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Capital Lodge Motor Inn

4.0 star property

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A two-story house with a dining area and a balcony.
A modern room with a sofa, a dining table, chairs, a bed, a bookshelf, and a window with a view of greenery.
A room with a wooden staircase, a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a television.
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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1 Newlands Road, Wellington, 6037
  • Place, Hnry Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lambton Quay
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Wellington Central Business District
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Dual Bath Unit - K | View from room

Dual Bath Unit - K

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room - L | Private kitchenette | Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Family Room - L

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio - C | View from room

Studio - C

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio - B

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, a wardrobe, and a large window with a view of greenery.

Studio - B

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio - D

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside tables with lamps, and a view of greenery outside.

Studio - D

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

Duplex studio

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a glass table, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of greenery outside.

Studio - E

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio - F

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a sink.

Studio - F

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room - M

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a window with curtains.

Family Room - M

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a nightstand.

Family Room - O

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room - N

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a window with a view.

Family Room - N

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Capital Lodge Motor Inn

This motel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a business centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a garden and a picnic area are on-site.
Capital Lodge Motor Inn offers 40 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at Capital Lodge Motor Inn, you'll be close to Interislander Ferry Terminal. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a business centre, 3 meeting rooms and laundry facilities
  • 6 minutes by car from Interislander Ferry Terminal and 7 minutes from Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries - Wellington
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and 3 meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Capital Lodge Motor Inn also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Wellington motel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Gateway Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Gateway Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 21.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 15 for adults and from NZD 15 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 21.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property class

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Capital Lodge Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 216 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay Bed comfortable staff helpful with
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Quinten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great 1 night stay, everything was clean and in order. Will definitely stay over again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay clean rooms and staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to food and entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was 5 star
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Queen Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved my stay at Capital Lodge Motor Inn! Five stars all the way – great service, comfy rooms, and perfect location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly. We stayed a couple of nights and had everything we needed. The place was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shahaf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly quiet given that it’s next to a highway. Our unit was comfortable for our family of six. We also made use of their laundry, which takes coins and costs $4 per wash and $4 per dry cycle.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean Room; Convenient Location; Attached Restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Plenty of parking for Ute and furniture trailer
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quite spacious for a large family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Host stayed late to allow us a late check in. Check in was quick. Room was clean and comfortable. Would stay here again. Had a large room for our family of 5.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff very friendly.would happily stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very clean and great food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent location for the ferry. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and room was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice quiet hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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4/10 Poor

Jim

Very noisy next to busy road. Everything seemed very basic.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So convenient to the ferry easy drive
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay

Amir JM

Seems to be safe car park
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa bath lovely, quiet for being by the motorway and very convenient to the ferries.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was good and warm in the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No air co, the unit is very old had to open the window because it was so hot. The place needs a make over, and the place needs a major make over over priced would never stay again the unit was dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM BARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access from motorway. Clean and tidy, excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024