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Rutland Arms Inn, hotel in Whanganui

Located on the main street of Wanganui, Rutland Arms Inn and features an a la carte restaurant and bar. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all areas, and there is free on-site parking.

Lovely room, very spacious. Good selection of hot drinks in room. The staff were really friendly and the food was excellent.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
607 reviews
Price from$116.41per night
The Avenue, hotel in Whanganui

The Avenue Hotel is located on Whanganui`s main central city road, only a 10-minute walk from the CBD with plenty of offstreet parking.

Friendly staff, always smiling and helpful. Brilliant location.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
1,633 reviews
Price from$75.22per night
Astral Motel, hotel in Whanganui

Offering free Wi-Fi and a children’s playground, Astral Motel is on the banks of the Whanganui River, within 10 minutes' walk from Wanganui city center. All rooms feature a TV with Sky sport channels....

Sheets nice and crisp. Tidy room.
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
651 reviews
Price from$77.99per night
Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel, hotel in Whanganui

Located next to the Whanganui River, Braemar House is a restored historic building, built in 1880, that offers a range of accommodations options from Deluxe Private rooms in the B&B wing through to...

Very friendly hosts. Beautifully cared for character home that was well maintained. Quiet location.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
514 reviews
Price from$50.74per night
Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park, hotel in Whanganui

Set on 3 acres of park-like grounds, Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park is located alongside Castlecliff Beach. It offers a swimming pool, BBQ area and a sauna.

the lawn was mowed, and the overall impression was clean.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
496 reviews
Price from$65.66per night
151 On London Motel & Conference Centre, hotel in Whanganui

151 on London Motel offers self-contained accommodations just 15 minutes’ walk from the Wanganui town center. The property features an outdoor barbecue area and a fitness center.

The location and layout is really good
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
433 reviews
Price from$116.58per night
Riverside Motel, hotel in Whanganui

Riverside Motel features a lovely garden setting, located on the banks of Whanganui River. A 10-minute walk from Wanganui city center, it offers free parking and free Wi-Fi access.

Great hospitality friendly and welcoming unit was clean and cosy and affordable!
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
626 reviews
Price from$74.62per night
Fiesta Court Motel, hotel in Whanganui

Set among Pohutakawa and Oak trees, Fiesta Court Motel offers free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking. The motel is located next to Wanganui Hospital and is a 7-minute drive from Wanganui Airport.

Very clean, parking right beside the unit, other units very quiet
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
385 reviews
Price from$103.27per night
BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge, hotel in Whanganui

Offering free Wi-Fi and free parking, BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge is located in the heart of River City of Whanganui. It features a communal area with BBQ facilities.

Room was amazing! and staff were very helpful and kind, even when our arrival was delayed by weather.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
301 reviews
Price from$104.47per night
Arles Historical Homestead, hotel in Whanganui

This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. The apartment offers a picnic area and a 24-hour front desk.

The beautiful gardens, convenient location, spacious home-like accommodation and friendly owner.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
154 reviews
Price from$118.79per night
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What Guests Said About Whanganui:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Whanganui is a great place to visit.

    Whanganui is a great place to visit. Friendly, great vibe, lots to see and do and not very expensive. I have never had a bad coffee there! Saturday market by the river is a must, as are the parks and gardens, a trip on the Waimarie, the tunnel and elevator, arts trail, beaches, bike trails, museum and restaurants. Heritage Weekend and Christmas Boxing Day are REALLY busy with a ton of stuff on. The Boatshed in Aramoho was our favourite restaurant this trip. Only negative in Whanganui is the AWFUL driving - and we are from Auckland!
    Tania50
    New Zealand
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    The history of the city is clearly evident in the retention...

    The history of the city is clearly evident in the retention of a lot of charming century old buildings which have been carefully maintained on the outside with appropriate interior upgrades. A ride on the river steamboat and a unique in-ground lift which takes you from near sea level to the top of a hill suburb are other attractions.
    Larry Southon
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Whanganui has a wealth of history.

    Whanganui has a wealth of history. Like many modern day cities/towns around NZ, Whanganui had its hey day at the turn of the 1900s, and as the river became less important for transport and access, the local economy went into decline. However, many aspects of this affluent past have been preserved. Highlights for us included the trip aboard the paddle Steamer (1912 restored) Waimarie, taking the elevator to the top of Durie Hill and climbing the 176 steps to the top of the town's WW1 memorial. Walking around Majestic Square and the modernist War Memorial Hall, made us feel transported to Brasilia, as this style of architecture was lauded by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. We attended The Whanganui Opera House's Repertory Theatre production of Titanic Letters which was a lovely finale to our stay here.
    Gianluca
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Great area, near beach and a nice little holiday park with...

    Great area, near beach and a nice little holiday park with good amenities. Swimming pool close to kitchen, BBQ and covered area with tables, fab for families. Our small accommodation looked like a playhouse from the outside with a veranda to sit on, but provided tv, shower, toilet, kitchenette and double bed. Fine for the 1 night we stayed.
    chris
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Our church group members went to Whanganui, some stayed at...

    Our church group members went to Whanganui, some stayed at Coachmans Lodge Motel and some stayed at Burwood Motel. We did not really going around Whanganui as we were there for an event for our church and we had our lunch and dinner at the church hall. We find it very easy to get around Whanganui and we will visit other places next time we go there. We really enjoyed our trip.
    Jokapeti
    New Zealand
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Whanganui is one of the most pleasing towns in New Zealand:...

