See all properties
Save

Novotel Christchurch Airport

Photo gallery for Novotel Christchurch Airport

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, two blue armchairs, a round table with a vase, and a ceiling with hanging plants.
A modern hotel with a prominent 'NOVOTEL' sign, featuring a sleek, contemporary design with large windows and a structured facade.
A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a view of a cityscape.
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a glass partition.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$242
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept

Explore the area

View map
30 Durey Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, NZ, 7674
  • Place, International Antarctic Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Russley Golf Club
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink with a chrome faucet, and a white toilet.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Premium Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Premium Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(155 reviews)
  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a large window with a view of a parking lot, and a modern bathroom.

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(78 reviews)
  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 3 Single Beds

Superior Room, 3 Single Beds

Superior Room, 3 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink with a chrome faucet, and a white toilet.

Executive Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Christchurch

At Novotel Christchurch Airport, you'll be connected to the airport and 0.5 km (0.3 mi) from International Antarctic Centre. Highlights at this luxury hotel include a restaurant, a 24-hour gym and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Food Exchange, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Gourmet Bar is the hotel's own lobby lounge, serving drinks along with light fare. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4.5-property class Christchurch Airport hotel include University of Canterbury and Mona Vale.

What's nearby

  • International Antarctic Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Russley Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Canterbury - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery - 8 min drive - 2.6 km
  • New Brighton Beach - 30 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 17 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 3 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Kendal Fish & Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Old Street - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Sushi Platter - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Exchange Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Christchurch Airport

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 2336 square feet (217 square metres) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Novotel Christchurch Airport. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star Christchurch hotel is smoke free.

  • 200 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 2336 sq ft of conference space
  • 217 sq. m of conference space
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Novotel Christchurch Airport offers 200 accommodations with minibars and a safe. A pillow menu is available. 49-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Christchurch hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Similar properties

Reception
Commodore Airport Hotel
Burnside
  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 1,001 reviews
The price is NZ$200
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Commodore Airport Hotel

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
  • Valet parking on site (NZD 40 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 32 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Food Exchange
  • Gourmet Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,336 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (140 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (110 centimetre high)

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
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 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 32 per person
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 40 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
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, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

Novotel Christchurch Airport Opening April 2019 Hotel
Novotel Opening April 2019 Hotel
Novotel Christchurch Airport Opening April 2019
Novotel Opening April 2019
Novotel Christchurch Airport Hotel
Novotel Christchurch Airport Christchurch
Novotel Christchurch Airport Hotel Christchurch
Novotel Christchurch Airport (Opening November 2019)

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Novotel Christchurch Airport?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Christchurch Airport?

As of 16 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Christchurch Airport on 4 Sept 2026 start from NZ$242, 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 Novotel Christchurch Airport?

Yep, Novotel Christchurch Airport has valet parking with in/out privileges for NZD 40 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Novotel Christchurch Airport?

The closest beach to Novotel Christchurch Airport is New Brighton Beach (18 km).

Does Novotel Christchurch Airport serve breakfast?

Yeah, our guests highly rate the buffet brekkie here! Served daily between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Novotel Christchurch Airport?

No, Novotel Christchurch Airport does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Novotel Christchurch Airport?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Novotel Christchurch Airport?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Novotel Christchurch Airport?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Novotel Christchurch Airport?

There isn't one on site, but Russley Golf Club is a short 17-minute walk away.

Novotel Christchurch Airport Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 860 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1102 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous in every regard
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff and breakfast were fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

austen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel choice close to the airport and very friendly staff and nicely appointed rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chee Woe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location especially for catching early morning flight.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short, overnight stay but quick check-in and out. Great location at Terminal and next to car rental return. Staff friendly and welcoming. Excellent room. Very quiet. Modern, spacious and very comfortable. Loved the bathroom design and layout.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brynnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, great location by the airport
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always easy and enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hsin-Mei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is spacious, the staff is very helpful and friendly. The location is perfect, right next to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is the best by the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Easy parking options. Very comfortable bedding and warm room! Great views to the alps!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hotel. Loved the bed, view and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous place to stay. Handy to terminal and family attractions. Enjoyed the restaurant. Friendly and very helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heath

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rooms very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for an early flight. We recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, super comfy bed & 5min walk into airport
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Good food in restaurant (dinner & breakfast).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent, superb stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with great location to airport terminal (short walk)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The Hotel rooms and location are ok. The resturant and bar is a disgrace.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

It was beautifully clean and so convenient . You literally walk out the door and you are at the airport . Great value too . Thanks for a great stay .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to car rental and the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at 3 am. They ensured we were well taken care of. Great location. Wonderful amenities. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice clean, modern hotel is a great location. Worth it for me to stay here and remove all the hassle and stress of going to the airport for an early flight. The nearby shopping and food precinct 5 mins walk away is also very convenient. There is a supermarket and fast food and sit down restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall excellence. Superb.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026