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Astral Motel

3.0 star property
Riverwalk motel in Whanganui with free parking

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Stroll through a serene garden with a variety of trees and flowering plants, surrounded by a well-maintained pathway and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Two single beds with blue and white striped bedspreads, a wooden nightstand, and a large mirror adorn this cozy space.
Compact kitchen with microwave, kettle, and dining area.
Kitchen features a microwave, gas stove, and stainless steel sink.
Guests can enjoy a playground with a swing set and seesaw in this outdoor park area.

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$104
includes taxes & fees
31 July - 1 Aug

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Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
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Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Studio, Kitchen (Spacious )

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Comfortable Studio

Comfortable Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
46 Somme Parade, Whanganui, 5001

What's nearby

  • Sarjeant Gallery - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Watt Fountain - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Virginia Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 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

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 concierge services
  • Free newspapers and tour/ticket information
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

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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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

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

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

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 major 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

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is 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

Is Astral Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Astral Motel?

As of 30 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Astral Motel on 31 July 2025 start from AU$103.87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 1 mile (2 km) of Queens Park, Moutoa Gardens and Sarjeant Gallery. Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Astral Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 338 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 338 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 338 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 338 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 338 reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

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

8/10 Good

Sue

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

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

4/10 Poor

Colin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The toilet was not attached firmly to the ground, floor dirty, our feet were blackened. The shower was good and the bed very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Perfectly good stay

Really lovely and helpful service. They were quick to find a better single bed when we asked as the original was soooooo soft it bent in half. Nowhere to hang towels but they quickly ensured we had clean ones each day to compromise. Good amenities but tired (remote control batteries held in with tape, cupboard door’s that don’t shut). Very handy location. Overall, it was about right for the price we paid.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to shoos
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reasonable price for an older motel with some modern features such as new flooring. Good appliances in kitchen area. Good heating from the main area heatpump. Bathroom cold and no heating but great hotwater and shower pressure. Some of the electrics, eg power point for tv, looked a bit unsafe. King bed mattress firm and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is very dated. Although clean. And staff were friendly. Convenient easy walk to the town centre. It is a busy roundabout so some vehicle noise. Overall good experience for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice outlook onto green area; off the road
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Felecia-Gaye

Staff friendly. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is right next to a busy roundabout so there's the constant noise of cars and trucks accellerating and decellerating. Traffic is a bit less during the night. Units are not soundproofed and the furnishings are a bit dated. On the whole this property is ok for 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robert ad Rose-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very pleasant at reception. Sky tv
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suitable for what i needed
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

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

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