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Airways Motel

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Riccarton Park

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Two Bedroom Townhouse | Living area | 28-inch TV with satellite channels
Two Bedroom Townhouse | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Reception
Two Bedroom Townhouse | Terrace/patio
Reception
Airways Motel is the perfect haven near University of Canterbury. Unwind in the garden or take advantage of laundry facilities, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, luggage storage and multilingual staff. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NT$1,867
NT$2,147 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30

Room options

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Family Double Studio | Private kitchenette | Microwave, electric kettle, toaster

Family Double Studio

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Accessible Studio | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Accessible Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Bedroom Townhouse | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Two Bedroom Townhouse

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
TV
  • 1507 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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One Bedroom with Bath | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

One Bedroom with Bath

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family One Bedroom | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family One Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Studio | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Queen Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King/Twin Studio | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King/Twin Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Studio | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Triple Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Russley, a neighborhood in Christchurch, Airways Motel is near the airport. While the natural beauty of Hagley Park and New Brighton Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Lyttelton Harbour. Don't miss out on a visit to Orana Wildlife Park.
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Map
5 Dinton Street, off Russley Road, Christchurch, 8042

What's nearby

  • Riccarton Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • University of Canterbury - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • International Antarctic Centre - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Air Force Museum of New Zealand - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 13 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 15 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪186 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Avonhead Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Russley Fish Supply - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Robert Harris - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Airways Motel

Motel near University of Canterbury
Located close to Riccarton Park and Air Force Museum of New Zealand, Airways Motel provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking, plus extended parking (surcharge)
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Airways Motel feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 28-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, microwaves, and toasters

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (NZD 5 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 8 to 25 for adults and NZD 8 to 25 for children

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 28-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 8 to 25 for adults, and NZD 8 to 25 for children
  • Extended parking fee: NZD 5 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Airways Christchurch
Airways Motel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Airways Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Airways Motel?

As of 2025/8/28, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Airways Motel on 2025/8/29 start from NT$1,867, 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 at Airways Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Airways Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Airways Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Airways Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM–8 PM on request.

Where is Airways Motel located?

Located in Russley, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Riccarton Park, University of Canterbury, and International Antarctic Centre. Air Force Museum of New Zealand and Riccarton House are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Airways Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 602 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 602 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 602 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 602 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 602 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ranjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Nice place to stay, great location close to airport
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited my travel plans and made the trip really easy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great 2 day stay - hosts are very considerate & friendly - shuttles to pick up from car rental & to airport were comfortable & quick - despite being on the main road, the rooms were extremely quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
IT had all the cooking tools that i needed but as i only stayed for one night i got take aways from the service station around the corner. the bed was just right so i had a good nights sleep. top class.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited us well as close proximity to airport for an early flight.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price for the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is so close to the gas station, and the room is clean for a a motel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay, lovely host 😊
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners are very friendly and helpful, definitely be staying there again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended…clean, convenient to the airport, and friendly folks.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect locatation to visit Ruahuna motorcycle races, close to the airport, and restaurants nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good option for anyone arriving or departing via the airport - its just a couple of minutes away.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Muriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good price,helpful friendly owner
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, the home was nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inga

Liked: Staff & service
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Gursimrat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff. Perfect for a night prior to flying out of Christchurch.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well designed rooms good showers comfortable beds friendly helpful hosts
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not far from the airport
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very small but serves the purpose. Great service and tidy room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy place to stay for a 3am flight. Very clean and really nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, the bed was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A little dated but convenient location. Friendly staff and great shower!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very budget friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023