See all properties

Capital Lodge Motor Inn

4.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Capital Lodge Motor Inn

Breakfast and dinner served
Spa Unit H | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Meeting facility
Reception
Spa Unit - G | View from room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

View in a map
1 Newlands Road, Wellington, 6037
  • Place, Hnry Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lambton Quay
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Wellington Central Business District
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Dual Bath Unit - K

Dual Bath Unit - K | View from room

Dual Bath Unit - K

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room - L

Family Room - L | Private kitchenette | Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Family Room - L

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio - C

Studio - C | View from room

Studio - C

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio - B

Studio - B | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Studio - B

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio - D

Studio - D | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Studio - D

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Duplex studio

Duplex studio | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Duplex studio

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio - E

Studio - E | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Studio - E

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio - F

Studio - F | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Studio - F

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room - M

Family Room - M | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Room - M

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room - O

Family Room - O | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Room - O

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room - N

Family Room - N | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Room - N

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About this property

Capital Lodge Motor Inn

This motel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a business centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a garden and a picnic area are on-site.
Capital Lodge Motor Inn offers 40 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at Capital Lodge Motor Inn, you'll be close to Interislander Ferry Terminal. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a business centre, 3 meeting rooms and laundry facilities
  • 6 minutes by car from Interislander Ferry Terminal and 7 minutes from Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries - Wellington
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and 3 meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Capital Lodge Motor Inn also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Wellington motel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Gateway Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Gateway Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 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 at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 21.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

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 continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 15 for adults and from NZD 15 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 21.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Capital Gateway Motor

Capital Gateway Motor Inn

Capital Gateway Motor Inn Wellington

Capital Gateway Motor Wellington

Capital Gateway Motor Inn Newlands

Capital Gateway Motor Inn Newlands

Capital Gateway Motor Newlands

Motel Capital Gateway Motor Inn Newlands

Newlands Capital Gateway Motor Inn Motel

Capital Gateway Motor

Motel Capital Gateway Motor Inn

Capital Gateway Motor Newlands

Capital Gateway Motor Inn

Capital Lodge Motor Inn Motel

Capital Lodge Motor Inn Wellington

Capital Lodge Motor Inn Motel Wellington

Capital Lodge Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 213 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Queen Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved my stay at Capital Lodge Motor Inn! Five stars all the way – great service, comfy rooms, and perfect location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to food and entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly. We stayed a couple of nights and had everything we needed. The place was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Plenty of parking for Ute and furniture trailer
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean Room; Convenient Location; Attached Restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quite spacious for a large family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Host stayed late to allow us a late check in. Check in was quick. Room was clean and comfortable. Would stay here again. Had a large room for our family of 5.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff very friendly.would happily stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jim

Very noisy next to busy road. Everything seemed very basic.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very clean and great food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent location for the ferry. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice quiet hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and room was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amir JM

Seems to be safe car park
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So convenient to the ferry easy drive
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa bath lovely, quiet for being by the motorway and very convenient to the ferries.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the rooms were exactly as pictured nice and welcoming and quiet, we were very happy with our stay from the nice night time view of the lights to the top notch food from the restaurant. we would definitly stay again thanks guys
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was good and warm in the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM BARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access from motorway. Clean and tidy, excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jade

Liked: Staff & service
Good location for us but not very clean. Shower needs de-moulding.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
When I booked through Expedia it included breakfast, when I went for my breakfast I was told it wasn't included. Nothing wrong with the property but I won't deal with Expedia again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was good and convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect - spacious unit and excellent location for our quick getaway. Surprised at how little noise came up from the motorway, too!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation, lovely helpful staff and good food were very welcome after a long trip. I would definitely recommend this motel. No complaints whatsoever.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023