Capital Lodge Motor Inn

4.0 star property
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December 2024
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Breakfast and dinner served
Studio - C | View from room
Studio - F
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
1 Newlands Road, Wellington, 6037
  • Lambton Quay
    6 min drive
  • Burger King
    9 min walk
  • Johnsonville Station
    15 min walk
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    24 min drive

Room options

Family Room - N

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Studio - D

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio - E

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Spa Unit I

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Spa Unit - G

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio - B

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Studio - A

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Spa Unit H

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Room - O

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Family Room - M

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Studio - C

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Dual Bath Unit - K

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Room - L

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Studio - F

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Wellington

With a stay at Capital Lodge Motor Inn in Wellington (Newlands), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Interislander Ferry Terminal and Archives New Zealand. .This eco-certified motel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Waiohine Gorge and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Lambton Quay.

What's nearby

  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive
  • Wellington Central Business District - 7 min drive
  • Sky Stadium - 7 min drive
  • Te Papa - 8 min drive
  • Cuba Street Mall - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Johnsonville Station - 15 min walk
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Riverstone Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Muffin Break Johnsonville - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Capital Lodge Motor Inn

Eco-certified Wellington motel in Newlands with free parking
Capital Lodge Motor Inn offers 40 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Gateway Restaurant serving guests of Capital Lodge Motor Inn. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. This motel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Gateway Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Gateway Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate living room

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Microwave
  • Mini fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 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 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 21.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 21.0 per night

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

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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Capital Lodge Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 177 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy. Handy to what I needed. Staff friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do Not Stay Here
This has to be one of the most disappointing places I have ever stayed, rooms are worn dated and really shabby, the whole place is in dyer need of an upgrade, tried to have dinner in the restaurant where I was waiting over an hour and a half to be told my order had been missed, they had a party of 9 in and clearly can’t cope with dinner for 10. Not told of wait involved or really any apology that wasn’t an excuse for such shocking service. Not even asked upon checkout how my stay was, Needless to say I will not be back and definitely do not recommend you stay here, for the money this was truly a huge disappointment.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this hotel a number of times and have found it to be very convenient and comfortable. The only negative from this stay was that its restaurant cooking staff were obviously having a bad night, as our meals were overcooked.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately this property isn't what I remember from 5 years ago. It's looking rundown and in need of some TLC. The room was clean, but the shower was average with the plug not draining properly. It was a convenient spot to where we needed to be, staff were friendly, but not sure I'd come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect - spacious unit and excellent location for our quick getaway. Surprised at how little noise came up from the motorway, too!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice quiet hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nadezda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Convenient location, close to motorway. Suitable for big families and companies. Rooms are worn off, with uncomfortable beds and cleaning quality definitely needs to be improved. Overall, ok to stay for short term if dont expect much...
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was good and warm in the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

C

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

JLAS

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Even the restaurant and bar were closed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unit was tired needing an upgrade, linen was top notch and toilet spotless the shower had great water pressure but needed de moulding. The bed definitely needs replacing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the rooms were exactly as pictured nice and welcoming and quiet, we were very happy with our stay from the nice night time view of the lights to the top notch food from the restaurant. we would definitly stay again thanks guys
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So convenient to the ferry easy drive
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Marcus

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t be fooled by the 4 star rating.
Place is long over due for a make over. Poor maintenance and cleaning, hand marks on mirror, dust build up on pedestal fan blades, around light switches and heater. Could go on but that’s enough to put you off. Reception needs to learn a bit about how to receive their customers. First impressions at arrival from reception was very poor and seemed like that just wanted to hurry up and get my money. Probably before I could see the room and cancel. Tip - ask to see the room before paying. Wouldn’t stay here again. Star rating must have been from 20 years ago, it was probably quite nice back then.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Trudy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I love the spa pool and separate upstairs bedroom. The outlook is lovely as well. Just needs a bit of paint and update the kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lodeslao jr

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I totally not satusfied of our two nights stay. I wont stay on that motel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is convenient, close to the motorway. Too close to the motorway when you have the windows open. Run down, no air conditioning, one fan. Hot plates in Room M don’t work, no stove. Probs won’t stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Neil

Disliked: Staff & service
Needs maintenance
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Ashly

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The main support beams for the second floor in our room were all badly cracked and unsafe. Everything was covered in dust and the room smelt strong of curry.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023