Close to Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery, Airport Palms Motel offers a peaceful retreat with free WiFi and garden. Enjoy the convenience of a roundtrip airport shuttle, luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry services, barbecue grills and newspapers during your stay.
Burnside, a neighborhood in Christchurch with great airport proximity, is home to Airport Palms Motel. Russley Golf Club is worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Orana Wildlife Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Wolfbrook Arena. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course and golf lessons nearby, or seek out an adventure with ecotours. Visit our Christchurch travel guide
Located close to Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery and Russley Golf Club, Airport Palms Motel provides an airport shuttle, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking, plus extended parking (surcharge)
Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
Free newspapers, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to the airport
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
Heating and portable fans
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
42-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
Mini fridges, microwaves, and toasters
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.
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 7 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
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
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
More
2 floors
3 buildings
Built in 2011
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
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: 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 (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 (7:00 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 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
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 18.00 for adults and NZD 18.00 for children
Airport shuttle fee: NZD 10 per room (one-way)
Extended parking fee: NZD 7 per night
Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
Property is also known as
Airport Palms Motel Christchurch
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Palms Airport
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Frequently asked questions
Is Airport Palms Motel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Airport Palms Motel?
As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Airport Palms Motel on Apr 1, 2026 start from ¥15,213, excluding 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.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Airport Palms Motel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.
What time is check-out at Airport Palms Motel?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Does Airport Palms Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8 AM–8 PM at scheduled times. A fee of NZD 10 per room applies.
Where is Airport Palms Motel located?
Located in Burnside, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Russley Golf Club and Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery. International Antarctic Centre and Air Force Museum of New Zealand are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Reviews
Airport Palms Motel Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Very nice clean and modern hotel. Excellent service and accommodation. Super friendly staff. Highly recommend this place for travellers going to airport.
The staff/reception made us feel welcome and comfortable and were very helpful.
Motel was clean and great facility, would recommend and we are going back for sure.
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Judith
Nov 25, 2025
Spacious rooms with seperate bedroom.Nice and clean. Will Definately stay here again
Wonderful stay. Warm, clean, daily cleaning service is very detailed and like the day you first checked in EVERYDAY!! Very friendly staff highly recommend and I will stay again next time I am in Christchurch
The room was very clean and the appliances was above our expectation. The front office staff, Shirley, went out of the way to make our stay problem free. She was most courteous and kind and went beyond
and over her duties to make our stay memorable. The excellent host we came across in our many travels. The motel is only 10 minutes from Christchurch airport and 20 minutes to the city center by Metro Bus. Very convenient location. I would recommend the Airport Palms Motel to all who are looking for a convenient, clean best place to stay.
We felt like the staff here went above and beyond the norm during our stay here. At one point the desk manager loaned me his personal phone to order a pizza (from Pizza Paradise, also good) because my phone wasn't working. They gave us good advice on sights and events around town. The housekeeping was friendly and efficient and the room and hotel grounds were very well kept. We stayed 2 days at the start of our visit and 2 days at the end.