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Gateway Motor Lodge

3.0 star property

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio Rooms 5, 6 and 7)
Lobby
Front of property
Interior
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$153
includes taxes & fees
4 June - 5 June

Explore the area

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14 Stanley Street (State Highway 2), Dannevirke, 4930
  • Place, International Police Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Fantasy Cave
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Dannevirke Domain
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio Rooms 5, 6 and 7)

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio Rooms 5, 6 and 7)

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio Rooms 5, 6 and 7)

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

About the area

Dannevirke

At Gateway Motor Lodge you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of International Police Museum and Fantasy Cave. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7 AM and 9 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Dannevirke motel, you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Dannevirke Domain and 4.8 km (3 mi) from Dannevirke Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • International Police Museum - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fantasy Cave - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Dannevirke Domain - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • The Square - 48 min drive - 67.8 km
  • Arena Manawatu - 49 min drive - 68.5 km

Getting around

  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Regent Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Catching Pen Café - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Gateway Motor Lodge

WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Dannevirke motel is smoke free.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
Air-conditioned accommodation at Gateway Motor Lodge offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Dannevirke motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee: NZD 15 to 30 per person

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 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 ahead of time 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 27 November and 1 April.

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

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 full breakfast: approximately NZD 15 to 30 per person

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

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 9627715

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Gateway Motor Lodge Dannevirke
Gateway Motor Dannevirke
Gateway Motor Lodge Motel
Gateway Motor Lodge Dannevirke
Gateway Motor Lodge Motel Dannevirke

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Gateway Motor Lodge?

Yep, Gateway Motor Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Gateway Motor Lodge?

As of 3 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Motor Lodge on 4 Jun 2026 start from NZ$153, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Gateway Motor Lodge?

The closest beach to Gateway Motor Lodge is Porangahau Beach (50.1 km).

Does Gateway Motor Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is on offer daily between 7 AM and 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gateway Motor Lodge?

No, Gateway Motor Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gateway Motor Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gateway Motor Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Gateway Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 183 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and tidy with good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was very nice stay very quiet, tidy and warm. Bit noisey due to being next to state highway but not too much of a bother. Was a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James

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

Perfect for one night stop

Perfect for the passing through traveler needing the one night stay. I can't say much about Dannevirke as we were there on a holiday and everything was closed.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nicely decorated, couldn't get used to the bed. The receptionist was very pleasant, and we did enjoy our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Railway line is close but turned out to be no problem
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Oerhört bra ställe, så trevligt ägare, uppgraderade utan extra kostnad och var så hjälpsamma. Rent och fint, sköna sängar. Fanns kylskåp och Micro samt vattenkokare. Bra övernattning inför resan till Wellington.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ulla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Det var fint og rent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So very clean and well equipped. Great location so I could do the very short walk into town. Also, the owners are personable and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely staff. Facility was clean. The only let down was.the hard bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable unit with everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place to stay

Same excellent accommodation and service as we’ve experienced on previous stays. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay. Clean rooms & friendly staff. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Presentation of the room, was excellent service was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok but some limited space especially for more than 1 person.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay but not much room in the service areas. Hospitality and cleanliness very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Ann Shirley

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

Comfortable visit.

I was in Dannevirke for a school reunion and staying on my own. The bed was comfortable and linen lovely crisp white. Everything I needed for my stay was there. Traffic at night a bit noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice and clean, good night sleep...................................
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was easy and the room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine it has everything you need and friendly owners
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and very friendly. Nice and close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy to find and good spot
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Charl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed here overnight on our way to Wellington. Very clean and comfortable and being double glazed, it wasn't a biggie being located on the main highway.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean unit, comfortable beds. Staff happy to give advice on where to eat, and which places would be open.
Stayed 1 night in May 2020