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Novotel Christchurch Airport

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel connected to the airport in Christchurch with a restaurant

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Enjoy expansive views of the airport and control tower from this spacious dining area with comfortable seating options.
Relax in our spacious lobby, featuring a central seating area, bar, and large windows.
Enjoy a restful stay with a large bed and airport views from the window.
Experience the sleek Novotel building's striking facade with its vertical windows and central entrance, set amidst a serene landscaped area with a bench.
Panoramic views of the airport tarmac from a large, curved glass wall.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$251
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug

Room options

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Superior Room, 3 Single Beds

Superior Room, 3 Single Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Executive Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(108 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

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30 Durey Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, NZ, 7674

What's nearby

  • International Antarctic Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Canterbury - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Mona Vale - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Westfield Riccarton Mall - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Hagley Park - 10 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Good Thai - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Air Nz Domestic Koru Lounge - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪South Bar and Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sevantis Restaurant & Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Novotel Christchurch Airport

Luxury eco-certified hotel near International Antarctic Centre
Located close to University of Canterbury, Novotel Christchurch Airport provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Food Exchange, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, meeting rooms and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket information, a lift and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff and proximity to the airport
Room features
All 200 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
  • 49-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Mini fridges, daily housekeeping and phones

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German

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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)
  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • 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

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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 per cent

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)

Frequently asked questions

Is Novotel Christchurch Airport pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Christchurch Airport?

As of 3 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Christchurch Airport on 10 Aug 2025 start from AU$251.37, including 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 Novotel Christchurch Airport?

Valet parking is available for NZD 40 per day.

What time is check-in at Novotel Christchurch Airport?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Novotel Christchurch Airport?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Novotel Christchurch Airport located?

Located in Christchurch Airport, this luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from International Antarctic Centre, and within 6 mi (10 km) of University of Canterbury and Mona Vale. Riccarton House and Tramway are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Novotel Christchurch Airport Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 793 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1004 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sugianto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uma Mageswary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very close to the airport its walkable, Room was excellent and breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff, clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, even in such close proximity to the planes, and awesome views from the 6th floor dining and bar areas :-)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xianhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport, actual it is next door to the airport, nice breakfast with lots of options
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So close to the airport. Perfect for an early morning flight.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saichander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient as it is walkable from the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property right at the airport. Staff were great. Food is good as well
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Exceeded our expectations, really good hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at 1am and the staff were present and helpful getting us settled in quickly. The room was spacious and tidy. Breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nur

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel stay Located only 5 mins walk away from airport Highly recommend:)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Beautiful hotel so convenient to travel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richie

Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Redentor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short walking distance to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vaijayanti

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed overnight and the experience was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay when flying out of Christchurch. Hotel is modern, clean and fresh. My only criticism would be the bar service .... it needs a rethink ...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, amazing breakfast. Perfect for airport transit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Adila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Airport terminals and and bus terminal into the city.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to the airport was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025