Surrounded by Papakowhai's natural beauty, Aotea Lodge offers an eco-friendly retreat with a swimming pool, library, and garden. Stay connected with in-room WiFi or take care of work tasks at the business center. Previous guests have praised this motel for its amenities.
Interislander Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive - 20.6 km
Sky Stadium - 17 min drive - 21.6 km
Wellington Central Business District - 17 min drive - 22.4 km
Te Papa - 19 min drive - 24.5 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
The Beer Engine - 6 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
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Hotel size
35 rooms
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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
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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
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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
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
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
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch Smart TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Microwave
Toaster
More
Daily housekeeping
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
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.5 percent
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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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.
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.
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Aotea Lodge Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
May 27, 2025
Lovely friendly staff, but obvious they were in the middle of renovations. The staff did their best to. Ensure our room was as comfortable as possible.
I can see the place will look amazing once all renovations are complete.
Danielle
Danielle, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
Just Amazing 👏
Fron the time we pulled up to book in we were greeted with smiles and the mist friendliest staff.
Just amazing and she made it her point to know me by first name bassist love that.
Although their is major constructions going on we still loved our stay 1st ones to sleep in those beds 😁 and were so comfortable.
Everything was brand new ✨️ water was super hot, over all loved our 4 night stay cost was really good to and the brought in extra chairs for my guests i didn't even ask🫠.
Just amazing i so will recommend family and friends to stay there.
Thank you staff at Aotea Lodge Poriura absolutely loved our stay and all guys hospitality 5 stars 🌟 all the way😀.
Rosalien
Rosalien, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 8, 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 traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2020
안락하고 만족한 숙소
해밀턴에서 출발해서 결국은 예상보다 늦게 9시경 도착했음
Check in 시간을 확인하고 전화를 미리 해야하는데 그 시간을 놓쳐서 전화를 했더니 안 받아서 메시지 남겨놓고 갔더니 오피스 문에 emergency 번호를 남겨놓아 연락함
방안에 키를 뒀으니 들어가면 될수있도록 해놓음
깨끗하고 쳔안한 숙소였음 주방도 잘 되어있고 늦게 맛있게 밥을 해먹고 잘 쉬었음
Hae Jung
Hae Jung, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 27, 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 trip
6/10 Good
Feb 26, 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 trip
2/10 Poor
Feb 20, 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 traveler
2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 31, 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 traveler
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Nov 10, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Nov 3, 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 traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 29, 2019
Bathroom sink was very discoloured and shower floor did not drain because of uneven floor
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2019
Mooks
Mooks, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 13, 2019
Jun
Jun, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2019
convenient to motorway and westfield mall. close to countdown and a lagoon. my new stopover lodge motel from auckland.
Ces
Ces, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2019
Great place to stay. Good sized room and kitchen facilities
Verified traveler
2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 5, 2019
The service was 110%, the property need a renovation. Water boiler was broken.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 15, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 4, 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 traveler
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2019
It was sooo clean comfortable beds good heating and great for large groups. Privacy and lots of parking.
Dale
Dale, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 28, 2019
Amiria
Amiria, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 17, 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 trip
4/10 Fair
May 10, 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 traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 1, 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 traveler
9-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 1, 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 traveler
2-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 24, 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.