Lodging business in Wellington

“Warm family welcome. Excellent afternoon tea. In-depth talk by the host about his life and work as a sheepfarmer. Great to meet brass and speed and see them in action. Finally the sheep shearing. Outstanding. A wonderful visit, highly recommended. Thank you”

“Stayed twice for work and will definitely recommend. They’ve added Nespresso machines in the rooms since the last time I stayed which is great for coffee lovers. The beds are so comfortable! In general- great find!”

“Very pleasant and Rainbow was very very helpful and made the stay a pleasure. Would stay there again any time.”

“What an outstanding place to stay. We have arrived from Whakatāne, to find a clean,well resourced, comfortable unit, perfect for us. Even room inside for the bikes. Stoked with this place, and immediately across the road from the train station.”

“Very highly recommend this motel! The location is perfect - right beside a bus stop, and walking distance to the supermarket. The daily service was excellent. The studio we stayed in was perfect - new and clean. It was very quiet. The bed was really comfortable with a bamboo topped mattress. The staff were super helpful and very friendly. We look forward to staying again.”

“For an older motel, the hospitality and service, and the location to the hospital far outweighed the upgrades the motel does not have. When my husband had a heart attack and was helicoptered to Wellington, the beautiful lady that runs the motel was extremely accommodating, including letting me leave my car there after I checked out so I didn't have to pay for hospital parking while I was waiting for him to be discharged. The water pressure in the shower was amazing. There was more coffee, hot chocolate, and sugar sachets than any other motel I have ever stayed in, and for main road, it was pretty quiet in my room. The location to Wellington Regional Hospital couldn't be better. Literally straight across the road. And there are lots of amenities in walking distance including a supermarket. Would I stay here again? Without a doubt. Would I recommend you stay? Absolutely, as long as you can overlook the need of upgrades and just appreciate what a hard working dedicated motellier provides in terms of hospitality and warmth.”

“The cleanest, most comfortable motel we have ever stayed at. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the cleaners certainly take pride in their work. Thank you for a very pleasant stay.”

“Perfectly impersonal and brilliantly minimalist. Big, bright windows, and furnishings with simple, clean lines made the room an ideal sanctuary. Kettle, microwave, fridge, TV, and tea/coffee supplies covered all the bases. A cool little guest closet down the hall held dishware, cutlery, irons and boards, as well as few extra linens. This keeps down the cost of supplying every room with items not everyone uses. The lobby entry and kiosk check-in procedures are simple and well-communicated. As a business model, this hotel is about as sleek an efficient of a passive income generator as you can get in the hospitality space. I want to emphasize that even though the room is simply furnished and designed to be easily cleaned, maintained, and turned over for the next guest, it is not a blank cell, but more like a lovely lKEA showspace. As a bonus, the excellent Oikos Hellenic Cuisine restaurant is just across the road.”

“I had an amazing experience with this hotel. The staff went above and beyond to help me even after I had checked out, they kindly assisted me with sending my forgotten belongings to Auckland. Their kindness, patience, and professionalism truly touched me. The location is convenient, the rooms are clean and cozy, and the service is exceptional. I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Wellington. Thank you so much again and you deserve all the best!”

“Despite our last minute booking at 9pm, it was nice to get the instructions for parking and simple directions to use the shower facilities. We got off the ferry with our motor home at 1am in the morning. And the parking was easy. Lots of spaces for motorhomes in the powered site. Nice clean shower. Everything was neat and well managed. Love it. The lady at the reception I met in the morning was friendly, helpful and nice. Thank you for all the help”

“What a great and special night to celebrate our sons’ 21st birthday! The preparation was smooth, with regular monthly check-ins for venue layout, menu and alcohol. The Lodge catered towards our needs and allowed for layout to accommodate for head table, guests, band, cultural drummers and dancers, and also allocated space for dancing the night away. The menu was a beautiful array of cuisine of meats and salads with added food brought for family tastes. The buffet flowed effortlessly with smooth transition from mains to deserts. Excellent on the night co-ordination with Georgia and Peter, meant our family could celebrate and party with no hassles or concerns. The Lodge provided excellent services and would highly recommend them to anyone wanting to celebrate in style and elegance! Well done to the Lodge, you made our night a special one to remember!”

