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Astral Motel

3.0 star property
Riverside relaxation awaits at Astral Motel, where guests enjoy peaceful garden surroundings, a sunny terrace for unwinding, and a playground for family fun

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Astral Motel, by a river, offers a peaceful retreat with a garden and family-friendly playground. Enjoy the terrace and in-room WiFi. Helpful staff and on-site laundry facilities make extended stays comfortable.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a small bedside table, a mirror, and a television.

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a brick-patterned wall, and a small bedside table.

Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A single bed with a grey quilt, a wooden nightstand, a grey sofa, and a mirror on the wall.

Standard Studio, Kitchen (Spacious )

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A compact kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, toaster, and a small refrigerator. There's a desk with a chair, a window with sheer curtains, and a phone on the wall.

Comfortable Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area

A living room with a beige leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Located in Whanganui Central, a neighbourhood in Whanganui, Astral Motel is near the airport and on the waterfront. Watt Fountain and Durie Hill Memorial Tower are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kowhai Park and Queens Park. Whanganui Museum and Wanganui Community Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Whanganui travel guide
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46 Somme Parade, Whanganui, 5001

What's nearby

  • Sarjeant Gallery
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Whanganui Museum
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Wanganui Community Arts Centre
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Watt Fountain
    3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Burger Fuel Wanganui
    17 min walk
  • Daily Grinds Cafe & Bakery
    2 min drive
  • The Yellow House Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Mischief
    2 min drive
  • Cactus Creme Cafe
    2 min drive

About this property

Astral Motel

  • Motel located in Whanganui Central
  • Consider a stay at Astral Motel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a playground. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self-parking and extended parking
    • Babysitting (surcharge), luggage storage and free newspapers
    • Tour/ticket information and concierge services
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Astral Motel boast comforts, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
    • TVs with satellite channels
    • Separate sitting areas, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Astral Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Astral Motel?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Astral Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Astral Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Astral Motel located?

Located in Whanganui Central, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Kowhai Park and Queens Park. Moutoa Gardens and Sarjeant Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Astral Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 352 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 352 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 352 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 352 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 352 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was for only one night. The unit was clean and tidy (an older property but reasonably well maintained). Parking was right outside the door, so very convenient. Bed was very
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay and staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet location wel equipped roo.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good all round stay friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very convenient location for visiting and exploring Whanganui. Easy walk along the riverside to the town centre. A bit dated but everything works, plenty of parking, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the location, helpful staff, comfortable bed - a great stay in Masterton.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless. Having to wash dishes in the bathroom basin was a bit unusual and inconvenient. Housekeeping staff had difficulty understanding and speaking English. Apart from that she was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, rooms clean and tidy.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean and comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size room, comfortable beds, reasonably well equipped, great shower, very friendly and helpful hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
older motel but well kept and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Daryll

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very helpful and courteous, good location and not far from the township, restaurants, shopping etc.. found it very good overall and would stay again..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness
The room served my purpose which was sleeping. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean and warm .Easy to find
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good stay. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This motel is value for money no frills clean and easy to find
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Amenities
Probably the cleanest motel we’ve ever had the privilege to stay at
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Alyth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff. A convenient comfortable motel. Great cafe just around corner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice and clean handy area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good basic accommodation that was clean and well presented. It is a bit on the old side but was very comfortable for our 2 night stay and the kitchen had all we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Amenities
Was better then expected room was very clean staff were accommodating grounds were ok etc but was very happy with what we got for what we paid for
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Vicki L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value

The motel was old but lovely and clean we’ll maintained with everything you need. Bed was super comfy. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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6/10 Okay

Keith

Very basic room but quite comfortable. But no sink in kitchen area. Nice location near the river.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Bruce

Happy with our room
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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6/10 Okay

Joseph

Room was clean good showers bit of road noise
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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