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4.7 out of 5

"location was excellent. staff was friendly and responsive. room was clean and well supplied with everything we needed. " More

By a verified traveler on Mon 21 Oct 2019

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Hotel Description

4.5-star eco-certified motel near Russley Golf Club

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).

Free shuttle, parking

This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the laundry service, airport shuttle, and free internet in public areas. A garden, a picnic area, and luggage storage are also on offer.

King Studio

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$95* Per night/room May 2 - May 3

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Studio, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Airport Palms Motel ratings based on 3 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.7 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Airport Palms Motel

Everyone (2)
5 out of 5

Posted by , from HONOLULU on Jan 16, 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

Feb 13, 2024 by Alibaba

Thank you Robert, we are please you enjoyed your stay.The Team at Airport Palms Motel

5 out of 5
location was excellent. staff was friendly and responsive. room was clean and well supplied with everything we needed.

Posted by on Oct 21, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Oct 21, 2019 by Bill and Pat

Thank you so much for this review it is very much apprecated.

4 out of 5

clean comfortable stay near airport

The owners are very friendly. The queen - 2 twin room was clean & well equipped, it was an easy 5 minute ride to the airport.

Posted by on Jul 9, 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jul 22, 2017 by Pat

Thank you for this review

Property Features

Airport Palms Motel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free at scheduled times. 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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Long-term parking (surcharge) , Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Christchurch Railway Station (6.9 km / 4.3 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Free airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking; extended parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Airport Palms Motel offers 22 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 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.

  • LCD television
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Kitchenware
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique decor
  • Wheelchair accessible

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 9 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

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 during the following times:

  • Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • 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. For more details, 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).

Airport Palms Motel offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. This property's front desk is open during the following times:

  • Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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

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.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Staffed front desk
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • Property is not currently implementing any enhanced cleaning measures
  • No elevators
  • Smoke detector
  • Debit cards
  • Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures

Fees

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
  • 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.

Hotel Names

  • Airport Palms Motel Christchurch
  • Airport Palms Motel
  • Palms Airport
  • Airport Palms Christchurch
  • Airport Palms Motel Motel
  • Airport Palms Motel Christchurch
  • Airport Palms Motel Motel Christchurch

Awards & 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.

  • Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Motel property is rated 4 star plus and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.