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Airport Gateway Christchurch

45 Roydvale Avenue, Christchurch, 8005

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • 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!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Friendly staff

  • Great location

  • Comfortable beds

At the hotel

Popular amenities

90 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Bar
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Dining & drinks

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Vending machine - snacks
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Cycling
  • Garden
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Public transport tickets
  • Sun terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Soundproof rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Parking
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (free)
  • Street parking

Guest services

  • Children's playground
  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls
  • Pets allowed
  • Private check-in/check-out

Services & essentials

  • BBQ facilities
  • Business center
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Happy hour
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Packed lunches
  • Picnic area
  • Room service
  • Ski storage
  • Skiing
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Vending machine - drinks
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

7,072 reviews
9/ 10
Clean and friendly staff. Free shuttle is super handy.
jean · solo traveller · 2026-10-24

The guest experience

8.7out of 10
7072 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Friendly staff
  • Great location
  • Comfortable beds
  • Exceptional dining

Worth knowing — Bathroom odors · Dusty carpets · Noise from neighbors

How guests scored the stay

  • Service9.2

    Guests consistently praised the friendly and helpful staff, along with great airport shuttle service.

  • Location9.2

    Convenient location near the airport, ideal for travelers with easy access to shuttles.

  • Food and Beverage9.2

    Exceptional dining experience noted by guests, particularly the late meal service.

  • Amenities8.7

    Amenities like complimentary transfers and restaurants were highlighted positively.

  • Value for Money8.7

    Guests felt satisfied with their stay given the location and service, which justifies the cost.

  • Overall Experience8.7

    Most guests had a positive experience despite some minor issues.

  • Room Quality8.2

    Rooms were generally spacious and clean, but some had issues with smells and maintenance.

  • Cleanliness7.7

    Some guests mentioned strong odors in the bathroom and mildew in the bedroom.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

71% of 14 recent stays rated 8+

8.77072 reviews
  • Location close to airport.

    9/10

    jean · solo traveller · 2026-10-24

    “Clean and friendly staff. Free shuttle is super handy.”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Nadia · solo traveller · 2026-10-24

    “The airport shuttle was so helpful and easy to organise. Beds and pillows were very comfortable. Staff were amazing.”

  • Guest review

    5/10

    James · couple · 2026-10-24

    “Proximity to airport and availability to check in at any hour”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Wisniewski · solo traveller · 2026-10-24

    “Close to airport, on-site restaurant meal was delicious and a good price and the lady behind bar doing a amazing job!”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    David · solo traveller · 2026-10-24

    “The airport shuttle is very handy and doesn't take long to get to the airport.”

  • Very enjoyable

    10/10

    David · couple · 2026-10-23

    “Location, Restaurant on site, lovely quiet and clean room.”

  • I will return.

    10/10

    Bernard · couple · 2026-10-22

    “Excellent late night collection.”

  • Good location and airport pick up service, room servicing was once in 3 night stay

    7/10

    Adam · couple · 2026-10-22

    “The courtesy bus is very handy, the rooms comfortable and its proximity to the airport”

  • Awesome

    10/10

    Maree · family with children · 2026-10-22

    “The bed was so comfy”

  • Great location and great staff

    10/10

    Michelle · couple · 2026-10-21

    “It was so close to the airport and it was so clean and staff were very helpful”

  • Excellent inexpensive airport hotel

    9/10

    Eileen_H · couple · 2026-10-21

    “Excellent shuttle service from airport even though it was after 1 am in the morning. Equally good shuttle back to the airport the following morning. Modern room with good shower and comfortable bed. Friendly, helpful staff.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    EmmaR83 · family with children · 2026-10-21

    “The location in regard to the airport.”

  • Guest review

    7/10

    Vijaya Rani · family with children · 2026-10-20

    “airport”

  • Good airport stay

    7/10

    Patricia · extended group · 2026-10-20

    “Close to the airport for an early morning flight. Having a shuttle bus was great. The driver was very friendly.”

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