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Ideally located on Whanganui’s main street, Aotea Motor Lodge offers free WiFi and free wired broadband internet access. Double spa baths are provided in every unit. This 5-star boutique motel features 28 apartments, from studios to 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units. All are serviced by housekeeping daily. Guests enjoy access to the Club Fitness Gym. Aotea Motor Lodge Wanganui is just 10 minutes’ drive from the north/south motorways. It is only 5 minutes’ walk to the restaurants, shops, supermarkets and entertainment in Whanganui city center.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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1 twin bed
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2 twin beds
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1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Raymond
    Australia Australia
    Staff were friendly and helpful. The spa was great and the location was close to grocery shops.
  • L
    Canada Canada
    Double Jacuzzi bathtub was awesome. Lots of space.
  • Janet
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Anna was very accommodating, and very helpful when I had some trouble with the check in process. Went smooth with her, thanks y’all!

Area info

Amenities of Aotea Motor Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Spa tub
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Activities
  • Mini golf
  • Bowling
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Telephone
Internet
Wired internet is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Baggage storage
    • Fax/Photocopying
    • Dry cleaning
    • Laundry
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Spa
    • Fitness center
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules

    Aotea Motor Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of NZD 200 is required on arrival. That's about USD 118. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    NZD 20 per child, per night

    Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa Eftpos American Express Cash Aotea Motor Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests arriving after 21:30 hours must contact the hotel prior to their arrival to arrange for an after hours check-in. The property accepts only fully vaccinated guests.

    All Guests are to meet ONE or more requirements to stay in this property:

    Vaccination Pass or a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    A damage deposit of NZD 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Aotea Motor Lodge

    • Aotea Motor Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness center
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Bowling
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Mini golf
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)

    • The prices at Aotea Motor Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Aotea Motor Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Aotea Motor Lodge is 0.7 miles from the center of Whanganui. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Aotea Motor Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Room options at Aotea Motor Lodge include:

      • Double
      • Apartment
      • Twin
      • Suite