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Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

3.5 star property

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe
Children's area
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Business Studio | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service
$80
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21

Explore the area

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45 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch, 8005
  • International Antarctic Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • University of Canterbury
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hagley Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪3 min drive‬

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

Economy 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Economy Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(116 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Economy 2 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Premium Economy 2 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 560 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Economy 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Economy 3 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Premium Economy 3 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 807 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Economy 2 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Economy 2 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 560 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Business Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

3.5-star hotel in Burnside
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Additionally, 24-hour room service, a business center, and conference space are onsite. Limited housekeeping is available.
Airport Gateway Motor Lodge offers 72 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars (stocked with some free items) and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 65-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Christchurch hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include rice cookers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A business center is on site at this 3.5-star property.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This eco-certified hotel also offers a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available 24 hours). Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Bar and Bistro - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Awards and affiliations

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

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 transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • 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)
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Stovetop

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 available

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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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 elevators
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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Airport Gateway Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 631 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1009 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annette and Andy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff all seem to be really happy with their jobs, and were very friendly 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to the airport, friendly staff, comfortable sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kannan, Beaverton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lifting luggage to second floor without lift was hard...
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsteen

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

8/10 Good

Mohammed

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport, great shuttle service, room 825 great big soft bed recommend this room for the bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Philip

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Wai

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location to airport with shuttle service, able to leave car while away
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly check in, room was well equiped, clean and comfortable. Everything you need with the added bonus of an upgrade, thankyou. Also the bond was back in my account quickly on same day of check out. Cant fault this booking and property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent condition, excellent facilities, good location and good value
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of room for family of 6 eith a great little sitting area and kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adele

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

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly. Room was clean. Enjoyed my stay and used the free airport shuttle.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and convenient- clean and tidy. Spacious rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personality of staff excellent. Restaurant meal fantastic. Facilities tops
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fai

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a pleasure to stay here
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025