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Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
BBQ/picnic area
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchenette | Microwave, electric kettle
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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $103
$89 nightly
$103 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

Explore the area

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170 Guyton Street, Whanganui, 4500
  • Place, Ward Observatory
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Whanganui Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Watt Fountain
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Studio | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 667 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Whanganui

With a stay at Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge in Whanganui (Whanganui Central), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Ward Observatory and 10 minutes by foot from Queens Park. .This motel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Whanganui Museum and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Watt Fountain.
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What's nearby

  • Ward Observatory - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Whanganui Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Watt Fountain - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Thai House Express 2 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Daily Grinds Cafe & Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Burger Fuel Wanganui - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Thai Villa Restaurant - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge

Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and safes. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchenettes with microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include complimentary bicycles.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes. Rooms have private patios. Satellite programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and microwaves.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional amenities at this motel include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and bike storage.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: AUD 13 to 25.50 for adults and AUD 13 to 25.50 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 13 to 25.5 for adults, and AUD 13 to 25.5 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 25.0 per night

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 credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 232 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent stay, nice clean room with great access to the sites we wanted to see. Would highly recommend the stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really helpful staff. Room was very clean and well presented. Would absolutly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent check-in nice spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, spacious modern room with comfy bed, great shower. Nice fudge received on check in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great place to stay in Whanganui
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained, super clean and friendly motel walkable to nearby restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful hostess who give us lots of tips about the city
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. Room was very clean and spacious and the owner was very thoughtful and generous to our kids. Also provided very helpful recommendations for things to do in the area. Laundry a bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accommodations with friendly owners!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very impressed with the quality of the property, the cleanliness of the room and the friendliness of the team. We will definitely be using this motel if we are ever back in Whanganui.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff really friendly; unit very comfortable with excellent facilities. Would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy to chat staff. Everything tidy and clean. Excellent shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a fantastic place to stay, owners were very professional in all aspects of the motel. Best place in town.!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable rooms. Kitchen well equipped . Parking right outside the door. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely place to stay and the hosts Murray and Sue were so welcoming. Easy parking and close enough to the main shopping area without the noise. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean & tidy! Lovely & knowledgeable owners! Comfortable beds. Great amenities! A+
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean , tidy , well priced , good location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay for our family of 2 adults and 3 little kids. Good space, and very helpful management. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly and accommodating staff. Thank you for the really pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ants

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here, staff are always so friendly and best part is the little chocolates they have in the fridge ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay, as always. Can highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was just very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and tidy. There was everything we needed in the room. The bed and pillows were really comfortable. The staff were lovely, very friendly and helpful. In fact we left something behind, which we have arranged to be couriered to us, after we received a call. This motel is in easy walking distance to town. We would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The level of service and hospitality was 5 star
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is centrally located, which makes it ideal for walking into town and surrounding area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022