Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A continental breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee of approximately NZD 15 for adults and children.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including designated parking and facilities. Step-free entrances are available, and the registration desk is accessible.

How is the property situated in relation to key landmarks?

Located in Newlands, Wellington, the property is within a 10-minute drive of the Interislander Ferry Terminal and Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries. It is approximately 4.9 miles from Wellington Central Business District and 10.7 miles from Wellington International Airport.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed to stay at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of NZD 21.0 per night. Advance request or confirmation may be required for availability.

Capital Lodge Motor Inn

What guests think

Capital Lodge Motor Inn draws mixed feedback: guests like its convenient location near the ferry, motorway, and local amenities, plus generally friendly staff and ample parking, while recurring issues include dated rooms, inconsistent cleanliness, and uneven restaurant availability and quality.

Noise exposure and maintenance standards vary, with several comments about worn furnishings and occasional strong odours, but some guests reported quiet, spacious, and comfortably warm units. Overall, expect a simple, convenient stopover near transport links rather than a polished, full service stay.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

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Facilities

Parking is repeatedly described as safe and excellent. There is an attached restaurant and bar, but availability has been inconsistent with occasional closures.

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Peter

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I have stayed at this hotel a number of times and have found it to be very convenient and comfortable. The only negative from this stay was that its restaurant cooking staff were obviously having a bad night, as our meals were overcooked.

6

Amir JM

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Seems to be safe car park

8

Trudy

8 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I love the spa pool and separate upstairs bedroom. The outlook is lovely as well. Just needs a bit of paint and update the kitchen

2

Amy

19 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This has to be one of the most disappointing places I have ever stayed, rooms are worn dated and really shabby, the whole place is in dyer need of an upgrade, tried to have dinner in the restaurant where I was waiting over an hour and a half to be told my order had been missed, they had a party of 9 in and clearly can’t cope with dinner for 10. Not told of wait involved or really any apology that wasn’t an excuse for such shocking service. Not even asked upon checkout how my stay was, Needless to say I will not be back and definitely do not recommend you stay here, for the money this was truly a huge disappointment.

2

JLAS

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Even the restaurant and bar were closed

6

Richard

30 Dec 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The location is convenient, close to the motorway. Too close to the motorway when you have the windows open. Run down, no air conditioning, one fan. Hot plates in Room M don’t work, no stove. Probs won’t stay again.

10

Dominic

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean Room; Convenient Location; Attached Restaurant

6

Philip

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent parking but no restaurant for dinner and breakfast options were basic continental. Its not what it used to be thats for sure

10

Joseph

12 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Open space

10

david

29 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

the rooms were exactly as pictured nice and welcoming and quiet, we were very happy with our stay from the nice night time view of the lights to the top notch food from the restaurant. we would definitly stay again thanks guys

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Cleanliness

Feedback is inconsistent: several guests found rooms clean and tidy, while others noted mould in showers, dust build up, strong cooking odours, and even ants.

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Wendy

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately this property isn't what I remember from 5 years ago. It's looking rundown and in need of some TLC. The room was clean, but the shower was average with the plug not draining properly. It was a convenient spot to where we needed to be, staff were friendly, but not sure I'd come back.

6

Jade

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location for us but not very clean. Shower needs de-moulding.

10

Dominic

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean Room; Convenient Location; Attached Restaurant

4

Ashly

20 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The main support beams for the second floor in our room were all badly cracked and unsafe. Everything was covered in dust and the room smelt strong of curry.

4

Helen

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Unit was tired needing an upgrade, linen was top notch and toilet spotless the shower had great water pressure but needed de moulding. The bed definitely needs replacing.

10

Valerie

21 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean tidy. Handy to what I needed. Staff friendly

6

Nadezda

20 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient location, close to motorway. Suitable for big families and companies. Rooms are worn off, with uncomfortable beds and cleaning quality definitely needs to be improved. Overall, ok to stay for short term if dont expect much...

2

Amani

23 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This place stunk of someone cooking curry (which the compendium said was not permitted) and it had a serious ant infestation.

