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Reviews of Aotea Motor Lodge

4.5 out of 5
Aotea Motor Lodge
390 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 361 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 361 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 361 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 361 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 361 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay, thank you for being so helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Manager on 14 Apr 2024
Thank you Ron we look forward to you staying again.Kind regards Aotea motor lodge

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Manager on 3 Mar 2024
Thank you Robyn we look forward to seeing you again.Kind regards Aotea motor lodge

8/10 Good

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Laundry was terrific. Unit clean and quiet although “traditional” layout. Handy to Tricia’s take away.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Manager on 27 Jan 2024
Thank you Jenny,We look forward to you staying again.Kind regards Aotea Motor lodge.

10/10 Excellent

Futurajean

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Manager on 17 Jan 2024
Thank you Futurajean we look forward to you staying with us again.Kind regards Aotea Motor lodge

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Manager on 14 Jan 2024
Thank you Dean we look forward to you staying again.Kind regards Aotea motor Lodge

8/10 Good

David, Wellington

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Manager on 31 Dec 2023
Thank you David,we look forward to you staying with us again.Happy new year.Kind regards Aotea motor lodge.

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Manager on 25 Dec 2023
Thank you Sandi we look forward to seeing you again.Kind regards Aotea motor lodge

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was so close to the supermarkets and short walking distance to the shops. Very friendly receptionists as well. If I am up your way again I will definitely stay with you again. Kind regards.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Manager on 18 Dec 2023
Thank you Raewyn,we look forward to seeing you again.Merry xamas for the team at Aotea motor lodge

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lovely rooms, very good beds and very spacious. Good guest laundry
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Manager on 17 Dec 2023
Thank you Jane Merry Xmas.We look forward to seeing you again.Kind regards Aotea motor lodge

8/10 Good

Russell

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Manager on 17 Dec 2023
Thank you Russell,We look forward to seeing you again.Kind regards Aotea motor lodge.Merry Xmas

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always very accommodating 😁
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Manager on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you Tanya,we hope to see you next time.Kind regards Anna

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Manager on 10 Aug 2023
Thank you Malcolm,We hope to see you again.Kind regards Anna

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nothing particularly unique but went the extra mile to support us at a tough time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from MANAGER on 10 Aug 2023
Thank you Rebecca,We hope to see you again.Kind regards Anna

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Manager on 10 Aug 2023
Thank You Ann,We hope to see you again.Kind regards Anna

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Manager on 19 Jun 2023
Thank you Graham we hope to see you again.Kind regards Anna

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay. Lovely and quiet even though this is Wanganui s main street. Lovely hosts and easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Manager on 7 May 2023
Thank you Louise, we hope you stay again with us.Kind regards Anna

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Manager on 7 May 2023
Thank you Mike we hope to see you again.Kind regards Anna

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Manager on 8 May 2023
Thank you Grant,we hope to see you again.Kind regards Anna

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central with good access
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from manager on 16 Apr 2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness
Super clean and staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from manager on 22 Mar 2023
Hi Nigel,Thank you for your kind review.Happy to help again.Kind regards Anna

6/10 Okay

Tim

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Anna on 1 Feb 2023
Hi Tim thank you for your review..Happy to help next time.Kind regards Anna

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts went out of their way to help out. Allowed us to check in two hours early. Helped with directions and suggestions.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Manager on 31 Jan 2023
Hi John Thanks you for your kind review we hope to see you again Kind regards Anna

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only 1 slight negative. No bedside lights.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Manager on 24 Jan 2023
Hi Brendan thank you for you kind review.We will review the bed side lights.Happy to help next time.Kind Regards Anna

2/10 Terrible

K

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Manager on 22 Jan 2023
Hi K, Thank you for your review we do not quite understand your review saying terrible.Sorry to hear this.If you could explain we would understand.Kind regards Anna

10/10 Excellent

Lisah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and tidy. Close to all grocery shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Manager on 16 Jan 2023
Hi Lisah,Thank you for your kind review we hope to help next time.Kind regards Anna

