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Aotea Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star motel in Papakowhai

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Garden
Exterior
Meeting facility
Superior Room, 1 King Bed
Superior Room, 1 Bedroom

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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65 Whitford Brown Ave, Porirua, Porirua, 5240
  • Place, Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Interislander Ferry Terminal
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Studio, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Bedroom

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Porirua

Papakowhai stay.Your stay at this Papakowhai motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area. Also, Plimmerton Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Plimmerton Dog Park is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Wellington Central Business District - 16 min drive - 22.8 km
  • TSB Bank Arena - 17 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Porirua Station - 3 min drive
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muffin Break - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mahi Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sushil’s Musclechef Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Esquires - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Aotea Lodge

3-star motel in Papakowhai
Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business center 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.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
Aotea Lodge offers 35 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from November 4 2025 to March 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize 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.

Property payment types

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 percent

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

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 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
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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Aotea Lodge to the airport?

Aotea Lodge is 19.4 mi (29-min drive) away from the Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Aotea Lodge?

As of Apr 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aotea Lodge on Apr 13, 2026 start from CA $115, excluding 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.

Does Aotea Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Aotea Lodge.

How close is Aotea Lodge to the beach?

This motel is 2.9 mi (5-min drive) from Plimmerton Beach and 7.4 mi (16-min drive) from Brendan Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Aotea Lodge offer free breakfast?

Aotea Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Aotea Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Aotea Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Aotea Lodge?

Free parking is not available at this motel.

Does Aotea Lodge have a pool?

Aotea Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Aotea Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Aotea Lodge to downtown Porirua?

Aotea Lodge is 1.2 mi away from Porirua.

Aotea Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 145 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly service and good condition
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and cozy 😊..clean and comfy bed. Highly recommend 👌..ty staff..Happy New Year ☺️
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Anastasia

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean studio, bathroom. Did not need cooking facilities but microwave was handy. Room was very warm, had fan going
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emuei

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expectional customer service by the new owners. She was very polite,straight forward and very informative on what's going on with the renovations going on in the place with the beautiful rooms and further down the line conference rooms and a restaurant. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff upon arrival were super polite and wonderful. Even though it is under renovation and a bit messy the Room was clean and spacious, bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Naima

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice to deal with. Rooms are basic but it was what we wanted. Bed was very nice to sleep in and there was no noise from other units. Units are well off the road so no noise there either. Having units so far from the road makes parking so much safer for your car overnight. Would stay here again when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Krista

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Feilding

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room recently upgraded, new carper. New bathroom and all redecorated
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shawney

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very dirty, hadn’t even been vaccumed! There was hair on the floor in the bathroom, mould in the shower, grime stuck to the skirtings. The wallpaper was ripped in the bathroom, no extractor fan in the bathroom either and no towel rails. The window latches were falling apart and there was no aircon so had to have windows open all night. Our room was right next to the road so very noisy. Beds were rock hard. The kitchen bench had a big brown stain on it and the drawers felt like they were going to collapse. The plugs are in very strange places and even installed upside down. There was also bubble wrap still left on the chairs like they couldn’t even be bothered removing it and my daughter found a loose screw on the floor and almost swallowed it. Can tell it’s very run down and the minor renovations that are underway aren’t done with much care. When we asked for a refund the husband was very understanding and made the process quite easy for us but then the wife rang me the next day and said they would only process the refund if I agreed not to write a review. Which is awful customer service and just made my trip very stressful so would definetly not recommend staying here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room. Very good wifi!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Roger

Travelled with partner
Tha accommodation was very tidy and well presented inside but the overall property was a construction site.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Reece

Room was clean outside needs to be
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lakara

Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, other than the weather it was very nice, thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The host was very approachable and was able to provide the things that we requested.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Filiva'a

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room had no towel rail and could do with some more pillows.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

junior

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025