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Gateway Motor Lodge

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Dannevirke motel

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Front of property
Studio Room (2 or 4) With 2 Beds | Interior
Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio Rooms 5, 6 and 7) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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14 Stanley Street (State Highway 2), Dannevirke, 4930
  • Place, International Police Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Dannevirke Domain
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Fantasy Cave
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio Rooms 5, 6 and 7) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio Rooms 5, 6 and 7)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Dannevirke

In Dannevirke .You'll find International Police Museum and Fantasy Cave within 2 miles (3 km) of this motel. Dannevirke Domain and Dannevirke Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • International Police Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Dannevirke Domain - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Fantasy Cave - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Palmerston North Hospital - 51 min drive - 41.5 miles
  • The Square - 52 min drive - 42.4 miles

Getting around

  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪IM AIM - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Red Sky Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Black Stump Cafe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Gateway Motor Lodge

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Dannevirke motel
WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Dannevirke motel is smoke free.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
Air-conditioned accommodations at Gateway Motor Lodge offer coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This Dannevirke motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 to 30 per person

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 27 and April 1.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 15 to 30 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 9627715

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Gateway Motor Lodge Dannevirke
Gateway Motor Dannevirke
Gateway Motor Lodge Motel
Gateway Motor Lodge Dannevirke
Gateway Motor Lodge Motel Dannevirke

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gateway Motor Lodge to the airport?

Gateway Motor Lodge is 35.7 mi (53-min drive) away from the Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gateway Motor Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gateway Motor Lodge.

Does Gateway Motor Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Gateway Motor Lodge, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 15 and 30 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Gateway Motor Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Gateway Motor Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gateway Motor Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Gateway Motor Lodge have a pool?

Gateway Motor Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Gateway Motor Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Gateway Motor Lodge to downtown Dannevirke?

Gateway Motor Lodge is 0.8 mi away from Dannevirke.

Gateway Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 177 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was very nice stay very quiet, tidy and warm. Bit noisey due to being next to state highway but not too much of a bother. Was a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ricky

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Isabella

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Railway line is close but turned out to be no problem
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nicely decorated, couldn't get used to the bed. The receptionist was very pleasant, and we did enjoy our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So very clean and well equipped. Great location so I could do the very short walk into town. Also, the owners are personable and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely staff. Facility was clean. The only let down was.the hard bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable unit with everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Cynthia and Dave

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

Comfortable

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place to stay

Same excellent accommodation and service as we’ve experienced on previous stays. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay. Clean rooms & friendly staff. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Helena, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Presentation of the room, was excellent service was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Bryan, Taranaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok but some limited space especially for more than 1 person.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay but not much room in the service areas. Hospitality and cleanliness very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Ann Shirley

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

Comfortable visit.

I was in Dannevirke for a school reunion and staying on my own. The bed was comfortable and linen lovely crisp white. Everything I needed for my stay was there. Traffic at night a bit noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Charlotte, Whanganui

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice and clean, good night sleep...................................
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Steve

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was easy and the room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020