This smoke-free motel features a business centre, concierge services and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a library and tour/ticket assistance.
Aotea Lodge offers 35 accommodations with free toiletries and blackout curtains. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
During your stay at Aotea Lodge, you'll be within walking distance of Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a business centre and dry cleaning service.
Free WiFi
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
Just a 2-minute drive from Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and a few minutes from Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area
Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business centre 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.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Limited on-site parking
Things to do
Library
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Newspapers in lobby
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
No lift
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch smart TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Mini-fridge
Toaster
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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 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
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2.5 per cent 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
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Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from 4 November 2025 to 31 March 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise 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.
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.
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent
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; 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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
Monday - Sunday: 2 PM - 6:00 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 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.
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
Aotea Lodge Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 132 reviews
10 - Excellent
36
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 132 reviews
8 - Good
53
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 132 reviews
6 - Okay
26
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 132 reviews
4 - Poor
13
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 132 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Roger
Travelled with partner
4 Oct 2025
Tha accommodation was very tidy and well presented inside but the overall property was a construction site.
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.!!!
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
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.
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.
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😀.
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.
Anthony
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Freddie
Travelled with family
18 Apr 2025
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.
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 .
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
Thu
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
6/10 Okay
Jo, Oakura
Travelled with family
26 Feb 2020
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.