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Aotea Lodge

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • 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, Wellington Central Business District
    ‪16 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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Studio, 1 King Bed

Blackout curtains, 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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Blackout curtains, 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 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Bedroom

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

Classic Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Bedroom

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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

Blackout curtains, 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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Porirua

With a stay at Aotea Lodge in Porirua (Papakowhai), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area. .This motel is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Interislander Ferry Terminal and 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Wellington Central Business District.
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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
  • Wellington Central Business District - 16 min drive - 23.1 km
  • TSB Bank Arena - 17 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Cuba Street Mall - 18 min drive - 24.2 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
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sushil’s Musclechef Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Aotea Lodge

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 35 guestrooms featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Aotea Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 146 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Byron

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower didn’t have cold water, only scaldingly hot water so we could not take a decent shower. No AC so the room was hot. We opened the windows to cool down, but the adjacent roadway is busy and loud all night long.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Joan

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very hot needs aircon 1 fan wasn't enough to cover both rooms. Outdoors on the steps nad walk way needs cleaning wasn’t a good sight .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay and a convenient location. The hosts are beautiful people and went out of their way to help when I had a few minor issues with the TV. Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for budget-friendly accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

pen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean room. Staff were so super friendly and very helpful. Will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jessie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were accommodating. Beds were comfortable and rooms were tidy. Nice stay for 2 adults and 2 kids.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Afida

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very helpful and accommodating
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

shane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No cooking , power points we’re funny installed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janeia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely perfect and the staff were some of the sweetest people i’ve met! we had a really awesome stay there!! It was so clean and cozy, will definitely be staying here next time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

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