Airport Palms Motel

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

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
56 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch, 8053
  • Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • International Antarctic Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • University of Canterbury
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

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

Studio, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior King Studio

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 2 Single Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Studio

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Jetted Tub

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

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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

Studio, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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).

What's nearby

  • International Antarctic Centre - 2 min drive
  • University of Canterbury - 4 min drive
  • Hagley Park - 7 min drive
  • Christchurch Arena - 10 min drive
  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Countdown - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪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

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. 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
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • 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

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

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM: NZD 18.00 for adults and NZD 18.00 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide

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; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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
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).

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
  • 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
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. 768 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1002 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

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

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was fantastic but moisture level in unit was quite high as need a bigger extractor fan for tub. Staff were lovely, place was very clean. All in all it was graat
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and great people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Nice and warm room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Clean, great customer service, convenient, excellent amenities!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Vivienne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location and facilities handy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

S

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin and Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Satyajit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Frills free clean hotel close to airport
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jude

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nikki

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valentine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Motel Transition to CHC
Close to Airport. Stayed here many times. Shuttle service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We wanted to stay near the airport as we had an early flight the next day. We were blown away at how friendly The staff was and how clean and thoroughly stocked our room was. They provided great restaurant recommendations as well. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. We booked last minute. Clean and close to airport. Exceptional staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Strongly recommend!! Clean, comfortable and convenient to the airport!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was large and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with family
Very friendly warm welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024