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Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

3.5 star property

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit.
A compact living space with a kitchen, dining area, and seating.
A bar area with stools, a counter, and a refrigerator stocked with bottles.
A patio with a table and chairs, a sliding glass door, and a wooden pergola.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a faucet, and a backsplash with a mosaic tile pattern.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug

Explore the area

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45 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch, 8005
  • Place, Russley Golf Club
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Nunweek Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, International Antarctic Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a clock, and a bedside table with a notepad.

Room

  • Sleeps 7
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a TV, and a chair.

Standard Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(156 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wooden door.

Standard 1 Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard 2 Bedroom Unit

Standard 2 Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Economy 3 Bedroom

Premium Economy 3 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Corporate Studio

Corporate Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bathroom with a toilet, a trash bin, a shower, a sink, and a mirror.

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Corporate Twin Studio

Corporate Twin Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Christchurch

At Airport Gateway Motor Lodge you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Nunweek Park and Russley Golf Club. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a free airport shuttle. .The restaurant, Bar and Bistro, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Conference space and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .In proximity to this 3.5-property class Burnside hotel you'll find Lyttelton Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Russley Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nunweek Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nunweek Park Hockey Field - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • International Antarctic Centre - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 15 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kendal Fish & Chips - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Sushi Platter - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Old Street - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Good Thai - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business centre.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Airport Gateway Motor Lodge. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Christchurch hotel is smoke free.

  • 72 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 7 buildings
  • Deli
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Airport Gateway Motor Lodge offers 72 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars (stocked with some free items) and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 65-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Christchurch hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include rice cookers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

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

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • 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.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

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: 3:00 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

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Airport Gateway Lodge
Airport Gateway Motor
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Airport Gateway Motor Hotel Christchurch
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Airport Gateway Motor Lodge?

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Airport Gateway Motor Lodge?

As of 4 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Airport Gateway Motor Lodge on 5 Aug 2026 start from NZ$179, 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 parking available at Airport Gateway Motor Lodge?

Yep, Airport Gateway Motor Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Airport Gateway Motor Lodge?

The closest beach to Airport Gateway Motor Lodge is New Brighton Beach (16.3 km).

Does Airport Gateway Motor Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Airport Gateway Motor Lodge?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Airport Gateway Motor Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Airport Gateway Motor Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Airport Gateway Motor Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Airport Gateway Motor Lodge?

There isn't one on site, but Russley Golf Club is a short 8-minute walk away.

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 673 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim Khim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very efficient
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and the room was clean and dinner was fantastic really enjoyed our brief stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Avon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Menu was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brent

The staff were extremely accommodating and helpful, check-in was easy, the restaurant comfortable and food great. The room was perfect for our family. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely helpful staff, comfortable beds, clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay close proximity to airport, clean modern units really helpful staff. Definitely will stay there again. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and convenient place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food in the on site restaurant. Spacous comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for airport pickup drop off with free shuttle.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent, shuttle bus great service.all over would recommend & we would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for ChCh airport plus free shuttle to and from airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really convenient to the AirPort. Helpful and friendly staff across all areas from check in, to restaurant and transfer bus. Lovely food In the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very friendly 👍 Great size, we'll maintained unit with lovely balcony and view. Restaurant food was outstanding and great value. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent staff, noisy air conditioner, good parking and airport shuttle.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

harish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The desk staff at check in was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, good restaurant, very friendly and responsive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless also staff were excellent, food also very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, staff was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious clean and convenient. Great coffee and food In the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Co.fortable, well equipped, convenient for airport, pro-active staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well maintained room, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A good alternative to the expensive motels closer to the airport. It’s comfortable and offers a 24 hour shuttle service plus a nice restaurant with reasonable prices.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026