Halswell Lodge - Motel

2.0 star property

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Balcony
Exterior
Extra Large Twin Room Budget | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Reception

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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21 Kent Terrace, Courtenay Place, Wellington, 6011
  • Courtenay Place
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Te Papa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Cuba Street Mall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

King Spa Unit

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

King Standard

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Queen Spa Unit

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Large Twin Room Budget

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Queen Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single Room Budget

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room Budget

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room Budget

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Extra Large Twin Room Budget

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Two bedroom Apartment

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Studio

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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About this property

Halswell Lodge - Motel

Motel in Wellington, a short walk to Te Papa
Self parking, laundry facilities and a garden are available at this smoke-free motel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a front desk safe.
Halswell Lodge - Motel offers 18 accommodations with portable fans. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Wellington motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Halswell Lodge - Motel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Te Papa. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus laundry facilities and self-parking (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe and laundry facilities
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Te Papa and 6 minutes from Interislander Ferry Terminal
Halswell Lodge - Motel offers its guests a garden, laundry facilities, and a front desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces. For a fee, parking is available.

This Wellington motel is smoke free.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (NZD 15 per day)

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Administrative fee: NZD 95.13 per accommodation, per stay
  • A damage deposit of NZD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Self-parking fee: NZD 15 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9 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.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Halswell Lodge - Motel Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 598 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 598 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 598 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 115 out of 598 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 126 out of 598 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Anton

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was small and noise, the bed was not nice and more or less on the floor/very very low. The room was dirty and in one of the windows down stairs the curtains had black mold on it. The door at the top of the stairs open the wrong way almost falling down the stairs to open it. No one was at the counter during the hole time we wore there had to wait over 30min to get service I know it was cheep and you get what you pay for but this was not worth the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Savanna

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival we discovered the reception isn't manned and there is no one on site at all. We had to phone to check in and was then told it was an extra $15 for parking and they also required a $100 deposit even though we had already booked and paid online. None of this was mentioned when I made the booking online. After we finally got sorted and had the key for the room, it was immediate disappointment. I wasn't expecting anything grand for $80 a night but I do expect clean. The room was nothing like the pictures used online. Upon entering we noticed a lot of fruit flies, the walls were dirty, the curtains had something on them, possibly food, and the toilet hadn't been cleaned properly.There was no working light in the bathroom, the mini fridge has been left open/seals were broken and the ice box had frozen over, so the carpet underneath the fridge was wet. We were left 2 bath towels and a bath mat, no hand towels or wash cloths. There were no soap bars or bottle of shampoo/condition, the soap dispenser in the shower was empty. A jug and coffee/tea/sugar was provided, however the coffee mugs were dirty and there was one dessert spoon, no other utensils. The bed spread had a big stain right in the middle, the sheets and pillow slips were clean thankfully. The bed was on a base with wheels and kept moving away from the wall, underneath the bed was disgusting with dirty socks, rubbish and dust. Unsure of regulations but there was also no smoke detector in the room itself.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kristen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shona

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing I liked about this accomodation experience. Will send 2 emails When we were around an hour from our accommodation It said on our itinerary to contact the accommodation to talk to the staff to discuss arrival instructions. It also says that the office was opened from 8am-8pm. No initial instructions were given by staff at time of phoning ahead as instructed. Call was pointless as she asked why was I calling….. she never explained that the office would not be manned. She also didn’t explain that I was to call her once we got there so that she could take our $15 for parking which I believe is a total rip-off, and should be added to the nightly price of $80 plus $15 making the total tariff $95. If known it was going to cost $95 for the night I would not have booked. We got to the front desk, luckily I saw the back door of the building,(no signage) as the hill was too steep to walk down and backup. we walked through and found the stairs leading to the front desk. Otherwise I would have had to climb a very steep hill to get to our vehicle and for anyone with a walking disability that had booked they would struggle to climb this hill. This information should have been advertised in the AD but it wasn’t. This info being omitted from the advert is Miss-leading the customer and not giving the customer an opportunity to make an informed decision to book or not. I rang the bell (not answered), so phoned accommodation number on paperwk. See nxt email
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Towels and bedding clean, room clean, but dated and in need of maintenance and restoration.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Tatiana

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
After hours checking in was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
We knew this wasn't going to be a super flash place. It is what it says it is, a safe and convenient place to stay at a reasonable price. The room was not super clean, but the bed sheets were. The car park is very tight, but we still managed to get our Toyota Estima in and out. I was surprised at how quiet it was. Would stay here again, but keep your expectations in check. This is convenient more than fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tayla

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Property was good for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Talia

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I like the walkable location. Nice and close to everything. A difficult to get a response from staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Erik

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sprung for the deluxe room, nothing deluxe about it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Happy with my stay and good value for money with carparking option. I was looking for somewhere inexpensive close to the CBD to stay for a couple of nights after driving down from Auckland to Wellington to take daughter to University. They have car parking on site (an extra $15 per night). Good location near the Wellington CBD. The front part of the lodge is an old building. I wouldn't recommend it for a romantic weekend away. The initial walk upstairs to the room doesn't set the mood. But the room was clean, the beds were comfortable, room was big (twin room for my daughter and me), and the shower was hot and pressure was good. Be aware that reception may be unattended and you may need to phone when you arrive and get your key from a lock box. That's the only reason I marked the staff down - because I didn't really see them. It was perfect for what I wanted though. Good value for money even with the extra carpark charge. I'll happily stay there again when University finishes in November. I would probably choose something a bit more upmarket and expensive if my wife came on the trip though. But great location for University Halls moving.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ilva

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ting

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Vincent

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While the room looked very clean, the window was cracked and none of the wall lights worked. Also the en-suite was exceptionally small. But main problem was lack of any staff at all on the premises, so any queries had to be by phone to some other location, even though a sign in the footer said the desk was manned to 9pm.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot say it was dirty but it was dusty, things were never moved to clean under an object. But I loved the space in general! The old house! The convenience! The furnishings! The kitchen space! The patio outside the room! Walk to anywhere you needed to go! Spacious parking!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ripped carpet with nails sticking out that I stepped on, bathroom sink clogged, spa bath obviously not used in a while and chunky bits came out of pumps. Very basic and not clean at all... Not even a power point near bed... Will never stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Dave and Claudz

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The queen spa unit was rather small and not very pleasurable to stay. Lots of noise, doors opening and closing, everything echoed even the noise outside. 3 lights only one worked. Cleanliness was not at all up to par. Spa bath small and discoloration. Dust everywhere. I would look to stay only if i was kicked out of home and had no option.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tisharah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

JERRY

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

JOCELYN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and safe
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Kyan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
owner asked us for all our credit card details to register parking kinda fishy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025