Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

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

Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee, approximately AUD 13 to 25.5 for adults and children.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property in advance for arrangements.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. It is advisable to contact the property in advance for specific needs.

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

The property is located in Whanganui Central, just a 5-minute walk from Ward Observatory and 10 minutes from Queens Park. It is approximately 0.6 miles from Whanganui Museum and Watt Fountain, and 3.1 miles from Whanganui Airport.

Are children allowed at the property?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of AUD 25.0 per night. Advance request or confirmation is required for availability.

ASURE Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge

What guests think

Across recent reviews, ASURE Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge stands out for clean, well kept units and genuinely friendly owners, with guests highlighting spacious, comfortable rooms and a walkable, quiet yet convenient location near shops and dining in Whanganui.

Guests frequently mention parking right outside, well equipped in room kitchenettes, useful laundry, and effective heat pumps, with some units offering Netflix and Sky. A few mention street noise in some rooms and note bed or pillow firmness as a personal mismatch. A dependable base for exploring Whanganui.

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Facilities

Guests highlight practical amenities: parking outside the units, well equipped kitchenettes, and on site laundry. Several also mention effective heat pumps or AC and TV options such as Netflix and Sky.

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Neil

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great stay. Room was very clean and spacious and the owner was very thoughtful and generous to our kids. Also provided very helpful recommendations for things to do in the area. Laundry a bonus!

10

ian

Nov 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived early and was greeted by owners who were most welcoming. Sorted us a room straight away filled us full of useful information and could not do enough for us. Room clean and comfortable parking outside.Good tv package self catering and laundry. Close to town and walkable and recommend highly.

10

ALANA

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great motel, very spacious 2 bedroom apartment. Beds were comfy, everything was clean, kitchen was well stocked. Heatpump was great but a little confusing, on a relatively noisy road but earplugs solved that problem.

10

Sandra

Jan 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious, clean, comfortable, quiet. Staff lovely and helpful. On site laundry handy for us. Takeaway food outlets and supermarkets as well as town centre close by. Whanganui is a beautiful city/town. Definitely recommend staying at Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge.

10

Yvonne

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were pleased with the accommodations at Cook Gardens in Whanganui. Great facilities in the units with kitchenette and dining table & chairs, couch in lounge area with Netflix & Sky on the TV. A separate bedroom and large bathroom with small spa bath and separate shower. Area to sit outside the room and free parking. We didn’t have a car but found it easy to walk around the town. About 20 mins walk to the river and less to the town centre. Owners were very friendly and gave us a lift to the riverside a couple of times. Easy to find out way around and mainly flat.

10

Anthony

Oct 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The new owners have updated many things with quality products. For example, heatpumps and beds/linen. Makes for a very comfortable stay. The high reviews that the motel has got, is certainly well deserved. I definitely recommend staying here.

10

Wendy

Jan 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great two night stay in a one bedroom unit which was nice and roomy. It was a nice touch having chocolates in the fridge as a welcome treat. We had friends who wanted to leave their car at the motel while we went out to dinner and sightseeing together and Daniel and Carla said it was no problem for them to be allocated a car park next to ours which we appreciated. Would recommend and stay again.

10

Simone

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very lovely place to stay and the hosts Murray and Sue were so welcoming. Easy parking and close enough to the main shopping area without the noise. Will definitely stay here again

10

Anthony

Dec 4, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Just a one night stay but staff very accommodating when we asked to change car parks to offer our sports car a bit more protection. Nice little extra touches in the room. Well situated with a short walk to a number of cafes in town for breakfast

8

Brenda

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable rooms. Kitchen well equipped . Parking right outside the door. Staff very friendly and helpful.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is praised across reviews, with many noting well maintained, very tidy units.

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Paul

Feb 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

our second stay here and just as good as the last time. the rooms are very well maintained and excellent cleanliness. the owners and staff are great. location is walkable into the main street etc. thankyou!