“Plenty of room for the kids to play around in the back yard. It's safe and inviting. The room was very warm and cozy, and the spa was divine, had everything I needed for the weekend I stayed. Staff members are helpful/friendly and the gentleman in the office made sure I/all guest were looked after. Will definately come back to stay”

“AMAZING!! My family and i stayed here for a night in a 3 bedroom suite we were really happy with the value we received for the price we payed. The room was immaculate and really comfortable,The beds were the best was like sleeping on a cloud. The host is gorgeous and so helpful we did not have a prior booking however she was more than happy to help ....really recommend staying here you will not regret it....we will definitely be coming back soon .”

“The best clean tidy friendly and extremely helpful well within location to where my son stayed at ABI .I would recommend to everybody to stay here”

“I stayed here on a school trip for a few days, and I LOVED the venue. The owner was really really nice, and it's super close to so many places like supermarkets and places to shop. The rooms were not what I expected at all for this price - they looked like a full-on house! 3 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen area, living room, 2 tv's, huge wardrobe, 2 floors... it was great! The train station bur right behind my room, and they never woke me up. Weren't as loud as some people say. But if they are, earplugs can be bought from pretty much any shop, right?”

“I only found one fault . The Wellington water was not nice to drink . Everything else was well above standard .the service was way above average .the $100 deposit was refunded in 2.5 minutes . It's a quiet place where no one makes a fuss . Extremely happy to recommend this place to single people or family's.”

“Highly recommend Aotea Lodge, the new owners are lovely and very friendly and also gave me a free room upgrade to one with a spa bath upon arrival. The room was big and clean and the bed and sheets felt very comfortable. I would definitely stay here again. Thank you!”

“I just wanted to say that the very kind lady who took my reservation and then later understood the jam we were in was so flexible and forgiving I just had to give her a glowing review. The next time we need accommodation in the Lower Hutt or even Wellington area, we WILL be staying here. Thank you for your generous understanding, Foreshore Motor Lodge!!!”

“Decent sized rooms with all the right amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. Bed and pillows give a good nights sleep...and a very rare spa bath in the bathroom. Located close to good food choices”

“Good for students getting furniture for flats. Fiona”

“Great owners, and nice accommodation”

““Rowena’s isn’t just a stay — it’s practically a national monument of happiness. The moment you arrive, the birds start chirping like they’re part of a personal welcome committee (seriously, I half expected them to form a choir and harmonize my name). Walking through Rowena’s feels like stepping into a live documentary where the narrator says, ‘And here we find the weary traveler, instantly healed by great food, kind people, and scenery so pretty it should be charging rent.’ Clean? Immaculate. Atmosphere? A holy mixture of laughter, peace, and the occasional bird who insists on auditioning for lead soloist. You don’t just stay at Rowena’s — you’re enshrined in it, like some lucky royal guest inside a monument built to joy. Even the manager Murray has been here lots and is always about to help. Rating: If this was a national monument, I’d apply for citizenship, but I am now a Kiwi””

“I dont know what the other reviewers got but our room has a new bed very clean bedding, it's very clean, kitchen and bathroom are well appointed. Very quiet esp on a Saturday night. Good parking outside our unit. Yes we had to pick up key at 95 Hutt Road abt 5 properties away that's why I gave 4 stars instead of 5. The receptionist was lovely and very helpful. This is a budget accommodation and very very nice for what we paid and rated accordingly against that”

“We were privileged to have stayed at two accommodations of experience Rarotonga. Pacific Breeze Serenity and beach house. Both houses were beautiful and spacious. Handy to everything. I have finally found houses that I will be returning too next year. Thank you”

“Lovely B&B with great amenities just like your home away from home... very comfortable.”

“This was the nicest hotel from our holiday in NZ. From the moment we stepped in the door, service was excellent. Having a laundry machine in the room was a huge bonus to refresh our suitcase. Location was wonderful; we only walked a few minutes to get anywhere. Highly recommended hotel in Wellington!”