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Aotea Motor Lodge

4.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
$107
$93 nightly
$107 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28

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, Virginia Lake
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • 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)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Executive Studio

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 581 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 581 sq ft
  • 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

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

About the neighborhood

Whanganui

A stay at Aotea Motor Lodge places you in the heart of Whanganui, within a 5-minute drive of Queens Park and Ward Observatory. .This luxury aparthotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Whanganui Museum and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Virginia Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Ward Observatory - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Queens Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sarjeant Gallery - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Whanganui Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Virginia Lake - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Daily Grinds Cafe & Bakery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Little Curious Bagels - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Springvale Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Rutland Arms Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Aotea Motor Lodge

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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
  • Fire extinguisher

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 fire extinguisher and 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

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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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. 273 out of 425 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 425 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 425 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 425 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 425 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room ,great staff
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne, Windham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient last minute stop. Room was spacious, clean and quiet. All the amenities were there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very welcoming hosts, amazingly comfortable bed, no noise from other rooms. Fabulous stay overall.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Much nicer room than I was expecting. Management was very pleasant and accommodating. We will plan to stay here again the next time we're in Whanganui.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Absolutely fantastic staff, friendly and willing to help. Our room was spotless and staff that cleaned it went above and beyond, we will definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, the bath was awesome! Nice, clean, everything you need. Friendly staff. Opposite the supermarket was a bonus. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

emmanuel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a good location bed was just way too soft and the extraction fan kept flapping outside with the wind
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Bit of a mix up with the booking but quickly sorted by helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yue

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, helpful staff, room service great
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

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

10/10 Excellent

T K

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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