Enjoy free Wi-Fi and views of the Whanganui River from your shared balcony at Te Awa Motel. Located 5 minutes’ drive from the town centre, all rooms are equipped with a kitchenette and flat-screen TV. Motel Te Awa is a 10-minute drive from Jubilee Stadium. It is a great point from which to explore Palmerston North, which is a 1-hour drive and the ski fields on Mount Ruapehu, located less than 2 hours’ drive away. Each heated apartment offers a microwave, a refrigerator, a toaster and an electric kettle. The bathroom has a hairdryer and free guest toiletries. There is an outdoor space with tables and chairs for guests to have a family meal. Free parking is available for cars and larger vehicles.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
2 bunk beds
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.2
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
8.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sean
    Australia Australia
    Expectations met for a one night stay travelling through. Great value.
  • Christina
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely wood cabin. Very clean and tidy. Peaceful location.
  • Pam
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location is very handy to city centre and easy to find. Good parking and easy access to room. Lovely covered deck with outdoor chairs. The room was clean and everything worked well. We did not try the spa pool. They were very helpful and prompt...
  • Hall
    Australia Australia
    Facilities were excellent, very clean and well maintained.
  • K
    Kellie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Unit was exceptionally clean, well stocked. Staff friendly, beds comfortable.
  • R
    Rose-anne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Had everything we needed, it was very tidy and clean. Happy there were electric blankets. Beds were comfy and the blankets were nice and warm. Perfect size for a small group.
  • Robyn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything, amazing. The room was so comfortable, the veiw was also so awesome. Easy to get to and from. Receptionist was amazing as well
  • Baldwin-kongrass
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very tidy and comfortable beds highly recommend staying here
  • Cmacneil
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The absolute cleanliness of the whole motel. The beds were comfortable. It was close to the centre if Whanganui. would certainly recommend it to others and stay there again.
  • Blake
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Staff were very helpful, the space was comfortable and clean. Parking space for each unit and good value for money.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Te Awa Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Luggage storage
    • Room service
    General
    • Electric blankets
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Te Awa Motel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 20:00
    Check-out
    From 05:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of NZD 200 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about £92. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    NZD 40 per child, per night

    Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 25
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercardEftposUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    A damage deposit of NZD 200 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Te Awa Motel

    • Check-in at Te Awa Motel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Yes, Te Awa Motel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Te Awa Motel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Te Awa Motel is 0.7 miles from the centre of Whanganui. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Room options at Te Awa Motel include:

        • Apartment
        • Suite
      • The prices at Te Awa Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.