Burnside Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Burnside

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge
Nice room and staff were good
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Commodore Airport Hotel
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.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Airport Palms Motel
The kitchen was fully equipped, very clean room. Personable staff.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Airport Christchurch Motel
The room was fantastic however the pick-up and drop-off service was poor. We had to use a taxi as the manager was unable to guarantee a suitable time to enable us to catch our 8.40am flight.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Airport Delta Motel
Nice place all good
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Value for money. Friendly staff. Great breakfast. Small internal room fine: travelling alone, short stay, dark/quiet = great sleep. Whole place is very clean. Well serviced.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Burnside

Ilam
Ilam is well liked for its bars. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Christchurch area, you might plan a trip to Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre or Riccarton Road.

Papanui
Unique features of Papanui include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Northlands Shopping Centre or Papanui Road while you're exploring the area.

Fendalton
Travellers like the historical sites in Fendalton, and Mona Vale is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Riccarton
Riccarton is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Westfield Riccarton Mall and Riccarton Road.

Christchurch Airport
While Christchurch Airport may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like International Antarctic Centre and McLean's Island Golf Club.

Merivale
Travellers come to Merivale for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Merivale Mall and Papanui Road while you're in town.
