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. The suites, accessed via stairs only, all come with elegant decor and a combination of period and contemporary furnishings. Each suite includes a seating area, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, refrigerator and electric kettle. The en-suite bathroom has a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Guests can relax in the shared lounge ares or on the terrace. The restaurant and bar serves a range of local, international and craft beers. Room service is also available. Rutland Arms Inn is situated within a 2-minute walk of Wanganui's main shopping area, Cooks Gardens Sports Stadium & Velodrome, and the waterfront. Wanganui Airport is 10 minutes' drive from the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wendy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Huge room, beautifully furnished, very clean. Excellent location, near river, shops and cafes. Friendly and helpful staff. Great having bar and restaurant downstairs. Guest lounge, sunny and warm, comfortably furnished.
  • Geoffrey
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Free continental breakfast was sufficient and good, the staff were very friendly and helpful location is terrific just a short stroll to the Main Street, main meal at night was excellent and great value.
  • Kate
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Loved the room. It was very comfortable and elegant. We very much enjoyed the real ale too.
  • Lyndsey
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Friendly staff, free parking and continental breakfast
  • Barbara
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Delightful refurb of a classical old hotel. Great breakfast and coffee. Helpful staff.
  • Ann
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Superb friendly reception from all the staff Room excellent Food exceptional and well priced Breakfast was home made muesli which was delicious Would certainly recommend
  • Karen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Was easy check in and parking assigned. Room was very clean and comfortable, well laid out. Staff assisted booking for dinner and reserved us a table. Food was good quality, continental breakfast was included with homemade muesli. Definitely...
  • Russ
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Loved the period furniture in my room and in the bar and restaurant. Enjoyed the historic photos of Wanganui on the walls. The Maori lady doing front of house at breakfast was hospitable and welcoming.
  • Dave
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The staff are absolutely fabulous the room was clean and well presented comfortable bed lovely food in the restaurant especially the sticky date pudding.Thankyou so much
  • Brian
    Thailand Thailand
    The rooms have been decorated tastefully, a mixture of modern (bathroom) and restored antique furniture. The Bar sticks a large variety of drinks, dinner in the bar was fine.

Property questions and answers
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  • Can I park there? is the car park secure ? and off street ?

    Hi, We have parking at the rear of the hotel that if off street and inside a boundary fence.
    Answered on 3 April 2024
  • is there off street parking ?

    We have secured, private parking for our hotel guests. This is included in the rate per night.
    Answered on 7 August 2023
  • hi there Is there parking close to the hotel ?

    We have parking on site for our hotel guests.
    Answered on 4 August 2023
  • hi do the rooms have a walk in shower, not shower over bath?

    We do have suites with walk- in showers, some without. Please request your preference when making a booking.
    Answered on 7 August 2023
  • Note no lift. We are looking at 2x standard rooms in 13/9 out 16/9 for 4 oldies. Are rooms on level 1 .Thanks Geoff Davidson

    Hi Geoff, We only have second floor suites that are accessible only by stairs.
    Answered on 4 August 2023
  • Breakfast is included - what time does the breakfast option open? (as traveling for work so need to know it is open early enough before I leave for work)

    We are open for breakfast from 7.00am.
    Answered on 12 March 2024
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

Facilities of Rutland Arms Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    • Fax/photocopying
    • Dry cleaning
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Room service
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Rutland Arms Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 21:00
    Check-out
    From 10:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubEftposCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please advise the property of the number of guests staying in each room. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

    Please note that the rooms are located on the 1st floor of the Rutland Building and access is via stairs only. There is no lift available, however, the staff are available to assist with your luggage.

    FAQs about Rutland Arms Inn

    • Room options at Rutland Arms Inn include:

      • Studio

    • Rutland Arms Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • The prices at Rutland Arms Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Rutland Arms Inn is 400 yards from the centre of Whanganui. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Check-in at Rutland Arms Inn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

      • Rutland Arms Inn has 1 restaurant:

        • Restaurant