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Airport Palms Motel

4.5 star property
Eco-certified motel in Christchurch with free parking

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Front of property
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms
Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Studio, 2 Single Beds
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr

Explore the area

Map
56 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch, 8053
  • International Antarctic Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • University of Canterbury
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living room

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 4 Single Beds

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42-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV

Studio, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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42-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV

Superior King Studio

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 2 Single Beds

Studio, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Portable fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Portable fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Studio

King Studio

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Jetted Tub

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Jetted Tub | Living room

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living room

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Studio, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

Studio, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

Studio, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Portable fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Christchurch

At Airport Palms Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Russley Golf Club and Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery. Highlights at this eco-friendly motel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and LCD TVs. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area and dry cleaning/laundry services. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4.5-property class Burnside motel include International Antarctic Centre and Air Force Museum of New Zealand.
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What's nearby

  • International Antarctic Centre - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • University of Canterbury - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Hagley Park - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Wolfbrook Arena - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens - 11 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 13 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Good Thai - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Air Nz Domestic Koru Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪South Bar and Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sevantis Restaurant & Cafe - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Airport Palms Motel

Eco-certified motel in Christchurch with free parking
Airport Palms Motel offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. An airport shuttle at scheduled times is available for a fee. The eco-certified Airport Palms Motel also features a picnic area, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Christchurch motel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2011
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Airport Palms Motel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Christchurch motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8 AM to 8 PM at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (NZD 7 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 18 for adults and NZD 18 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time. Guests who require an airport transfer should notify this property in advance of their flight times (the airport shuttle is only offered between 7 AM and 8 PM on weekdays, and from 8 AM to 8 PM on weekends and public holidays).

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 18.00 for adults and from NZD 18.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 10 per room (one-way)
  • Extended parking fee: NZD 7 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Airport Palms Motel Christchurch
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Palms Airport
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Airport Palms Motel?

Airport Palms Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Airport Palms Motel?

As of 25 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Airport Palms Motel on 5 Apr 2025 start from NZ$188.61, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Airport Palms Motel?

Yep, Airport Palms Motel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Airport Palms Motel?

The closest beach to Airport Palms Motel is New Brighton Beach (16.2 km).

Does Airport Palms Motel serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Airport Palms Motel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 8 AM - 8 PM at scheduled times for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Airport Palms Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Airport Palms Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Airport Palms Motel?

There isn't one on site, but Russley Golf Club is a short 8-minute walk away.

Airport Palms Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 770 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1001 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Giulio

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very tidy, new and clean units.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lee-anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to several takeaways within walking distance. Pretty surroundings, close to the airport and Antarctic Centre we found it very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful new owners I have stayed here several times before and always found it a very pleasant experience and good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was really good - well stocked, clean and new. Close to the airport and they provided a personal shuttle service for free. Worked out well for us as we were flying the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and surprisingly roomy and well appointed suite.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Airport-convenient hotel for a good nights sleep.
Airport hotels are always a gamble - but this one paid off. It was clean and comfortable and had very friendly and helpful staff. An airport shuttle is always helpful (although it doesn't run all night). However, the driver did drop us off at the off-airport car rental location directly in the morning, which was extremely helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Repeat customer here. Excellent value for money.
I've stayed here several times. So my review is my continued business. They do offer free airport shuttle from 8 AM to 8PM. The motel is also located near some key bus stops for getting into around town, if one wants the public transportation option. And the management keeps things running smooth and clean. No complaints, and never any unpleasant surprises.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Stay
Good comfortable hotel only a few minutes drive from the airport. Good bed and shower.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

donald

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding
Very clean and maintained property, outstanding. Large rooms and excellent condition
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wai Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple motel best for travelling in or out from and through Christchurch airport. Motel provides shuttle service to airport, good for car-free travel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
We enjoyed our 2 night stay at the Airport Palms. We were able to add an extra night when bad weather meant we had to change our plans and they ran us to the airport even though it was earlier than they would usually start
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a spotless and convenient motel. Best value for money. So happy I stayed here instead of the motels closer to the airport that cost twice as much. The owners were wonderful and took me to the supermarket after my flight was cancelled and I needed toiletries etc. My room was spotless with a great spa bath. They also have an airport shuttle. Amazing. I’ll definitely book again and recommend this motel to my colleagues and whānau. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Zahia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all the shops and well located. Room was nice and big and the place was pretty quiet.

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t say enough about the service. Owner went above and beyond helping us out. Highly recommend. It was a perfect finish after a 6 week vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Marquissa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Must be under new management. Last guests soap still on shelf in shower and bathroom not cleaned properly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
n enjoyed my stay. Would stay again.The manager was extremely good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024