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Aotea Motor Lodge

4.5 star property
Whanganui city-center apartments with kitchenettes

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
In the heart of the city, Aotea Motor Lodge offers a vibrant retreat. Enjoy mini golf on-site, unwind with dry cleaning/laundry services, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. With express check-out and luggage storage at your fingertips, this luxury aparthotel is a perfect blend of convenience and comfort.

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Kitchenette
  • Non-smoking
  • Gym
  • Refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (10)

  • 28 smoke-free apartments
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall
  • Mini golf

Feel at home (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Kitchenette
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Television
The current price is $102
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3

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Executive Studio | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Executive Studio

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Bedroom | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Twin Studio | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Twin Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
  • 34 sq m
  • 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
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
  • 34 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
390 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui, 4500

What's nearby

  • Queens Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Whanganui Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Virginia Lake - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 3 min drive - 2.0 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

Aotea Motor Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Whanganui. Freebies like WiFi, self parking, and wired internet are added perks, and guests can keep active with onsite mini golf. Conveniences like kitchenettes are in all apartments, along with jetted tubs and LCD TVs.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Property size

    • 28 apartments
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
PETS

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Cribs (infant beds): NZD 15.0 per stay

Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 1 meeting room
  • Business center
  • Desk

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 elevators
  • Soundproofing
  • Wheelchair accessible (with limits)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby (free access)
  • Mini golf on site
  • 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Security system

General

  • 28 rooms
  • 2 floors
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms avaliable

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 15.0 per stay

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a security system on site.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property is professionally cleaned.

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

Are pets allowed at Aotea Motor Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Aotea Motor Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Aotea Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Aotea Motor Lodge and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.

Does Aotea Motor Lodge have private hot tubs?

Yes, each apartment has a jetted bathtub.

Does Aotea Motor Lodge have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchenette which also includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and cookware.

What's the area around Aotea Motor Lodge like?

Aotea Motor Lodge is in the heart of Whanganui, a short 19-minute walk from Whanganui Museum and 16 minutes' walk from Queens Park.

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Aotea Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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

8/10 Very good

The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful.
Rhonda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Elizabeth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely service, clean facilities, handy to town, ver comfortable.
Kate, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay, thank you for being so helpful
Ron, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good motel
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely friendly staff, comfortable beds, absolutely delightful spa bath.
Joanna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Grant, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thumbs up, Aotea Motor Lodge
Lovely big room and super comfortable with good parking and handy to shopping.
trevor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property, clean and friendly
Mike, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super clean and staff were very friendly
Nigel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location was very good
Belinda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place to stay
Lovely motel in convenient location. The rooms were clean and spacious. I would definitely recommend.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay. Lovely and quiet even though this is Wanganui s main street. Lovely hosts and easy parking.
Louise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always love our stays at Aotea. Best in whanganui
Shaye, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and good option of condiments.
Bipendra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great rooms, great bath
Duncan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely rooms, very good beds and very spacious. Good guest laundry
Jane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very well looked after. Clean, tidy and comfortable. Having Sky TV was great.
Melanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly check in. Great room had everything we needed. Great spa in room and comfy bed.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience really friendly staff
Darren, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Was nice. The cleaners were lovley
kristi-Lea, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Managers were very accomodating, really appreciate them going the extra mile! Well presented and quiet. Would definitely stay there again.
Bryce, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location with Supermarkets close. spacious for a motel
kelvin, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Clean, close to everything
Tim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Central with good access
Neville, 2-night trip