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Airport Palms Motel

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A modern motel with a sign indicating it is the Airport Palms Motel.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a coffee maker. There is a dining area with a black table and chairs, and a vase with flowers on the table.
A living room with a sofa, a chair, a dining table, and a lamp.
Front of property
A neatly made bed with a dark quilt, two bedside lamps, a remote control, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug

Explore the area

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56 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch, 8053
  • Place, Russley Golf Club
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Nunweek Park Hockey Field
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, International Antarctic Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a painting on the wall.

Studio, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior King Studio

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a kitchenette, and a TV.

Superior King Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio, 2 Single Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a desk, and a TV.

Studio, 2 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a kitchenette, and a TV.

Studio, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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

View all photos for Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

A modern hotel room with a living area, kitchenette, and a dining table.

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Jetted Tub

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dining area with a table and chairs, a kitchen with a microwave, and a sofa with a striped pillow.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Jetted Tub

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

A living room with a sofa, a chair, a dining table, and a lamp.

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining area with chairs, a kitchen with a microwave, and a small trash can.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for King Studio

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a small kitchenette, and a mirror.

King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Christchurch

At Airport Palms Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Russley Golf Club and Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and LCD TVs. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area and dry cleaning/laundry services. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4.5-property class Burnside motel include International Antarctic Centre and Air Force Museum of New Zealand.
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What's nearby

  • Russley Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nunweek Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nunweek Park Hockey Field - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • International Antarctic Centre - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 13 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kendal Fish & Chips - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Old Street - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Good Thai - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Airport Palms Motel

Airport Palms Motel offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. An airport shuttle at scheduled times is available for a fee. The business-friendly Airport Palms Motel also features a picnic area, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Christchurch motel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2011
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Airport Palms Motel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Christchurch motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 8 per night)
  • Limited on-site self 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: 1:00 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 (7:30 AM - 8:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30 per night.

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 continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 18.00 for adults and from NZD 18.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 15 per room (one-way)
  • Extended parking fee: NZD 8 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30 per night

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Airport Palms Motel Christchurch
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Airport Palms Motel?

Airport Palms Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 31 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Airport Palms Motel on 1 Aug 2026 start from NZ$181, 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 Palms Motel?

Yep, Airport Palms Motel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Airport Palms Motel?

The closest beach to Airport Palms Motel is New Brighton Beach (16.2 km).

Does Airport Palms Motel serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Airport Palms Motel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 8 AM - 8 PM at scheduled times for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Airport Palms Motel?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Airport Palms Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Airport Palms Motel?

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

Airport Palms Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 776 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1000 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Excellent service and hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay. Clean and friendly staff and front desk. Pick up from airport is handy too
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vishalkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is completely up to date, close to the airport, helpful and inexpensive shuttle. The staff is extremely helpful. We would stay there again, most definitely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place and clean and spot free and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the airport and next to a coffee shop and restaurant and not too far from the city center
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was responsive and friendly and the room was clean with a very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean, comfortable room and very friendly, helpful host. Very happy with our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its always a pleasure to stay here. The beds are comfortable and the room provides everything that you need.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was excellent-- very friendly and helpful manager. We would recommend this place to all.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy late check in, clean room with large accessible bathroom. Very handy for airport
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New spotless motel with free laundry, spacious room and minutes from the airport. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room. Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bhumesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean and modern hotel. Excellent service and accommodation. Super friendly staff. Highly recommend this place for travellers going to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elly

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy with good size rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, large accessible bathroom. Close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mohini

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good ro stay very clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and lovely clean room. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and room. Nice accommodation and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely place to land! The staff were lovely and very accommodating. The room was equipped with everything a traveler could need. and it was the cleanest accommodation I have stayed in. To top it off, it was quiet . We could not have asked for more. Thank you so much. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room and bathroom were spotless, kitchen was fully equipped and organized to the “T”, and the front desk clerk was extremely kind and professional. A great location for a late night flight arrival just 5 minutes door to door.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026