Airport Gateway Christchurch

Hotels
8.7 (7072 reviews)
45 Roydvale Avenue , Christchurch , NZ
+64 3 358 7093

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 7072 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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Claire • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • au
8
thank you for the kind and friendly service from all the staff
Pros:

Shuttle available 24 hours a day

Cons:

it was as we expected for the price

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Beryl • couple • nz
8
Very satisfactory
Pros:

The heater and lights were on in our room when the airport shuttle delivered us to our room in the middle of the night, they then offered a late check out next morning. Restaurant food was very good. Excellent bed.

Cons:

All good

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Xueying • extended_group • au
6
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Rebekka • couple • de
9
Great stay we will be back
Pros:

airport shuttle was well organised

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • au
9
Great value for money and excellent staff
Pros:

Staff and facilities were excellent.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Aubrey • couple • nz
10
The staff were friendly and so were the service for dinner
Pros:

I loved the restaurant and will surly visit it again

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Marta • solo_traveller • es
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Jason • family_with_children • au
7
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Ray • solo_traveller • au
10
Good place for an overnight stay
Pros:

Good location, staff helpful and friendly. Room well set up, bed comfortable. Everything we needed for an overnight stay.

Cons:

Everything was fine

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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ziying • extended_group • cn
10
方便快捷，适合赶航班入住。
Pros:

地点很好，距离机场很近，接送机服务非常适合我们赶早班机。

Cons:

厨房用具和基础调料

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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kirsty • couple • nz
9
Pros:

Location, cleanliness, the room was very functional if a bit dated, efficient airport shuttle service

Cons:

Service in the restaurant was average. Salmon was overcooked and dry. Staff didn’t really care, just wanted to hurry us through

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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George • family_with_children • nz
6
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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ishan • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • au
8
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • solo_traveller • nz
9
Great comfortable place to stay , lovely staff
Pros:

Close to airport . Restaurant was great on site

Cons:

I would prefer a slide lock on the open to courtyard door . Just for peace of mind , being alone

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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June • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

Staff very friendly but professional. Got upgraded to a hotel room from a motel room for free. Restaurant a little pricey but very good.

Cons:

Laundry driers not working and couldn't access 2nd laundry.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Nicki • family_with_children • nz
10
Great place to stay before or after a late flight into chch
Pros:

Great location & so tidy. Extra large bed was very comfortable

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Carmen • solo_traveller • au
9
Comfortable and convenient in Christchurch
Pros:

Spacious comfortable room, on-site dining available, airport shuttle service was excellent, restaurant food was good

Cons:

Restaurant prices were a little expensive.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Yating • extended_group • tw
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee