Viking Lodge Motel vs Similar Hotels

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Our pick

Gateway Motor Lodge

Dannevirke, NZ

★ 3-star8.6/1076 reviews

1.3 km (0.83 mi) from original

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✓Why it stands out

Rooms

8.6

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Cleanliness

8.6

The hotel was tidy and warm.

Location

8.7

Bit noisey due to being next to state highway but not too much of a bother.

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Hotels (2 selected)

Original hotel

Viking Lodge Motel

Dannevirke, NZ

★ 4-star8.5/10641 reviews

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Our pick

Gateway Motor Lodge

Dannevirke, NZ

★ 3-star8.6/1076 reviews

1.3 km (0.83 mi) from original

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Key differences

Amenities & Facilities

Gateway Motor Lodge8.6

Viking Lodge Motel7.6

Viking Lodge Motel amenity advantages

WiFi availableNon-smoking roomsAir conditioningLaundryLuggage storage

Gateway Motor Lodge amenity advantages

Wheelchair accessibleBreakfast available (surcharge)

Detailed comparison

Category	Viking Lodge Motel	Gateway Motor Lodge
Guest score	8.5/10	8.6/10
Rooms	8.5 Rooms were generally described as comfortable and well-equipped, although some noted cramped spaces.	8.6 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Cleanliness	8.1 Several reviews mentioned clean and tidy rooms, but some issues with odors were noted.	8.6 The hotel was tidy and warm.
Location	9.1 Numerous comments praised the convenient location near shops and activities.	8.7 Bit noisey due to being next to state highway but not too much of a bother.
Service	9.1 Many reviews highlighted friendly and helpful staff which contributed positively to the experience.	8.8 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Sleep & Noise	—	—
Food & Breakfast	8.1 Breakfast options were critiqued with no specific offerings mentioned.	8.6 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities & Facilities	7.6 Some amenities were appreciated, but issues with kitchen space and noisy air conditioning were mentioned.	8.6 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value	8.5 Overall reasonable value was indicated, though some shower quality issues were noted.	8.6 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Distance from original	Original hotel	1.3 km (0.83 mi)
Landmarks	Dannevirke Domain	Dannevirke Domain
Best suited for	Families	Quiet leisure travelers

Guest score

Viking Lodge Motel

8.5/10

Gateway Motor Lodge

8.6/10

Rooms

Viking Lodge Motel

8.5

Rooms were generally described as comfortable and well-equipped, although some noted cramped spaces.

Gateway Motor Lodge

8.6

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Cleanliness

Viking Lodge Motel

8.1

Several reviews mentioned clean and tidy rooms, but some issues with odors were noted.

Gateway Motor Lodge

8.6

The hotel was tidy and warm.

Location

Viking Lodge Motel

9.1

Numerous comments praised the convenient location near shops and activities.

Gateway Motor Lodge

8.7

Bit noisey due to being next to state highway but not too much of a bother.

Service

Viking Lodge Motel

9.1

Many reviews highlighted friendly and helpful staff which contributed positively to the experience.

Gateway Motor Lodge

8.8

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Sleep & Noise

Viking Lodge Motel

—

Gateway Motor Lodge

—

Food & Breakfast

Viking Lodge Motel

8.1

Breakfast options were critiqued with no specific offerings mentioned.

Gateway Motor Lodge

8.6

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Amenities & Facilities

Viking Lodge Motel

7.6

Some amenities were appreciated, but issues with kitchen space and noisy air conditioning were mentioned.

Gateway Motor Lodge

8.6

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Value

Viking Lodge Motel

8.5

Overall reasonable value was indicated, though some shower quality issues were noted.

Gateway Motor Lodge

8.6

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Landmarks

Viking Lodge Motel

Dannevirke Domain

Gateway Motor Lodge

Dannevirke Domain

Detailed comparison

Category	Viking Lodge Motel	Gateway Motor Lodge
Guest score	8.5/10	8.6/10
Rooms	8.5 Rooms were generally described as comfortable and well-equipped, although some noted cramped spaces.	8.6 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Cleanliness	8.1 Several reviews mentioned clean and tidy rooms, but some issues with odors were noted.	8.6 The hotel was tidy and warm.
Location	9.1 Numerous comments praised the convenient location near shops and activities.	8.7 Bit noisey due to being next to state highway but not too much of a bother.
Service	9.1 Many reviews highlighted friendly and helpful staff which contributed positively to the experience.	8.8 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Sleep & Noise	—	—
Food & Breakfast	8.1 Breakfast options were critiqued with no specific offerings mentioned.	8.6 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities & Facilities	7.6 Some amenities were appreciated, but issues with kitchen space and noisy air conditioning were mentioned.	8.6 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value	8.5 Overall reasonable value was indicated, though some shower quality issues were noted.	8.6 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Distance from original	Original hotel	1.3 km (0.83 mi)
Landmarks	Dannevirke Domain	Dannevirke Domain
Best suited for	Families	Quiet leisure travelers

Guest score

Viking Lodge Motel

8.5/10

Gateway Motor Lodge

8.6/10

Rooms

Viking Lodge Motel

8.5

Rooms were generally described as comfortable and well-equipped, although some noted cramped spaces.

Gateway Motor Lodge

8.6

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Cleanliness

Viking Lodge Motel

8.1

Several reviews mentioned clean and tidy rooms, but some issues with odors were noted.

Gateway Motor Lodge

8.6

The hotel was tidy and warm.

Location

Viking Lodge Motel

9.1

Numerous comments praised the convenient location near shops and activities.

Gateway Motor Lodge

8.7

Bit noisey due to being next to state highway but not too much of a bother.

Service

Viking Lodge Motel

9.1

Many reviews highlighted friendly and helpful staff which contributed positively to the experience.

Gateway Motor Lodge

8.8

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Sleep & Noise

Viking Lodge Motel

—

Gateway Motor Lodge

—

Food & Breakfast

Viking Lodge Motel

8.1

Breakfast options were critiqued with no specific offerings mentioned.

Gateway Motor Lodge

8.6

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Amenities & Facilities

Viking Lodge Motel

7.6

Some amenities were appreciated, but issues with kitchen space and noisy air conditioning were mentioned.

Gateway Motor Lodge

8.6

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Value

Viking Lodge Motel

8.5

Overall reasonable value was indicated, though some shower quality issues were noted.

Gateway Motor Lodge

8.6

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Landmarks

Viking Lodge Motel

Dannevirke Domain

Gateway Motor Lodge

Dannevirke Domain