Aparthotel

Aotea Motor Lodge

Luxury aparthotel in Whanganui with free parking

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Room
Balcony
Front of property
Bathroom
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is S$145
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul

Explore the area

Map
390 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui, 4500
  • Whanganui Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Virginia Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Durie Hill Elevator
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Choose your unit

Executive Studio

  • 37 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Twin Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Studio

  • 34 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Whanganui

Located in Whanganui, Aotea Motor Lodge is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Queens Park and Virginia Lake, while Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are cultural highlights. Durie Hill Elevator and Ward Observatory are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Sarjeant Gallery - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Whanganui Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Virginia Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Thai House Express 2 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Yellow House Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Noodle Canteen - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Aotea Motor Lodge

Luxury aparthotel in Whanganui with free parking
A business centre, a meeting room and dry cleaning are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, express check-out and a banquet hall. Each apartment boasts a jetted bath and offers free WiFi and a kitchenette. Guests will appreciate conveniences, such as a fridge and a microwave, while an LCD TV with satellite channels and a DVD player provide a bit of entertainment.
Aotea Motor Lodge offers 28 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Accommodation at this 4.5-star aparthotel has kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with in-room jetted baths, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Whanganui aparthotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

Amenities

Kitchen
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 9:30 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:30 AM - 8:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per stay

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Aotea Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aotea Motor Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aotea Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Aotea Motor Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Aotea Motor Lodge located?

Located in Whanganui Central, this luxury aparthotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ward Observatory, Queens Park and Watt Fountain. Sarjeant Gallery and Whanganui Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Aotea Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 390 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 390 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 390 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 390 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 390 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Convenient clean spacious units. Friendly staff. Due to the location being on a main road there was some traffic noise on Friday and Saturday night but not as much as I would have expected. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great units with spa facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and quite. Beautifully set out rooms and the double spa is great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Lovely service, clean facilities, handy to town, ver comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good motel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely friendly staff, comfortable beds, absolutely delightful spa bath.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. We have stayed here a couple of times and will definitely stay again. The rooms are well equipped and the staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Thumbs up, Aotea Motor Lodge

Lovely big room and super comfortable with good parking and handy to shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness
Super clean and staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location was very good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Nice place to stay

Lovely motel in convenient location. The rooms were clean and spacious. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaye

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Always love our stays at Aotea. Best in whanganui
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great rooms, great bath
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Lovely rooms, very good beds and very spacious. Good guest laundry
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very well looked after. Clean, tidy and comfortable. Having Sky TV was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Friendly check in. Great room had everything we needed. Great spa in room and comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great experience really friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

kristi-Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was nice. The cleaners were lovley
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Managers were very accomodating, really appreciate them going the extra mile! Well presented and quiet. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good location with Supermarkets close. spacious for a motel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Central with good access
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023