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Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
Hotel in Christchurch with free airport shuttle and 24-hour front desk

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Airport Gateway Motor Lodge in Burnside offers a refreshing retreat with a playground, garden, and terrace. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, breakfast at the on-site restaurant, and vending machine snacks. Praised for excellent value and convenient airport location.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
The current price is S$133
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Economy Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(127 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Economy 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Premium Economy 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Premium Economy 2 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Premium Economy 3 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Economy 2 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Business Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
45 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch, 8005

What's nearby

  • Russley Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • International Antarctic Centre - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Omarino Wine Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kendal Fish & Chips - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Food Exchange - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Good Thai - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Avonhead Tavern and One Good Horse Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

Hotel located in Burnside
Take advantage of a free return 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 a 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), bike parking and bike tour information
  • A vending machine, a banquet hall and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, helpful staff and proximity to the airport
Room features
All 72 individually furnished rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities such as late-night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the overall comfort rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 65-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services and digital channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and rice cookers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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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
  • 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 cot
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • 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)
  • 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

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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts
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 16 Nov, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Airport Gateway Motor Lodge on 7 Dec, 2025 start from S$132.79, 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.

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?

Checkout 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 hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Russley Golf Club and Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery. International Antarctic Centre and Omarino Wine Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Airport Gateway Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 646 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great staff shuttle at 3 in the morning wonderful, so helpful such lovely people.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent design of the room, plenty of space for suitcases and toiletries in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big clean room and frendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yhe room was good The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room layout could not have been better, plenty of space to open 4 large bags off the floor/bed. The staff was extremely helpful as we arrived very early. They held our bags and gave us some ideas of things to do.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jo at the Flight Lounge was very kind and friendly. She's a great barista and it's obvious she loves what she does. It was also extremely helpful to be picked up at the airport at midnight!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Amenities
Great facilities, excellent food at restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly, helpful reception staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, airport shuttle and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed, excellent location, great staff Unit we were in is in need of a makeover
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the meals in the restaurant. The unit was warm and comfortable and even tho it was on the street side, it was very quiet.
Breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Motel was near the airport and easy to check in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

HENRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed just for the night to catch an early flight, but service and room exceeded our expectations. Will definitely be back if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Voahangy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Being picked up at the airport at 2am was very useful and seamless. Just a phone call away. The rool is very spacious with a living room, a mini kitchen well furnished and the bathroom is clean and well supplied. Very good value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced and handy to airport with great shuttle service. Have stayed several times and will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed and lounge area. Loved the big TV.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff where all lovely. Had a great meal at the restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and so convenient to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025