Airport Gateway Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (6115 reviews)
45 Roydvale Avenue , Christchurch , nz

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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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.
Breakfast - 07:00-10:00
Dinner - 17:00-21:00
Room Service - 21:00-02:00
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 6115 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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Norman • family_with_children • nz
9
Pros:

A motel that accepts doggies 🐕 love it.

Cons:

The TV is horrible. We just wanted normal nz channels 😒

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Johan • family_with_children • nz
8
Pros:

Great location, convenient airport shuttle

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Lorne • solo_traveller • ca
10
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donna • couple • nz
10
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Yi ming • couple • nl
8
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Nora • family_with_children • ie
10
Gateway to heaven
Pros:

We enjoyed our brief stay.
It was wonderful to be picked up at the airport even though our flight arrived in late.
Everyone was so friendly and helpful.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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David John • couple • nz
6
Pros:

Great meal and nice rooms

Cons:

The rooms to the left are really noisy with idiot boy racers until midnight

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Jessie • couple • au
9
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julie • extended_group • au
8
All good
Cons:

Weather

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Giddens • couple • nz
4
Lovely complex but...
Pros:

Everything bar the road noise

Cons:

Our unit had severe road noise....we didn't sleep!!

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Joan • extended_group • au
8
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Corlett • couple • nz
10
Pros:

Food, service fantastic. Would recommend

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • extended_group • au
6
A little underwhelming for money paid
Pros:

Bus transfer.

Cons:

Bathroom out dated needs refurbishment. Door lock hard to open

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Drummond • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

customer service is amazing

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Jan • couple • nl
8
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Collette • family_with_children • au
7
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Joanne • solo_traveller • au
9
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Lyndon • couple • au
9
Good value
Pros:

Close good service. Great breakfast

Cons:

Location

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • extended_group • nz
10
Everything was great shuttle bus service was excellent gateway hotel warm and comfortable
Pros:

Breakfast was delicious service was great

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Youngran • family_with_children • kr
7
Pros:

공항과 정말 가까워요.
새벽비행기였는데 셔틀운행도 해주고 좋았습니다.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee