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Airport Palms Motel

4.5 star property
4.5-star eco-certified motel near Russley Golf Club

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Front of property
Property grounds
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms
Airport shuttle
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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56 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch, 8053
  • Place, International Antarctic Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Canterbury
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Wolfbrook Arena
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living room

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 60 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

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42-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV

Studio, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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42-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV

Superior King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 2 Single Beds

Studio, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Studio

King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Jetted Tub | Living room

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Jetted Tub

  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living room

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

Studio, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Christchurch

Burnside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Burnside motel, you'll find Russley Golf Club and Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery. Also, International Antarctic Centre is within 2 miles (3 km) and Air Force Museum of New Zealand is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • International Antarctic Centre - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • University of Canterbury - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Hagley Park - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Wolfbrook Arena - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens - 13 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kendal Fish & Chips - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Avonhead Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Food Exchange - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪BurgerFuel - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Airport Palms Motel

4.5-star eco-certified motel near Russley Golf Club
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 complimentary 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 showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Christchurch motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (NZD 7 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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.

Property 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: approximately NZD 18.00 for adults and 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 each accommodation.

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 Palms Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 771 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1003 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Highly recommend to all
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay in the property was a breeze. Communicated with the staff that we will be arriving late and they sent me instructions to get the keys. If I visit Christchurch, I will book another stay with Airport Palms Motel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a bad place but it was noisy with the busy road and a long way from any dining options. On the plus side, very convenient to the airport and nice not to have to mess with traffic in the morning before we headed out of town. Beds were comfortable and they provided milk for our morning coffee which was thoughtful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was excellent staff and checkin great. Smart TV would have been bette
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was totally helpful with everything, told us of the restaurant across the road so we went there for tea ...it was delicious. The room was perfect and the bed was so comfortable. Slept very well. He took us to the campervan hire in the morning as well. Cannot fault this experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Apakuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this place online while driving down to Christchurch, arrived after 9pm so didn’t see a human. After hours check in seemless. The room was immaculate, super clean and modern! The bed was the most comfortable I’ve had travelling over the last couple of weeks. I particularly liked the colour scheme and decor, but thats a personal thing. Woke early and self checked out without any interaction with himan again. Excellent service and stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great as always.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay close to airport, parks, golf course nearby. Staff were super friendly and very helpful. The unit itself was incredibly clean and the bed was comfortable. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to airport

Excellent accommodation close to the airport. Would recommend and use again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spot on

Immaculate facilities. Good bed. Quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laszlo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding service, kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the motel. Great host and lovely unit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean, quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great find. We will stay here again. It was clean, comfortable (bed was great), well appointed kitchen. Nitish was super helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent service and rooms

They couldn’t be nicer. Wonderful service. Friendly and helpful. Excellent spotless comfortable rooms. We highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Went the extra mile

Welcoming , super clean and quiet. Brought us extra milk after hours. Helped us with phone issues before we left. Delightful cleaning staff.
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

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable hotel and close to the airport!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great overnight accommodation.

Great little airport motel - comfortable and clean room with everything needed. Quick airport pickup when called. Check- in took 1 minute.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quick phone call and we were rapidly collected from the airport and driven to the hotel where check-in was quick and easy. After chat about our plans we were helped to collect the campervan from the local dealer. A comfortable room and clean spacious bathroom. Overall a very successful stay, would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very quiet, staff were helpful, and bed was comfy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the room, the bed was comfortable, the shower was great and it was so clean. We also loved the free laundry!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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