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Airways Motel

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Riccarton Park

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Airways Motel is the perfect haven near University of Canterbury. Unwind in the garden or take advantage of laundry facilities, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, luggage storage and multilingual staff. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 265
AED 306 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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Queen Studio | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Queen Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King/Twin Studio | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King/Twin Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Triple Studio

Triple Studio | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Triple Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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One Bedroom with Bath | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

One Bedroom with Bath

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family One Bedroom | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family One Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Townhouse | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Two Bedroom Townhouse

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
TV
  • 140 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Accessible Studio | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Accessible Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Double Studio | Private kitchenette | Microwave, electric kettle, toaster

Family Double Studio

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
5 Dinton Street, off Russley Road, Christchurch, 8042

What's nearby

  • Riccarton Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Otukaikino Living Memorial Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • University of Canterbury - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • International Antarctic Centre - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 13 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 15 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪186 Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Avonhead Tavern and One Good Horse Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Monteiths Brewery Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Airways Motel

Motel near University of Canterbury
Located close to Riccarton Park and Air Force Museum of New Zealand, Airways Motel provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking, plus extended parking (surcharge)
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Airways Motel feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 28-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, microwaves, and toasters

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (NZD 5 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 8 to 25 for adults and NZD 8 to 25 for children

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 8 to 25 for adults, and NZD 8 to 25 for children
  • Extended parking fee: NZD 5 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Airways Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Airways Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Airways Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Airways Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM–8 PM on request.

Where is Airways Motel located?

Located in Russley, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Riccarton Park, University of Canterbury, and International Antarctic Centre. Air Force Museum of New Zealand and Riccarton House are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Airways Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 306 out of 618 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 618 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 618 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 618 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 618 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unassuming and unpretentious, yet with clean, well-equipped rooms. Quiet even though close to the airport. Jeff was a welcoming host.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy basic rooms, just what I needed for less than 12hour stay and close to the airport. Transfers included during main hours so that was a bonus. Easy check in/out
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the free shuttle to the airport was a real bonus. Very friendly and super helpful staff. Our room had everything we needed and it was quiet and warm and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ranjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, friendly staff. We arranged an early shuttle at 5:45am to airport which was great. Recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Nice place to stay, great location close to airport
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

LeeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Room was excellent just the skylights in Bathroom and Bedroom the good old moss on the skylights. love to see sprayed off.. But you and your Team were so lovely..
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Suphaphon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited my travel plans and made the trip really easy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great 2 day stay - hosts are very considerate & friendly - shuttles to pick up from car rental & to airport were comfortable & quick - despite being on the main road, the rooms were extremely quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price for the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good parking,, good location, easy to find, reasonably close to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited us well as close proximity to airport for an early flight.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners are very friendly and helpful, definitely be staying there again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is so close to the gas station, and the room is clean for a a motel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
IT had all the cooking tools that i needed but as i only stayed for one night i got take aways from the service station around the corner. the bed was just right so i had a good nights sleep. top class.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay, lovely host 😊
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended…clean, convenient to the airport, and friendly folks.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect locatation to visit Ruahuna motorcycle races, close to the airport, and restaurants nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good option for anyone arriving or departing via the airport - its just a couple of minutes away.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the airport
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good price,helpful friendly owner
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inga

Liked: Staff & service
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023