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Astral Motel

3.0 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring Whanganui

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

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
  • Place, Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Durie Hill Elevator
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Virginia Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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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

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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

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

  • ‪Little Curious - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mischief - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rutland Arms Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk

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

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Astral Motel Wanganui
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Motel Astral
Astral Motel Whanganui
Astral Whanganui
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Astral Motel Whanganui
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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 Oct 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Astral Motel on Nov 2, 2025 start from $70.49, 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.