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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.
Barbara
Canada
The food was very good.
Though I opted for a different breakfast than the continental.
Dinner the night before was also top notch
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
618 reviews
Price from£93.51per 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.
Graeme
New Zealand
Friendly staff, always smiling and helpful. Brilliant location.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
1,654 reviews
Price from£60.42per night
Astral Motel
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....
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
633 reviews
Price from£62.34per night
Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel
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...
Lynne
New Zealand
Very friendly hosts. Beautifully cared for character home that was well maintained.
Quiet location.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
512 reviews
Price from£40.76per night
Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park
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.
Kai
New Zealand
the lawn was mowed, and the overall impression was clean.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
501 reviews
Price from£52.75per night
151 On London Motel & Conference Centre
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.
Allen
New Zealand
The location and layout is really good
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
430 reviews
Price from£78.98per night
Riverside Motel
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.
Josef
Czech Republic
Great hospitality friendly and welcoming unit was clean and cosy and affordable!
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
637 reviews
Price from£59.94per night
Fiesta Court Motel
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.
James
United Kingdom
A well equipped apartment with parking outside. Good facilities. The cleaning staff were very friendly.
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
387 reviews
Price from£82.96per night
BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge
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.
Gill
Australia
The daily servicing of the room was beyond what was expected. The location of the motel was quiet, comfortable and convenient.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
303 reviews
Price from£83.92per night
Arles Historical Homestead
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.
Beverley
Australia
The beautiful gardens, convenient location, spacious home-like accommodation and friendly owner.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
153 reviews
Price from£95.43per night
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What Guests Said About Whanganui:
- 8.0Scored 8.0
Whanganui is an ol'River Port town that still carries that...
Whanganui is an ol'River Port town that still carries that ambience. If you were comparing ol'Paddle steamer towns with an Australia vs NZ type contest, you'd have an Ecucha Victoria or Morpeth NSW vs Whanganui match-up. Whanganui has the ol'Paddle Steamer "Waimere" still in operation & a Waimere Steamer Museum. Don't miss out on the War Memorial Tower & look-out, it's a musta, you can even get an elevator there. All the shops are here for the gals & of course the wife bought a new dress for the Whanganui Races. We spent 2 nights @ the Riverview Motel in a self contained Garden Unit, serenity abounds at this establishment, it's old but still gold.
Capt. Robert McKay GrayAustralia - 10Scored 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!Tania50New Zealand - 8.0Scored 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 SouthonNew Zealand - 10Scored 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.GianlucaNew Zealand - 10Scored 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.
chrisNew Zealand - 10Scored 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.JokapetiNew Zealand
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- 8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 49 reviewsThis 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.MalcolmSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: £52.758.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 501 reviewsThe booking was last minute so I was surprised they had any cabins still available, especially as it was Wellington Anniversary weekend as well as Whanganui Vintage weekend. They are so accommodation here it was fantastic, so much so we are already looking to book in again but for a longer stay this time. With the beach just round the corner and a great cafe/resturant up the road it was the ideal location.
PaulYoung couple - Avg. price/night: £52.755.6Scored 5.6Above averageRated okay· 1,163 reviewsIt is a very beautiful building. The lobby lives up to the hotel's name. It is very grand. It is spacious with a beautiful ceiling, and a wide stately staircase. The bars are beautiful in the same way. The bedroom was cozy and quiet. The bed had an extremely comfortable mattress and good quality sheets. The bathroom facilities were absolutely fine. The reception was polite and welcoming.
