The Best Hotels Closest to International Antarctic Centre in Christchurch - 2026 Updated Prices

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A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, blue chairs, a marble reception desk, and a chandelier.

A bartender pouring a drink into a martini glass at a bar with a variety of liquor bottles in the background.

A woman and a child in a hot tub with a glass roof and outdoor seating area in the background.

A couple dining at an outdoor restaurant with a view of a modern building and lush greenery in the background.

1. Commodore Airport Hotel

Burnside, 1.3 km from International Antarctic Centre

Carly

฿3,396

฿3,906 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A modern motel with a sign indicating it is the Airport Palms Motel.

A living room with a sofa, a chair, a dining table, and a lamp.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a coffee maker. There is a dining area with a black table and chairs, and a vase with flowers on the table.

A neatly made bed with a dark quilt, two bedside lamps, a remote control, and a wall-mounted artwork.

2. Airport Palms Motel

Burnside, 1.7 km from International Antarctic Centre

Wilson

฿2,665

฿3,064 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, two blue armchairs, a round table with a vase, and a ceiling with hanging plants.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'NOVOTEL' sign, featuring a sleek, contemporary design with large windows and a structured facade.

A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a view of a cityscape.

3. Novotel Christchurch Airport

Christchurch Airport, 0.3 km from International Antarctic Centre

Matt

฿4,110

฿4,726 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a coffee table.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a central island, dining table, and chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a lamp.

4. Airport Christchurch Motel

Burnside, 1.7 km from International Antarctic Centre

Simon

฿2,817

฿3,239 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A modern outdoor seating area with metal chairs and tables, a well-maintained lawn, and a building with large windows in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a TV.

A modern building with a parking lot, multiple balconies, and a clear sky.

5. Airport Delta Motel

Burnside, 1.7 km from International Antarctic Centre

John

฿2,817

฿3,239 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A modern lobby with grey upholstered chairs, a round wooden table, and a vase of flowers on a black side table.

A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a bar.

A corridor leading to a restaurant with glass doors and a sign reading "ach-eron restaurant & bar".

6. Sudima Christchurch Airport

Christchurch Airport, 0.2 km from International Antarctic Centre

Nigel

฿3,180

฿3,657 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a faucet, and a backsplash with a mosaic tile pattern.

A patio with a table and chairs, a sliding glass door, and a wooden pergola.

A bar area with stools, a counter, and a refrigerator stocked with bottles.

7. Airport Gateway Christchurch

Burnside, 1.6 km from International Antarctic Centre

Elna

฿2,277

฿2,619 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A group of people dining at a buffet with various dishes displayed in bowls.

A staircase with a mural of buildings and a bird.

A hammock lounge area with striped fabric seating and a person reading a book.

A hammock in a spacious room with large windows, a green wall, and a map on the wall.

8. LyLo Christchurch Airport

Christchurch Airport, 0.3 km from International Antarctic Centre

Rebecca

฿1,717

฿1,974 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of greenery.

A compact living space with a sofa, two wooden tables, a kitchenette, and a window with a view of greenery.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A small, single-story motel with a covered porch and a sign indicating it is Park 3 Motel.

9. North South Holiday Park

2.7 km from International Antarctic Centre

Elsa

฿1,100

฿1,266 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

An aerial view of a lodge with multiple buildings, surrounded by trees and a golf course.

A golf course with bunkers and a flagstick.

A reception area with a 'STAFF ONLY' door, a reception desk, and an 'EXIT' sign.

A bedroom with a wooden nightstand, a black vase with yellow flowers, a black chair, and a wooden desk with a lamp.

10. Harewood Lodge

2.3 km from International Antarctic Centre

Isaia Junior

฿1,559

฿1,793 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A hotel room with a large scenic wall mural, a TV mounted on the wall, a bar area with stools, and a seating area with a chair and a small table.

A motel reception building with a brick facade, large windows, and a sign above the entrance.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a large window, and a mural of a mountain landscape.

A motel reception with a sign above the entrance, a brick facade, and a view of a forest through the glass doors.

11. Northwood Motor Lodge

6.6 km from International Antarctic Centre

Shona

฿2,522

฿2,900 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A hot tub with champagne glasses and a bottle on a wooden deck.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a television.

A Victorian-style house with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a well-maintained garden with white roses.

A gravel pathway flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and a rose arbor with blooming flowers.

12. Lilac Rose Boutique Bed and Breakfast

5.2 km from International Antarctic Centre

Cen

฿3,821

฿4,394 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A row of traditional-style buildings with stone accents and multiple windows, likely part of a hotel or residential complex.

A compact kitchen with a sink, countertop, and cabinets. There is a chair and a small table in the adjacent living area.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a small side table, and a kitchen area with a sink and cabinets.

A modern kitchen with a built-in sink, a coffee machine, and a countertop.

13. The Elmwood Motel

Merivale, 7.1 km from International Antarctic Centre

AMIE

฿3,288

฿3,781 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A modern bedroom with a sofa, a bed, a nightstand, and a hanging light fixture.

A living room with two blue sofas, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A living room with two grey sofas, a small white table, and a dining table with chairs.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area with chairs and a glass table.

14. Adelphi Motel

Merivale, 7.2 km from International Antarctic Centre

Christmas

฿2,812

฿3,234 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern cafe interior with wooden tables and chairs, a coffee bar, and shelves with decorative items.

A modern hotel building with a prominent "GOLDEN HOTEL" sign.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinetry, a dishwasher, and a kettle on the counter.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a large painting on the wall.

