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Motel Aotea Motor Lodge

Aotea Motor Lodge

390 Victoria Avenue, 4500 Whanganui, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 899 reviews)

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8.6
Excellent
899 reviews
  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Location

    9.0

  • Total

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

They were so lovely let me check in super early !!

Rachel New Zealand

Location perfect... Walking distance to everything.. Road Abit noisy... But we are from a quiet country road 😜

Jenny New Zealand

Amazing spa with good jets and great service experienced. Wifi connection was brilliant and plunger coffee in room was a bonus. I loved all the little details like sewing kit, toothbrush and razor supplied, don't get that often any more!

Kim New Zealand

Nice big room. Good sized balcony. Enormous spa bath.

Lee New Zealand

The room was nice and big, close to the supermarket and takeaway spots, brought food but didn't have anything to cook it on but over all it was bomb👍

Reshay New Zealand

Staff was very helpful in making a room adjustment. Housekeeping was excellent.

Glow--- United States of America

Super clean room with a jacuzzi tub! Very comfortable beds! Good restaurants nearby.

Dan United States of America

The rooms are spacious and well planned and the beds are extremely comfortable.

Guiliano New Zealand

Aotea is our fav stay when we are in town and Daniel is always helpful and professional - he deserves a pay rise and a holiday :)

Kylie New Zealand

Beautifully decorated and nice layout. Loved the tub!

Loretta United States of America

Excellent location!

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Aotea Motor Lodge

8.6
Excellent
899 reviews
  • 9.0

    Excellent location!

  • Highly rated for:
    Very clean bathrooms
  • Highly rated for:
    Very clean bathrooms
  • Highly rated for:
    Room sizes
  • Highly rated for:
    Very clean bathrooms
  • Highly rated for:
    Room sizes
  • Highly rated for:
    Very clean bathrooms
  • Highly rated for:
    Very clean bathrooms
  • Highly rated for:
    Very clean bathrooms
  • Highly rated for:
    Room sizes
  • Highly rated for:
    Very clean bathrooms
  • Highly rated for:
    Very clean bathrooms
  • Highly rated for:
    Very comfy beds
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “They were so lovely let me check in super early !!”
    Rachel Rachel New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Location perfect... Walking distance to everything.. Road Abit noisy... But we are from a quiet country road 😜”
    Jenny Jenny New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Amazing spa with good jets and great service experienced. Wifi connection was brilliant and plunger coffee in room was a bonus.”
    Kim Kim New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Nice big room. Good sized balcony. Enormous spa bath.”
    Lee Lee New Zealand New Zealand
  • “The room was nice and big, close to the supermarket and takeaway spots, brought food but didn't have anything to cook it on but over all it was bomb👍”
    Reshay Reshay New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Staff was very helpful in making a room adjustment. Housekeeping was excellent.”
    Glow--- Glow--- United States of America United States of America
  • “Super clean room with a jacuzzi tub! Very comfortable beds! Good restaurants nearby.”
    Dan Dan United States of America United States of America
  • “The rooms are spacious and well planned and the beds are extremely comfortable.”
    Guiliano Guiliano New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Aotea is our fav stay when we are in town and Daniel is always helpful and professional - he deserves a pay rise and a holiday :)”
    Kylie Kylie New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Beautifully decorated and nice layout. Loved the tub!”
    Loretta Loretta United States of America United States of America

Experience World-class Service at Aotea Motor Lodge

One of our top picks in Whanganui. 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. Car parking is right next to your room. 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 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.7 for two-person stays.

낍 Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

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

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Guest reviews

8.6
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899 reviews
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  • Rachel New Zealand

    “They were so lovely let me check in super early !!”

  • Jenny New Zealand

    “Location perfect... Walking distance to everything.. Road Abit noisy... But we are from a quiet country road 😜”

  • Kim New Zealand

    “Amazing spa with good jets and great service experienced. Wifi connection was brilliant and plunger coffee in room was a bonus. I loved all the little details like sewing kit, toothbrush and razor supplied, don't get that often any more!”

