Commodore Airport Hotel

Property class: 4.5

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Premium Family Room (1 Queen and 2 Singles) | Private kitchen
Terrace/patio
Indoor spa tub

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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449 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch, 8053
  • Place, Russley Golf Club
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, International Antarctic Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Nunweek Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Business Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Family Room (1 Queen and 2 Singles)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Business Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(55 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Business Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Christchurch

Located in Christchurch (Burnside), Commodore Airport Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of International Antarctic Centre and Nunweek Park. .This luxury hotel is 16.8 mi (27.1 km) from Sumner Beach and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from University of Canterbury.

What's nearby

  • Russley Golf Club - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • International Antarctic Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nunweek Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Nunweek Park Hockey Field - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Omarino Wine Park - 3 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 14 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kendal Fish & Chips - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Good Thai - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Monteiths Brewery Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Commodore Airport Hotel

Commodore Airport Hotel offers 157 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Christchurch hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Microwaves and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court, an indoor pool, and a 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 157 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite to eat at Pattersons Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 10:30 AM.
Pattersons Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
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
  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 40 for adults and NZD 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Pattersons Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 50
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 40
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
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 13 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 40 for adults and NZD 20 for children
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40.0 per night
  • 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Commodore Airport Hotel Christchurch
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Commodore Airport Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 841 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1005 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Grant

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little old but nice stay overall Breakfast ok Shuttle driver to airport was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shaz

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great pool, spa pool and sauna. Lovely gardens surrounding the hotel. Good service. Really comfy bed. Delicious buffet breakfast and dinner. Nice historical touches with information panels about Antarctic missions that have flown through Christchurch and stayed at the hotl
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert van de

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

mary margaret

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel, the kindness of the staff, cleanliness and deliciousness of the food were all factors in our lovely stay! The only thing is our room AC was blowing hot air. Otherwirse our stay would have been perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yulia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jess

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
The room felt a bit old and unloved, the bathroom especially. The kitchenette wasn’t even a kitchenette, there was only a couple of cups and glasses and a spoon, kettle, and microwave. No plates or bowls, no toaster, no cutlery. The tv was difficult to understand how to use and didn’t have any channel guide. It was fine to come and go from, but I’d probably try somewhere else next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil, Traralgon

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay. Staff service amazing. Lady at the reception, Grace was so helpful and courteous. Amenities are bonus and engaging. It was so relaxing and refreshing after a long road trip. We all loved our one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sewrvice, room, food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast, excellent reception from pick up at the airport from Jeff, to all the staff (I didn’t get everyone’s name).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful staff, top notch shower, lovely clean room with native garden outlook
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

laura

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

gretchen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very helpful and accommodating. All facilities are well kept and clean. We loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel excellent pool
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes spotless, staff very helpful, top rated amenities and surpass expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Analyein Dacanay

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities and lovely staff! Our family had a wonderful time. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent location in proximity of airport, clean, quiet rooms, airport shuttle
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Suzy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel would definitely stay again. The rooms weee great, the pool amazing and the restaurant superb.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easily accessible from the airport with the pick up/drop off service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhongwei

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellent and staff were fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026