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Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and a wall-mounted light fixture. - Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui (Whanganui)
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a red countertop, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall. - Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui (Whanganui)
A gas station with a red canopy and a satellite dish. - Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui (Whanganui)
A motel with multiple units, each featuring a red roof and white walls. - Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui (Whanganui)
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Located close to Whanganui Museum and Queens Park, Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui provides a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Two Bedroom Apartment

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a red and white pillow, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.

Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a red and white pillow, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.

Studio - Queen And Single

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a large floral artwork on the wall.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui is in Gonville, a neighborhood in Whanganui. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Whanganui Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Queens Park and Moutoa Gardens. Don't miss out on a visit to Durie Hill Elevator. Visit our Whanganui travel guide
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59 Heads Road, Whanganui, 4500

What's nearby

  • Whanganui Museum
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Durie Hill Elevator
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Moutoa Gardens
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Sarjeant Gallery
    3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG)
    7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Burger Fuel Wanganui
    2 min drive
  • Springvale Cafe
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Daily Grinds Cafe & Bakery
    2 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: NZD 20 for check-in between 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 13 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 13 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 10 days prior to check-in
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Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per stay

Property payment types

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: NZD 20 for check-in between 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available from 8:30 PM– 9:30 PM for a fee of NZD 20.

What time is check-out at Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui located?

Located in Gonville, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Queens Park, Durie Hill Elevator, and Moutoa Gardens. Sarjeant Gallery and Whanganui Museum are also within 2 mi (3 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

Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 287 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 287 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 287 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 287 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 287 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and room lovely and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great staff, info and treats
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly clean room, newly redone bathroom also excellent. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff welcoming friendly nothing too much trouble. Enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy Beds comfortable Good range of kitchen utensils Perfect for a stay Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Alistar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy friendly staff good size rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marion and Ernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, good parking. Stay was comfortable and enjoyable. TV seemed very loud background ànf picture fuzzy maybe needs to be upgraded.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy, with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking outside The Door.Staff very welcoming and Attentive.Nice little treats being Christmas Day arrival. Bit of Road noise as it is on Road to Hospital. Perfect spot to walk to the Street Race. 2 Night Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Nicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to where we needed to go and friendly staff. Clean and roomy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Modern, clean interior. Easy to find, handy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
probably the cleanest motel we have stayed in staff are loverly people /the only thing that i could fault is the matress needs updating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Care from the staff was excellent, there is however road noise, but we couldn't fault the service.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Julz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was comfortable and warm
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really impressed with this motel. Close to everything, easy check in and parking, spacious clean room and really friendly staff. Basic breakfast included was so convenient. I thought it would be noisy but with the door shut I didn’t hear any road traffic at all. Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Johnathan

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

Clean and comfortable

The motel is clean and tidy and well located. The host was friendly and it had everything I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic motel. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Gateway Motor Motel Whamganui

Very friendly and efficient staff who went out of their way to help. The Tide bus service runs past the property and we will try it out next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple check-in process. Room was clean and neat
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Handy base close to hospital

Good value motel very close to the hospital. Stayed in an apartment which was very clean and tidy with good facilities. It's located on a busy roundabout so there's a bit of road noise to contend with - earplugs are supplied!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Personal service and attention to detail.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a little bit noisy being on a main road but only for a few minutes each day. We still liked sitting on a seat outside watching the Traffic go by. Hosts were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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6/10 Okay

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hostess. Room was comfortable but small bathrrom with no vanity and no sink to wash dishes. Had to use bathroom tap to fill kettle.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024