Halswell Lodge - Motel

2.0 star property

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King Spa Unit | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Balcony
Two bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge
Large Twin Room Budget | Coffee and/or coffee maker
Staircase

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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21 Kent Terrace, Courtenay Place, Wellington, 6011
  • Place, Wellington Central Business District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Courtenay Place
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Papa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Studio

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

Two bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Queen Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Spa Unit

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Standard

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

King Spa Unit

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Double Room Budget

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room Budget

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Room Budget

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Large Twin Room Budget

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Extra Large Twin Room Budget

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Halswell Lodge - Motel

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 Wellington Central Business District. 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
  • Steps from Wellington Central Business District and Embassy Theatre
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.


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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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 property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

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:

  • 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
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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 - 7:00 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 must contact the property in advance for check-in information and lockbox 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.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

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Halswell Lodge - Motel Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 648 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 648 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 648 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 129 out of 648 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 132 out of 648 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Andy

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bed was past its best, no bedside lights. Had to ask for a fan since the windows were locked shut. While using the spa bath, a brown scum residue was present after use (suggests fresh water hasn't been flushed thru the system for a while). No phone in bedroom so had to use my own cellphone to contact reception to request both the fan and a TV remote but had to ring again, 1/2 an hr later due to no response. Receptionist wasn't exactly enthusiastic on at least 3 occasions I went to the front office...general feeling of not really caring about the image of the service they were offering. On a positive note, great location and the room service staff were very friendly. Pity the other aspects of the business let them down. Am unlikely to use it again, sadly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Unesh

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

bill, lower hutt

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful. Get what you pay for great location and budget motel. As reported by others shower is occasionally has no pressure or hot water.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Virginia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed a second night but had to change rooms. First room was amazing! Second room (King regular) was awful. There was water on the chair cushions we found out later which was from the bath upstairs leaking through the floor. Carpet was wet, room was damp and musty, lots of mold in the room and bathroom. Do not stay in this room if you have asthma. Found myself struggling to breathe. Lots of deferred maintenance in this room, pick a different one. Tried to get ahold of reception, no one available. Overall the staff was very helpful the day before, location great. Just choose a different room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Vikki

Liked: Cleanliness
Although the check in process was a little strange and I do not agree with having to give my credit card details over the phone, I was very appreciative of the room upgrade, it was very spacious and comfortable, the beds and linens were well-made and spotless. The room smelt freshly cleaned. Although an older building with older furnishings, for what I needed it was perfect. Perhaps a little more care cleaning in the bathroom, specifically the toilet. As I was travelling alone, security and safety was my priority and at first I wasn’t sure of the location but it seemed very secure in the motel rooms. There was an issue around 1am where there were loud voices from men and then what sounded like a vehicle colliding at force with something outside of my room which had me feeling uneasy for sometime after (I was a shaken up and too scared to look out the window to see what was happening, and the remnants of the collision were all over the driveway the next morning) but aside from those few things I had a very comfortable and value for money, stay which was appreciated. The location was fantastic and I would come back again definitely.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nestor Jr

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It very nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It's a cheap motel with parking in the middle of town. Building and facilities are a bit run down, but it was clean and well supplied with towels, kitchen gear, and so on.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very basic as expected for the price, but cold night as duvet was very light, room smelt damp / musty, and empty reception with hostile answerphone message was a bit scary (no one to help you, good bye) made me think I might have fallen for a trick, so it was a relief to get a person on the line several minutes later and get access to the key.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tristan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, dingy and not a place were going to be staying again. The price reflected the quality so much. Parking was extra and not advised. We selected pay on arrival and they took the funds from my CC before we arrived. The room had so many flaws. Cracked and peeling paint, marks on the walls, rusting and leaking fridge because it was turned right down for the freezer to melt. Hairs on the toilet and in the shower... We slept and left promptly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vikash

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Travelled with family

Cheap but not very cheerful

Very central - 10 mins walk from Te Papa and Cuba Street.Delue Cafe Great little coffee shop 2 mins walk away. Hotel was cheap but not very cheerful. Bed was comfy though.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

J

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Marilyn

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Booked for 3 persons, only 1 cereal bowl. Only 2 bath towels, 1 hand towel, 1 bath mat and no face towels.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Pushpakanthi

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wifi didn't work. I had to pay separately for parking. We stayed for 2 nights and the room was not made for us the 2nd day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Pjirkje

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Can not fault the location. But I would not recommend to anyone. We left after 1 night stay , as there was not hot water. Very disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

michelle

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was suitable for a cheap overnight stay and location is great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Robyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not being to talk to manager or owner in person was annoying. Cleaning staff were very helpful. Charging for parking was disgraceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Martins

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First room we were given was covered in paint, shower hose was leaking all water out, next room had a spa bath, it didnt spa, sink taps were loose, mattresses were old springy mattresses. Thin blankets. Broken bed bases and some were to small. Kettle seemed to have had coffee boiled in it. No couch just a single bed to sit on to watch tv
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Caroline

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No hot water

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

ELISANGELA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Beth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was warm once heated and comfortable. It was pretty clean and tidy and the staff were friendly however could have physically greeted us rather than sitting in the back room talking to us through a doorway. Our room had lights without working bulbs. There were dishes provided but no plug to use the sink to wash them. The extra bed in the communal area made seating uncomfortable for watching TV. The $30 fee for 2 nights parking seemed steep and should really be a complimentry service unless people have more than 1 vehicle or something oversized or built into the price rather than an extra. Overall we enjoyed our stay but thought that these areas were constructive ways to perhaps improve guest experience. Besides the parking it was great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025