Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including designated parking and public areas.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The motel is centrally located in Whanganui, within a 15-minute walk of Whanganui Museum and Queens Park. It is approximately 0.8 km from Watt Fountain and 1.1 km from Durie Hill Elevator.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

One child aged 1 year or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Burwood Motel

What guests think

Across many reviews, Burwood Motel is praised for friendly staff, clean and spacious rooms, convenient parking outside units, and a handy location near Victoria Avenue and shops, offering a quiet, comfortable base that delivers good value for short stays.

Multiple guests note the property is older or dated, with occasional maintenance or deep-clean needs. Some report Wi-Fi or Netflix issues, low water pressure or rare hot-water problems, and inconsistent room servicing. Overall, expect a straightforward stay with warm service and practical in-room amenities.

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Facilities

Guests mention practical extras such as parking right outside units, a guest laundry, in-room kitchen facilities, air conditioning, and TVs with Netflix or Sky. One review noted there were no other facilities beyond the laundry.

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Robert

Apr 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our hotel room was very comfortable and surprisingly well equipped and furnished, including a very functional kitchen. Even laundry facilities were made available upon demand - though we didn’t take advantage of them.

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Graeme

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Manager was very helpful when there was an issue with the wifi and Netflix. Went out of her way to remedy the situation.

10

Helmut

Jan 23, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Die Vermieterin war sehr freundlich. Unser Zimmer war sehr sauber und geräumig. In der Waschküche konnten wir unsere Wäsche waschen. Das Motel ist zentral gelegen. Gerne wieder.

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Jarrad

Dec 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was servicable Guest Laundry was affordable and convenient Close to food and shopping very easy park outside the room made it easy

10

Raynor

Dec 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Good to be able to park outside your unit, air conditioning and cooking facilities great

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Raynor

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient carparking right in front of your unit. Has air conditioning which is great as it is always warmer in Whanganui!

8

Angela

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great motel for a quick overnight stay with my young daughter during the school holidays. Nice comfy beds, pillows. Spacious room and kitchen facilities, plus a win win for my daughter as she could watch Netflix too!

10

ashneil

Aug 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Location. Parking convenience. spacious, fully equipped kitchen. pleasant stay.

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Victoria

Feb 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Owners lovely and friendly and room modern. Loved that there was sky too!

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Allan

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean and comfortable. Other than a laundry no other facilities available. Happy with our stay and would stay again.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews describe rooms as very clean or spotless, with some immaculate bathrooms. Others note dated finishes and occasional deep-clean or maintenance needs, plus inconsistent servicing where towels or supplies were not always replaced.

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michael

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

wife said floor hadnt been hoovered. could feel stuff on carpet.

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Victoria

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly helpful staff, clean but dated accommodation.

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Helmut

Jan 23, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Die Vermieterin war sehr freundlich. Unser Zimmer war sehr sauber und geräumig. In der Waschküche konnten wir unsere Wäsche waschen. Das Motel ist zentral gelegen. Gerne wieder.

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Miranda

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Spotlessly clean, spacious room, TV worked, all good!

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Claudia

Nov 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Always immaculate. Smart fresh spacious rooms with parking outside. Perfect for this price range.

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Andrew

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable, clean and well located.

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Laura

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Motel is dated, but was good value for money for what we needed (2A+2C). The rooms were clean and tidy. Although a little drafty near the window, the heatpump and heater did the trick and we stayed warm during our stay. The bathroom was immaculate which was a real plus. I've been in 5 star hotels where the bathrooms weren't that clean. Definitely bonus points in my book.

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Nicki

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super easy check in . Key was left for us in a lock box. Room was good for one night. Little outdated and few areas little unclean but was super fine for the one night and a last minute booking. No noise which is always a bonus

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Nick

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room. Very clean and spacious. Front of house staff was fantastic. Thanks for the late checkout.

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Alysha

Apr 10, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The unit was okay. In definite need of spruce up. Kitchen chair had a broken leg. Couch was badly stained. Wifi was terrible.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious, quiet and comfortable, with some refurbished. Several reviews report unreliable Wi-Fi or Netflix, occasional low water pressure or hot-water issues, drafts or heating problems, and a few dated or poorly finished units.

