Airport Gateway Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (6738 reviews)
45 Roydvale Avenue , Christchurch , nz

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable beds
Exceptional dining
Cons:
Bathroom odors
Dusty carpets
Noise from neighbors

Categories

Cleanliness
7.7
Some guests mentioned strong odors in the bathroom and mildew in the bedroom.
Service
9.2
Guests consistently praised the friendly and helpful staff, along with great airport shuttle service.
Location
9.2
Convenient location near the airport, ideal for travelers with easy access to shuttles.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms were generally spacious and clean, but some had issues with smells and maintenance.
Amenities
8.7
Amenities like complimentary transfers and restaurants were highlighted positively.
Value for Money
8.7
Guests felt satisfied with their stay given the location and service, which justifies the cost.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Exceptional dining experience noted by guests, particularly the late meal service.
Overall Experience
8.7
Most guests had a positive experience despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 03:23

Property Description

Convenient Airport Location
Airport Gateway Motor Lodge is the closest motel to Christchurch International Airport, offering self-contained accommodation. Benefit from a 24-hour reception and a complimentary airport shuttle, ideal for late arrivals and early departures.

Variety of Room Options
Choose from spacious Economy rooms with kitchens and outdoor seating or Business studios with heat pumps and large TVs. Enjoy free unlimited WiFi and Chrome cast video streaming on all TVs.

Dining and Event Facilities
Indulge in breakfast, dinner, and 24-hour room service at the on-site restaurant and bar. Host meetings in the conference rooms for up to 50 people. Plus, take advantage of free parking and long-term car storage options.

Experience convenience and comfort at Airport Gateway Motor Lodge - book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note the following hours of operating for Flight Lounge Restaurant and Bar.
Our Restaurant is open from 6am to 10pm
Express breakfast can be delivered to your room the night before

Please note that there is a 2.5% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card and a 3% charge when you pay with an American Express or Diners Club credit card.

The Airport Gateway Restaurant and bar is open Monday to Friday from 7am till 9pm, room service is also available at no extra charge. (Weekend hours are 7am till 9pm).Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CHC

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for NZD 30 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for NZD 30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 6738 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.7
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Ching Lung • extended_group • tw
10
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • couple • nz
10
Excellent stop after late night flight. Great to avoid a 2hr drive home after travelling.
Pros:

Excellent service - we had a late night flight arrival. Our room was warm with the heat pump going and the preordered room service waiting to be rewarmed. Easy pickup from airport and our vehicle waiting for us.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Jessie • solo_traveller • nz
7
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Joyce • couple • nz
9
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Paul • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Nadine • couple • nz
8
Pros:

We booked here to be close to the airport so was great just for a night. The added bonus was it was close to the bus to the city meaning we didn’t need to move the car.

Cons:

The parking was hectic, we were too scared to move our car to go out for dinner as there was ALOT of cars - because they offer a service for people to leave vehicles whilst on their holidays it didn’t leave a lot of space for other customers. The room itself was great, very spacious, and well equipped.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Gardiner • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Heather • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

Very close to the airport. Staff we're lovely. Would stay again for sure.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • couple • gb
10
Welcoming, comfortable and convenient
Pros:

Friendly welcome, we were helped with our luggage and shown to our room as well as given an upgrade to a business suite. The room was comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. Shuttle bus to the airport was really convenient and easy to use.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • nz
9
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Amanda • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Lorelei • couple • nz
10
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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william • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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m3kbregar • couple • us
9
Pros:

The airport shuttle was great! The room was large and nice - just needs a little updating. Staff was kind.

Cons:

Updating. The couch was old and smelled musky.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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ALLAN • family_with_children • my
10
nice and convenience to stay
Pros:

the room is nice, the location nearby the airport, shuttle service is on time and friendly.

Cons:

so far so good

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Mel • couple • nz
8
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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RITSUKO • extended_group • jp
10
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Gay • couple • nz
8
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • nz
8
Pros:

Large comfortable room. Free shuttle to the airport was great.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee