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Aotea Motor Lodge

4.5 star property
Step up to mini golf fun or take it easy with laundry services just steps away from the action-packed city center.

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Deluxe Studio
Deluxe Twin Studio | Private kitchen
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Executive Studio

Executive Studio

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Bathrobes
  • 400 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Studio

Deluxe Twin Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Bathrobes
Jetted bathtub
  • 364 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Bathrobes
Jetted bathtub
  • 366 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
390 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui, 4500

What's nearby

  • Sarjeant Gallery - 18 min walk
  • Whanganui Museum - 19 min walk
  • Virginia Lake - 2 min drive
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 3 min drive
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 3 min drive

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 center, 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 tub and offers free WiFi and a kitchenette. Guests will appreciate conveniences like a refrigerator 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. Accommodations at this 4.5-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Crib: NZD 15 per stay

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Work spaces

  • Business center
  • Desk
  • Meeting room

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Mini golf
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Security system

General

  • 2 floors
  • 28 units
  • Banquet hall
  • Connecting units available
  • Soundproofing

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 available
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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per stay

Property payment types

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-authorize 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 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 elevators
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 rating system.

Property is also known as

Aotea Motor
Aotea Motor Lodge
Aotea Motor Lodge Wanganui
Aotea Motor Wanganui
Aotea Motor Lodge Whanganui
Aotea Motor Whanganui
Aotea Motor Lodge Whanganui
Aotea Motor Lodge Aparthotel
Aotea Motor Lodge Aparthotel Whanganui

Frequently asked questions

Is Aotea Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Aotea Motor Lodge?

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aotea Motor Lodge on Mar 25, 2025 start from CA $144.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Aotea Motor Lodge located?

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

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Aotea Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 377 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 377 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 377 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 377 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 377 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Very clean and quite. Beautifully set out rooms and the double spa is great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Great units with spa facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda

The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Easy check in, lovely quiet place to stay, staff friendly. Clean and tidy, would recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Good motel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Loved our stay, thank you for being so helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Very well looked after. Clean, tidy and comfortable. Having Sky TV was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bipendra

Clean and good option of condiments.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

trevor

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

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

kristi-Lea

Was nice. The cleaners were lovley
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim

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

10/10 Excellent

Grant

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

Joanna

Lovely friendly staff, comfortable beds, absolutely delightful spa bath.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Great property, clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Jane

Lovely rooms, very good beds and very spacious. Good guest laundry
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Fantastic stay. Lovely and quiet even though this is Wanganui s main street. Lovely hosts and easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Belinda

Location was very good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

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

10/10 Excellent

Shaye

Always love our stays at Aotea. Best in whanganui
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Great rooms, great bath
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022