--- title: "Aotea Motor Lodge - Direct, Wanganui | StayVersus" description: "Aotea Motor Lodge - Direct in Wanganui: rated 8.9 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/aotea-motor-lodge-direct-wanganui/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-14 --- Motel · ★★★★★ # Aotea Motor Lodge - Direct Marybank, Wanganui, New Zealand 8.9 · Excellent 73 reviews · #4 #4 of 14 in Wanganui · 4.3/5 on Google, 354 reviews · 3.9 Location score ## About Aotea Motor Lodge - Direct Aotea Motor Lodge - Direct is a motel in Marybank, Wanganui, New Zealand. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 across 73 reviews. Facilities include spa, gym, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 490 m from the centre of Wanganui. The nearest airport, Wanganui Airport (WAG), is 4.4 km away. - **Type:** Motel - **Star rating:** ★★★★★ - **Check-in from:** 14:00 - **Check-out until:** 10:00 - **Rooms:** 28 - **Floors:** 2 - **Other stays within 500 m:** 6 390 Victoria Avenue [aoteamotorlodge.co.nz](http://www.aoteamotorlodge.co.nz) ## How Aotea Motor Lodge - Direct scores Better rated than 75% of hotels in Wanganui - Guest rating **8.9** - Location **3.9** - Facilities **5.0** - Families **0.0** - Spa & wellness **4.5** Wanganui average ## Rating on Google 4.3/5 354 Google reviews - 5★58% - 4★25% - 3★9% - 2★3% - 1★5% From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score. ## Amenities SpaGymFree parkingFree Wi-Fi ### Pool & wellness - Spa - Gym ### Food & drink - Breakfast - Room service ### Leisure - Terrace ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Car hire - Laundry ### In the rooms - Air conditioning - Balcony - Coffee or tea maker Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **3.9**/10 - **Walk grade:** **35**/100 Car recommended - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **11** - **Sights within 1 km:** **0**
Nearest airportWanganui Airport (WAG)4.4 km10 min drive
Distance to the centreWanganui490 m8 min walk
### Sights nearby - Ward Observatory1.1 km - Whanganui Regional Museum1.2 km - Riverland Family Park1.3 km - Virginia Lake Aviary1.5 km - Quartz Museum of Studio Ceramics1.5 km - Whanganui Tramways Museum1.7 km ## Aotea Motor Lodge - Direct: in detail Aotea Motor Lodge - Direct offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Complimentary internet access is available in the motel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Discover the wonders of Wanganui with ease by utilizing the services provided by taxi and car hire. Complimentary parking is available for guests. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as express check-in or check-out. At the motel, their tours can even assist you in booking tickets and securing reservations for leisure activities and adventures. Always look your best in your preferred attire with the laundromat, dry cleaning service and laundry service provided at Aotea Motor Lodge - Direct. Craving relaxation? In-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping allow you to maximize your time spent inside the room. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms feature linen service and air conditioning to ensure your comfort and convenience. A few accommodations at Aotea Motor Lodge - Direct also include unique design elements like a balcony or terrace. A few chosen rooms are equipped with daily newspaper, television and cable TV to ensure guest amusement. In certain rooms, the motel offers visitors access to a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker. Aotea Motor Lodge - Direct offers a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes in the restrooms of specific accommodations. A delightful breakfast is the perfect way to begin your day, and at Aotea Motor Lodge - Direct, you can always indulge in a scrumptious meal on-site. Aotea Motor Lodge - Direct provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Conclude your days in complete tranquility by visiting the spa situated precisely at the motel. At the motel fitness center, you have the option to engage in your daily exercise routine or simply alleviate your jet lag by breaking a sweat. ### Compare ## Compare Aotea Motor Lodge - Direct with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. 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Aotea Motor Lodge - Direct has a guest rating of 8.9 out of 10 from 73 reviews, which is better than 75% of rated hotels in Wanganui. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at Aotea Motor Lodge - Direct? Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00. ### Does Aotea Motor Lodge - Direct include breakfast? Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book. ### Is there parking at Aotea Motor Lodge - Direct? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is Aotea Motor Lodge - Direct from the airport? The nearest airport, Wanganui Airport (WAG), is 4.4 km away in a straight line. ### How many rooms does Aotea Motor Lodge - Direct have? Aotea Motor Lodge - Direct has 28 rooms on 2 floors. Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. 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