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Airport Birches Motel

3.0 star property
3-star golf motel near Riccarton Road

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Courtyard
Garden
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Bathtub | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Bathtub | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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390 Yaldhurst Road, Avonhead, Christchurch, 8042
  • Riccarton Road
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • University of Canterbury
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hagley Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Air conditioning (Studio)

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Air conditioning (Studio) | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Air conditioning (Studio)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Spa | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Spa

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

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

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Bathtub | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Bathtub

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

Two Bedrooms Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

Two Bedrooms Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

Executive Spa Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

One Bedroom Spa Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels

Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

One Bedroom Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Christchurch

Russley stay.Your stay at this Russley motel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Riccarton Road and University of Canterbury. Hagley Park and Christchurch Public Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Riccarton Road - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • University of Canterbury - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Hagley Park - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Christchurch Casino - 12 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 13 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Avonhead Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Russley Fish Supply - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Robert Harris - ‬4 min drive
  • Subway

About this property

Airport Birches Motel

3-star golf motel near Riccarton Road
As a guest of Airport Birches Motel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free at scheduled times. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Christchurch motel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Airport Birches Motel offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

This Christchurch motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 10 per person

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 40
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The airport shuttle is not available from December 24-26 and December 31-January 1.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 10 per person
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 40 (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Airport Birches Motel to the airport?

Airport Birches Motel is 2.8 mi (5-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Airport Birches Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport Birches Motel offers a free airport shuttle, available from 9 AM to 9 PM at scheduled times.

How close is Airport Birches Motel to the beach?

This motel is 11.7 mi (25-min drive) from New Brighton Beach and 14.3 mi (29-min drive) from Sumner Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Airport Birches Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Airport Birches Motel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 10 per person.

Is there a casino at Airport Birches Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Christchurch Casino (12-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Airport Birches Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Airport Birches Motel?

This motel offers free self parking. Extended parking is available for a fee.

Does Airport Birches Motel have a pool?

Airport Birches Motel does not have a pool.

Does Airport Birches Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Airport Birches Motel to downtown Christchurch?

Airport Birches Motel is 5 mi away from Christchurch.

Airport Birches Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 384 out of 618 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 618 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 618 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 618 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 618 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Edwyn, New Plymouth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very satisfactory. Roomy and well equipped unit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alton

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

Nice place to stay close to airport

This is a great place to stay and very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

8/10 Good

Detlev

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Traveled with partner
Was a little run down
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

carla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chantal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Chee

Communication limited.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kara

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect for the night before an early flight
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet despite where it was situated.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice place by Airport

Don’t be fooled by the outside appearance if you are used to chain motels. Room was clean, beds were comfortable and it was quiet. Great place for a one night stay by the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bharath

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One nights stay at this wonderful gem of a motel. The owners are delightful shuttle was excellent and it’s spotless clean. Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bryan was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courtesy Shuttle to and from airport. Continental Breakfast at reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Reasonably closr to chch airport. Just one night in a studio unit, which was clean and ready but showing signs of wear and tear. Bed was comfortable. Could do with a better shower head for a more effective water flow.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Good stay

Nice place to stay handy to airport
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic motel but for price good to stay in. Good tv and bed. Not too far from airport
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

Convenient to airport

Convenient to the airport. Clean. No close restaurants. Airport suttle didn't start until 9:00 am, too late for us. Otherwise, great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Traveled with family
Welcoming at reception, so helpful with transportation. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here as flying out next day and they provide a shuttle service to the airport. Very friendly staff. A small convenience store just a block away .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful service. If you intend to use public transport and aren't from NZ, getting mobile data and the app "transit" is a must.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024