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title: "Astra Motor Lodge, Hamilton: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Astra Motor Lodge in Hamilton: rated 8.9 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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Motel · ★★★★
# Astra Motor Lodge

Melville, Hamilton, New Zealand

8.9 ·  Excellent 126 reviews ·  #4 #4 of 51 in Hamilton ·  4.5/5 on Google, 250 reviews ·  2.3 Location score
## About Astra Motor Lodge

Astra Motor Lodge is a motel in Melville, Hamilton, New Zealand. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 across 126 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 3.4 km from the centre of Hamilton. The nearest beach is 2.0 km away. The nearest airport, Hamilton International Airport (HLZ), is 8.1 km away.

- **Type:** Motel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 16

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 2013

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 2

47 Kahikatea Drive, Melville [astramotorlodge.co.nz](http://www.astramotorlodge.co.nz/)

## How Astra Motor Lodge scores

Better rated than 94% of hotels in Hamilton

-   Guest rating **8.9**
-   Location **2.3**
-   Beach access **3.6**

Hamilton average

## Rating on Google

4.5/5

250 Google reviews

-   5★59%
-   4★29%
-   3★9%
-   2★2%
-   1★1%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **2.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **15**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **2**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Hamilton</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Astra Motor Lodge: in detail

At Astra Motor Lodge, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Experience the wonders of Hamilton with ease by utilizing the services provided at taxi. The motel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with express check-in or check-out and luggage storage provided by the front desk services. Repeatedly enjoy your best-loved attire with the aid of the laundromat available at Astra Motor Lodge. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The motel is completely smoke-free. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at motel are equipped with linen service and air conditioning. At Astra Motor Lodge, a selection of rooms can be found that showcase unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. For certain chosen rooms, guests can enjoy in-room amusement like television and cable TV as a part of their stay. In select rooms, the motel offers visitors access to a refrigerator. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience.

### Compare

## Compare Astra Motor Lodge with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Astra Motor Lodge

### How do guests rate Astra Motor Lodge?

Astra Motor Lodge has a guest rating of 8.9 out of 10 from 126 reviews, which is better than 94% of rated hotels in Hamilton.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Astra Motor Lodge?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at Astra Motor Lodge?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Astra Motor Lodge from the airport?

The nearest airport, Hamilton International Airport (HLZ), is 8.1 km away in a straight line.

### Is Astra Motor Lodge close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.0 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Astra Motor Lodge have?

Astra Motor Lodge has 16 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. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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