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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 WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 260
AED 301 total
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May

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), tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
    • Free newspapers and concierge services
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Astral Motel offer perks such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
    • TVs with satellite channels
    • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Property 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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation 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 does it cost to stay at Astral Motel?

As of 21 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Astral Motel on 27 May 2026 start from AED 260, excluding 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?

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?

Check-out 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 mi (2 km).

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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

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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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

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

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

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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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

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

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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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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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

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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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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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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Bruce

Happy with our room
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joseph

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