10

Neil

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great stay. Room was very clean and spacious and the owner was very thoughtful and generous to our kids. Also provided very helpful recommendations for things to do in the area. Laundry a bonus!

10

Fiona

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely, clean motel. Central and supe4 friwnsly staff. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.

10

Bernhard

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hosts were fantastic, the rooms were very clean and well appointed. Good location and close to everything so to speak. Will be back again.

10

Christine

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were very impressed with the quality of the property, the cleanliness of the room and the friendliness of the team. We will definitely be using this motel if we are ever back in Whanganui.

10

Roberta

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was very clean and tidy. There was everything we needed in the room. The bed and pillows were really comfortable. The staff were lovely, very friendly and helpful. In fact we left something behind, which we have arranged to be couriered to us, after we received a call. This motel is in easy walking distance to town. We would definitely consider staying here again.

10

Paul

Aug 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The whole complex is very well kept. The unit we stayed in was well maintained and very clean and tidy. A good size, great shower and lovely bed. Nothing is wrong here… a nice quiet AC unit. We will stay again, thanks.

8

Sandra

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, clean good sized unit. Older style motel but had everything you need. Lady they greeted us was very friendly & welcoming.

8

Brenda

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable rooms. Kitchen well equipped . Parking right outside the door. Staff very friendly and helpful.

10

Karyn

Jan 11, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Really helpful staff. Room was very clean and well presented. Would absolutly stay again.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and comfortable with modern touches and good showers; beds are often praised, though a few found mattress or pillow firmness not to their preference. Some guests mention traffic noise in certain units.

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Jan

Nov 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The new king bed was incredibly comfortable. I had the best nights sleep in a long time. Thank you so much

8

William

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent check-in nice spacious room.

10

ALANA

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great motel, very spacious 2 bedroom apartment. Beds were comfy, everything was clean, kitchen was well stocked. Heatpump was great but a little confusing, on a relatively noisy road but earplugs solved that problem.

10

Sandra

Jan 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious, clean, comfortable, quiet. Staff lovely and helpful. On site laundry handy for us. Takeaway food outlets and supermarkets as well as town centre close by. Whanganui is a beautiful city/town. Definitely recommend staying at Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge.

10

Yvonne

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were pleased with the accommodations at Cook Gardens in Whanganui. Great facilities in the units with kitchenette and dining table & chairs, couch in lounge area with Netflix & Sky on the TV. A separate bedroom and large bathroom with small spa bath and separate shower. Area to sit outside the room and free parking. We didn’t have a car but found it easy to walk around the town. About 20 mins walk to the river and less to the town centre. Owners were very friendly and gave us a lift to the riverside a couple of times. Easy to find out way around and mainly flat.

8

Erin

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly owners/ staff and helpful, everything was absolutely perfect... apart from the beds.... too soft, and pillows too hard, this is of course a personal preference and not the motels fault!!! However, none of us slept well unfortunately.... we would definitely return but bring our own pillows next time.

10

Joanne

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff really friendly; unit very comfortable with excellent facilities. Would go back.

8

Sandra

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, clean good sized unit. Older style motel but had everything you need. Lady they greeted us was very friendly & welcoming.

10

David

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great place to stay for our family of 2 adults and 3 little kids. Good space, and very helpful management. Would stay again!

10

Elizabeth

Feb 9, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, spacious modern room with comfy bed, great shower. Nice fudge received on check in.

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Service

Owners and staff are friendly, helpful, and accommodating, providing local tips, help with lost items, and occasional lifts. Check in is smooth, and requests like parking changes are handled willingly.

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Paul

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The level of service and hospitality was 5 star

10

Neil

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great stay. Room was very clean and spacious and the owner was very thoughtful and generous to our kids. Also provided very helpful recommendations for things to do in the area. Laundry a bonus!

