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Novotel Christchurch Airport

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Exterior
Business centre
Premium Studio Suite, 1 King Bed
Garden
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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30 Durey Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, NZ, 7674
  • Place, International Antarctic Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Russley Golf Club
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Nunweek Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Premium Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(147 reviews)
  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(76 reviews)
  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, 3 Single Beds

Superior Room, 3 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

Executive Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Christchurch

With a stay at Novotel Christchurch Airport in Christchurch (Christchurch Airport), you'll be a 1-minute drive from International Antarctic Centre and 6 minutes from University of Canterbury. .This luxury hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Mona Vale and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Riccarton House.

What's nearby

  • International Antarctic Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Russley Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nunweek Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Nunweek Park Hockey Field - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 17 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 3 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Sushi Platter - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Exchange Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport offers 200 accommodations with minibars and safes. A pillow menu is available. 49-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Christchurch hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 200 guestrooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary newspapers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Food Exchange, a restaurant that specializes in international cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Christchurch? This hotel has 2336 square feet (217 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Food Exchange - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Gourmet Bar - This lobby lounge serves light fare only. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (NZD 40 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 32 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Food Exchange
  • Gourmet Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,336 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (140 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (110 centimetre high)

More

  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 32 per person
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 40 per day (in/out privileges)
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Novotel Christchurch Airport Opening April 2019 Hotel
Novotel Opening April 2019 Hotel
Novotel Christchurch Airport Opening April 2019
Novotel Opening April 2019
Novotel Christchurch Airport Hotel
Novotel Christchurch Airport Christchurch
Novotel Christchurch Airport Hotel Christchurch
Novotel Christchurch Airport (Opening November 2019)

Novotel Christchurch Airport Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 829 out of 1054 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 1054 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 1054 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1054 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1054 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Room was clean but a bit small. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nur Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spot for an early morning flight
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with great location to airport terminal (short walk)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy walk from the airport
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room with great soundproofing and view of airport which was interesting. Comfortable bed and good facilities. Air con did not work which was unfortunate but otherwise a good stay just before a flight and as next to terminal easy access.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, up graded to a room with a view of the runway. What's not to like about watching planes taking off or landing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

King Keung John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Just the hotel to go to if your flight arrives at midnight
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Andrzej

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was specious, clean and comfortable. Welcome gift of wine and nibbles much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, Ashton

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hotel. Loved the bed, view and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Prashant

The experience here was excellent. My flight was extremely tragic and lots of issue and the staff were sympathetic and willing to help out so much. Check in and out process was seamless. The room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great welcome from staff, lovely roomm and we also lover the robots!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous spotless and very close to airport arrival. Very quiet as sound insulation is excellent Very good breakfast and pleasant helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Stefan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Modern, clean, well maintained and extra friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice room good block outs and sheets and towels 👍 very short walk to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent, superb stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern. Good restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room staff and how close air port was
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly helpful staff awesome restaurant Very clean rooms & a high standard of customer care & attention
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026