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Astral Motel

3.0 star property
Riverwalk motel in Whanganui with free parking

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Standard Studio, Kitchen (Spacious ) | Private kitchen
Exterior
Comfortable Studio | Living area
Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area
Standard Studio, Kitchen (Spacious ) | Bathroom

Reviews

7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room serviceRoom service
  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
46 Somme Parade, Whanganui, 5001
  • Popular LocationWhanganui Museum18 min walk
  • Popular LocationDurie Hill Elevator3 min drive
  • Popular LocationVirginia Lake3 min drive
  • AirportWhanganui (WAG)10 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area

Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area

Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio, Kitchen (Spacious )

Standard Studio, Kitchen (Spacious )

Standard Studio, Kitchen (Spacious )

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Comfortable Studio

Comfortable Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Whanganui

Astral Motel puts you in the heart of Whanganui, within a 20-minute stroll of Whanganui Museum and Moutoa Gardens. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and babysitting services. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Whanganui motel include Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum and Queens Park.
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What's nearby

  • Whanganui Museum - 18 min walk
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 19 min walk
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 3 min drive
  • Virginia Lake - 3 min drive
  • Castlecliff Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Yellow House Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rutland Arms Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Indian - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Astral Motel

Riverwalk motel in Whanganui with free parking
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 free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Televisions come with satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

This Whanganui motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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-authorise 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property is also known as

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Astral Motel Wanganui
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Motel Astral
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Astral Motel?

Astral Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Astral Motel?

As of 27 July 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Astral Motel on 29 July 2024 start from AU$109.79, including 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.

Is parking available at Astral Motel?

Yep, Astral Motel has a free self car park and free extended parking.

Are there any beaches close to Astral Motel?

The closest beach to Astral Motel is South Beach (5.5 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Astral Motel?

No, Astral Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Astral Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Astral Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Astral Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 292 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 292 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 292 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 292 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 292 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness
We did like thatnthebunit was so clean and housekeepimgbwas done each day, The lack of spoken englishnfrom office staff made for some difficu,ties
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Room was clean good showers bit of road noise
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hi Astral Motels - We stayed in your motel as booked on April 10. The good news is that the unit was clean and tidy but we did not have a good stay because we were put into a unit beside a family group that stayed up late into the night, working on cars, riding around on bikes, playing loud music and even welcomng friends loudly at 2am in the morning. I doubt we had four hours of sleep. One adult wearing gang type clothing with a knife on his hip spent a long time jump starting a car right outside our door.. As you can imagaine we were not prepared to ask them to quieten down It appears they are a permanent group and that is fine as we know there is a housing shortage and motels are being used to house many who found themselves in this position.But putting casual users beside permanent groups does not work because of the above.You should group them in one area away from casual hirers or tell people you have long term occupiers. We will not be back and feel we are entiled to some sort of refund for a terrible night. I was prepared to leave at ten and travel home at night but wasn't prepared to go out while they were milling all around our unit - Not happy R Pickering.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Philippa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was excellent and wonderful; only downside was the windows and hearing almost everything through the walls. Was situated well. Free and unlimited wifi was a wonderful change. Our hostess was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Alyth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff. A convenient comfortable motel. Great cafe just around corner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Ivan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good bed
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value
The motel was old but lovely and clean we’ll maintained with everything you need. Bed was super comfy. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Mata

Need vent in the kitchen area just to take the smoke out best side that it's a gd place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacko

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This motel is value for money no frills clean and easy to find
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Amenities
Was better then expected room was very clean staff were accommodating grounds were ok etc but was very happy with what we got for what we paid for
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

singa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Although the paintwork needs freshening up, the unit is spotlessly clean. Beautiful clean bedding too. I have stayed at many motels but I was pleasantly surprised when the manager knocked on my door to see if everything was ok and if I “needed anything , coffee?Tea? “ and to just let him know. No hesitation in recommending this facility.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good basic accommodation that was clean and well presented. It is a bit on the old side but was very comfortable for our 2 night stay and the kitchen had all we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Diane

Disliked: Amenities
Easy parking. Good amount of space in room. No hand soap at wash basin. No towel rail. Couch smelt bad, like a damp dog. Door handle out of bathroom very stiff, and took some work to open it again. Almost locked in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Mary-Ann

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Probably the cleanest motel we’ve ever had the privilege to stay at
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good stay. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Layton

Business traveller
Property appears to be used for emergency accommodation. Didn't feel particularly safe outside in the evenings and there was a lot of shouting and door slamming during the night. Would not stay again.

4/10 Poor

Mackenzie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Toilet rubbish bin was not emptied and I found a used sanitary pad in it. By the time I found it my family was asleep and it was so smelly I could smell it from my bed. I then got up and found it. Staff was surprised when I woke them up to show them. He did apologize but that's all. Yuck. Also my baby had black knees and feet from crawling on the floor which tells me it wasn't mopped. Double Bed was comfortable. When I switched beds I finally got to sleep. Wouldn't stay again though.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023