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Aotea Motor Lodge

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Whanganui Central

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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390 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui, 4500
  • Place, Sarjeant Gallery
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Whanganui Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Studio

Executive Studio

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

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

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Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

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

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Deluxe Twin Studio

Deluxe Twin Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Whanganui

City center retreat .Your stay at this Whanganui Central aparthotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Ward Observatory and Queens Park. Watt Fountain and Sarjeant Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sarjeant Gallery - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Whanganui Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Virginia Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Curious - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Springvale Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Rutland Arms Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mischief - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Brick House - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Aotea Motor Lodge

4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Whanganui Central
Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A business center and a meeting room are available. The luxury Aotea Motor Lodge also features a terrace, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Whanganui aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
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.

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Mini golf
  • Fishing nearby
  • 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

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Aotea Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 405 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 405 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 405 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 405 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 405 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

Kayla

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

T K

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy room with comfortable beds and good facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tim, Auckland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and close to everything once would need
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Montell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Service and check in was quick and simple. Nice area and everything needed or wanted in walking distance. Great people
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for our family of 4. Accommodation was clean and inviting. Hosts were accomodating of our 2 cars and let us know where to park the 2nd car and explained well everything we needed to know. Bathroom & room itself was clean, infact first impressions were right, the entire property was clean and inviting. Will definitely stay here again next time we in Whanganui!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was a bit of a challenge. We didn’t realise it closes at 7pm on a Friday night (website and Expedia both day reception open until 9:30pm). Property Manager made allowances and waited for us until 8:15om. Great spa, much larger than expected. Would stay again and make sure if arriving after 7pm we get in contact.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Cassandre

Travelled with family and small children
Very average, but free parking space.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The friendliness and welcoming on arrival and the overall experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic thank you 🙏
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient clean spacious units. Friendly staff. Due to the location being on a main road there was some traffic noise on Friday and Saturday night but not as much as I would have expected. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quite. Beautifully set out rooms and the double spa is great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim, Auckland

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
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
Great units with spa facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very well looked after. Clean, tidy and comfortable. Having Sky TV was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024