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Gateway Motor Lodge

3.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat at this comfortable lodge where breakfast options await and self parking makes arrivals stress-free

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Gateway Motor Lodge creates a relaxed atmosphere with practical amenities that matter. Guests connect with in-room WiFi, park vehicles with ease at no extra cost, and start their day with full breakfast options. The smoke-free environment ensures a clean, comfortable stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Dannevirke is home to Gateway Motor Lodge. Dannevirke Domain and Dannevirke Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fantasy Cave and Manawatu Gorge. Visit our Dannevirke travel guide
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14 Stanley Street (State Highway 2), Dannevirke, 4930

What's nearby

  • International Police Museum
    14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dannevirke Domain
    1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Fantasy Cave
    1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Palmerston North Hospital
    46 min drive - 68.2 km
  • The Square
    48 min drive - 67.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Catching Pen Café
    11 min walk
  • Wild Bean Cafe
    9 min walk
  • Dannevirke Bakery & Cafe
    10 min walk
  • Jessica’s Kitchen
    12 min walk

About this property

Gateway Motor Lodge

Property highlights
Gateway Motor Lodge provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Gateway Motor Lodge offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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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

Pets not 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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 15 to 30 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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
Property Registration Number 9627715
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.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 Gateway Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gateway Motor Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gateway Motor Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gateway Motor Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gateway Motor Lodge located?

Situated in Dannevirke, this motel is within 1 mile (2 km) of International Police Museum and Fantasy Cave. Dannevirke Domain and Dannevirke Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Gateway Motor Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 180 reviews

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

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.

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

6/10 Okay

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Charlotte

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

A bit cramped. Pretty standard and could do with freshening up. Was a bit worried by the big air freshener in the room - what would it smell like without it...
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and tidy. good parking easy to find. Staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020