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great place for a weekend getaway.
Loved our room, a great place for a weekend getaway - spa, balcony and air conditioning were awesome. Handy to the Supermarket and other convenience shops. Owners really helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from Manager on 20 Dec 2022
Hi Kirsty good to hear you enjoyed your stay We hope to see you again.Kind regards Anna

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from Manager on 19 Nov 2022
Hi Janine,thank you for your kind review we look forward to you staying with us again.Kind regards Anna

8/10 Good

Brendyn, Napier

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good central spot on the edge of the CBD. Very good sized room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from manager on 14 Nov 2022
Hi Brendyn,Thank you for your kind review we look forward to you staying with again Kind regards Anna

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Manager on 16 Oct 2022
Hi Elizabeth,thank you for your kind review.Happy to help next time.Kind regards Anna

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great experience really friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Manager on 6 Oct 2022
Thanks Darren,glad you enjoyed your stay.Happy to help again.Kind regards Anna

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The managers were very willing to solve any problems we had
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from manager on 4 Oct 2022
Hi Sandy thank you for your kind review happy to help and we look forward to you staying with us again.Kind regards Anna

10/10 Excellent

Shaye

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love our stays at Aotea. Best in whanganui
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from manager on 20 Sept 2022
Hi Shaye,Thank you for your Kind review,we look forward to you staying with us again.Kind regards Anna

8/10 Good

Belinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location was very good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Manager on 11 Oct 2022
Hi Belinda,Thank you for your review.Happy to help again.Kind Regards Anna

8/10 Good

kelvin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location with Supermarkets close. spacious for a motel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Anna on 12 Sept 2022
Thank you for your kind review kelvin,happy to help next time.Kind regards Anna

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff, comfortable beds, absolutely delightful spa bath.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Anna on 12 Sept 2022
Hi Joanna.Thank you for your kind review.Happy to help next time.kind regards Anna

10/10 Excellent

Duncan, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, great bath
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from manager on 6 Aug 2022
Dear Duncan, thank you for posting a review . Regards Maree and Dave

8/10 Good

john

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte, Singapore

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The team at Aotea Lodge always make us feel very welcome. We had an overnight delay and they were so kind and helpful. Everything about the unit is excellent - we are really happy to be back after 2.5 years!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Manager on 19 May 2022
Dear Charlotte, sorry about the delay. Thank you so much for the lovely review . Also good to note our guests are happy with us. Regards Dave and Maree

8/10 Good

Merry

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Manager on 3 Apr 2022
Dear Guest, thank you for taking time to post a review. Regards Managers

8/10 Good

Ross, Mountain View

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice motel, located close to a brew pub, cafes, and grocery stores. The only drawback is that it's on a main road, which can be very noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Manager on 26 Feb 2022
Dear Ross, if only we could have noiseless cars we would all be happy. Glad you enjoyed the rest of your stay with us. Regards Managers

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room , parking very close
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Manager on 11 Feb 2022
Dear Christine, thank you for taking time to post a review . Regards Managers

10/10 Excellent

Sara, Palmerston North

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property team were warm and welcoming from the time we arrived. Good location and a pleasure to walk around the city again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Manager on 1 Feb 2022
Dear Michael, thank you for taking time to post a review. Regards Managers

10/10 Excellent

Ra

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Awesome
We had a great weekend.Very friendly hosts. Loved the spa bath.10 out of 10 👌😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Manager on 11 Feb 2022
Dear Guests, so please you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to have you back again in the ear future. Regards Managers

8/10 Good

Phillippa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and well-equipped room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Managers on 11 Feb 2022
Dear Phillipa, thank you for taking time to post a review. Regards Managers

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well presented. Good facilities in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from Maree on 21 Jan 2022
Dear Guest, thank you for taking time t post a review. Regards Dave and Maree

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Maree on 21 Jan 2022
Dear Guest, thank you for the review . Hope to have you to stay again. Regards Dave and Maree

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from Manager on 1 Sept 2021
Dear Guest, thank you for the great review. Regards Managers

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, great room, spa bath awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from Managers on 1 Sept 2021
Dear Guests, thank you for the great review. Regards Managers

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location & very tidy rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from Manager on 10 Jul 2021
Dear Guest, thank you for the review . Regards Managers