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Novotel Christchurch Airport

Property class: 4.5

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is $187
$162 nightly
$187 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27

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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, Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink with a chrome faucet, and a white toilet.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a TV, and a view of an airport and tower.

Premium Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(160 reviews)
  • City view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a large window with a view of a parking lot, and a modern bathroom.

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(79 reviews)
  • City view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with three beds, a large wall mural, a wooden wardrobe, a bathroom with a mirror, and a desk with a chair.

Superior Room, 3 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV mounted on the wall, a small table, and a chair.

Executive Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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 - 0.3 miles
  • Russley Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of Canterbury - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery - 8 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • New Brighton Beach - 30 min drive - 14.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kendal Fish & Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Sushi Platter - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Strange Bandit by Luciano - ‬5 min drive

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 desk chairs, 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. Open daily.
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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (NZD 40 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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 center
  • 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 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (55 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (43 inches high)

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 fire extinguisher and 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

Property class

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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 873 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1125 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel, love staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, helpful staff, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This a best place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to rest for the night for early early international departures.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very convenient location to the airport. Excellent restaurant! Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Convenience to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great all round experience, very helpful staff, made the holiday a breeze
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Only one night, but a short walk from the Christchurch airport. Very clean comfortable room and polite staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Rooms are really cleverly designed and the restaurant is great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really friendly staff, great convenient location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful, spacious modern and quiet room. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff very helpful and pleasant. Room very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff and breakfast were fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A great hotel choice close to the airport and very friendly staff and nicely appointed rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay and easy to get to from the airport. Highly recommend as an option if arriving late with young kids. Rooms were great, on site restaurant was good, robots were a novelty for the kids. Staff were phenomenal especially reception who gifted them a penguin plushie.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect for the night before an early morning departure. Staff was great, rooms quiet and comfortable and literally a 2 min walk to check in. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean room and excellent location. Fast check out
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Convenient location especially for catching early morning flight.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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All was perfect...clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Top class hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff, clean room, great location by the airport
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wouldnt normally stay at the airport but on thisnoccasion it was very convenient. Very nice hotel, great dinner at the restaurant and a very well stocked mini bar.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful room so close to the airport! Great when you fly in at 2am. The electronic check in was the smoothest check in we’ve ever had. Very impressed with cleanliness too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love the robot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Well appointed, quieter than expected, great continental breakfast for $32 NZD. Best thing is its location within walking distance of the airport. Very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026