Best Hotels in Whanganui

Explore Whanganui with 35 hotels near iconic landmarks, popular shopping streets, and top dining spots.

Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
9.3 (54 reviews)

Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge ★★★★

📍 170 Guyton Street, Whanganui

"Tidy room that looked fresh and clean. It was close to where I had a work do which was convenient"

Anndion Lodge Motel & Conference Centre
7.9 (102 reviews)

Anndion Lodge Motel & Conference Centre ★★★

📍 143 Anzac Parade, Whanganui East, Whanganui

"We booked a room with a private bathroom. The room was very dated but clean, the staff was very friendly. Perfect for an overnight stay."

Aotea Motor Lodge
8.8 (71 reviews)

Aotea Motor Lodge ★★★★★

📍 390 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui

"Great location, good size rooms, great spa baths, would highly recommend"

Rutland Arms Inn
8.8 (90 reviews)

Rutland Arms Inn ★★★★

📍 48-52 Ridgway Street, Whanganui

"Arrived into Whanganui and found the hotel easily. After checking in, very easily, we went to our room. Not sure how old the hotel is, but the hall way & guest lounge very 1920’s with modern touches - comfortable & elegant. Our room was another elegant room with lovely touches accenting the period of the property. Though looking “old” the bed was extremely comfortable. The bathroom was huge with a corner whirlpool bath, as well as a shower too. We ate in the restaurant that evening & both of us had a lovely meal. Great stay & definitely recommend it."

Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel
8.4 (46 reviews)

Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel ★★★

📍 2 Plymouth Street, Whanganui

"Right next to the river, great for walks, what more can you ask for, Everything a solo traveler needs is there. About 15mins walk to town centre. Friendly host Alice and dog Dash."

BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge
9.1 (23 reviews)

BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge ★★★★

📍 240 Saint Hill Street, Whanganui

"Disgusting treatment, not child friendly or a safe place for a baby, got kicked out of our room for being “messy” at 8.45am. I have a 1 year old but tbh it was actually still quiet tidy, we left to drop me off somewhere I had to be at 9am with my baby and sitter coming back to clean up and hang in out in our room as we travelled from afar, unfortunately the owner unlocked and entered our room as we drove off and in her eyes it was a pigsty, she couldn’t justify what exact mess she was getting at, I told her it’s just pick up stuff, (which barely there was even a mess) and that we had no where to go and she did not care one bit. If you have a child do not stay here. I stayed here a month ago and she put her head into our room and told me to pick the food up off the ground or she would charge me a carpet cleaning fee, it was a popcorn chicken my baby had just dropped as she was in the middle of eating, I’m a mum of course I’m going to pick it up, it’s what we do. I felt so uncomfortable. Horrible treatment, no compassion, if it was a pigsty then completely understandable but we do not live like pigs!!"

Kings Court Motel
8.9 (39 reviews)

Kings Court Motel ★★★★

📍 58/60 Plymouth Street, Whanganui

"We love to come to this motel. The hosts are very helpful and welcoming. It is quiet, beautifully clean, and very convenient. Close to shops yet peaceful. We very much enjoyed our latest stay of 4 nights. Highly recommended."

Riverside Motel
8.3 (107 reviews)

Riverside Motel ★★★

📍 30 Somme Parade, Whanganui

"A lovely motel to stay in! Friendly environment, with a great location. My first time in whanganui, I shall be back!"

The Avenue
8.0 (101 reviews)

The Avenue ★★★

📍 379 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui

"Good room, convenient car park. Enjoyed the stay."

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Guest Reviews for Whanganui Hotels

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Family
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge ★★★★
"Had everything we wanted"
★★★★★
2026-03-27
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FR Guest User

Traveling with friends
Anndion Lodge Motel & Conference Centre ★★★
"It's a really great place, comfy and cozy. The little veranda was cold in the morning but with the curtains, we didn't feel it at all in the room. As our room was more at the back and not so close to the road, we also didn't hear the traffic at all. Really nice accommodation."
★★★★★
2024-06-06
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DE ThTh1

Business traveler
Aotea Motor Lodge ★★★★★
"Good Location and equipment for Wanganui"
★★★★★
2025-10-07
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MaraKili

Couple
Rutland Arms Inn ★★★★
"Arrived into Whanganui and found the hotel easily. After checking in, very easily, we went to our room. Not sure how old the hotel is, but the hall way & guest lounge very 1920’s with modern touches - comfortable & elegant. Our room was another elegant room with lovely touches accenting the period of the property. Though looking “old” the bed was extremely comfortable. The bathroom was huge with a corner whirlpool bath, as well as a shower too. We ate in the restaurant that evening & both of us had a lovely meal. Great stay & definitely recommend it."
★★★★★
2026-04-08
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Traveling with friends
Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel ★★★
"Stayed here for the night as it was one of the cheapest option. Private twin room with shared toilet. The kitchen is also well equipped. For the area I was staying in, total of 2 toilets with shower facilities."
★★★★★
2024-08-16
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Other
BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge ★★★★
"Excellent hotel, lovely staff, super clean and spacious room, shower and spa was superb, quiet , will definitely stay again, highly recommend"
★★★★★
2026-03-01
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Other
Kings Court Motel ★★★★
"Beautifully clean and well appointed motel in Whanganui. The young Indian husband and wife hosts are charming and delightful. The place is spotless. The service faultless. Highly recommended."
★★★★★
2026-03-08
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NZ Tim Hartill

Couple
Riverside Motel ★★★
"Spacious room with kitchen. Older style but clean and confortable"
★★★★★
2026-04-10
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NZ Lorene Blundell

Traveling with friends
The Avenue ★★★
"Due to your kitchen facilities being upgraded, there was no facility in our room available to heat food, toast bread for breakfast, or eat out of any bowls. No cutlery either. Everywhere i have travelled there has been a microwave, toaster and plates etc to eat in the room. We were travelling on a budget so having to eat out for evening meals was not ideal. Lorene & Virginia"
★★★★★
2025-02-10

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230V/Type I

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Number of reviews

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35

Weekday Avg. Price

£90

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£90

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