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Aotea Lodge

3.0 star property
Eco-certified motel in Porirua

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Free toiletries, towels
Exterior
Superior Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Jetted bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
65 Whitford Brown Ave, Porirua, Porirua, 5240

What's nearby

  • Plimmerton Beach - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • Sky Stadium - 17 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • Wellington Central Business District - 17 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Te Papa - 19 min drive - 15.2 miles

Getting around

  • Porirua Station - 3 min drive
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muffin Break - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Beer Engine - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Aotea Lodge

Eco-certified motel located in Papakowhai
A terrace, a garden, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Aotea Lodge. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a business center.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and newspapers in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Aotea Lodge include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and toasters

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 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 property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (2 PM - 6:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Aotea Lodge Porirua
Aotea Porirua
Aotea Lodge Motel
Aotea Lodge Porirua
Aotea Lodge Motel Porirua

Frequently asked questions

Is Aotea Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aotea Lodge?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Aotea Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Aotea Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Aotea Lodge located?

Located in Papakowhai, this eco-certified motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture, Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area, and Plimmerton Beach. Plimmerton Dog Park and Grasslees Dog Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Aotea Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 103 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

It's good value for the money you spend. The lady at the reception is very friendly and helpful. The room was almost brand new and well equipped kitchen facilities and great comfy beds. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Large room with new fittings and comfy beds. Owners and management lovely and sought to make our two night stay as comfortable as could be. Good parking, Next to Police College and couple minutes from Porirua - 15 mins to Wellington. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

I’ll be back again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

The Lodge was 5 mins drive within all Supermarkets and Restaurants. Same timeframe to waterpront. Very convient for us. Very clean, new towels & toiletries daily. Reception Lady very cautious and helpful.We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

We really liked the front desk woman she was wonderful ,however they had run out of milk and were going to get us some but none arrived ,to be fair we were only there for one night so not a big deal . The property is in dire need of some ongoing maintenance ,ie walls where fixtures have been moved have holes in , carpet and mats ragged in places ,entry doors and windows to rooms have not been cleaned since goodness’s knows when .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10

해밀턴에서 출발해서 결국은 예상보다 늦게 9시경 도착했음 Check in 시간을 확인하고 전화를 미리 해야하는데 그 시간을 놓쳐서 전화를 했더니 안 받아서 메시지 남겨놓고 갔더니 오피스 문에 emergency 번호를 남겨놓아 연락함 방안에 키를 뒀으니 들어가면 될수있도록 해놓음 깨끗하고 쳔안한 숙소였음 주방도 잘 되어있고 늦게 맛있게 밥을 해먹고 잘 쉬었음
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10

Manager was helpful when we needed to check in late. Exact instructions were provided and we had no issues finding the room. Wifi was non
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10

Great location, easy to get to. Arrived late, was told to find key in our unlocked room. This worked well. Could be a super motel if managment tidy up little things like removing carpet stains, cleaned up walls and paint falling off the bathroom ceiling. Other than this place was really clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

2/10

I made my booking through Wotif and I was phond by the motel and told there was no accommodation available and Wotif should not of taken the booking. Four days ago I contacted Wotif to return the money they charged me - to date and after two emails Wotif has not responded. I have issues with both the accommodation provider and Wotif
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10

The rooms were ok we were only there to sleep one night some paint peeling off bathroom ceiling had to step up high into a bath for a shower which was difficult and was frightened I would slip in the bath so wish we had a walk in shower reception lady was lovely and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10

This is the second review I have made on Aotea Lodge. We were very disappointed with the standard of cleanliness and the lack of basic maintenance we noted in unit 304. I was unable to bring the deficits to the attention of management until the day we left (we had a two night stay). Management were very apologetic about the state of the room and offered us a partial refund which we accepted. Management assured us that they would attend to the problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10

Bathroom sink was very discoloured and shower floor did not drain because of uneven floor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10

convenient to motorway and westfield mall. close to countdown and a lagoon. my new stopover lodge motel from auckland.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10

Great place to stay. Good sized room and kitchen facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10

The service was 110%, the property need a renovation. Water boiler was broken.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

4/10

The location was awesome the facility was dated. There was no toilet paper, bath chipped with hair in it and a white tail spider on the wall.bedcovers were sheets with no valance, a chair was dirty and the room smelled on arrival. We were happy to pay the rate but the facility was crapp. The restaurant was closed, however the pool we could use considering the cleanliness of the room we did not use it. Would not recommend at all.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10

It was sooo clean comfortable beds good heating and great for large groups. Privacy and lots of parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10

Naomi - at reception is great, very welcoming and helpful. Units are a bit tired, though I understand new owners may be doing some upgrading. Fine for the purpose of my stay - I had no vehicle and I could walk to supermarket or catch bus to larger shopping centre.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

4/10

No towels etc in bathroom. Extra stuff left in there that shouldn't be there. Two small dead maggots on the bathroom floor when we arrived. Told that they had just done a spring clean. We stayed 2 days days. They cleaned unit after one day. Maggots still there when we left. Killed 3 spiders in the unit of the first day. No bread and butter plates in the cupboard. One coffee cup cracked and leaked coffee. Went to office to get another one which was also dirty. Iron had wires showing through the cord. Place was old and dated
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10

The covered walkway to the laundry area was great when we had persistently wet day. The staggered height of each section of units provided an element of privacy even though there were many units in the complex. The proximity to Aotea Lagoon was perfect for the playground and walks with our granddaughter.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019