10

WILLIAM BARRY

18 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access from motorway. Clean and tidy, excellent staff

4

Marcus

25 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Place is long over due for a make over. Poor maintenance and cleaning, hand marks on mirror, dust build up on pedestal fan blades, around light switches and heater. Could go on but that’s enough to put you off. Reception needs to learn a bit about how to receive their customers. First impressions at arrival from reception was very poor and seemed like that just wanted to hurry up and get my money. Probably before I could see the room and cancel. Tip - ask to see the room before paying. Wouldn’t stay here again. Star rating must have been from 20 years ago, it was probably quite nice back then.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and in need of maintenance, with some uncomfortable beds and worn furnishings; noise from the nearby road can be an issue for some. Others reported spacious layouts, quiet nights, and comfortably warm units.

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Peter

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I have stayed at this hotel a number of times and have found it to be very convenient and comfortable. The only negative from this stay was that its restaurant cooking staff were obviously having a bad night, as our meals were overcooked.

2

Amy

19 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This has to be one of the most disappointing places I have ever stayed, rooms are worn dated and really shabby, the whole place is in dyer need of an upgrade, tried to have dinner in the restaurant where I was waiting over an hour and a half to be told my order had been missed, they had a party of 9 in and clearly can’t cope with dinner for 10. Not told of wait involved or really any apology that wasn’t an excuse for such shocking service. Not even asked upon checkout how my stay was, Needless to say I will not be back and definitely do not recommend you stay here, for the money this was truly a huge disappointment.

6

Wendy

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately this property isn't what I remember from 5 years ago. It's looking rundown and in need of some TLC. The room was clean, but the shower was average with the plug not draining properly. It was a convenient spot to where we needed to be, staff were friendly, but not sure I'd come back.

10

Sheryl

23 Jul 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The room was a good size including a kitchenette, with a modernised bathroom. There was a small electric heater but it provided sufficient heating on a cold night. Very convenient to catch the ferry next morning and to Johnsonville shopping centre. Only minor criticism is that the bedspreads were rather old and marked and could do with being replaced. Would definitely stay here again

4

Jim

19 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very noisy next to busy road. Everything seemed very basic.

10

Kenny

18 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was good and warm in the rooms

10

Louise

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect - spacious unit and excellent location for our quick getaway. Surprised at how little noise came up from the motorway, too!

6

Richard

30 Dec 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The location is convenient, close to the motorway. Too close to the motorway when you have the windows open. Run down, no air conditioning, one fan. Hot plates in Room M don’t work, no stove. Probs won’t stay again.

6

Nadezda

20 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient location, close to motorway. Suitable for big families and companies. Rooms are worn off, with uncomfortable beds and cleaning quality definitely needs to be improved. Overall, ok to stay for short term if dont expect much...

10

Andrew

8 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was a nice quiet hotel

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Service

Many reviews praise friendly, helpful staff at reception. There are occasional service lapses, including a poor check in experience and slow or missed orders in the restaurant.

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Peter

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I have stayed at this hotel a number of times and have found it to be very convenient and comfortable. The only negative from this stay was that its restaurant cooking staff were obviously having a bad night, as our meals were overcooked.

10

Jayna

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Although a bit outdated, it served its purpose. Room was clean and tidy. Receptionist was friendly and helpful. Bus stop across the road goes to city.

2

Amy

19 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This has to be one of the most disappointing places I have ever stayed, rooms are worn dated and really shabby, the whole place is in dyer need of an upgrade, tried to have dinner in the restaurant where I was waiting over an hour and a half to be told my order had been missed, they had a party of 9 in and clearly can’t cope with dinner for 10. Not told of wait involved or really any apology that wasn’t an excuse for such shocking service. Not even asked upon checkout how my stay was, Needless to say I will not be back and definitely do not recommend you stay here, for the money this was truly a huge disappointment.

6

Wendy

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately this property isn't what I remember from 5 years ago. It's looking rundown and in need of some TLC. The room was clean, but the shower was average with the plug not draining properly. It was a convenient spot to where we needed to be, staff were friendly, but not sure I'd come back.

