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Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui

4.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Queens Park

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Front of property
Studio - Queen And Single | Living area | LED TV
Two Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | LED TV
Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui sits near Queens Park, where guests enjoy a quiet garden setting with a welcoming terrace. The motel provides practical in-room WiFi for planning adventures, and offers luggage storage so visitors can maximize their time exploring the area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NT$2,885
NT$3,318 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Studio - Queen And Single

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Two Bedroom Apartment

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 377 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
59 Heads Road, Whanganui, 4500

What's nearby

  • Durie Hill Elevator - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sarjeant Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Virginia Lake - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Castlecliff Beach - 9 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rutland Arms Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Stellar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mischief - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui

Upscale motel near Queens Park
Located close to Whanganui Museum and Sarjeant Gallery, Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui provides a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui offer perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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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

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui?

As of 2025/9/26, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui on 2025/9/30 start from NT$2,885, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui?

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).

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Reviews

Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 276 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. The motel has really lovely owners who go out of their way to ensure your stay is pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place to stay for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accomodating great hospitality, thank you so so much for our stay. You are all so lovely and kind to us.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Garth

Liked: Staff & service
Good value.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alistar

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

8/10 Good

Julz

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

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

8/10 Good

Rebecca

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were amazing went the extra mile with our basketball team. Thanks so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Gateway motor lodge

Great 4 hour trip up river in the Waimarie paddle steamer - excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

ree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation , modern, clean, fresh with a lovely decor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room nice staff we will come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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

8/10 Good

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find. Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

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

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Front lady excellent. Shower very good. Hand basin tap did not work properly. Accommodation was fine but a bit cramped .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025