Aotea Motor Lodge Whanganui Exterior photo The photo captures a hotel at dusk, with a calm and inviting atmosphere. The hotel building is long and relatively low, featuring a dark, steeply pitched roof. The facade is a mix of light beige siding and stone accents on the lower portions. 

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TAotea Motor Lodge Whanganui Exterior photo The photo shows a view of the Aotea Motor Lodge, a motel with several low-rise buildings. The buildings are constructed with a combination of dark gray brick and light-colored stucco. Each building has balconies with dark railings, and the windows ar
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About the Hotel

390 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui, New Zealand, 4500
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Close to the city center
Great
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9.3
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Situated an 18-minute walk from the regional art museum "Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare O Rehua Whanganui", Aotea Motor Lodge Whanganui hotel offers meeting rooms with a range of business amenities. Located 3.4 km from Lake Virginia, this motel also provides a golf course for guests who enjoy sports.

Location

You'll need 15-minute drive to Wanganui airport. Kowhai Park is 10 minutes away by car, while Wanganui Central Baptist Church is right near the Aotea Motor Lodge.

Guests might as well visit Cornmarket Reserve, which is 1.2 km away. Options for cultural tourism include the New Zealand Glassworks, situated 20 minutes' walk away.

Rooms

This 5-star hotel features 30 rooms with a dressing room and a kitchenette, furnished with a writing table. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a DVD player, as well as comforts as climate control are also featured. They offer bathrooms fitted with a spa bathtub, a spa tub, and a shower along with hairdryers and bathrobes. Self-catering facilities in a chalet include a kitchenette with a microwave oven, an electric kettle, and refrigerators.

Eat & Drink

The restaurant Mothership lies 150 metres from Aotea Motor Lodge hotel.

Leisure & Business

The property’s pool area has a hot tub. Such activities as canoeing, hiking, and bowling are also provided.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll along the Whanganui Riverwalk for scenic views.
  • Visit the Sarjeant Gallery for stunning local art exhibits.
  • Try the famous whitebait fritters at the local riverfront cafés.
  • Explore the Whanganui Regional Museum for captivating history.
  • Check out the Whanganui Farmers Market for fresh local produce.
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Aotea Motor Lodge offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Studio
2 persons
370 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Twin Studio
2 persons
370 sq. feet 
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Shower
Heating
Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite
2 persons
585 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Executive Studio
2 persons
400 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Aotea Motor Lodge offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.0/10Review score

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Internet access
  • Parking
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Bowling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning

Dining

  • Outdoor dining area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Patio

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Aotea Motor Lodge Location

390 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui, New Zealand, 4500
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390 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui, New Zealand, 4500
Nearby
Church
Equippers Wanganui
700 ft
Equippers Church
900 ft
Church
Wanganui Central Baptist Church
1600 ft
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1000 ft
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Country Cafe & Playground
1.6 mi
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Cuban Belle Cafe
2800 ft
85 Glasgow Street
Yellow House Cafe
4100 ft
cnr Pitt & Dublin Sts
Getting around
City Centre
Whanganui11 min  ·  3000 ft
Airports
Wanganui (WAG)10 min  ·  4.0 mi
Palmerston North International (PMR)112 min  ·  46.1 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-19:30
Check-out
until 10 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
High-speed internet access is available in for free.
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
30

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Aotea Motor Lodge from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 546 verified reviews
8.7/10
Great
93%
Recommend
Breakfast
10.0/10
Cleanliness
9.3/10
Comfort
9.2/10
Facilities
9.0/10
Free Wi-Fi
10.0/10
Location
9.2/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.1/10
Staff
9.3/10
Value for money
8.8/10
Guest reviews
based on 1458 reviews
8.8/10
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