Interislander Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive - 20.8 km
Sky Stadium - 16 min drive - 21.1 km
Wellington Central Business District - 17 min drive - 21.7 km
Te Papa - 18 min drive - 22.5 km
Cuba Street Mall - 18 min drive - 23.9 km
Getting around
Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 26 min drive
Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 29 min drive
Porirua Station - 3 min drive
Tawa Takapu Road Station - 7 min drive
Porirua Kenepuru Station - 7 min drive
Restaurants
Muffin Break - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Burger King - 3 min drive
Subway - 3 min drive
Esquires - 3 min drive
About this property
Aotea Lodge
Enjoy your visit to Porirua with a stay at Aotea Lodge. Other highlights at this eco-certified motel include a terrace and a garden.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
35 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite parking limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9 AM
Room service (limited hours)
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Services
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Swimming pool
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
40-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Microwave
Kitchen
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 13 per person
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.5 percent
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for an extra charge
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Aotea Lodge Porirua
Aotea Porirua
Aotea Lodge Motel
Aotea Lodge Porirua
Aotea Lodge Motel Porirua
Frequently asked questions
Does Aotea Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Aotea Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Aotea Lodge?
Yes, there's a pool.
Are pets allowed at Aotea Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Aotea Lodge?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Aotea Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Aotea Lodge and nearby?
Aotea Lodge has a garden.
Does Aotea Lodge have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker, cookware, and a microwave.
Aotea Lodge Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Good
8 March 2020
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 .
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
27 February 2020
Spacious and comfortable
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
Thu, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
26 February 2020
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.
Jo
Jo, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
20 February 2020
I made my booking through Wotif and I was phond by the motel and told there was no accommodation available and Wotif should not of taken the booking. Four days ago I contacted Wotif to return the money they charged me - to date and after two emails Wotif has not responded. I have issues with both the accommodation provider and Wotif
Verified traveller
2-night business trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
31 January 2020
The rooms were ok we were only there to sleep one night some paint peeling off bathroom ceiling had to step up high into a bath for a shower which was difficult and was frightened I would slip in the bath so wish we had a walk in shower reception lady was lovely and friendly
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
10 November 2019
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
3 November 2019
This is the second review I have made on Aotea Lodge. We were very disappointed with the standard of cleanliness and the lack of basic maintenance we noted in unit 304. I was unable to bring the deficits to the attention of management until the day we left (we had a two night stay). Management were very apologetic about the state of the room and offered us a partial refund which we accepted. Management assured us that they would attend to the problems.
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
29 October 2019
Bathroom sink was very discoloured and shower floor did not drain because of uneven floor
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 October 2019
Mooks
Mooks, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 October 2019
convenient to motorway and westfield mall. close to countdown and a lagoon. my new stopover lodge motel from auckland.
Ces
Ces, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 July 2019
Great place to stay. Good sized room and kitchen facilities
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
5 July 2019
The service was 110%, the property need a renovation. Water boiler was broken.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
15 June 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
4 June 2019
The location was awesome the facility was dated. There was no toilet paper, bath chipped with hair in it and a white tail spider on the wall.bedcovers were sheets with no valance, a chair was dirty and the room smelled on arrival. We were happy to pay the rate but the facility was crapp. The restaurant was closed, however the pool we could use considering the cleanliness of the room we did not use it.
Would not recommend at all.
Verified traveller
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 June 2019
It was sooo clean comfortable beds good heating and great for large groups. Privacy and lots of parking.
Dale
Dale, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
28 May 2019
Amiria
Amiria, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 May 2019
Naomi - at reception is great, very welcoming and helpful. Units are a bit tired, though I understand new owners may be doing some upgrading. Fine for the purpose of my stay - I had no vehicle and I could walk to supermarket or catch bus to larger shopping centre.
Fiona
Fiona, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
10 May 2019
No towels etc in bathroom. Extra stuff left in there that shouldn't be there. Two small dead maggots on the bathroom floor when we arrived. Told that they had just done a spring clean. We stayed 2 days days. They cleaned unit after one day. Maggots still there when we left. Killed 3 spiders in the unit of the first day.
No bread and butter plates in the cupboard. One coffee cup cracked and leaked coffee. Went to office to get another one which was also dirty.
Iron had wires showing through the cord.
Place was old and dated
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 May 2019
The covered walkway to the laundry area was great when we had persistently wet day. The staggered height of each section of units provided an element of privacy even though there were many units in the complex. The proximity to Aotea Lagoon was perfect for the playground and walks with our granddaughter.
Verified traveller
9-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 May 2019
The property was an older establishment. The room was quite large , being older, but facilities were a little dated. in the process of a upgrade.
Location was excellent and parking easy. Close to train station
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Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
24 April 2019
Good location for visiting Porirua/North Wellington - handy to the motorway but removed from the noise and busyness of State Highway 1. Room very clean & comfortable but a bit tired. Restaurant appeared to be closed and area around the pool a bit unloved...didn't feel like this area was used very often.
Nicky
Nicky, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 April 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
11 April 2019
Comfortable beds, good parking, helpful staff. Hot water.
Verified traveller
3-night business trip
Verified Wotif guest review
4/10 Fair
10 April 2019
I wouldn't return. I travel a lot for work and I thought this was overpriced. The room smelt terrible, so musty. Unfortunately a smelly room gives the impression of being dirty. I don't think it was dirty but the smell was very offputting. I would have paid $90 to stay here, not the $165 I was charged.
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
7 April 2019
The property, especially the bathroom, was very run down & on terrible condition. Given i paid $165 a night for 2 people i expected immaculate, or close to it. On the upside the bedroom area was in better condition & beds were comfortable but the bathroom was a serious let down.