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Gateway Motor Lodge

3.0 star property
Motel in Dannevirke with free parking

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Interior
Lobby
Studio Room (2 or 4) With 2 Beds | Interior
Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio Rooms 5, 6 and 7)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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
  • Dannevirke Domain - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Fantasy Cave - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Dannevirke Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Palmerston North Hospital - 51 min drive - 66.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Sky Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dannevirke Bakery & Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Masala Junction - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪IM AIM - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Gateway Motor Lodge

Motel in Dannevirke with free parking
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

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

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

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

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 2 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Motor Lodge on 3 Sept 2025 start from NZ$162.00, 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. 77 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 176 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

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

6/10 Okay

Ricky

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Isabella

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Jacquleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Jason

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meri

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Cynthia and Dave

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

Comfortable

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Helena, Auckland

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

6/10 Okay

Bryan, Taranaki

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Charlotte, Whanganui

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

8/10 Good

Steve

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