Aotea Motor Lodge

Aotea Motor Lodge is a luxury aparthotel and 5-star boutique motel ideally located on Whanganui’s main street, placing guests in the heart of the city. It is just a 5-minute walk to central Whanganui's restaurants, shops, supermarkets, and entertainment, and a 10-minute drive from the north/south motorways.

The property features 28 guestrooms and apartments, including studios, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom units, all serviced daily by housekeeping. Each unit is equipped with a kitchenette featuring a refrigerator and microwave, an LCD television with satellite programming, and complimentary wired and wireless internet access. Private bathrooms offer separate bathtubs and showers, jetted bathtubs (or double spa baths in every unit), complimentary toiletries, and a hairdryer. Conveniences such as desks and coffee/tea makers are also provided. Some units boast a balcony or terrace, and air conditioning is available in select rooms.

Guests can enjoy a delightful breakfast served on-site. Complimentary self-parking is available, along with express check-in and check-out services. The motel provides a business center, room service, and laundry facilities including a laundromat and dry cleaning service. For relaxation, there is a spa on-site, and guests receive complimentary access to a nearby fitness facility, Club Fitness Gym. The front desk can assist with tour and activity bookings, and taxi and car hire services are available. For guest comfort, smoking is restricted to assigned zones.

A stay at Aotea Motor Lodge places you within a 5-minute drive of Queens Park, Whanganui Museum, and Ward Observatory, and approximately 0.9 mi (1.4-1.5 km) from Whanganui Museum, Watt Fountain, and Virginia Lake. Whanganui Airport (WAG) is 6.4 km (4 mi) away.

Nearby attractions include:
* Ward Observatory - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
* Queens Park - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
* Whanganui Museum - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
* Sarjeant Gallery - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
* Watt Fountain - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
* New Zealand Glassworks - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
* Moutoa Gardens - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
* Wanganui Community Arts Centre - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
* Virginia Lake - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
* Whanganui River Markets - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
* Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 2 km / 1.3 mi
* Durie Hill Elevator - 2 km / 1.2 mi
* Durie Hill Memorial Tower - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
* Kowhai Park - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
* Putiki Church - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
* Castlecliff Beach - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
* South Beach - 8.1 km / 5 mi
* Bason Botanic Gardens - 10.2 km / 6.3 mi