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Astral Motel

3.0 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring Whanganui

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Comfortable Studio | Living area | TV
Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Standard Studio, Kitchen (Spacious ) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Children's play area - outdoor

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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46 Somme Parade, Whanganui, 5001
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Durie Hill Elevator
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Virginia Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 441 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Studio, Kitchen (Spacious ) | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio, Kitchen (Spacious )

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Comfortable Studio | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Comfortable Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Whanganui

Whanganui Central stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Whanganui Central motel, you'll find Kowhai Park and Queens Park. Moutoa Gardens and Sarjeant Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sarjeant Gallery - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Watt Fountain - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Virginia Lake - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caroline's Boatshed Bar & Eatery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Springvale Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Little Curious - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cactus Creme Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Astral Motel

Motel perfectly located for exploring Whanganui
Astral Motel offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Astral Motel also features concierge services, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Whanganui motel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Astral Motel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Whanganui motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Trampoline

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

National rating

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Property is also known as

Astral Motel
Astral Motel Wanganui
Astral Wanganui
Motel Astral
Astral Motel Whanganui
Astral Whanganui
Astral Motel Motel
Astral Motel Whanganui
Astral Motel Motel Whanganui

Frequently asked questions

How close is Astral Motel to the airport?

Astral Motel is 4.1 mi (11-min drive) away from the Whanganui (WAG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Astral Motel?

As of Sep 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Astral Motel on Sep 11, 2025 start from $67.49, 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.

Does Astral Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Astral Motel.

How close is Astral Motel to the beach?

This motel is 4.9 mi (11-min drive) from Castlecliff Beach and 5.3 mi (18-min drive) from South Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Astral Motel offer free breakfast?

Astral Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Astral Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Astral Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Astral Motel?

This motel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Astral Motel have a pool?

Astral Motel does not have a pool.

Does Astral Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Astral Motel to downtown Whanganui?

Astral Motel is 0.6 mi away from Whanganui.

Reviews

Astral Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 338 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 338 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 338 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 338 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 338 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Perfectly good stay

Really lovely and helpful service. They were quick to find a better single bed when we asked as the original was soooooo soft it bent in half. Nowhere to hang towels but they quickly ensured we had clean ones each day to compromise. Good amenities but tired (remote control batteries held in with tape, cupboard door’s that don’t shut). Very handy location. Overall, it was about right for the price we paid.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Colin

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The toilet was not attached firmly to the ground, floor dirty, our feet were blackened. The shower was good and the bed very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Allen

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reasonable price for an older motel with some modern features such as new flooring. Good appliances in kitchen area. Good heating from the main area heatpump. Bathroom cold and no heating but great hotwater and shower pressure. Some of the electrics, eg power point for tv, looked a bit unsafe. King bed mattress firm and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good stay.. near the road but rm number 3 that time got road works and it was very noisy too early in the morning.. but not the hotels fault i suppose
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good all round stay friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to shoos
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, rooms clean and tidy.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay and staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
older motel but well kept and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Keith

Traveled with partner
Very basic room but quite comfortable. But no sink in kitchen area. Nice location near the river.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean and comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice and clean handy area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shane

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is very dated. Although clean. And staff were friendly. Convenient easy walk to the town centre. It is a busy roundabout so some vehicle noise. Overall good experience for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph, Waikiki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is right next to a busy roundabout so there's the constant noise of cars and trucks accellerating and decellerating. Traffic is a bit less during the night. Units are not soundproofed and the furnishings are a bit dated. On the whole this property is ok for 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size room, comfortable beds, reasonably well equipped, great shower, very friendly and helpful hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

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

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely place to stay. The rooms were neat and clean, and the beds were comfortable. The only thing that disappointed me was that there was a stove/oven in the photo that I saw and I brought provisions for our meal accordingly. When we arrived, the room we were given had only a microwave and I had to go and pay for different food. This may have been my lack of attention to detail when I booked, but it did frustrate me. Otherwise, we had a pleasant stay and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suitable for what i needed
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Felecia-Gaye

Staff friendly. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024