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Commodore Airport Hotel

4.5 star property
Eco-certified retreat with gardens, scenic views, and a quality restaurant. Convenient bike rentals and more for travelers.

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The Commodore Airport Hotel in Burnside offers a quiet retreat with beautiful gardens and a terrace. Guests can dine at Pattersons Restaurant, use free WiFi, and enjoy the indoor pool and tennis court. Visitors appreciate the attentive staff and cycling opportunities.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$250
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr

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Business Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Family Room (1 Queen and 2 Singles)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Business Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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Exceptional
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  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Business Room, 1 King Bed

Business Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

In a rural area, Commodore Airport Hotel is in Burnside, a neighbourhood in Christchurch with good airport proximity. Sumner Beach and Riccarton Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre and The Arts Centre. Christchurch Botanic Gardens and The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with skydiving and ecotours. Visit our Christchurch travel guide
Map
449 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch, 8053

What's nearby

  • International Antarctic Centre
    International Antarctic Centre
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Russley Golf Club
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nunweek Park
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Nunweek Park Hockey Field
    20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station
    14 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
    3 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kendal Fish & Chips
    20 min walk
  • Monteiths Brewery Bar
    3 min drive
  • Good Thai
    11 min walk
  • McDonald's
    13 min walk
  • Food Exchange
    20 min walk

About this property

Commodore Airport Hotel

Luxury hotel located in Burnside
Consider a stay at Commodore Airport Hotel and take advantage of a free return airport shuttle, a terrace and a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this hotel. The on-site restaurant, Pattersons Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and car hire on-site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and an outdoor tennis court
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options and helpful staff
Room features
All 157 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Patios, fridges and on-request microwaves

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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 40 for adults and NZD 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Pattersons Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 50
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 40
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 13 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately NZD 40 for adults and from NZD 20 for children
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Commodore Copthorne
Commodore Copthorne Hotel
Copthorne Commodore
Copthorne Commodore Christchurch
Copthorne Commodore Hotel
Copthorne Hotel Commodore
Copthorne Hotel Commodore Christchurch
Commodore Airport Hotel Christchurch
Commodore Airport Hotel
Commodore Airport Christchurch
Commodore Airport
Commodore Airport Hotel Hotel
Commodore Airport Hotel Christchurch
Commodore Airport Hotel Hotel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Does Commodore Airport Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Commodore Airport Hotel?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Commodore Airport Hotel on 12 Apr 2026 start from NZ$250, 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.

Is Commodore Airport Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Commodore Airport Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Commodore Airport Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:30 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of NZD 50 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Commodore Airport Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for NZD 40 (subject to availability).

Does Commodore Airport Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Commodore Airport Hotel located?

Located in Burnside, this luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from International Antarctic Centre and within 3 miles (5 km) of Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre and University of Canterbury. Bush Inn Centre and Riccarton Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Commodore Airport Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 843 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, quiet clean room, and convenient to airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and accommodations are great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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Loved the hotel- staff was awesome; rooms are spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Staff & service
Easy self parking, friendly attentive staff. Overall, a great place to stay, good value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds, easy check in, lovely and quiet and the pool was an added bonus. Very accommodating with a toddler
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

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Everything was great Staff restaurant and room were great Accommodating helpful staff and good food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we stepped in the doors, all staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. Facilities were great and the airport shuttle was incredibly accommodating. It made our departure travels so easy! Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel excellent pool
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suzy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel would definitely stay again. The rooms weee great, the pool amazing and the restaurant superb.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Veronica

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The staff were amazing and went above and beyond:)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time I've stayed here and it won't be the last. Front staff were friendly and efficient. Room was exactly what we needed. It was outstandingly clean. Rest of hotel was well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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Arrived late in Christchurch. The staff and shuttle driver were wonderful and considerate. Great stay, very convenient, clean and organized facility!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel Lovely and clean, very hospitable staff, excellent food. Need I say more .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed our stay. The staff were friendly and helpful, the room was beautiful and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Audrey

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Yes spotless, staff very helpful, top rated amenities and surpass expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Very helpful front desk, great pool, sauna and restaurant. Room was clean and spacious. Couldn't ask for more.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joao

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very helpful and accommodating. All facilities are well kept and clean. We loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hotel thank you - highly recommended and would definitely stay there again. Friendly and helpful staff, spotless and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast, excellent reception from pick up at the airport from Jeff, to all the staff (I didn’t get everyone’s name).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Analyein Dacanay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities and lovely staff! Our family had a wonderful time. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Staff very friendly and the food very good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

CHRIS KW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, staff, facilities and restaurant. Enjoyed staying here
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Audra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff helpfulness and shuttle access were brilliant also having access the car hireage on site was great even if more expensive than other agencies
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025