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4.8 out of 5

"Friendly and helpful staff " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 11 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

At Airport Palms Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Russley Golf Club and Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery. Highlights at this eco-certified motel include in-room free WiFi, free internet, and LCD TVs.

This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden, and barbecue grills. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle.

Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4.5-star Burnside motel include International Antarctic Centre and Air Force Museum of New Zealand.

King Studio

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$148* Per night/room 4 Apr. - 5 Apr.

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Studio, 2 Single 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 290 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 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Airport Palms Motel

Everyone (136) Couples (95) Family (59)
5 out of 5
Friendly and helpful staff

Posted by on 11 Mar. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

22 Mar. 2024 by Brent

Hello TrishThanks for giving us a high review for your recent stay with us.We do hope to see you again if you are traveling back to Christchurch

4 out of 5

Posted by on 11 Jan. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

15 Jan. 2024 by Jules

Thank you Miriama.

5 out of 5

Posted by on 27 Dec. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

27 Dec. 2023 by Brent & Julie APM Managers

Thank you for givingus the 5 out of 5 review.

5 out of 5
Everything was to our liking could not have asked for more

Posted by on 20 Nov. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

25 Nov. 2023 by Jules

Thank you John, We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay.

5 out of 5
Ideal for sleepover. 5 minutes from Christchurch Airport. Spotless and very comfortable

Posted by on 5 Oct. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

9 Oct. 2023 by Jules

Thank you for the lovely reveiw. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay.

5 out of 5
Very clean and a handy location . Lovely hosts!

Posted by on 15 Jul. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

22 Jul. 2023 by Jules

Thank you. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay.

5 out of 5
Close to Airport, easy checkin and checkout and comfy

Posted by on 11 May 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

12 May 2023 by Jules

Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay.

5 out of 5
everything as expected

Posted by on 23 Apr. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

23 Apr. 2023 by Airport Palms Motel

Thank you for your positive review

5 out of 5
5 Stars for everything: friendly, helpful hosts; rooms are like new, spacious and well-designed; spotlessly clean inside and out; quiet location; nice neighbourhood; walk to restaurants (we can recommend the Good Thai Restaurant). Would definitely stay again.

Posted by on 21 Mar. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

28 Mar. 2023 by Jules

Thank you for the high star rating Susie. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and liked the neighbourhood with the restaurants nearby. Looking forward to seeing you another time.

4 out of 5

Posted by on 10 Mar. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

5 Apr. 2023 by Jules

Thank you for the score Irene. We hope to see you again time.

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.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

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

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

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.

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

  • Qualmark

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.