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Pat

Mar 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Liked tv with Netflix, shower poor pressure

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Paula

Apr 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very large room with small kitchen area. Bed had annelectric blannket pad. Strong shower and quiet room. Quick check in.

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Amanda

Dec 15, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

All very good, only issue was no hot water on one of the days.

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Julia

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We booked this last minute when we checked out of another awful hotel in Tongariro. This was blissful in comparison. Spacious, clean and very comfortable. A 20 minute walk down to the riverside, we found this charming artistic community just lovely. It is just off the main road, but traffic noise was definitely not an issue for us.

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Shane

Jan 11, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable and quiet. Staff were excellent!

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Graeme

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Manager was very helpful when there was an issue with the wifi and Netflix. Went out of her way to remedy the situation.

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Laura

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Motel is dated, but was good value for money for what we needed (2A+2C). The rooms were clean and tidy. Although a little drafty near the window, the heatpump and heater did the trick and we stayed warm during our stay. The bathroom was immaculate which was a real plus. I've been in 5 star hotels where the bathrooms weren't that clean. Definitely bonus points in my book.

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Alysha

Apr 10, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The unit was okay. In definite need of spruce up. Kitchen chair had a broken leg. Couch was badly stained. Wifi was terrible.

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Richard

Sep 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Multiple attempts to get heat pump to work kept coming flashing blue failed every time other wall heater didn’t work only moveable panel heater worked. Bathroom sink plug didn’t work shower tray leaked on floor all other facilities worked didn’t top up sugar for day two, apart from that all good thank you.

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RAY

Mar 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No hot water in shower in morning

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, welcoming and helpful, with smooth check-in and staff going above and beyond, including late arrivals and occasional upgrades.

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Robert

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great to see such excellent customer service

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Darren

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

After a 6hr drive that day the receptionist went above and beyond to help us deal with an error I made when I booked the room. We were very happy with our stay stay here. The room was large, clean, and had everything that we needed.

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Shane

Jan 11, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable and quiet. Staff were excellent!

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Marty

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff here were excellent, I was arriving late and they waited up for to make sure everything was all ok. Thanks so much.

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Shane

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Kelly was so friendly and super helpful.

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Helen

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful and friendly staff.

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Chris

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable and quiet. Handy location. Easy check in and check out. Staff very friendly

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Linda

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very conveniently placed, lovely friendly people, will go back.

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Zaid

Jan 21, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, spacious,quiet, and close enough to main street -Victoria Avenue-. Thank you, Kelly, for making us feel very welcomed. Excellent customer service.

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Lisa

Mar 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff, upgraded our room! Good kitchen, close to groceries and downtown. Lots of towels, comfy beds!

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Location

Convenient base near Victoria Avenue, groceries, bus stops and the riverside, and many find it quiet.

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Julia

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We booked this last minute when we checked out of another awful hotel in Tongariro. This was blissful in comparison. Spacious, clean and very comfortable. A 20 minute walk down to the riverside, we found this charming artistic community just lovely. It is just off the main road, but traffic noise was definitely not an issue for us.

10

Sophia

Dec 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and tidy hotel with a convenient location. Highly recommend!

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Helmut

Jan 23, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Die Vermieterin war sehr freundlich. Unser Zimmer war sehr sauber und geräumig. In der Waschküche konnten wir unsere Wäsche waschen. Das Motel ist zentral gelegen. Gerne wieder.

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Alan

Dec 19, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly team there. Quiet and close to bus stops and supermarkets.Happy to return again.

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Andrew

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable, clean and well located.

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Chris

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable and quiet. Handy location. Easy check in and check out. Staff very friendly

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Linda

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very conveniently placed, lovely friendly people, will go back.

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Zaid

Jan 21, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, spacious,quiet, and close enough to main street -Victoria Avenue-. Thank you, Kelly, for making us feel very welcomed. Excellent customer service.

10

Lisa

Mar 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff, upgraded our room! Good kitchen, close to groceries and downtown. Lots of towels, comfy beds!

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ashneil

Aug 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Location. Parking convenience. spacious, fully equipped kitchen. pleasant stay.

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Dining

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Burwood Motel

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Superior Studio

Superior Twin Room, Accessible

Standard Family Unit

Deluxe Room

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