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Aotea Motor Lodge

Luxury aparthotel in Whanganui with free parking

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is S$155
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun

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390 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui, 4500
  • Queens Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Whanganui Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Virginia Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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Executive Studio

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

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Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

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

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Deluxe Twin Studio

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

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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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Queens Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • 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

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 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 the heart of Whanganui, 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 6 - Okay. 23 out of 385 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 385 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

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The team at Aotea Lodge always make us feel very welcome. We had an overnight delay and they were so kind and helpful. Everything about the unit is excellent - we are really happy to be back after 2.5 years!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful management, spacious rooms, fabulous spa baths, convenient location - overall an excellent stay. We booked three rooms: one for ourselves, one for our adult children and one for our friends. Everyone loved the motel and found their respective types of accommodation perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

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

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We arrived early (12:00pm) on the off chance that our room might be ready. It was no big deal that it wasn’t but we didn’t need to hear over and over that checkin is 2pm. We had booked a premier room and couldn’t believe the traffic noise plus the street cleaner at 6:45am. I think the Premier rooms should be away from the street. I have stayed previously in different rooms and there was no issue with street noise. My side of the bed had a small table next to it. There was no lamp and no power points which is a bit unusual these days with all the tech people have. There was a heat pump which despite its name, is an air con unit so you should be able to use it on the cool setting but there was a sign saying it is set to heat and do not change it. The motels look lovely from the street and the interior is modern - it is just missing some things that could improve the stay significantly especially if it’s a hot day / night. Another thing to note, the spa bath was actually in the bedroom - not the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easy check in, lovely quiet place to stay, staff friendly. Clean and tidy, would recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Beverley

Liked: Room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bipendra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and good option of condiments.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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

2/10 Terrible

Errin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Esta

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved our stay, thank you for being so helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We liked the room, very clean, good size, well appointed. Our one complaint is the small beds. The rooms should have king beds. I can't imagine how two large people, we aren't, could have a comfortable night in those beds. The beds themselves were very comfortable. We travel alot and I think it is a Kiwi thing, My two cents worth.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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