Novotel Christchurch Airport

4.5 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Business centre

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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30 Durey Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, NZ, 7674
  • International Antarctic Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • University of Canterbury
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mona Vale
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

Superior Room, 3 Single Beds

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Executive Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Novotel Christchurch Airport

Luxury hotel connected to the airport in Christchurch with a restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, valet parking and 24-hour room service. Housekeeping is available on request.
Novotel Christchurch Airport offers 200 accommodations with minibars and a safe. A pillow menu is available. 49-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Christchurch hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Novotel Christchurch Airport's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be connected to the airport and just a quick walk from International Antarctic Centre. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Food Exchange
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness, overall comfort and comfy beds
  • Just a 1-minute drive from International Antarctic Centre and 6 minutes from University of Canterbury
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 2336 square feet (217 square metres) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Novotel Christchurch Airport. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star Christchurch hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Food Exchange – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Gourmet Bar – This lobby lounge only serves light fare. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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)

Novotel Christchurch Airport Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 789 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1000 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable and just a few minutes walk from the terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel beside the Airport so very convenient. Rooftop restaurant had great food. Surprisingly quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Checkin staff very accomodating and the F&B staff also very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Easy access from international flight, comfort bed, nice quite dark room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient especially since our flight was delayed and only checked in at 3am. Staff were excellent and gave us late check out before I even asked. Restaurant on 6th floor very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Airport hotel unacceptable poor internet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian Gordon

Travelled with family
The Staff member who checked us in was very helpful. However, the staff member who checked us out at 6am tried to charge us double for a 2 day stay we had already prepaid!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful new 4 star hotel! Can walk to airport! The rooms are totally soundproof! You cannot hear any of the planes coming or taking off. You cannot hear any noise from any of the other rooms either. Fantastic hotel!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richie

Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous breakfast, convenient for airport shuttle and a short walk to the terminal
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what we required, car rental right next door for drop off and then walk across to Novotel for an overnight stay before catching our flight. Superbly appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Theodore

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy our stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was just steps from the airport, so very convenient for a late arrival. Food was good, room was clean and comfortable. Everything about it was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great handy location for overnight stay before a flight
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Shawn

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In all fairness I cannot rate this property. They were overbooked and displaced us at 1am when we arrived. Will not stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bharathi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location and facilities were clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025