ChristineYoung couple - Avg. price/night: £97.048.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 1,522 reviewsWas our first time in Whanganui and we enjoyed our stay! Very Clean , Tidy warm and comfortable room , Spa Bath was great!, shower had amazing pressure! Staff were lovely and helpful. Looks like we chose the best accommodation option in Whanganui would recommend this place to our family and friends , was also very affordable.JamieYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: £71.938.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 1,302 reviewsThe room we had was spacious, the grounds nice and clean Cooking facilities were very good Kitchen area was good, clean Dining area was great, it was just 2 of us expected another 2 whanau so I reckon the beddings would have suited the expected amount. I like the beds in the lounge as well as I like to watch tv until late
KatarinaFamily with young children - Avg. price/night: £93.519.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 165 reviewsThe is a bloody gorgeous place to stay, for a couple. We loved it. It's a unique building with an interesting history, it's very well appointed and it's in a lovely spot. We appreciated being able to plug in our EV overnight to charge it, too. It's less than fifteen minutes by car to the centre of Whanganui.
BrodieYoung couple - Avg. price/night: £62.347.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 633 reviewsThis is a low cost hotel but the wifi worked well , the beds were comfortable and the showers functioned well. We selected this Motel for proximity to our destination and it worked well for us. Not a place for long term stay-due to minimal in room cooking and cleaning facilities
SteveYoung couple - Avg. price/night: £93.038.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 1,069 reviewsPerfect location close to the shops and eateries. Unit was so warm, cosy and sparkling clean. We arrived late but didn't have to worry about getting the unit key as hotel owner left the unit unlocked for us. We will definitely be staying there again!SaloteFamily with young children
- Avg. price/night: £59.948.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 637 reviewsBeautiful location by the river, the whole motel faces toward the view & gets morning sun. Very cool heritage/early 80s styling (we like that kind of thing) and all very well maintained & clean. Spacious room with very well appointed kitchenette.KKateFamily with young children
- Avg. price/night: £52.755.6Scored 5.6Above averageRated okay· 1,163 reviewsNothing. This so called hotel should not be on your books, it does immeasurable damage to the reputation of Booking .com. It has made me question weather Booking .com can be trusted to provide worth while, clean, comfortable accommodation,
AlisterSolo traveler - 8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 618 reviewsEnglish style pub hotel, very comfortable, huge room and bed, very nice staff and lovely breakfast. Free parking at the back very useful. Whanganui turned out to be an interesting and attractive town, would like to have stayed longer.
JosephYoung couple - 9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 51 reviewsYou will love this space. Beautifully kept lawn and flowers. Flower gardens are wonderful. Amenities include snacks, soft drinks, and condiments for a reasonable price. Location is quiet and convenient to downtown Whanganui.
Mark KolwyckYoung couple - Avg. price/night: £64.749.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 31 reviewsLovely elevated garden setting on the East side of Whanganui with a veranda to enjoy the evening sun. A very handsome interior with spacious bedroom and living room and well-appointed period bathroom (shower above bath).IIanYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: £93.209.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 376 reviewsSpotlessly clean, good soundproofing, well appointed kitchen area and comfortable bed. Short walk to restaurants and sights and friendly , helpful staff. Will be my first choice when I return to Whanganui!SimonSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: £67.147.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,654 reviewsI was pleasantly surprised by how nice and spacious the room was. It feels very lux considering you’re in little Whanganui (I’ve only recently moved away). I really liked the room and will be back!
TaylorYoung couple - 8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 91 reviewsThe property had all the facilities we needed, and is very central to Whanganui. It was well equipped, and the owner was very responsive to messages. Fabulous views.LLeisaFamily with young children
- Avg. price/night: £93.519.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 165 reviewsLoved the way they had upgraded an historic building. Great decor. Wonderful views over the Whanganui River.CatherineYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: £67.147.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,654 reviewsGood location and friendly staff. Quiet and close to restaurants. Breakfast in the hotel is very handy.Pinedo RodriguezSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: £94.108.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 1,078 reviewsComfort of rooms, location is awesome, wifi wasn’t that good, the spacing in the room was nice. Nice room
Last Stance OtaraFamily with young children - Avg. price/night: £97.048.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 1,522 reviewsDouble Jacuzzi bathtub was awesome. Lots of space.L RICHARDYoung couple
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