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Astral Motel

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Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle - Astral Motel (Whanganui)
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Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle - Astral Motel (Whanganui)
Astral Motel, by a river, offers a peaceful retreat with a garden and family-friendly playground. Enjoy the terrace and in-room WiFi. Helpful staff and on-site laundry facilities make extended stays comfortable.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Comfortable Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio, Kitchen (Spacious )

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Studio, Kitchen (Spacious ) | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio, Kitchen (Spacious )

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfortable Studio | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Comfortable Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Whanganui Central, a neighborhood in Whanganui, Astral Motel is near the airport and on the waterfront. Watt Fountain and Durie Hill Memorial Tower are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kowhai Park and Queens Park. Whanganui Museum and Wanganui Community Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Whanganui travel guide
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46 Somme Parade, Whanganui, 5001

What's nearby

  • Queens Park
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sarjeant Gallery
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Whanganui Museum
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Watt Fountain
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Little Curious Bagels
    11 min walk
  • Daily Grinds Cafe & Bakery
    2 min drive
  • Thai House Express 2
    17 min walk
  • McDonald's
    16 min walk
  • Cactus Creme Cafe
    2 min drive

About this property

Astral Motel

Motel located in Whanganui Central
Consider a stay at Astral Motel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a playground. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Babysitting (surcharge), luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Concierge services and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms at Astral Motel offer perks such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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 not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Astral Motel
Astral Motel Wanganui
Astral Wanganui
Motel Astral
Astral Motel Whanganui
Astral Whanganui
Astral Motel Motel
Astral Motel Whanganui
Astral Motel Motel Whanganui

Frequently asked questions

Is Astral Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Astral Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Astral Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Astral Motel located?

Located in Whanganui Central, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Kowhai Park and Queens Park. Moutoa Gardens and Sarjeant Gallery are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Astral Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 352 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 352 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 352 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 352 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 352 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was for only one night. The unit was clean and tidy (an older property but reasonably well maintained). Parking was right outside the door, so very convenient. Bed was very
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet location wel equipped roo.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless. Having to wash dishes in the bathroom basin was a bit unusual and inconvenient. Housekeeping staff had difficulty understanding and speaking English. Apart from that she was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very convenient location for visiting and exploring Whanganui. Easy walk along the riverside to the town centre. A bit dated but everything works, plenty of parking, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay and staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good all round stay friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness
The room served my purpose which was sleeping. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, rooms clean and tidy.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean and comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the location, helpful staff, comfortable bed - a great stay in Masterton.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size room, comfortable beds, reasonably well equipped, great shower, very friendly and helpful hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
older motel but well kept and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Daryll

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very helpful and courteous, good location and not far from the township, restaurants, shopping etc.. found it very good overall and would stay again..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean and warm .Easy to find
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good stay. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice and clean handy area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This motel is value for money no frills clean and easy to find
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Alyth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff. A convenient comfortable motel. Great cafe just around corner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Amenities
Probably the cleanest motel we’ve ever had the privilege to stay at
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good basic accommodation that was clean and well presented. It is a bit on the old side but was very comfortable for our 2 night stay and the kitchen had all we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Amenities
Was better then expected room was very clean staff were accommodating grounds were ok etc but was very happy with what we got for what we paid for
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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6/10 Okay

Keith

Very basic room but quite comfortable. But no sink in kitchen area. Nice location near the river.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vicki L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value

The motel was old but lovely and clean we’ll maintained with everything you need. Bed was super comfy. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Bruce

Happy with our room
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean & Tidy. However, steam from shower not able to be gotten rid off.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025