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Aotea Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star eco-certified motel in Papakowhai

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Garden
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Superior Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Free toiletries, towels
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
65 Whitford Brown Ave, Porirua, Porirua, 5240
  • Plimmerton Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Sky Stadium
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Studio, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Porirua

Papakowhai stay.Your stay at this Papakowhai motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area. Also, Plimmerton Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Plimmerton Dog Park is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Plimmerton Beach - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • Sky Stadium - 17 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • Wellington Central Business District - 17 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Te Papa - 19 min drive - 15.2 miles

Getting around

  • Porirua Station - 3 min drive
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muffin Break - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Beer Engine - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Aotea Lodge

3-star eco-certified motel in Papakowhai
Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the eco-certified Aotea Lodge.

This 3-star Porirua motel is smoke free.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
Aotea Lodge offers 35 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (2 PM - 6:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Aotea Lodge Porirua
Aotea Porirua
Aotea Lodge Motel
Aotea Lodge Porirua
Aotea Lodge Motel Porirua

Frequently asked questions

How close is Aotea Lodge to the airport?

Aotea Lodge is 19.4 mi (29-min drive) away from the Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Aotea Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Aotea Lodge.

How close is Aotea Lodge to the beach?

This motel is 2.9 mi (5-min drive) from Plimmerton Beach and 7.4 mi (16-min drive) from Brendan Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Aotea Lodge offer free breakfast?

Aotea Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Aotea Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Aotea Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Aotea Lodge?

Free parking is not available at this motel.

Does Aotea Lodge have a pool?

Aotea Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Aotea Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Aotea Lodge to downtown Porirua?

Aotea Lodge is 1.2 mi away from Porirua.

Aotea Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 103 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the front desk woman she was wonderful ,however they had run out of milk and were going to get us some but none arrived ,to be fair we were only there for one night so not a big deal . The property is in dire need of some ongoing maintenance ,ie walls where fixtures have been moved have holes in , carpet and mats ragged in places ,entry doors and windows to rooms have not been cleaned since goodness’s knows when .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Thu

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

Spacious and comfortable

Manager was helpful when we needed to check in late. Exact instructions were provided and we had no issues finding the room. Wifi was non
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Jo, Oakura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, easy to get to. Arrived late, was told to find key in our unlocked room. This worked well. Could be a super motel if managment tidy up little things like removing carpet stains, cleaned up walls and paint falling off the bathroom ceiling. Other than this place was really clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I made my booking through Wotif and I was phond by the motel and told there was no accommodation available and Wotif should not of taken the booking. Four days ago I contacted Wotif to return the money they charged me - to date and after two emails Wotif has not responded. I have issues with both the accommodation provider and Wotif
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The rooms were ok we were only there to sleep one night some paint peeling off bathroom ceiling had to step up high into a bath for a shower which was difficult and was frightened I would slip in the bath so wish we had a walk in shower reception lady was lovely and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is the second review I have made on Aotea Lodge. We were very disappointed with the standard of cleanliness and the lack of basic maintenance we noted in unit 304. I was unable to bring the deficits to the attention of management until the day we left (we had a two night stay). Management were very apologetic about the state of the room and offered us a partial refund which we accepted. Management assured us that they would attend to the problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bathroom sink was very discoloured and shower floor did not drain because of uneven floor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mooks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ces

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient to motorway and westfield mall. close to countdown and a lagoon. my new stopover lodge motel from auckland.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Good sized room and kitchen facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The service was 110%, the property need a renovation. Water boiler was broken.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was awesome the facility was dated. There was no toilet paper, bath chipped with hair in it and a white tail spider on the wall.bedcovers were sheets with no valance, a chair was dirty and the room smelled on arrival. We were happy to pay the rate but the facility was crapp. The restaurant was closed, however the pool we could use considering the cleanliness of the room we did not use it. Would not recommend at all.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was sooo clean comfortable beds good heating and great for large groups. Privacy and lots of parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Amiria

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Staff & service
Naomi - at reception is great, very welcoming and helpful. Units are a bit tired, though I understand new owners may be doing some upgrading. Fine for the purpose of my stay - I had no vehicle and I could walk to supermarket or catch bus to larger shopping centre.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No towels etc in bathroom. Extra stuff left in there that shouldn't be there. Two small dead maggots on the bathroom floor when we arrived. Told that they had just done a spring clean. We stayed 2 days days. They cleaned unit after one day. Maggots still there when we left. Killed 3 spiders in the unit of the first day. No bread and butter plates in the cupboard. One coffee cup cracked and leaked coffee. Went to office to get another one which was also dirty. Iron had wires showing through the cord. Place was old and dated
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The covered walkway to the laundry area was great when we had persistently wet day. The staggered height of each section of units provided an element of privacy even though there were many units in the complex. The proximity to Aotea Lagoon was perfect for the playground and walks with our granddaughter.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was an older establishment. The room was quite large , being older, but facilities were a little dated. in the process of a upgrade. Location was excellent and parking easy. Close to train station .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Nicky, Dunedin, nz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location for visiting Porirua/North Wellington - handy to the motorway but removed from the noise and busyness of State Highway 1. Room very clean & comfortable but a bit tired. Restaurant appeared to be closed and area around the pool a bit unloved...didn't feel like this area was used very often.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, good parking, helpful staff. Hot water.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I wouldn't return. I travel a lot for work and I thought this was overpriced. The room smelt terrible, so musty. Unfortunately a smelly room gives the impression of being dirty. I don't think it was dirty but the smell was very offputting. I would have paid $90 to stay here, not the $165 I was charged.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property, especially the bathroom, was very run down & on terrible condition. Given i paid $165 a night for 2 people i expected immaculate, or close to it. On the upside the bedroom area was in better condition & beds were comfortable but the bathroom was a serious let down.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019