Gateway Motor Lodge is a motel at 59 Heads Road in Gonville, Whanganui, next to Whanganui Hospital. It has a 4.5 rating from 170 Google reviews. Its website says the rooms were recently refurbished, with new carpet, 32-inch LED televisions, recliner chairs and double glazed windows.
The website describes two-bedroom units with a separate lounge and seven studio units with a queen bed, and some with a single bed as well. The units have kitchenettes or full kitchen facilities, air conditioning and free wi-fi. Motels near a hospital often host visiting families and staff, so ask for a room that suits your stay length. Quiet rooms matter for early starts, and the website notes that the new double glazing keeps rooms quiet.
For a stay near Whanganui Hospital, this motel offers a refurbished room with a kitchen and a quiet night's sleep.