Is parking available at the property?

Parking is available on-site and is free of charge. However, it is limited, so early arrival is recommended.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee, approximately NZD 15.90 to 28.90 per person.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early check-in or late check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability and possible additional charges.

Are airport shuttle services available?

A complimentary airport shuttle service is available 24 hours. Guests must contact the property upon arrival to arrange pick-up.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances, wheelchair-accessible public areas, and facilities. Additionally, elevators are available for easy access to different floors.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Burnside, Christchurch, within a 5-minute drive of Russley Golf Club and Nunweek Park. It is approximately 2.8 km from Christchurch International Airport and 14 km from Lyttelton Harbour.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property. Kids can stay for free if they are under the age of 18, provided they share existing bedding with an adult.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of NZD 30.00 per night. Advance request is required for rollaway beds, and availability may vary.

Airport Gateway Hotel in Christchurch

Average nightly price at Airport Gateway Christchurch by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$99
February	US$141
March	US$108
April	US$98
May	US$71
June	US$70
July	US$79
August	US$79
September	US$82
October	US$104
November	US$119
December	US$96

What guests think

Across many recent reviews, Airport Gateway Hotel is praised for its convenient airport location with a reliable free shuttle, friendly staff, and clean, spacious rooms that suit short stopovers, with an on-site restaurant often appreciated for easy meals.

Many units are spacious with kitchenettes and some newly renovated features. Common drawbacks include dated or noisy rooms in parts of the property and parking that fills quickly. Dining gets strong feedback, though a few note greasy or unavailable breakfasts and occasional closures. A practical, value-focused base for late arrivals, early flights, or a night near the airport.

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Facilities

The free, efficient airport shuttle and the handy on-site restaurant are consistent highlights. Parking is limited and fills quickly, and some rooms are up stairs without a lift; several guests also used the on-site park-and-ride.

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Paulette

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is the perfect place to stay when flying. Free Shuttle bus to airport from 3am.

10

Elaine

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great restaurant on site. Good laundry. Comfy beds Shuttle to airport Very very limited parking as all parks taken with people parking up and shuttling to airport

10

Penny

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The 24/7 shuttle is excellent with a cheerful driver even at 4am ! Thank you. This is probably my 4-5th stay.

8

Kannan

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lifting luggage to second floor without lift was hard...

10

Karen

6 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The unit I had was newly refurbished and it was excellent. The only thing I could be a bit picky about was, the car parks are very narrow and fill up quickly, so get in early. Otherwise loved it

8

Debbie

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

So convenient to have affordable car parking available while overseas, the shuttle to and from airport was fantastic, especially on the return trip, arriving at midnight , to arrive to our room with heat pump on and a toasty warm unit was much appreciated Big shout out to Lexi for her great service and attitude

10

Mary

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great shuttle service to airport with wakeup call

10

Mary

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reasonably priced and handy to airport with great shuttle service. Have stayed several times and will stay again.

10

Antony

30 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place with 24 hr complimentary shuttle to and from airport which the motel is close to .

8

Keith

14 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice, comfortable motel and so handy to the airport. Room service meals a nice touch. Would have been excellent all round except for the severe lack of parking.

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Cleanliness

Reviews largely describe clean, tidy rooms and some refurbished spaces. A few guests reported issues such as stained bedding, dirty fixtures, or missed servicing.

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10

Nola

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was excellent, except the sheets smelled like urine

2

CHRISTINE

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My room was very dirty …the sheets on the bed were dirty & stained in room 806. The bathroom was terrible. The shower sprayed water in all directions & with very old fixture that was difficult to use. The vanity basin was very dirty. The TV could not access normal TV channels. I was so disappointed with this unit. I would never stay again I had to ask for fresh sheets for the Bed…worst hotel room that I encountered in my 2 week holiday

10

William

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our plane was very late, getting through customs by 1.30am, the courtesy bus was there to collect us, with the room key, just so helpful. Good clean, comfortable room. Many thanks

10

Jan

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice big clean room and frendly staff

6

Jenny

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Could be cleaner Pick up at airport was superb - friendly and helpful lady - Thanks

6

Glen

13 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff did there best but had been let down by there cleaning staff earlier nice and convenient location for the airport

10

Vicki

26 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room interiors were a bit outdated but they were clean and warm. The staff were amazing and couldn’t have been more helpful. Special mention of the transit bus drivers who were very friendly and accommodating!