15. Golden Hotel

Riccarton, 5.8 km from International Antarctic Centre

Hor yan

฿2,598

฿2,988 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

A motel sign with amenities like WiFi and air conditioning.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a backsplash with a mosaic tile design.

A patio with a wooden fence, a metal table, two metal chairs, and a window with a bed inside.

16. Golden Star Motel

Riccarton, 6.9 km from International Antarctic Centre

Sarah

฿2,293

฿2,637 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern room with a black leather sofa, a small wooden table, and a bed with a blue mattress.

A modern motel with a sign reading "306 Motel Carpark."

17. 306 Motel Apartments

Upper Riccarton, 5.5 km from International Antarctic Centre

Axel

฿3,547

฿4,079 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows overlooking the street.

A modern building with the name 'Mayfair' prominently displayed.

A modern hotel room with two large beds, a sofa, a bedside table with a phone, and a window with a view of the outside.

A restaurant with blue booths, wooden tables, and chairs.

18. The Mayfair

Christchurch City Centre, 7.7 km from International Antarctic Centre

Li Yong

฿5,155

฿5,928 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

A bedroom with a large bed, a sliding glass door to a patio, a painting of a beach scene, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple entry points and a well-lit exterior.

A large bed with a blue and white bedspread, two bedside tables with lamps, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area.

19. Fyffe On Riccarton

Riccarton, 5.8 km from International Antarctic Centre

Kathryn

฿2,411

฿2,772 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a patio with outdoor furniture, and a sliding glass door.

A motel with a sign indicating no vacancies, free WiFi, and 100% Kiwi ownership.

A living room with a red sofa, a glass coffee table, and a decorative plant.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a view of greenery outside.

20. 175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton

Riccarton, 6 km from International Antarctic Centre

Matthew

฿2,484

฿2,856 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to International Antarctic Centre

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Commodore Airport Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Airport Palms Motel	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Novotel Christchurch Airport	9.4 Exceptional 1,109 reviews	View
Airport Christchurch Motel	9.4 Exceptional 627 reviews	View
Airport Delta Motel	9.4 Exceptional 663 reviews	View

Top International Antarctic Centre Hotel Reviews

Commodore Airport Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"All Staff we had interaction with were very helpful and welcoming. Immaculately clean room. Great little kitchenette in the room. We didnt use the pool or facilities but they looked great."

Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Quiet and clean. Nice breakfast."

Novotel Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is a very convenient location to the terminal. Often international flights get in late like mine and I emailed the hotel in advance to let them know I was a late checkin and my room was ready and the team on hand were so friendly and helpful. The room felt fresh, the sheets were so soft. I honestly had the best sleep after my flight and didnt rush leaving because of late checkout."

LyLo Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome hostel"

Airport Palms Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, tidy and well organized"

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and comfortable stay."

North South Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Stay every two weeks very clean facilities"

Bush Inn Court Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely host, extremely accommodating."

Airport Christchurch Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

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Russley Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Christchurch at Russley Golf Club. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

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Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery during your travels in Christchurch. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

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Nunweek Park

Explore the great outdoors at Nunweek Park, a lovely green space in Christchurch. Wander around the gardens in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Omarino Wine Park

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Omarino Wine Park during your travels to Christchurch. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

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McLean's Island Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Christchurch at McLean's Island Golf Club. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

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Harewood Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Christchurch at Harewood Golf Club. Visit the top-notch restaurants or charming cafes in this walkable area.

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Action Kart Raceway

You can take time to visit Action Kart Raceway during your travels to Christchurch. Wander around the gardens in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre

Enjoy an outing to Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre during your stay in Christchurch. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around International Antarctic Centre?

International Antarctic Centre is located in a welcoming area of Christchurch known for its array of dining options and golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 8 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near International Antarctic Centre?

Adjacent to International Antarctic Centre, Sudima Christchurch Airport is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good choices within a short distance include Novotel Christchurch Airport and LyLo Christchurch Airport.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to International Antarctic Centre?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from International Antarctic Centre.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near International Antarctic Centre, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near International Antarctic Centre.

What can I see and do near International Antarctic Centre?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Air Force Museum of New Zealand and Canterbury Museum. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of Riccarton Park, Mona Vale and Hagley Park. Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre, Graham Condon Recreation and Sport Centre and St Bede's College Porforming Arts Center are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

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Our top choices for International Antarctic Centre hotels

1. Commodore Airport Hotel

2. Airport Palms Motel

3. Novotel Christchurch Airport

4. Airport Christchurch Motel

5. Airport Delta Motel

6. Sudima Christchurch Airport

7. Airport Gateway Christchurch

8. LyLo Christchurch Airport

9. North South Holiday Park

10. Harewood Lodge

11. Northwood Motor Lodge

12. Lilac Rose Boutique Bed and Breakfast

13. The Elmwood Motel

14. Adelphi Motel

15. Golden Hotel

16. Golden Star Motel

17. 306 Motel Apartments

18. The Mayfair

19. Fyffe On Riccarton

20. 175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton

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Top International Antarctic Centre Hotel Reviews

Commodore Airport Hotel

Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Novotel Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport

Airport Palms Motel

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

North South Holiday Park

Bush Inn Court Motel

Airport Christchurch Motel

Other attractions near International Antarctic Centre

Russley Golf Club

Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery

Nunweek Park

Omarino Wine Park

McLean's Island Golf Club

Harewood Golf Club

Action Kart Raceway

Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre

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