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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Jenny • family_with_children • nz
10
Great staay
Pros:

Rooms were great for our short stay just what we want.
Shuttle to the airport was on time and at 3am it was great to have the heater going.

Cons:

The only thing could have been better would have been a ground floor room.
But we didn't book for one so that was ok with us.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Kimberly • extended_group • nz
9
Excellent.
Pros:

Location

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Shiyong • couple • nz
1
Not the best lack of parking spaces, dated facilities and charged our credit card with out notice
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Charged our card without notice

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Geoffrey • couple • gb
6
OK for a short nightstop
Pros:

On site restaurant

Cons:

Bedroon was very cold, no electric blanket

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Tania • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

Great staff, very friendly. Clean and comfy room.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Cassie • extended_group • au
9
Bang for your buck. Convenient hotel close to airport and public transport.
Pros:

Super convenient location and loved the free 24/7 shuttle we took at 3:30am for our early flight. Was easy to get the bus 1 minute walk from the hotel into the city centre, only cost $27 from Riverside Markets. Rooms felt a bit dingy but the beds and pillows were super comfy - best sleep we had in the whole 2 weeks. Property was clean.
Meals at the on site restaurant exceeded our expectation, felt like we received a meal from a 5 star restaurant. Staff super friendly and helpful.

Cons:

I dont think there was a heater in the main bedroom, heat lamp in the bathroom was broken

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Kirsty • couple • nz
10
Pros:

Close to airport. Provides 24 hr shuttle and can leave car there for $10 per day.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Makarora Fur Co. • solo_traveller • nz
6
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
10
Really good
Pros:

Great property. Few mins from
Airport but also 15 mins from centre Christchurch, we had kitchen and lounge in our room so very nice and spacious. Had everything we needed. Beds were also very comfy

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Mei • extended_group • au
9
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Munyaradzi • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Great location with convenient transfer from airport. Great staff.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • nz
8
On our way to Munich
Pros:

Location to the airport

Cons:

Trafic could heard quite clearly out side.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Tony • solo_traveller • nz
8
Good
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Bed a bit hard for me .

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Marion • couple • nz
9
Very happy with the place .Nice and clean and nice and warm.
Pros:

Location close to airport. Taking the free shuttle out there today.

Cons:

We were happy with them.We have stayed here before .

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Nikita • extended_group • nz
5
Pros:

Good location, spacious room. Porter (Keith?) was lovely

Cons:

Was not made aware until we arrived they expected a $200 security deposit. The wifi was also not working every time we tried over our stay, which also affected the TV.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Karen • family_with_children • nz
5
Great location for airport access and good onsite restaurant
Pros:

Was a great location. Close to the airport. Was nice having a restaurant on site for breakfast and dinner both of which were nice.

Cons:

The room we were in was very dated. Clean but needs a total reno.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Tenessa • solo_traveller • nz
7
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Tenessa • solo_traveller • nz
6
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Geoff • extended_group • nz
10
A pleasant stopover
Pros:

The restaurant food was awesome and staff so nice . Comfortable room 😊

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee