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Commodore Airport Hotel

4.5-star property
449 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch, 1800 796 370
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97%
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4.8 out of 5
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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in Christchurch awaits you at Commodore Airport Hotel. You'll be 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from International Antarctic Centre and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from University of Canterbury. Highlights at this ski hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self parking.

You can enjoy free WiFi, patios and satellite TV, featured in all 157 rooms. Minibars provide refreshments, and in-room dining is easy with amenities like fridges and round-the-clock room service. Nice touches to enhance your stay include free toiletries and premium bedding. Coffee/tea makers, free newspapers and in-room massages are also available.

The restaurant, Pattersons Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own bar/lounge, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the fitness centre, outdoor tennis court, spa tub and sauna. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 6 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of a free airport shuttle.

Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4.5-star Burnside hotel include Riccarton House and Christchurch Public Hospital.

Premium Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
AU$175* Per night/room 22 Sep. - 23 Sep.

Business Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Family Room (1 Queen and 2 Singles)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Business Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Commodore Airport Hotel ratings based on 142 Verified Reviews

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

Guest reviews for Commodore Airport Hotel

Everyone (115) Business (2) Couples (8) Family (16)
5 out of 5

Posted by on 12 Sep. 2019

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13 Sep. 2019 by Tiffany - Reservations

Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your feedback - we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope that we can welcome you back in the future

5 out of 5
The Commodore is my first choice in Christchurch because they have everything I need to make my business trips run a lot smoother

Posted by on 6 Sep. 2019

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9 Sep. 2019 by Tiffany - Reservations

Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your wonderful feedback - we are pleased to hear that we are able to make your Business Trips more enjoyable. We look forward to seeing you in the future

5 out of 5
Great location, plenty of free parking, near to Airport and excellent room and facilities

Posted by , from Sydney on 25 Aug. 2019

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25 Aug. 2019 by Tiffany - Reservations

Dear John, Thank you for your wonderful feedback we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope that we can welcome you back to the Commodore in the future

5 out of 5
Excellent rooms, lovely bathroom, very comfotable and modern.

Posted by , from Kaikoura on 22 Aug. 2019

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25 Aug. 2019 by Tiffany - Reservations

Dear Dennis, Thank you for your feedback - we are pleased to hear that your enjoyed your room and overall stay with us. We hope that we can welcome you back in the future

5 out of 5
Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent airport shuttle service. Good wellness area. Restaurant meals were delicious.

Posted by on 20 Aug. 2019

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20 Aug. 2019 by Tiffany - Reservations

Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your excellent feedback - we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope that we can welcome you back in the future

5 out of 5
Very helpful staff , transfers no trouble , very high standard in rooms .

Posted by on 19 Aug. 2019

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19 Aug. 2019 by Tiffany - Reservations

Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your feedback we are pleased to hear that your enjoyed your stay with us and took advantage of our shuttle service. We hope we can welcome you back in the future

5 out of 5
Very comfortable and spacious business class room. Good atmosphere restaurant area . Friendly bar guy Sat afternoon

Posted by on 5 Aug. 2019

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5 Aug. 2019 by Tiffany- Reservations

Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your feedback - we are pleased to hear that your enjoyed our Business Level Room category. We hope that we can welcome you back in the future

5 out of 5
Beautiful hotel. Surprised when we arrived as to how nice it was considering how cheap it was

Posted by on 2 Aug. 2019

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4 Aug. 2019 by Tiffany- Reservations

Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your feedback - we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay.

5 out of 5
Excellent couldn’t fault anything Will definitely be staying again

Posted by on 21 Jul. 2019

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21 Jul. 2019 by Tiffany- Reservations

Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your outstanding feedback - we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you in the future

5 out of 5
Rooms were very spacious with a clean modern bathroom. Bar and dining area was a nice quiet area where you could comfortably converse with others. Reception staff and valets were very friendly and incredibly helpful throughout the stay.

Posted by on 19 Jul. 2019

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21 Jul. 2019 by Tiffany - Reservations Manager

Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your excellent feedback - we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope that we can welcome you back in the future

About the Commodore Airport Hotel

Location 449 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch, 8053

Property Features

After a day in the snow, enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor swimming pool. At the end of the day, order après-ski drinks at the hotel's bar. There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury hotel also offers an outdoor tennis court, a sauna and a fitness centre. Self parking is free. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Christchurch hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 157 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Dining venue
  • Bar or lounge
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Indoor pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave (on request)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Airport: Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.) (1.7 km / 1 mi)
  • Train station: Christchurch Railway Station (7.3 km / 4.5 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Free airport shuttle and casino shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Commodore Airport Hotel offers 157 forms of accommodation with minibars and free newspapers. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. This Christchurch hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Microwaves and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Private patio
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • Fridge
  • Microwave available
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hairdryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6 AM to 10:30 AM.

Pattersons Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

24-hour room service is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time ends at 3:30 AM
  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Special check-in instructions:

If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM, please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation.

24-hour airport shuttle service is available upon request. Fees may apply. Contact the property in advance to get details.

Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Airport transport is offered on request 24 hours a day. Fees may apply. For details, please contact the property in advance.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40 per night.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Policies

This hotel will place an authorization on credit cards and charges a credit card use fee for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

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 are 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation.

  • Union Pay

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: NZD 25 per person (approximately)
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Commodore Copthorne
  • Commodore Copthorne Hotel
  • Copthorne Commodore
  • Copthorne Commodore Christchurch
  • Copthorne Commodore Hotel
  • Copthorne Hotel Commodore
  • Copthorne Hotel Commodore Christchurch
  • Commodore Airport Hotel Christchurch
  • Commodore Airport Hotel
  • Commodore Airport Christchurch
  • Commodore Airport
  • Commodore Airport Hotel Hotel
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  • Commodore Airport Hotel Hotel Christchurch

You should know

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

Green/Sustainable Property
This property participates in Qualmark, a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: The Environment, the community, the cultural heritage and the local economy.

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodation in New Zealand. This Hotel property has been rated 4 star plus, which is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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