10

Rosemary

24 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An excellent location for the ferry. Very friendly and helpful staff.

10

Valerie

21 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean tidy. Handy to what I needed. Staff friendly

10

Judith

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent staff very friendly.would happily stay again

10

WILLIAM BARRY

18 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access from motorway. Clean and tidy, excellent staff

4

Marcus

25 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Place is long over due for a make over. Poor maintenance and cleaning, hand marks on mirror, dust build up on pedestal fan blades, around light switches and heater. Could go on but that’s enough to put you off. Reception needs to learn a bit about how to receive their customers. First impressions at arrival from reception was very poor and seemed like that just wanted to hurry up and get my money. Probably before I could see the room and cancel. Tip - ask to see the room before paying. Wouldn’t stay here again. Star rating must have been from 20 years ago, it was probably quite nice back then.

10

Margaret

6 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful staff

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Location

Widely praised for convenience to the ferry, motorway access, public transport, and nearby food and shopping. A few mentioned traffic noise when windows are open.

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Adrian

4 Jan 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Was good and convenient

10

Sheryl

23 Jul 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The room was a good size including a kitchenette, with a modernised bathroom. There was a small electric heater but it provided sufficient heating on a cold night. Very convenient to catch the ferry next morning and to Johnsonville shopping centre. Only minor criticism is that the bedspreads were rather old and marked and could do with being replaced. Would definitely stay here again

10

Louise

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect - spacious unit and excellent location for our quick getaway. Surprised at how little noise came up from the motorway, too!

6

Richard

30 Dec 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The location is convenient, close to the motorway. Too close to the motorway when you have the windows open. Run down, no air conditioning, one fan. Hot plates in Room M don’t work, no stove. Probs won’t stay again.

6

Jade

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location for us but not very clean. Shower needs de-moulding.

10

Dominic

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean Room; Convenient Location; Attached Restaurant

10

David

13 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

So convenient to the ferry easy drive

10

Rosemary

24 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An excellent location for the ferry. Very friendly and helpful staff.

10

WILLIAM BARRY

18 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access from motorway. Clean and tidy, excellent staff

8

Rebecca

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to food and entertainment.

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Dining

On site dining is uneven: some guests enjoyed good meals, but others found the restaurant closed, dinner unavailable, or breakfast limited to basic continental, and service could be slow.

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Peter

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I have stayed at this hotel a number of times and have found it to be very convenient and comfortable. The only negative from this stay was that its restaurant cooking staff were obviously having a bad night, as our meals were overcooked.

2

Amy

19 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This has to be one of the most disappointing places I have ever stayed, rooms are worn dated and really shabby, the whole place is in dyer need of an upgrade, tried to have dinner in the restaurant where I was waiting over an hour and a half to be told my order had been missed, they had a party of 9 in and clearly can’t cope with dinner for 10. Not told of wait involved or really any apology that wasn’t an excuse for such shocking service. Not even asked upon checkout how my stay was, Needless to say I will not be back and definitely do not recommend you stay here, for the money this was truly a huge disappointment.

2

JLAS

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Even the restaurant and bar were closed

10

Dominic

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean Room; Convenient Location; Attached Restaurant

6

Philip

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent parking but no restaurant for dinner and breakfast options were basic continental. Its not what it used to be thats for sure

10

david

29 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

the rooms were exactly as pictured nice and welcoming and quiet, we were very happy with our stay from the nice night time view of the lights to the top notch food from the restaurant. we would definitly stay again thanks guys

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1 $136	2 $135	3 $135	4 $120	5 $123	6 $131	7 $120
8 $136	9 $135	10	11 $130	12 $116	13 $118	14 $136
15 $122	16 $117	17 $130	18 $133	19 $133	20 $129	21 $136
22 $100	23 $130	24 $101	25 $125	26 $129	27 $122	28 $130
29 $129	30 $101

Capital Lodge Motor Inn

About this property

Location

Room options

Studio B

Studio E

Duplex Studio

Family Room O

Family Room N

Studio D

Studio C

Dual Bath Unit King

Family Room L

Studio F

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