  • Lee New Zealand

    “Nice big room. Good sized balcony. Enormous spa bath.”

  • Reshay New Zealand

    “The room was nice and big, close to the supermarket and takeaway spots, brought food but didn't have anything to cook it on but over all it was bomb👍”

  • Glow--- United States of America

    “Staff was very helpful in making a room adjustment. Housekeeping was excellent.”

  • Dan United States of America

    “Super clean room with a jacuzzi tub! Very comfortable beds! Good restaurants nearby.”

  • Guiliano New Zealand

    “The rooms are spacious and well planned and the beds are extremely comfortable.”

  • Kylie New Zealand

    “Aotea is our fav stay when we are in town and Daniel is always helpful and professional - he deserves a pay rise and a holiday :)”

  • Loretta United States of America

    “Beautifully decorated and nice layout. Loved the tub!”

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  • Is there any stove in studio rooms please

    All our units only have small kitchenettes which have the the following ( Microwave, toaster, electric jug and small fridge ) no Stoves. Regards Managers


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    Asked about: Deluxe Studio
  • what are your laundry facilities

    We have a Laundry located on the 1st Floor. No charge for the washing machine and a $3 dollar charge for the use of the dryer. Regards Manager


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  • Hi Are you open for business on 20th April please

    Yes we are open for all Essential Service Guests.


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  • Is it quiet around your premises ?

    We are situated in the main street of Whanganui. We have a selection of units some are located at the back of the Motel. Regards Managers


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  • Designated smokers area?

    Dear Guests, all units are non smoking and smoking is permitted in designated smoker areas.


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  • How do I specify a two bedroom suite when booking online?

    Please contact Motel as the Two bedroom units are 2 units next to each other with a common door. Regards Maree


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  • Is there any stove in studio rooms please

    All our units only have small kitchenettes which have the the following ( Microwave, toaster, electric jug and small fridge ) no Stoves. Regards Managers


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    You found this answer unhelpful

    Asked about: Deluxe Studio
  • what are your laundry facilities

    We have a Laundry located on the 1st Floor. No charge for the washing machine and a $3 dollar charge for the use of the dryer. Regards Manager


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer unhelpful

  • Hi Are you open for business on 20th April please

    Yes we are open for all Essential Service Guests.


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer unhelpful

  • Is it quiet around your premises ?

    We are situated in the main street of Whanganui. We have a selection of units some are located at the back of the Motel. Regards Managers


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer unhelpful

  • Designated smokers area?

    Dear Guests, all units are non smoking and smoking is permitted in designated smoker areas.


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer unhelpful

  • How do I specify a two bedroom suite when booking online?

    Please contact Motel as the Two bedroom units are 2 units next to each other with a common door. Regards Maree


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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Kingsgate Hotel
    0 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Parnells Cafe
    0 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Lake Virginia Lake
    0.6 miles
  • Ocean/Sea Castlecliff Beach
    3.1 miles
  • River Whanganui
    0.3 miles
Closest Airports
  • Palmerston North International Airport
    41 miles
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Amenities of Aotea Motor Lodge Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Facilities for disabled guests
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Mini golf
  • Bowling
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Internet
  • Free! Wired internet is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Honeymoon suite
  • 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
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Fitness center

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Check-in

2:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

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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.

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 by request
NZD 20 per child, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds 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.

Cards accepted at this property

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

Aotea Motor Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Guests arriving after 21:30 hours must contact the hotel prior to their arrival to arrange for an after hours check-in.

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

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)

  • Room options at Aotea Motor Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Apartment
    • Twin
    • Suite

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Aotea Motor Lodge (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private Parking

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

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

  • Aotea Motor Lodge is 0.7 miles from the center of Whanganui.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Aotea Motor Lodge by:

    • Taxi 8min

  • 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.

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