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Aotea Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star motel in Papakowhai

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Exterior
Superior Room, 1 Bedroom | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Meeting facility

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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65 Whitford Brown Ave, Porirua, Porirua, 5240
  • Place, Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Interislander Ferry Terminal
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Studio, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Bedroom | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin 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

  • Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Wellington Central Business District - 15 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Te Papa - 18 min drive - 15.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Muffin Break - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪BP - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mahi Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Esquires - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Shack - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Aotea Lodge

3-star 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 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.

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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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from November 4 2025 to March 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

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. 31 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 123 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, other than the weather it was very nice, thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old/outdated and need of some serious repairs and refurbishment. No table or lounge type chairs. Bathroom hand basin was very damaged. Bathroom fan could not be turned off so ran all day/night. Holes in walls and covered with sticky paper. Beds were comfortable and shower was good. I would not ever stay here again. Cost us $180.00 per night for three adults which would have been ok if the unit had been at an acceptable level condition.!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff went above and beyond. The lady with red hair and her granddaughter were professional, kind, courteous, informative and exemplary customer service. My mam and I were visiting from Australia and booked a room last minute when there were road closures due to flooding. We were delighted and had the best stay compared to the many hotels we had stayed at north and south. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

8/10 Good

garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The host was very approachable and was able to provide the things that we requested.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Filiva'a

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room had no towel rail and could do with some more pillows.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

junior

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room itself has been done up however I felt like the finishing may have been a bit untidy. Crack in mirror, crack in tiles w
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

VANESSA

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

stu

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

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely friendly staff, but obvious they were in the middle of renovations. The staff did their best to. Ensure our room was as comfortable as possible. I can see the place will look amazing once all renovations are complete.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room with new fittings and comfy beds. Owners and management lovely and sought to make our two night stay as comfortable as could be. Good parking, Next to Police College and couple minutes from Porirua - 15 mins to Wellington. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ll be back again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalien

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

Just Amazing 👏

Fron the time we pulled up to book in we were greeted with smiles and the mist friendliest staff. Just amazing and she made it her point to know me by first name bassist love that. Although their is major constructions going on we still loved our stay 1st ones to sleep in those beds 😁 and were so comfortable. Everything was brand new ✨️ water was super hot, over all loved our 4 night stay cost was really good to and the brought in extra chairs for my guests i didn't even ask🫠. Just amazing i so will recommend family and friends to stay there. Thank you staff at Aotea Lodge Poriura absolutely loved our stay and all guys hospitality 5 stars 🌟 all the way😀.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony, Totara Heights

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lodge was 5 mins drive within all Supermarkets and Restaurants. Same timeframe to waterpront. Very convient for us. Very clean, new towels & toiletries daily. Reception Lady very cautious and helpful.We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Freddie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It's good value for the money you spend. The lady at the reception is very friendly and helpful. The room was almost brand new and well equipped kitchen facilities and great comfy beds. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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