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Gateway Motor Lodge

Property class: 3
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Dannevirke motel

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and an air conditioning unit.
A sign for Gateway Motel Lodge advertising studio and family units, fully airconditioned, double glazed spa pool.
A hotel room with two beds, a red sofa, a desk, and a television.
A room with a red sofa, a small round table with chairs, a bed with a patterned bedspread, and a window with curtains.
A row of white buildings with a parking lot in front.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio Rooms 5, 6 and 7)

A hotel room with a bed, a red sofa, a small table, and a TV.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Fantasy Cave - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Dannevirke Domain - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • The Square - 40 min drive - 45.1 miles
  • Arena Manawatu - 42 min drive - 45.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Regent Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Merrylees Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Barrelhouse - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sugar & Salt - ‬15 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property class

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

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.

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

As of Aug 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Motor Lodge on Aug 23, 2026 start from $89, including 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.

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. 84 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 184 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paige

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
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4/10 Poor

sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and tidy with good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Penina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Just outside of the main town area. If you're a light sleeper though, the sounds of the trucks may wake you up. But that wasn't an issue for us. Spa pool available for guests for short time (6pm-9pm).
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

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

Perfect for one night stop

Perfect for the passing through traveler needing the one night stay. I can't say much about Dannevirke as we were there on a holiday and everything was closed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

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
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10/10 Excellent

Laila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Oerhört bra ställe, så trevligt ägare, uppgraderade utan extra kostnad och var så hjälpsamma. Rent och fint, sköna sängar. Fanns kylskåp och Micro samt vattenkokare. Bra övernattning inför resan till Wellington.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ulla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Det var fint og rent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Meri

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
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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
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10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Presentation of the room, was excellent service was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
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6/10 Okay

Bryan

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

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
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8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice and clean, good night sleep...................................
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
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8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was easy and the room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine it has everything you need and friendly owners
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
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8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and very friendly. Nice and close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy to find and good spot
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020