10 Top-Rated Motels in Greater Wellington, North Island

June 1, 2023 Lean Nau

Discover the best Motels in Greater Wellington, North Island including Amble Inn Motel, The Claremont Motel & Apartments, BKs Premier Motel Esplanade, Capital View Motor Inn, Apollo Lodge Motel, Wallaceville House, U Studios Masterton, Boulcott Lodge, Southgate Motor Inn, Gateway Motor Inn Boutique Hotel.
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1. Amble Inn Motel

124 Chapel Street, Masterton 5810 New Zealand
Excellent
38%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
11%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 61 reviews

Amble Inn Motel

Amble Inn Motel is in a central location in Masterton. Catering to business customers, tourists, families and groups, we are conveniently located within minutes walk of Masterton's excellent local facilities: Queen Street shopping centre Top local cafés, restaurants and bars Regent 3 Cinema Countdown/Moore Wilson supermarkets The RSA, Masterton Club Secondary Schools Wairarapa Retirement home Transit Bus Depot At the Amble Inn our aim is for you to have a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Our friendly team will be pleased to offer you any assistance you need during your visit with us. Our rooms all include free high speed wireless internet, coffee, tea and fresh milk, a useful local restaurant guide and more! Graham and Debbie. Please note that all guests over the age of 12 years must be able to produce their My Vaccine Pass on arrival for scanning, please be aware that we may ask for ID along with this pass to verify its validity.

Comfy room, pleasant stay

Reviewed By Elaine K

This is one of the best motel I’ve stayed in. We are a family of 4 and found the room spacious and generous. Beds and pillows were comfy and clean. Small kitchenette in the room, for simple cooking. Toiletries replenished each day. There is laundry and dryer available, just see staff for assistance. Room is serviced very tidily and to a high standard each day, thanks to Anne, our room housekeeper. Resham the manager is helpful and goes the way out to help. Fantastic service. Good central location, near supermarkets. Very comfortable stay. Highly recommended!

2. The Claremont Motel & Apartments

38 Regent Street, Martinborough 5711 New Zealand
Excellent
57%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 239 reviews

The Claremont Motel & Apartments

Escape to Martinborough in stylish comfort with motel accommodation at The Claremont, situated on the edge of the famous wine village. If you are looking for self catering accommodation in Martinborough, look no further, The Claremont has it all! Enjoy peace, tranquility from your own self-contained apartment or luxurious executive studio unit. The Claremont is the perfect rural retreat, at the very heart of internationally acclaimed vineyards, quality restaurants, boutique shopping and many outdoor pursuits. Whether travelling alone, as a couple, with family or friends, The Claremont has self catering accommodation options to suit all. Stylish motel units and spacious 2 bedroom apartments equipped with everything you need to ensure a rewarding stay. We also offer the availability of a port-a-cot and highchair on request. We pride ourselves on the high levels of service we provide. Set just outside the main village, The Claremont is the ideal base for you to enjoy everything the region has to offer. Vineyard tours offer the chance of sampling Martinborough’s medal winning wines, explore the untamed coastline or experience the Palliser Vineyard walk. Whether you choose to relax and unwind, follow the adventure trail, or both, we will ensure your stay is just what you need. In just over one hour from Wellington you can enjoy tasting world class wines, excellent dining, scenic drives, breath-taking views, and sedate walks in our beautiful countryside.

Fantastic

Reviewed By Aussiesovertheditch

Great setting, fantastic heating, clean, modern. Super comfortable beds, quiet setting, close to town centre, Covid no contact check in was easy but as a result we missed out on knowledge of extras we could have enjoyed while there. Only downsides were extra small sink, which was odd with no dishwasher. For those who do makeup bathroom light could do with a few extra candles. Would highly recommend this establishment.

3. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

7 Tory Street, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012 New Zealand
Excellent
68%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 94 reviews

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

New 28 suite 5 star motor lodge all with cooking facilites onsite gym wifi internet 28 onsite car parks 400 metres to historic jackson street with over 40 restaurants and bars balcony and ground floor suites with sea views acoutic double glazing recliner lounge chairs mini bars dvd players secure electronic key card entry spa or shower suites guests laundry facilites sky tv flat screen tvs

Highly recommend

Reviewed By MummaandCo

Fantastic place, friendly check in, good price, beautiful well equipped bathroom. Complimentary biscuits & bottles of water. The lazy boys were great!! The motel also has a gym. Walking distance to the shops & restaurants. We had two rooms - one was small (but perfectly adequate for two adults) & had an amazing view over the ocean. The other was a good size & had a double in the lounge & two singles in the bedroom. We would definitely stay here again.

4. Capital View Motor Inn

12 Thompson Street, Wellington 6141 New Zealand
Excellent
32%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 395 reviews

Capital View Motor Inn

Capital View Motor Inn enjoys stunning views over majestic Wellington city and the harbour and offers an ideal base for business or pleasure.

This hotel I recommend

Reviewed By Connector32832294018

Hotel was very nice and clean bed was comfortable and was surprisingly quiet for central wellington the wireless internet is where this hotel stands out its unlimited and very fast only bad thing is that they had removed sky TV from the rooms

5. Apollo Lodge Motel

49 Majoribanks St Mt Victoria, Wellington 6011 New Zealand
Excellent
35%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 543 reviews

Apollo Lodge Motel

Sitting on the base of Mt Victoria Apollo Lodge is a large motel in the heart of Wellingtons entertainment district offering many types of rooms from small studios to larger family rooms and deluxe units. 7 Mins fro Te Papa and a quick stroll top Oriental Bay, Courtney Place, Cuba St.

Disappointing

Reviewed By Omg1967

I have stayed here several times before as it is a very handy location to everything we want. I haven’t been for a couple of years and have noticed a decline in the condition of the rooms. We had 3 rooms- one had a tv that didn’t work and despite us telling them, this wasn’t fixed while we were there. It also has expired milk in the fridge and a questionable brown stain on the duvet. The one I stayed in was almost impossible to unlock the door to get in. The cups were dirty and the paint was peeling off the vanity and hallway, as well as hair in the shower. Not pleasant. On the plus side the beds were very comfortable. I doubt we will be back which is disappointing.

6. Wallaceville House

2 Wallaceville Road, Upper Hutt 5018 New Zealand
Excellent
48%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 90 reviews

Wallaceville House

Welcome to Wallaceville House, your Upper Hutt “home away from home.” Wallaceville House aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a kitchenette and a refrigerator, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the motel. Wallaceville House features newspaper and baggage storage, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts barbeque facilities. If you are driving to Wallaceville House, free parking is available. While in Upper Hutt be sure to experience local ribs favorites at Trentham Mess Hall. During your visit, be sure to check out popular attractions like Maidstone Park (0.7 mi) and Expressions Whirinaki Arts & Entertainment Centre (0.6 mi), which are all within walking distance of the motel. Wallaceville House puts the best of Upper Hutt at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

Amazing location and service

Reviewed By Kiwimargot

We stayed 2 nights with family and the location, surroundings and service were amazing. The family studio is compact and with 3 adults you need to be family or close friends but the beds are comfy, there's all the supplies you'd expect in a hotel room with kitchenette and it was very clean and well maintained. The service on the phone and making our booking was great. There was a small hiccup when the ground floor room we requested wasn't available but we were offered a generous discount to compensate. The property is very central to Upper Hutt and surrounds and the main roads and yet is set in parklike surrounds with bush and trees behind,complete with a resident ruru/morepork. Highly recommended

7. U Studios Masterton

119 Cornwall Street, Masterton 5810 New Zealand
Excellent
66%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 155 reviews

U Studios Masterton

Clean, simple and perfect for us

Reviewed By yaso001

We stayed at U studio for one night on a girls' weekend away. The room had everything that we needed. somewhere clean and safe to stay, with friendly staff. The bed was comfy, the kitchen had all we needed - tea / coffee facility, fridge, stove, free milk on arrival. The rooms had a standalone fan, and heaters. Plus an Iron and ironing table. We would definitely by back to U Studio. Thank you team for making our stay comfortable.

