Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Durie Hill Elevator - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Virginia Lake - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Whanganui (WAG) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 16 min walk
Thai House Express 2 - 20 min walk
Pizza Hut - 15 min walk
The Yellow House Cafe - 2 min walk
Noodle Canteen - 2 min drive
About this property
Astral Motel
Astral Motel is a great choice for a stay in Whanganui. You'll have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English
At a glance
Hotel size
15 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
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
Children
Babysitting*
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site extended parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Playground
Babysitting (surcharge)
Trampoline
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
Toaster
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
Astral Motel
Astral Motel Wanganui
Astral Wanganui
Motel Astral
Astral Motel Whanganui
Astral Whanganui
Astral Motel Motel
Astral Motel Whanganui
Astral Motel Motel Whanganui
Frequently asked questions
Does Astral Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Astral Motel 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Astral Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Astral Motel?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Astral Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Astral Motel and nearby?
Astral Motel has a garden.
What's the area around Astral Motel like?
Astral Motel is located on the waterfront, a short 18-minute walk from Whanganui Museum and 15 minutes' walk from Queens Park.
Astral Motel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
22 Aug 2024
The manager was very polite and helpful. Highly recommend thos motel to all travelers.
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 Aug 2024
Nice and clean and warm .Easy to find
Jenny
Jenny, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Aug 2024
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..
Daryll
Daryll, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Aug 2024
Welcoming staff. Beautifully clean unit.
Cheryl
Cheryl, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Jun 2024
Great area and quiet
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
29 Jun 2024
Not enough towels in the unit or facecloths we made it work I was surprised at it as we had booked for 5 and had 3 facecloths, 4 towels for 5 people and we had to go back for a teatowel. Fridge was leaking water inside it no matter what we did with the temperature so that was not good. Its the little things that make all the difference. The room needed more bedding to put on the bed for winter to we had to turn up the heat pump to make sure we did not freeze. Could do with some tongs in the kitchen for cooking to.
Elle
Elle, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
29 Jun 2024
Cockroaches in bed, benchtops, table and even inside water kettle. Bathroom was filthy. I did not spend the night at this room. Very disappointed and out of pocket
Jordan
Jordan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 May 2024
Happy with our room
Bruce
Bruce, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
18 Apr 2024
Maria
Maria, 3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
18 Apr 2024
We did like thatnthebunit was so clean and housekeepimgbwas done each day,
The lack of spoken englishnfrom office staff made for some difficu,ties
Doreen
Doreen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
13 Apr 2024
Room was clean good showers bit of road noise
Joseph
Joseph, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
11 Apr 2024
Hi Astral Motels - We stayed in your motel as booked on April 10. The good news is that the unit was clean and tidy but we did not have a good stay because we were put into a unit beside a family group that stayed up late into the night, working on cars, riding around on bikes, playing loud music and even welcomng friends loudly at 2am in the morning. I doubt we had four hours of sleep. One adult wearing gang type clothing with a knife on his hip spent a long time jump starting a car right outside our door.. As you can imagaine we were not prepared to ask them to quieten down It appears they are a permanent group and that is fine as we know there is a housing shortage and motels are being used to house many who found themselves in this position.But putting casual users beside permanent groups does not work because of the above.You should group them in one area away from casual hirers or tell people you have long term occupiers. We will not be back and feel we are entiled to some sort of refund for a terrible night. I was prepared to leave at ten and travel home at night but wasn't prepared to go out while they were milling all around our unit - Not happy R Pickering.
Marie
Marie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
2 Apr 2024
Everything was excellent and wonderful; only downside was the windows and hearing almost everything through the walls. Was situated well. Free and unlimited wifi was a wonderful change. Our hostess was awesome.
Philippa
Philippa, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
22 Mar 2024
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 Mar 2024
Pleasant staff. A convenient comfortable motel. Great cafe just around corner.
Alyth
Alyth, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
13 Mar 2024
Good bed
Ivan
Ivan, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Mar 2024
Yvonne
Yvonne, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
27 Feb 2024
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Feb 2024
Great value
The motel was old but lovely and clean we’ll maintained with everything you need. Bed was super comfy. Would stay again.
Vicki L
Vicki L, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
4 Feb 2024
Need vent in the kitchen area just to take the smoke out best side that it's a gd place to stay
Mata
Mata, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Jan 2024
Jacko
Jacko, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 Jan 2024
This motel is value for money no frills clean and easy to find
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
4 Jan 2024
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Dec 2023
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
Kelly
Kelly, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Nov 2023
Although the paintwork needs freshening up, the unit is spotlessly clean. Beautiful clean bedding too.
I have stayed at many motels but I was pleasantly surprised when the manager knocked on my door to see if everything was ok and if I “needed anything , coffee?Tea? “ and to just let him know. No hesitation in recommending this facility.