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Airport Birches Motel

390 Yaldhurst Road, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Airport Birches Motel
Ranked #43 of 137 hotels in Christchurch
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Toowoomba
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31 reviews 31 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Stayed at this hotel 2 times on our trip the first and last nights with our 2 teenaged children. Both nights were a comfortable night sleep. Staff were friendly and happy to have a chat and give us advice. Much preferred place to stay than some of the other airport hotels. Will book here again. Easy and close to main... More

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Ansbach, Germany
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20 reviews 20 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Comfortable hotel only a few miles away from the Christchurch Airport. Room was spacious and comfortable. Location of the hotel was nice as I hadn't ever driven on the left side of the road before and I wanted a place where I wouldn't have to drive through the center of Christchurch to get to the hotel in my rental car... More

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Lower Hutt, New Zealand
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

5 mins to airport and to the races where the Sunday market is. 24 hr service station just down the road. Very comfortable bed. Very obliging owners :-) We will definately stay next time we are down in Christchurch.

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Brisbane, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

We stayed here after recommendations through flight centre. The room was very clean, easy access and quiet. We had a rental car so did not require shuttle bus but would have been alot easier as we asked about which way to go and was directed and told it would take us a few minutes.. Somehow we ended up at the... More

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BirchesNZ, Manager at Airport Birches Motel, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Dear T_CMac09 Thank you for your review, we can report that we have recently reconfigured the room you referred to in your review. The old heater has been removed and replaced with a larger more energy efficient model and moved to a less hazardous location, an additional smaller heater has been placed in the main bedroom. This should provide ample... More

Kincumber, Australia
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44 reviews 44 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

WE arrived by train into Christchurch and used the phone at the station to contact the hotel for our free pickup. Our room was large, very comfortable and quiet. Breakfast was available but not dinner. As we had no car the owner arranged for the shuttle bus from the local tavern to pick us up for a great meal and... More

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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

Stayed here one night before an early flight to Sydney.The rooms and bathroom are exceptionally clean and very well equipped.Unfortunately the shuttle bus isn't available for very early flights but the taxi was ordered for us and only cost $14 and was waiting for us 5 minutes before ordered time. As previous comments the downside is the noise from fellow... More

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Wollongong, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Our group of 2 couples stayed here overnight after arriving at Christchurch Airport. There is a free shuttle bus to and from the airport - a 5 minute trip - we just had to ring from the free phone at the airport on our arrival. We had a 2 bedroom room which comfortably slept 4 - it was very clean,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2012

Stayed here after arriving in NZ and were given an early check in time because our flight arrived very early in the morning. Room wasn't ready when we arrived but only had to wait a few minutes. Stayed in 1 bedroom room. Very clean and modern. 2nd bedroom contained one single bed. This room is very small. My daughter had... More

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Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2012

I booked this motel because it had a free airport shuttle and the price was a lot better than other hotels closer to the airport. We booked a 'one bedroom' which is like a studio motel room but with an extra bedroom. It sleeps 3 people but the second bedroom is microscopic in size, ok for a child or small... More

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Den Bosch, The Netherlands
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012

After air New Zealand lost our luggage we arrived at the motel. The owner was most helpfull and tried to cheer us up. Even after we had been in an car accident and I had to overnight in a hospital, his spirits didn't falter and he really helped my wife to settle down. Dave... Thanks!! So now you'd think I... More

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Additional Information about Airport Birches Motel

Also Known As:
Airport Birches Hotel Christchurch
Airport Birches Hotel
Address: 390 Yaldhurst Road, Christchurch, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Canterbury Region > Christchurch
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette
Hotel Style:
Ranked #43 of 137 hotels in Christchurch
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Airport Birches Motel, built 2001, is located just 4 kilometres from the Christchurch Airport, but out of the flight plan. All our rooms are GROUND FLOOR with NO additional floors on top. We offer our guests the comfort and convenience of being close to the Christchurch Airport, without the noise and hassle.Our courtesy shuttle service operates between the Christchurch Airport and Railway station between 9:00am - 1:00am everyday, except, Xmas Eve, Day, Boxing Day & New Years Eve, Day. In addition to this we offer a park and fly option for those wishing to leave their cars behind whilst they travel overseas, conditions apply.We are close to both Hornby Shopping mall (2 minute drive, 10 minute walk) and Westfield Riccarton (5 minute drive). We are also one of the closest motels to Riccarton Racecourse & Riccarton Park Convention Centre, we offer a shuttle them during normal shuttle hours. Though it is only a few minutes walk. We are also only 5 minutes walk from a nearby minigolf and driving range, for those interested in Golfing. If you are heading into the city there is a local bus service that is a mere 400m down the road.We are ideally positioned for incoming travellers as we are on the crossroads of both the North and South bypasses. As well as on the main road off to the West Coast. Making us a perfect base to start your holiday. If you are looking closer a field, then Akaroa and Hanmer Springs as well as Arthur's pass are all within around 2 hours drive of us. Along with all the Ski Fields, such as Porters Heights and Mt Hutt.For those hungry travellers a large number of local eateries will deliver to our motel, as well as free transfers to the popular Avonhead Tavern. There is also a 24 hour service station down the road for snacks and goodies.So for a relaxing experience stay, stay with us at the Airport Birches Motel.Kind regards ... more   less 
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