10

Barbara

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, recently renovated, did not use airport shuttle.

8

Stephen

5 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

there was a street billboard advertising for Breakfast daily at the Motel, this was not so, over the weekend there was no Breakfast. my room was not complete after the Cleaners had been through leaving a roll of waste basket bags on my bathroom counter, no facial tissues the box was empty and no replacement face cloth after the cleaner had taken it away. otherwise, pleasant front desk staff, van driver and nice restaurant staff in the evening from the Cook to the lady on the counter.

10

Linda

4 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were fabulous, room spotless, very comfortable & quiet room.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, many with kitchenettes and some modern renovations or large TVs. Drawbacks include dated units in places, occasional traffic or neighbor noise, and mixed mattress comfort.

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Rob

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I booked last minute and was really impressed. The room was spacious, very clean, and had a huge TV which was a nice bonus. The property is super close to Christchurch Airport, which made it really convenient for my trip. Staff were friendly, and everything felt safe and quiet with easy parking available. I’d definitely stay here again.

8

Andre

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms are clean but dated. Property is on a main corner so a lot of road traffic until late at night.

10

Sylvia

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We got more than we expected. Lounge/dining, kitchen, separate bedroom and very large tv. Very comfortable. The kitchen itself was dated but fine.

10

Claire

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent design of the room, plenty of space for suitcases and toiletries in the bathroom.

10

shinae

25 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

3 min away from the airport, nice and good size room and nice bathroom.

4

John Avery

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Horrendously uncomfortable bed. Woke up with terrible back pain. The bed springs can be felt when lying on it. The windows were so thin you could hear all the cars passing by. The front desk staff was also rude. I wish I had paid for the Novotel instead. It would’ve been well worth it.

10

Scott

8 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I’ve been traveling for work over the past three days, and this hotel was by far the nicest and most enjoyable place I stayed. The rooms are immaculate, modern, and have clearly been recently renovated with a keen eye for detail. The design is both stylish and comfortable, making it feel quite upscale and welcoming. The room had all the amenities I needed, and the overall atmosphere was very relaxing. It’s evident that a lot of care has been put into maintaining this property, as everything felt fresh and clean. For the price, this motel offers incredible value. I will definitely choose to stay here again on my next trip, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a quality, affordable stay with a touch of luxury!

8

Alan

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy Traffic.

8

John

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable bed, excellent location, great staff Unit we were in is in need of a makeover

10

Denise

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to airport, great shuttle service, room 825 great big soft bed recommend this room for the bed

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, efficient, and accommodating, especially for late arrivals and airport transfers. A minority mention rude or abrupt interactions, refund/booking hiccups, or unwanted early disturbances.

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Patricia

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very friendly

8

Ingrid

27 Mar 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

It was terrible that there never was a person on the desk, just closed

10

Jan

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service from the time I got on the shuttle bus at 1.30am. The efficiency and cheery nature of the driver made check in and getting to my room run very smoothly in the wee hours of the morning. My room was bigger than expected and lovely and warm. Will definitely stay here again

4

Susie

27 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were nice but unfortunately the bed was incredibly uncomfortable. We had a 2:45 am wake up call (we didn’t ask for), and house keeping came around twice before check out - the first time without even knocking or announcing themselves first (and we were asleep).

10

Jill

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I would recommend this establishment to anyone who was going to the airport especially for the early morning flights as the staff are extremely helpful and go out of their way to make sure that you are safe and well informed. Thank you I had a great stay!

4

John Avery

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Horrendously uncomfortable bed. Woke up with terrible back pain. The bed springs can be felt when lying on it. The windows were so thin you could hear all the cars passing by. The front desk staff was also rude. I wish I had paid for the Novotel instead. It would’ve been well worth it.

10

Ronald

12 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff in reception and the airport driver were very friendly. The restaurant girls were not friendly and borderline rude. Our room ceiling lights were inoperable. I had the receptionist come to the room to confirm. We were not offered a different room but we were OK with that even though another room would have been preferred. The room, #838, is showing it's age and needs a refresh.

10

Ava

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived after midnight from a flight. Great airport pick up and checkin in one. Taken straight to our room.

