Airways Motel

3.0 star property

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Relax in this stylish living room with a sofa, coffee table, and flat-screen TV, plus a balcony with a view of lush greenery.
Welcome to our hotel, where a covered walkway leads to the reception area, surrounded by a small garden and potted plants.
Guests can check in at the reception desk, which features a computer monitor and a potted plant.
Relax in a serene space with a large bed, two nightstands, and a large window offering a view of lush greenery.
Enjoy a serene view of the garden from the comfort of your room, which features a sliding glass door leading to a patio area with outdoor seating.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
5 Dinton Street, off Russley Road, Christchurch, 8042
  • Riccarton Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • University of Canterbury
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • International Antarctic Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Family Double Studio

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Accessible Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Townhouse

  • 140 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

One Bedroom with Bath

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family One Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Queen Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

King/Twin Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Triple Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Christchurch

Located in Christchurch (Russley), Airways Motel is within a 5-minute drive of Riccarton Park and International Antarctic Centre. .This motel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from University of Canterbury and 3 mi (4.7 km) from Air Force Museum of New Zealand.

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
  • ‪Cameron Japanese Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Passengers - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Golden Boat Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Russley Fish Supply - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Airways Motel

Motel with free parking, near Riccarton Park
Airways Motel offers 19 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 8 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

  • Cot (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
  • Cot (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

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

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Airways Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 600 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 600 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 600 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 600 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 600 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

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

Alton

Business traveller
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

6/10 Okay

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie Anne

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Travelled with partner
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

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good parking,, good location, easy to find, reasonably close to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Te One

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pick uo and drop off service worked well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Owning to a early start Downstairs would be more suitable as carrying suitcase up and down stairs was a bit of a pain
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Wei

Travelled with family
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

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

elsie

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