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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.
trev1953
New Zealand
Excellent food and an excellent range of beers on tap. The rooms were comfortable & warm.
The hotel was very busy at dinner time, that proves that this hotel is very popular with locals.
Highly recommended, and I would stay there again.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
623 reviews
Price fromCNY 865.30per night
The Grand Hotel Wanganui
Hotel in Whanganui
The Grand Hotel is located in the centre of Wanganui, opposite Cooks Gardens Sporting Complex. It offers free parking. All of the comfortable rooms include modern facilities.
Jimmy77
New Zealand
The staff were great.
5.6
Scored 5.6
Above average
Rated okay
1,150 reviews
Price fromCNY 488.12per 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.
Jan
New Zealand
One of the beds,
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
1,669 reviews
Price fromCNY 616.80per 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 centre. All rooms feature a TV with Sky sport channels....
Sudipta
New Zealand
Staff response was okay.
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
618 reviews
Price fromCNY 582.63per 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 centre, it offers free parking and free Wi-Fi access.
Richard
New Zealand
Location, friendly staff
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
636 reviews
Price fromCNY 554.68per 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.
Brian
New Zealand
It was very close to the beach, went there for fishing.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
498 reviews
Price fromCNY 488.12per night
151 On London Motel & Conference Centre
Whanganui
151 on London Motel offers self-contained accommodation just 15 minutes’ walk from the Wanganui town centre. The property features an outdoor barbecue area and a fitness centre.
Jennifer
New Zealand
Great location.Very quiet and very clean.Good value for money. Staff very helpful
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
425 reviews
Price fromCNY 730.84per night
Fiesta Court Motel
Whanganui
Set amongst 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.
Paula
New Zealand
That it was pet friendly and we could have our dog with us
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
383 reviews
Price fromCNY 767.67per night
Coachman's Lodge Motel
Whanganui
Offering free WiFi and free parking, Coachman's Lodge Motel is located 5 minutes' walk from the Whanganui River. All accommodation offers a kitchen, a dining setting and a flat-screen TV.
McCalman
New Zealand
Conveniently located, all the facilities needed and hosts helpful and welcoming
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
377 reviews
Price fromCNY 754.36per 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.
Judith
New Zealand
Clean, warm and comfortable.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
299 reviews
Price fromCNY 776.55per night
What guests said about Whanganui:
- 10Scored 10
It's very easy to find your way around Whanganui, while...
It's very easy to find your way around Whanganui, while there were a lot of cars in the city on market day, it's still nothing compared to the bigger city traffic! Great food places and had most of the usual retail shops.
ArihiaNew Zealand - 8.0Scored 8.0
We enjoyed Whanganui town, but since we were there just to...
We enjoyed Whanganui town, but since we were there just to attend a wedding, we didn't get to view a lot of different places. Where we stayed, he wahi pai na te mea he tata ki nga whare kai, close to eating places and supermarkets. Once we got to learn how the streets connected with each other, we could navigate better. We enjoyed Trafalgar Shopping mall, the new Farmers walk-through in town centre, and the look-out at Castlecliffe.
Te WaioraNew Zealand - 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
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- 9.4Scored 9.4SuperbRated superb· 39 reviewsA great place, very peaceful. The grounds are beautiful. The unit is immaculately kept, very comfortable, and the hospitality was great. Home baked goodies, freshly squeezed orange juice from the orchard, and very generous hosts. Plus, a really gorgeous part of the country which is truly worth visiting! Although this site says there's no Wifi, in actual fact, there is. It can be a bit intermittent at times, but it's a small price to pay for the beauty of this location on the Whanganui River.LucienneNew Zealand
- From CNY 767.67 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 383 reviewsNice welcome with owner who provided milk and a chocolate each! The room was quite large with a kitchenette, living room that had a dining table four chairs, two single beds. There was a separate bedroom with a queen bed. Nice touch with mints and a welcome on the table. Parking right outside. The motel is in a good location as easy to get in and out and drive to town easily. Pet friendly made this a great choice for us.YvonneNew Zealand
- From CNY 665.61 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 1,297 reviewsThe room and the bathroom were large and spacious. The beds were surprisingly comfortable. The spa bath was easy to use and comfortable to sit in. The kitchen had everything we needed. The lounge area had two comfortable chairs, one was a recliner. even though we were booked for several days the rooms were serviced every day. The laundry was clean, reasonably cheap and both machines were industrial-size.SStephAustralia
- From CNY 883.05 per night9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 152 reviewsGraeme was there to meet us and was friendly and helpful with a vast knowledge of the area and history around Whanganui. Loved the art and photos and all the interesting books. Comfy beds, well equipped with tea and coffee and extras like lollies and biscuits. Beautiful surroundings with old established trees with Tuis and Fantails. Gorgeous!AntheenaNew Zealand
- From CNY 488.12 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 498 reviewsSecond stay at Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park, Awsome for the kids with the pool, Park next door & beach down the road. Cabins are nice and very clean with everything you need plus the beds are sooo comfy!! Great location, Such a nice place to relax and wind down .. Will be a regular here when visiting Whanganui 😊JadeNew Zealand
- From CNY 865.30 per night9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 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.
BrodieNew Zealand - From CNY 865.30 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 623 reviewsLovely hotel. Staff were great nothing was too much trouble. We had a problem with our car and a flat battery. A lovely young man who worked in the hotel came to our assistance and was able to get the car started. Thank you so much. We loved Whanganui wished we could have stayed longer.
KathyUnited Kingdom - From CNY 780.98 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 1,059 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!SaloteNew Zealand
- 9.4Scored 9.4SuperbRated superb· 33 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).IIanNew Zealand
- From CNY 621.24 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 636 reviewsOwners Graeme and Helen were fantastic. Friendly and they went out of their way for me. Location also great. Spacious rooms and very clean. Definitely value for money. I will return there next time I am in Whanganui.AlisonAustralia
- From CNY 862.41 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 370 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!SimonNew Zealand
- From CNY 862.41 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 370 reviewsVery comfortable and clean. Close to central city and with in walking distance of cafes shopping and tourist attractions.. Whanganui is a great city to visit. Amazing art and crafts. We will be back.
CarolNew Zealand - From CNY 616.80 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,669 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!TaylorAustralia
- From CNY 532.49 per night5.6Scored 5.6Above averageRated okay· 1,150 reviewsLocation was great. Restaurant/bar really nice warm atmosphere with lovely meals. We thoroughly loved the hotel decor befitting with the hotel name, ie "grand"DrakeNew Zealand
- From CNY 621.24 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 636 reviewsVery enjoyable stay. Room was comfortable, clean and tidy. Close location to Whanganui township with a fifteen/twenty minute walk into town.
DennisNew Zealand - 9.4Scored 9.4SuperbRated superb· 33 reviewsVery beautiful space, very comfy and lovely gardens. Stacy so nice and helpful, even days later she was recommending places to go!
DonnaCanada - 8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 1,530 reviewsSpacious, modern and clean unit with small kitchenette and microwave cooking facilities. Lovely bathroom.BrendaNew Zealand
- 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 152 reviewsVery comfortable space. Many bed rooms with full of hospitality. Very friendly and kind house owner.
YasutoshiSingapore - From CNY 616.80 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,669 reviewsDid not know swimming pool and spa were not operating!ClaireNew Zealand
- From CNY 532.49 per night5.6Scored 5.6Above averageRated okay· 1,150 reviewsLocated in central Whanganui was close to shops.JulieNew Zealand
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