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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 42-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV
Reception
Bathroom shower
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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56 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch, 8053
  • Place, Russley Golf Club
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Nunweek Park Hockey Field
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, International Antarctic Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible | Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Studio, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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42-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV

Superior King Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Studio, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 42-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living room | 42-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Jetted Tub | Living room | 42-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Jetted Tub

  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 42-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living room | 42-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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King Studio | Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

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

  • Russley Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nunweek Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Nunweek Park Hockey Field - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • International Antarctic Centre - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kendal Fish & Chips - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Good Thai - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Monteiths Brewery Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Little Brown Jug (Lbj) Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Airport Palms Motel

4.5-star 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 business-friendly 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.

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The price is $120
Jun 26 - Jun 27
Total with taxes and fees
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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 8 per night)
  • Limited onsite self 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: 1:00 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 (7:30 AM - 8:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 15 per room (one-way)
  • Extended parking fee: NZD 8 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 fire extinguisher and 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 fire extinguisher and 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Airport Palms Motel to the airport?

Airport Palms Motel is 1.4 mi (3-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Airport Palms Motel on Jun 6, 2026 start from $97, 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.

Does Airport Palms Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport Palms Motel offers an airport shuttle from 8 AM to 8 PM, at scheduled times, for a charge of NZD 15. per room, one-way.

How close is Airport Palms Motel to the beach?

This motel is 10.2 mi (22-min drive) from New Brighton Beach and 15.3 mi (34-min drive) from Sumner Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Airport Palms Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Airport Palms Motel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 18.00 for adults and NZD 18.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Airport Palms Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Christchurch Casino (10-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Airport Palms Motel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Airport Palms Motel?

This motel offers free self parking. Extended parking is available for NZD 8 per night.

Does Airport Palms Motel have a pool?

Airport Palms Motel does not have a pool.

Does Airport Palms Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Airport Palms Motel to downtown Christchurch?

Airport Palms Motel is 4.4 mi away from Christchurch.

Airport Palms Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 774 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1000 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Vishalkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was responsive and friendly and the room was clean with a very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean, comfortable room and very friendly, helpful host. Very happy with our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New spotless motel with free laundry, spacious room and minutes from the airport. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean and modern hotel. Excellent service and accommodation. Super friendly staff. Highly recommend this place for travellers going to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bhumesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, large accessible bathroom. Close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mohini

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good ro stay very clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and lovely clean room. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room and bathroom were spotless, kitchen was fully equipped and organized to the “T”, and the front desk clerk was extremely kind and professional. A great location for a late night flight arrival just 5 minutes door to door.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and welcoming staff. Very clean and tidy rooms and grounds. Convenient airport shuttle. We would definitely book here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and room. Nice accommodation and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a breeze. We were shown around our room and how to operate the TV. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and helpful team
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vikki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were welcoming and efficient. Room was spotless and so more items in the kitchenette than we expected. Solid 10. Would definitely recommend it to others.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Talitha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great staff were lovely. Convenient to the airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gagandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great team and place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay. The room was fully equipped with everything we needed & it was modern and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was way better than expected
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and fully equipped kitchen and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen was fully equipped, very clean room. Personable staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, helpful staff, close to airport. As advertised. J
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and nice service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025