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Astral Motel

3.0 star property
Riverwalk motel in Whanganui with free parking

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Standard Studio, Kitchen (Spacious ) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Comfortable Studio | Living area | TV
Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Children's play area - outdoor
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

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

Room options

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

Standard Studio, Kitchen (Spacious )

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Comfortable Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Frette Italian linens
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Whanganui Central, a neighborhood in Whanganui, Astral Motel is near the airport and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kowhai Park and Queens Park, while Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are cultural highlights. Durie Hill Elevator and Ward Observatory are also worth visiting.
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46 Somme Parade, Whanganui, 5001

What's nearby

  • Sarjeant Gallery - 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
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Virginia Lake - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Curious - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mischief - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rutland Arms Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk

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

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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 at Astral Motel?

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).

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