Southgate Motor Inn

Motel convenient to Te Papa

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Family Studio, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Executive Apartment, Multiple Beds | Living area | 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels

Classic Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

Family Apartment, Multiple Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels

Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Southgate Motor Inn offers a convenient stay near Newtown. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and take advantage of laundry facilities, luggage storage, an elevator for easy access to your room.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Laundry facilities
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

Daily housekeeping
Breakfast available
Air conditioning
Self-serve laundry
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

Microwave
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Elevator
Digital TV service

$81 nightly

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Tomorrow

Oct 21 - Oct 22

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 10 of 10 rooms

Economy Studio

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchen

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchen

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Classic Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Family Studio, Multiple Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchenette

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchen

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Sofa bed

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchen

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Sofa bed

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Economy Apartment, Multiple Beds

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Executive Apartment, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchen

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Sofa bed

Separate bedroom

Separate bathtub and shower

1 bedroom
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchen

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Separate bedroom

Sofa bed - single

Separate bathtub and shower

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Family Apartment, Multiple Bedrooms

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchen

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Sofa bed

2 bedrooms

Separate bathtub and shower

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 7
1 King Bed, 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Kitchenette
Laundry facilities
Parking available
Free WiFi

$80 nightly

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

70 Riddiford St, Wellington, Wellington, 6021

What's nearby

Wellington Hospital - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Massey University - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Courtenay Place - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Te Papa - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Cuba Street Mall - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 8 min drive
Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 40 min drive
Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 8 min drive
Wellington Station - 9 min drive
Wellington Ngauranga Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

‪Mediterranean Foods - ‬8 min walk
‪Bebemos - ‬1 min walk
‪Rice Bowl Burger Bar - ‬8 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
‪Fuel Espresso - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Southgate Motor Inn

At Southgate Motor Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Te Papa and Interislander Ferry Terminal.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 21 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 10:00 AM
- Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

- The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Front desk staffed during limited hours
- If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
- Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 12:30 PM–1:00 PM

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage

Accessibility

Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 33
Wheelchair-accessible parking
2 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchairs available on site
Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

32-inch Smart TV
Digital TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls

Food and drink

Mini-fridge
Microwave
Toaster
Free tea bags/instant coffee

Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Restaurant dining guide
Cleaning supplies

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Deposit: NZD 10 per accommodation, per stay
A damage deposit of NZD 100 will be collected before check-in

Optional extras

Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 20 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 30 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 10.0 per stay
Rollaway beds are available for NZD 10.0 per stay

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

70 Riddiford Street

Southgate Motor Inn Motel

Southgate Motor Inn Wellington

Southgate Motor Inn Motel Wellington

Frequently asked questions

Does Southgate Motor Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Southgate Motor Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Southgate Motor Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Southgate Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. There's a charge of NZD 20 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NZD 30 (subject to availability).