10

ian

Nov 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived early and was greeted by owners who were most welcoming. Sorted us a room straight away filled us full of useful information and could not do enough for us. Room clean and comfortable parking outside.Good tv package self catering and laundry. Close to town and walkable and recommend highly.

10

Angela

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful hostess who give us lots of tips about the city

10

Roberta

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was very clean and tidy. There was everything we needed in the room. The bed and pillows were really comfortable. The staff were lovely, very friendly and helpful. In fact we left something behind, which we have arranged to be couriered to us, after we received a call. This motel is in easy walking distance to town. We would definitely consider staying here again.

10

Joanne

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff really friendly; unit very comfortable with excellent facilities. Would go back.

10

Adrianne

Jan 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

After travelling around the south island for 2 weeks, this was the best motel accommodation. Managers were do friendly and went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable

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Wendy

Jan 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great two night stay in a one bedroom unit which was nice and roomy. It was a nice touch having chocolates in the fridge as a welcome treat. We had friends who wanted to leave their car at the motel while we went out to dinner and sightseeing together and Daniel and Carla said it was no problem for them to be allocated a car park next to ours which we appreciated. Would recommend and stay again.

8

Brenda

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable rooms. Kitchen well equipped . Parking right outside the door. Staff very friendly and helpful.

10

Ari

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was a pleasure. The owners were very friendly and helpful. They even offered to drop us off for dinner. The accommodation was very clean and beds were comfortable. Location was within easy walking distance to shopping and dining. I would stay here again if I was staying in the area.

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Location

Walkable to the town centre, shops, and restaurants, set slightly off the main streets for a quieter stay while remaining convenient.

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Paul

Feb 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

our second stay here and just as good as the last time. the rooms are very well maintained and excellent cleanliness. the owners and staff are great. location is walkable into the main street etc. thankyou!

10

Nigel

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A nice clean motel, friendly staff. Slightly away from the main drag which makes it quiet overnight. But still easily walkable to the centre. Recommended.

10

ian

Nov 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived early and was greeted by owners who were most welcoming. Sorted us a room straight away filled us full of useful information and could not do enough for us. Room clean and comfortable parking outside.Good tv package self catering and laundry. Close to town and walkable and recommend highly.

10

Bernhard

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hosts were fantastic, the rooms were very clean and well appointed. Good location and close to everything so to speak. Will be back again.

10

Sandra

Jan 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious, clean, comfortable, quiet. Staff lovely and helpful. On site laundry handy for us. Takeaway food outlets and supermarkets as well as town centre close by. Whanganui is a beautiful city/town. Definitely recommend staying at Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge.

10

Yvonne

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were pleased with the accommodations at Cook Gardens in Whanganui. Great facilities in the units with kitchenette and dining table & chairs, couch in lounge area with Netflix & Sky on the TV. A separate bedroom and large bathroom with small spa bath and separate shower. Area to sit outside the room and free parking. We didn’t have a car but found it easy to walk around the town. About 20 mins walk to the river and less to the town centre. Owners were very friendly and gave us a lift to the riverside a couple of times. Easy to find out way around and mainly flat.

10

Roberta

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was very clean and tidy. There was everything we needed in the room. The bed and pillows were really comfortable. The staff were lovely, very friendly and helpful. In fact we left something behind, which we have arranged to be couriered to us, after we received a call. This motel is in easy walking distance to town. We would definitely consider staying here again.

10

Simone

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very lovely place to stay and the hosts Murray and Sue were so welcoming. Easy parking and close enough to the main shopping area without the noise. Will definitely stay here again

8

Steve

Jan 18, 2023

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Stayed 19,371 nights

Great location, close to the main drag. Perfectly clean and tidy. Good value for money.

10

Ari

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was a pleasure. The owners were very friendly and helpful. They even offered to drop us off for dinner. The accommodation was very clean and beds were comfortable. Location was within easy walking distance to shopping and dining. I would stay here again if I was staying in the area.

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ASURE Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge

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