10

Suzie

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed at the Airport Gateway Motor Lodge for 2 separate nights. Once on our 12.05am arrival to Christchurch where Lexi was such a fantastic ball of energy when she came to pick us up from the airport, that she gave us a 2nd wind. We couldn't have asked for better. Later on in the morning, due to a few major hiccups, we had a rocky start to our holiday. I was quite upset but Jacqui was the most helpful, calming & understanding person we could have met. It was as if she was tuned into my anxiety & not once did she make me feel rushed or embarrassed. Without Jacqui I probably would have had a meltdown. Due to the service & positive vibes we received, we decided to stay the night before we went home to Australia. From now on, the Airport Gateway Motor Lodge is our first point of call whenever we go to Christchurch. Thanks Jacqui, Lexi and the other lovely staff (including your beautiful office manager puppy). xoxo

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Christine

5 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Firstly i was given s room with only 1 bed when i had requested 2. Then after the room was changed, i was accidentally overcharged NZ$300. That was on 2nd April. Despite being assured the refund had been done, it hasn't appeared on my card yet.

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Location

Very convenient for Christchurch Airport, with easy transfers and quick access to buses or short drives into the city. Several guests noted limited shops and dining immediately nearby.

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STEWART

6 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Just what we needed. Comfortable motel close to SH1.

10

Steph

23 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location.

10

Jake

9 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice place to stay with good public transport connections to city centre and a shuttle service included to the airport

10

Rob

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

10

Brett

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay, only 2 km from the airport with a free shuttle bus, clean, comfy and quiet, we would definitely stay there again.

10

Craig

6 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the airport and walkable neighborhoods with good restaurants nearby. And free shuttle to the airport

6

Alphonsus

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic older style hotel with no shops or restaurants close by. Would have made more sense for us to stay closer to the airport or in the city centre. Booked it mainly for the free airport shuttle which was convenient.

8

Angela

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for airport, room was big and staff were really helpful. Perfect location.

8

Julie

28 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location for the airport and not too far from Christchurch - accommodation was clean and tidy.

10

Padraic

20 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old but very well looked after. Warm and clean and only short drive or walk to the airport

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Dining

The on-site restaurant earns frequent praise for tasty meals and convenient breakfasts. Occasional downsides include closures or limited hours, greasy or pricey items, and some understaffing.

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Harvey

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed a good meal in the restaurant and complimented the chef

8

John

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The airport shuttle service is excellent the room was clean and comfortable and the staff friendly and obliging I would however not recommend the on site dining for breakfast very greasy and overall not pleasant.

10

Janine

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love the shuttle service to the airport. Mum was nit able to use the shower over the bath and would have had difficulty getting to second level. Thankfully able to change rooms. Restaurant had lively food however the poor staff member was very busy.

10

Heather

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, restaurant brilliant, friendly staff

6

Mike

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Restaurant serves quality food all beit rather expensive. Understaffed causing those on duty to be stressed and overworked. Room we had need a complete refurbish as like living in the eighties

10

Allan

10 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice restaurant

10

Christina

11 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Highly recommend, customer service was impeccable. The restaurant food was wholesome and delicious, just what we needed after our trek feom Queensto2n!!!

10

Vicki

26 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room interiors were a bit outdated but they were clean and warm. The staff were amazing and couldn’t have been more helpful. Special mention of the transit bus drivers who were very friendly and accommodating!

8

Sam

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were extremely friendly & efficient. Restaurant was great , service was professional & prompt.

8

Stephen

5 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

there was a street billboard advertising for Breakfast daily at the Motel, this was not so, over the weekend there was no Breakfast. my room was not complete after the Cleaners had been through leaving a roll of waste basket bags on my bathroom counter, no facial tissues the box was empty and no replacement face cloth after the cleaner had taken it away. otherwise, pleasant front desk staff, van driver and nice restaurant staff in the evening from the Cook to the lady on the counter.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1	2 $246	3 $246	4	5	6 $683	7 $683
8 $118	9 $123	10 $244	11 $188	12 $198	13 $133	14 $733
15 $128	16 $174	17 $173	18 $133	19 $118	20	21 $132
22 $104	23 $131	24 $172	25 $133	26 $136	27 $167	28
29 $113	30 $113

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