    Whanganui is one of the most pleasing towns in New Zealand: visually and culturally. The Quartz ceramics museum is the real jewel in the crown of the town. Rick Rudd the creator has produced a world-class showcase collection of the best in this, the oldest of human art forms.
    RickyBaby
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Whanganui

  • From $95.51 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 133 reviews
    Suite was sparkling clean and fresh, quality linens, comfortable bed and pillows. Beautiful, modern large bathroom with double shower. Alka provided lots of options for breakfast, including bread, cereal, milk, yogurt, tea and coffee and fruit. Dishes and cutlery for two was included. Beautiful view to private yard. Large windows with plenty of sunshine. Private access path with lights activated in the evening. Excellent property that we would highly recommend! And a wonderful host family!
    Joyce
    Canada
  • From $56.48 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 45 reviews
    This is truly character villa and Debby has done a splendid job to preserve the character and experience of living in a villa from a different era. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would certainly stay here again the next time Im in Whanganui. The self check-in technology Debby is using makes the entire experince from start to finish a breeze - no hassles at all looking for keys in lock boxes or hoping someone is home to let me in.
    Malcolm
    New Zealand
  • From $65.66 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 496 reviews
    It was absolutely lovely to spend a night at the Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park. The small cabine and its tiny but private bathroom was extremely cozy and warm for us: my partner, our puppy, me and the baby to be. Cabine and common area were spotless cleaned, and the bedsheets were smelling just great! On top of it all, the friendly staff made our staying even more fortunate. We’ll definitely be back:)
    Deise
    Brazil
  • From $120.79 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,509 reviews
    King exec suite perfect for family with seperate bedroom that can close off- great if you’ve got kids needing to go to bed earlier. Sound proof, clean, excellent shower and amazing huge spa bath. Loads of extra pillows and blankets, and portacot for baby. Felt cosy and lush. Offered milk for free on arrival, quick easy check in. Balcony with outdoor seating. Plenty of parking.
    Shanelle
    New Zealand
  • From $110.44 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 261 reviews
    Very new, well appointed roomy studio apartment with wifi, kitchen bar, spacious shower and large comfortable bed. Off-street parking behind a gate gave extra security. Rory is a thoughtful, helpful and gracious host. Whanganui is a beautiful town with a rich history, although I needed to spend my time working so I only got a glimpse! Worth a second look!
    Patrick
    Australia
  • From $120.79 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,509 reviews
    The room was huge and well laid out. It was very clean and well maintained. The bed was comfortable. The property is situated next to a New World supermarket and across the road from a Pak n Save and Countdown. It is very convenient to the road in from Wellington and the road to New Plymouth. Victoria Ave is Whanganui’s main street.
    Hilary
    Australia
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 607 reviews
    Liked the atmosphere of the English style pub down below the accommodation and we enjoyed dinner in the restaurant. Also a good breakfast was part of the package. Enjoyed an overnight stay in Whanganui on a road trip between Wellington and Auckland and loved the pub!
    John
    Australia
  • From $113.42 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 162 reviews
    The signal box was everything we had hoped for and better. Peaceful and well appointed. Overlooking gardens and the River Whanganui. Chickens and ducks roam the garden. A lot of thought had gone into furnishing this place. I wish we had booked longer here.
    Caroline
    United Kingdom
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 387 reviews
    We thoroughly enjoyed the rooms, they were very comfortable and the decor was delightful. It was a very quiet location and we were close to where we wanted to be in Whanganui. The breakfasts were delicious and there was plenty of choice.
    Maureen
    New Zealand
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 43 reviews
    Whanganui Birch Court - Harakeke was the perfect stop and provided a warm welcome. The hosts were gracious and the accommodations were comfortable and inviting. It was an ideal place to relax and unwind during our trip.
    Hall
    United States of America
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 52 reviews
    Everything you could need and more! Best accom in Whanganui for groups. Great to have separate bedrooms and a proper lounge and kitchen. The garden and deck is really lovely - plus the snack bar is a massive highlight!
    Alana
    New Zealand
  • From $65.66 per night
    5.6
    Scored 5.6
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 1,186 reviews
    Location was great. Restaurant/bar really nice warm atmosphere with lovely meals. We thoroughly loved the hotel decor befitting with the hotel name, ie "grand"
    Drake
    New Zealand
  • From $113.27 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 597 reviews
    Had disabled unit. Lots of space. Best motel we have stayed in in Whanganui. We will definitely be back.
    Paul
    New Zealand
  • From $118.79 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 154 reviews
    The beautiful gardens, convenient location, spacious home-like accommodation and friendly owner.
    Beverley
    Australia
  • From $74.62 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 626 reviews
    It's cheap and cheerful and close(ish) walk to town. Had all we needed within the room
    Eimear
    New Zealand
  • From $89.54 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,310 reviews
    thanks for the large space! very homely and a great stay.
    amanda
    New Zealand
  • From $83.57 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,634 reviews
    Location was great 5min walk to central whanganui
    Arthur James
    New Zealand
  • From $65.66 per night
    5.6
    Scored 5.6
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 1,186 reviews
    Located in central Whanganui was close to shops.
    Julie
    New Zealand
  • From $117.14 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,074 reviews
    Location, spacious, clean and comfortable beds
    Carla
    Australia
  • From $111.03 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,084 reviews
    very clean and spacious studio unit
    Anthony
    Australia

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