Title: Astral Motel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Astral Motel Riverside relaxation awaits at Astral Motel, where guests enjoy peaceful garden surroundings, a sunny terrace for unwinding, and a playground for family fun ## Photo gallery for Astral Motel ![View from property - Astral Motel (Whanganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19900/19819/a8b2a318.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area | Private kitchen - Astral Motel (Whanganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19900/19819/2830042d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area | Private kitchen - Astral Motel (Whanganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19900/19819/3b6fd0de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfortable Studio | Living area - Astral Motel (Whanganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19900/19819/4a9ca50e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area - Astral Motel (Whanganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19900/19819/81cd37ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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 Good ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry - Room service - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Feb. 10 - Feb. 11](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=19819&PinnedHotelID=19819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=19819&PinnedHotelID=19819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Feb. 11 - Feb. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=19819&PinnedHotelID=19819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=19819&PinnedHotelID=19819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Feb. 13 - Feb. 15](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=19819&PinnedHotelID=19819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=19819&PinnedHotelID=19819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb. 20 - Feb. 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=19819&PinnedHotelID=19819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=19819&PinnedHotelID=19819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Studio, Kitchen (Spacious ) ![Standard Studio, Kitchen (Spacious )](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19900/19819/d07f5e9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Studio, Kitchen (Spacious ) 8.4 Very good 5 reviews ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating Kitchen Refrigerator TV Blackout drapes/curtains - Garden view - 452 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Comfortable Studio ![Comfortable Studio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19900/19819/bb629765.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfortable Studio 8.0 Very good 14 reviews ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating Refrigerator TV Blackout drapes/curtains Frette Italian linens - Garden view - 388 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area ![Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19900/19819/81cd37ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area 8.8 Excellent 5 reviews ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating Kitchen Refrigerator TV Blackout drapes/curtains - Garden view - 441 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 6 - 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWhanganui-Hotels-Astral-Motel.h19819.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWhanganui-Hotels-Astral-Motel.h19819.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Whanganui Central, a neighborhood in Whanganui, Astral Motel is near the airport and on the waterfront. Watt Fountain and Durie Hill Memorial Tower are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kowhai Park and Queens Park. Whanganui Museum and Durie Hill Elevator are also worth visiting. [Visit our Whanganui travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Whanganui.dx3758) [View more Motels in Whanganui](https://www.expedia.ca/Whanganui-Motels.d3758-aaMotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-39.92096%2C175.05025&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sWTr1GrpMppSDIa1ctk6seBJrOU=) 46 Somme Parade, Whanganui, 5001 ### What's nearby - Queens Park 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Whanganui Museum 18 min walk \- 1.5 km - Watt Fountain 20 min walk \- 1.7 km - Virginia Lake 1 min drive \- 1.5 km - Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum 2 min drive \- 1.8 km ### Getting around - Whanganui (WAG) 11 min drive ### Restaurants - Daily Grinds Cafe & Bakery 2 min drive - Little Curious Bagels 11 min walk - Rutland Arms Inn 2 min drive - McDonald's 16 min walk - Thai House Express 2 17 min walk ## 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 tour/ticket assistance - Concierge services and free newspapers 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. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - 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 elevator ### 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 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 major 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. ### 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at Astral Motel? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Astral Motel? ### What time is check-out at Astral Motel? ### Where is Astral Motel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Astral Motel Reviews 7.8 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.4 Cleanliness ### 7.8 Location ### 8.6 Staff & service ### 7.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 112 8 - Good 144 6 - Okay 53 4 - Poor 23 2 - Terrible 17 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### stephen Nov 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Quiet location wel equipped roo. ##### stephen Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Steven Nov 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness The room served my purpose which was sleeping. Thank you. ##### Steven Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jason Mar 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Excellent stay and staff was very friendly ##### Jason Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Dianne Apr 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities good all round stay friendly helpful staff ##### Dianne Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Mar 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Good location, rooms clean and tidy. ##### John Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Camilla Feb 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A clean and comfortable stay. ##### Camilla Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adrian Feb 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good size room, comfortable beds, reasonably well equipped, great shower, very friendly and helpful hosts. ##### Adrian Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sue Mar 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities older motel but well kept and clean ##### Sue Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Debra Oct 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Appreciated the location, helpful staff, comfortable bed - a great stay in Masterton. ##### Debra Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Daryll Aug 18, 2024 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.. ##### Daryll Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sue Feb 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities nice and clean handy area ##### Sue Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jenny Aug 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice and clean and warm .Easy to find ##### Jenny Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Lynette Jul 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Clean & Tidy. However, steam from shower not able to be gotten rid off. ##### Lynette Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Keith Feb 26, 2025 Very basic room but quite comfortable. But no sink in kitchen area. Nice location near the river. ##### Keith Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Ian Aug 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities A good stay. Comfortable beds. ##### Ian Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Mark Jan 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities This motel is value for money no frills clean and easy to find ##### Mark Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Alyth Mar 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Pleasant staff. A convenient comfortable motel. Great cafe just around corner. ##### Alyth Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl Sep 16, 2023 Liked: Amenities Probably the cleanest motel we’ve ever had the privilege to stay at ##### Cheryl Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Kevin Oct 22, 2023 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. ##### Kevin Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Kelly Dec 30, 2023 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 ##### Kelly Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicki L Feb 13, 2024 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. ##### Vicki L Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Colin Apr 29, 2025 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. ##### Colin Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Apr 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very good stay.. near the road but rm number 3 that time got road works and it was very noisy too early in the morning.. but not the hotels fault i suppose ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Bruce May 12, 2024 Happy with our room ##### Bruce Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Felecia-Gaye Dec 8, 2024 Staff friendly. Thank you ##### Felecia-Gaye Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024