Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
Eco-certified hotel with airport shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe
Business Studio | Private kitchen
Premium Economy 3 Bedroom | Living area
Exterior
Premium Economy 3 Bedroom | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Economy 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Economy Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Economy 2 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Premium Economy 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Economy 3 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Economy 2 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Business Studio

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
45 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch, 8005

What's nearby

  • International Antarctic Centre - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • University of Canterbury - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Riccarton Road - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Hagley Park - 7 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Good Thai - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Air Nz Domestic Koru Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪South Bar and Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sevantis Restaurant & Cafe - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

Eco-certified hotel located in Burnside
Take advantage of a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden at Airport Gateway Motor Lodge. The on-site restaurant, Bar and Bistro, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a playground and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bicycle tour information, and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things the overall value, helpful staff, and proximity to the airport
Room features
All 72 individually furnished rooms feature thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like late night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the comfortable rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 65-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and rice cookers

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.

Languages

English

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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 transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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)
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Stovetop

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 available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 15.90 to 28.90 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per night

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
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Airport Gateway Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of May 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Airport Gateway Motor Lodge on May 31, 2025 start from CA $106.9, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Airport Gateway Motor Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Airport Gateway Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Airport Gateway Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Airport Gateway Motor Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

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

Where is Airport Gateway Motor Lodge located?

Located in Burnside, this eco-certified hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Russley Golf Club, Nunweek Park, and International Antarctic Centre. Omarino Wine Park and Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Airport Gateway Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 609 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great stay in a great location and an awesome team.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Large rooms, good onsite breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Exeptional service, clean and comfortable, very happy with stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Helpful staff, clean, close to airport
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

Great location for airport, room was big and staff were really helpful. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

A very nice and quiet place to stay.. Highly recommended ☺️☺️
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10

Very clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

It was warm comfortable nice shower
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Very friendly staff and so convenient to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Very friendly helpful staff and great onsite restaurant. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Old but very well looked after. Warm and clean and only short drive or walk to the airport
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great place. Excellent ammenitoes
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Helpful staff and nice little restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Staff are always so friendly. Convenient location near the airport, and great restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great place, friendly staff, awesome food in their restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Convenient and close to airport, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Was all good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

We were upgraded to a better room. Having the restaurant so handy was helpful as we were travelling with a 6 year old. It was good to be close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Staff helpful and friendly, beautiful restaurant, very clean and well appointed room. Free shuttle.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

Close to airport and other amenities like shopping centre and restaurants. Bed was bit slack in the room. May be need more parking spaces on the property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Staff were awesome / TV Channels great choice/ Parking they need to allocate spots to units./ Shuttle service awesome and 24/7 reception very good./God bless
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Everything good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very accommodating staff and nice apartments close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025