 AM to 8 PM at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (NZD 7 per night)
  • Limited on-site 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
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.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 18.00 for adults and from 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 any lifts

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 Palms Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Airport Palms Motel?

As of 13 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Airport Palms Motel on 20 Jul 2025 start from NZ$171.71, 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 Palms Motel?

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?

Checkout 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 eco-certified 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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Airport Palms Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 769 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1001 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Perfect location. Highly recommend to all
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Our stay in the property was a breeze. Communicated with the staff that we will be arriving late and they sent me instructions to get the keys. If I visit Christchurch, I will book another stay with Airport Palms Motel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Very nice nice motel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

The room was very quiet, staff were helpful, and bed was comfy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Loved our stay at the motel. Great host and lovely unit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great location, very tidy, new and clean units.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great place to stay close to airport, parks, golf course nearby. Staff were super friendly and very helpful. The unit itself was incredibly clean and the bed was comfortable. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

We loved the room, the bed was comfortable, the shower was great and it was so clean. We also loved the free laundry!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Outstanding service, kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

Not a bad place but it was noisy with the busy road and a long way from any dining options. On the plus side, very convenient to the airport and nice not to have to mess with traffic in the morning before we headed out of town. Beds were comfortable and they provided milk for our morning coffee which was thoughtful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The staff was so helpful with anything we needed. Spacious, modern rooms, and free laundry facilities!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Excellent place next to airport. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Quiet and has everything you would ever need!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Staff was very kind and so helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Close to several takeaways within walking distance. Pretty surroundings, close to the airport and Antarctic Centre we found it very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Excellent service, impeccably clean and close to the airport- personal touch to providing local mementoes such as soaps, coffees, ets.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

This is a great find. We will stay here again. It was clean, comfortable (bed was great), well appointed kitchen. Nitish was super helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

They couldn’t be nicer. Wonderful service. Friendly and helpful. Excellent spotless comfortable rooms. We highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great little airport motel - comfortable and clean room with everything needed. Quick airport pickup when called. Check- in took 1 minute.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Very helpful staff and surprisingly roomy and well appointed suite.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

What made this property stand out as exceptional to us was the friendly, and above-and-beyond service we received from the proprietor. We highly recommend staying at Airport Palms!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Immaculate facilities. Good bed. Quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great suite with two bedrooms, a big spa tub and kitchen. Felt so good to end our trip to NZ there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Simple motel best for travelling in or out from and through Christchurch airport. Motel provides shuttle service to airport, good for car-free travel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024