Novotel Christchurch Airport

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Luxury
4.5 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Luxury 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.

The current price is ฿5,454
฿6,272 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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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
  • 27 sq m
  • 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
  • 27 sq m
  • 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
  • 27 sq m
  • 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
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, 3 Single Beds

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Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single 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
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Located in Christchurch Airport neighbourhood, Novotel Christchurch Airport is connected to the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mona Vale and Victoria Park, while Canterbury Museum and Isaac Theatre Royal are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Apollo Projects Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Christchurch travel guide
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30 Durey Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, NZ, 7674

What's nearby

  • A museum exhibit with a large ice wall, a red snowmobile, and mannequins dressed in red winter gear.
    International Antarctic Centre
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A historic building with a large central tower and arched windows.
    University of Canterbury
    7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • A pier with blue railings and yellow street lamps, leading to the ocean.
    New Brighton Beach
    30 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Russley Golf Club
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery
    8 min drive - 2.6 km

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

  • Luxury 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, a banquet hall and a water dispenser
    • Free newspapers, smoke-free property and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews say great things about 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 desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
    • 49-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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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)
  • 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
  • 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 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
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 at the property

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 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.

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 20 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Christchurch Airport on 26 Oct 2026 start from ฿5,454, excluding 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 Canterbury Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Novotel Christchurch Airport Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 873 out of 1126 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 1126 reviews
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10/10 Excellent

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convenient, quiet, clean accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean, convenient and good food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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Clean room, helpful staff, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Bathroom wasn’t particularly clean in our room. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Highly recommended, great location when transiting. Rate 10/10 plus plus
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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newer, better staff, amazing location for early flights
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wry close to the Airport for connecting flights at early or late hours
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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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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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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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Really friendly staff, great convenient location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff and breakfast were fantastic
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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8/10 Good

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Clean room and excellent location. Fast check out
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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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All was perfect...clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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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Excellent hotel. Loved the bed, view and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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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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
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10/10 Excellent

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The room is spacious, the staff is very helpful and friendly. The location is perfect, right next to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel is very clean. All the amenities you could want. Modern new 1-2 minute walk into the airport
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Short, overnight stay but quick check-in and out. Great location at Terminal and next to car rental return. Staff friendly and welcoming. Excellent room. Very quiet. Modern, spacious and very comfortable. Loved the bathroom design and layout.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous place to stay. Handy to terminal and family attractions. Enjoyed the restaurant. Friendly and very helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location to car rental and the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025