8. Boulcott Lodge

615 High Street Boulcott, Lower Hutt 5011 New Zealand
Excellent
69%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 230 reviews

Boulcott Lodge

The Boulcott Lodge is Lower Hutt’s newest contemporary 4.5 star motel. Conveniently located just a few minutes walk from both the CBD and from Hutt & Boulcott Hospitals and Pacific Radiology, 5 minutes drive from historic Petone, and 15 minutes from central Wellington. The Boulcott Lodge offers superior accommodation with fully appointed suites designed to meet the needs of corporate guests, families, or visitors to the region. Facilities include Smart TVs and SKY channels in all rooms, free unlimited Wi-Fi, onsite parking, free access to the nearby Les Mills gym and onsite meeting facilities. A daily continental breakfast is also available for an extra charge.

Great location and standard

Reviewed By TairoaLodge

We had a lovely stay at Boulcott Lodge recently. The room was very comfortable and spacious for three of us and had everything we needed for a three night stay. Will definitely stay again when visiting friends in Lower Hutt.

9. Southgate Motor Inn

70-72 Riddiford Street, Wellington 6021 New Zealand
Excellent
65%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 109 reviews

Southgate Motor Inn

Looking for a place to stay in Wellington? Then look no further than Southgate Motor Inn, a family-friendly motel that brings the best of Wellington to your doorstep. You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer a refrigerator, a kitchenette, and air conditioning, and you can stay connected during your stay as Southgate Motor Inn offers guests free wifi. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. Nearby landmarks such as Mount Victoria (1.3 mi) and Cuba Street District (1.3 mi) make Southgate Motor Inn a great place to stay when visiting Wellington. If you’re looking for a seafood restaurant, consider a visit to Ortega Fish Shack, Shed 5 Bar & Restaurant, or The Crab Shack, which are all conveniently located a short distance from Southgate Motor Inn. Plus, during your trip, don’t forget to check out some of the popular monuments and statues, such as National War Memorial, Ataturk Memorial, and Massey Memorial. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Southgate Motor Inn as you experience everything Wellington has to offer.

Management makes the difference.

Reviewed By kiwisteve199

Staying at the Southgate Motor Inn is always my first option when travelling for work. Most hotels/motels close to the Hospital are adequate however the difference has always been Tim and Felicity‘s friendly helpful, open personalities. They clearly enjoy there profession which speaks volumes to my overall positive experience when staying there. I’d highly recommend the Southgate Motor Inn if you need accommodation close to Wellington Hospital.

10. Gateway Motor Inn Boutique Hotel

290 High Street, Solway, Masterton 5810 New Zealand
Excellent
63%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 194 reviews

Gateway Motor Inn Boutique Hotel

Combining the charm of an old stable building with modern and luxurious facilities, Gateway Inn provides the complete experience for functions, conferences, and accommodation. Situated on SH2 on the southern fringe of Masterton Township with easy access to the main highway bypass, Masterton township, and South Wairarapa District, including Greytown and Martinborough. Wellington City/Airport is an easy drive of 80 - 90 minutes.

Too Far from city center

Reviewed By PatMacnz64

The Bathroom was great and the room spacious but there was no sky tv and the room lighting was very dim. The restaurant and bar were not open according to a sign that read closed due to covid 19 and staff redundancies. The person in reception gave us no information at all regarding the hotel itself or the surrounding area or where to eat. including that we could park outside our unit. After 6 pm there is absolutely no staff in the hotel even at night and no details for whom to contact if you need anything. I was asked for my vaccine pass upon check-in but my wife was not. Ask for a room at the back as it is quieter, there are other motels closer to town as this is not within walking distance it is a 20-minute drive. There was a sofa in the room and bedside lamps, as well as a kettle and tea and coffee and the liquid soap, was watered down to save money. There was a patio to sit out on and enjoy the sunset.

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