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Rutland Arms Inn

Hotel in Whanganui

Situated in Whanganui, 46 km from RNZAF Base Ohakea, Rutland Arms Inn features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

A
Alison
From
Hong Kong
The staff were very friendly and helpful. There was dedicated parking behind the hotel. The room was very pleasantly furnished and decorated. It was clean and quiet. Check in was smooth. The hotel has a great bar/pub adjoining, where breakfast and dinner was served. It's an old hotel with great routines and processes in place; all in all a professsionally run hotel. It was a great stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 718 reviews
Price from
US$120.53
1 night, 2 adults

The Avenue

Hotel in Whanganui

**PLEASE NOTE** Our restaurant and bar are currently closed for building works and renovations; however, we are in a prime location with convenient access to supermarkets, takeaway outlets,...

L
Luise
From
Germany
I had a great stay at The Avenue. The receptionist was very friendly, made me feel welcome, and handled my additional requests perfectly. The room was modern, stylish, and I really liked it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,963 reviews
Price from
US$82.65
1 night, 2 adults

Central Park Motor Inn

Hotel in Taumarunui

Set in Taumarunui, Central Park Motor Inn has a restaurant, bar, spa and wellness centre, and free WiFi. The property features a seasonal outdoor pool, fitness centre, sauna and garden.

L
Lee
From
United Kingdom
We were told on arrival that they were fully booked and the manager didn’t know how we were allowed to book the stay through Booking.com, we are so glad and grateful that the manager was able to shuffle some other guests around so we could have a room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews
Price from
US$117.95
1 night, 2 adults

Smith House

Hotel in Whanganui

Featuring garden views, Smith House features accommodation with patio, around 48 km from RNZAF Base Ohakea. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay.

N
NG
From
Portugal
Clean, cozy, friendly, really worth the money. Perfect stay in NZ. Convenient kitchnete and confortable bed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
Price from
US$111.92
1 night, 2 adults

Headlands Estate

Hotel in Whanganui

Headlands Estate in Whanganui provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

j
jonathan
From
United Kingdom
I am not one for lengthy reviews however there are many things that I would like to comment on. This was a last minute booking for the Vintage weekend in Whanganui (? spelling) the Town was very busy with the majority of good Hotels and Bach's booked up, Fordell is a couple of miles out of town. But this was easily compensated with the Hotel’s location, appearance and the Hosts Stephen and Annette. An 1860’s ranch house which burnt down in 1997 ( I believe ) but rebuilt to the original construction with beautiful “Rimu” orange wooden floor, doors and cupboards.everything authentic, but with some modern extras. A sight to behold. The House with 3 rooms at the moment, is set in very well maintained beautiful grounds and gardens surrounded by Palm Trees and woodlands, almost picture postcard views facing the road. The house has history shouting out from every corner. We stayed two nights, which allowed visits to the weekend activities (vintage weekend is recommended) but also allowed time for a tour by the obviously proud owners S and A , both knowledgeable about their property and it’s history. 3 rooms at present one en-suite, offering a hearty welcome,
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Price from
US$92.98
1 night, 2 adults

Allie's Hill Top Haven Bed & Breakfast

Hotel in Whanganui

Located in Whanganui, Allie's Hill Top Haven Bed & Breakfast offers accommodation with seating area. This homestay provides free private parking, a housekeeping service and free WiFi.

P
Paula
From
New Zealand
Location was perfect and easy to access. Could not find a place cleaner than here. Great variety of teas and coffee. Relaxing environment 😌
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 364 reviews
Price from
US$86.09
1 night, 2 adults

21morero

Hotel in Taumarunui

Situated in Taumarunui in the Manawatu region, 21morero has a patio and garden views. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

S
Sue
From
New Zealand
Great for our group and enjoyed our stay very well equipped with cereals condiments and a bottle of wine much appreciated
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
Price from
US$152.10
1 night, 2 adults

Arles Historical Homestead

Hotel in Whanganui

Arles Historical Homestead is set 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.

R
Rajambal
From
South Africa
Really lovely Historical Homestead. Even the lodge that we stayed in was furnished with lovely furniture and carpets. The host was extremely friendly and gave us lots of interesting information
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews
Price from
US$114.22
1 night, 2 adults

The Inn At The Convent

Hotel in Taumarunui

The Inn At The Convent is situated in Taumarunui and offers a terrace. This bed and breakfast has a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. There is a coffee shop on-site.

d
debora laub
From
Brazil
June is lovely. The breakfast was amazing!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews
Price from
US$94.70
1 night, 2 adults

The Signal Box

Hotel in Whanganui

Set in Whanganui in the Manawatu region, The Signal Box has a balcony and river views. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

O
OLIVIER
From
France
Calm, adorable welcome with little care, comfortable bedding, top owners love with us. I highly recommend
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews
Price from
US$111.92
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 716 reviews
The staff were very friendly and helpful. There was dedicated parking behind the hotel. The room was very pleasantly furnished and decorated. It was clean and quiet. Check in was smooth. The hotel has a great bar/pub adjoining, where breakfast and dinner was served. It's an old hotel with great routines and processes in place; all in all a professsionally run hotel. It was a great stay.
Guest review by
Alison
Hong Kong
From US$94.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,084 reviews
The 2 bedroom deluxe and garden studio were nice and spotless. There was a small fridge and a full size stove and oven in the 2brm with a modern bathroom. The shower was an older style in the studio. Location was fantastic by the river. Highly recommend.
Guest review by
Sharon
Australia
From US$117.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews
We were told on arrival that they were fully booked and the manager didn’t know how we were allowed to book the stay through Booking.com, we are so glad and grateful that the manager was able to shuffle some other guests around so we could have a room
Guest review by
Lee
United Kingdom
From US$69.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 496 reviews
It was really clean. Lovely kitchen and dinning area. So generous and kind reception with milk for teas and coffee. Amazingly situated near the beautiful beach. Microwave and fridge in the room too.❤️
Guest review by
Kerstin
United Kingdom
From US$129.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,292 reviews
Guy at front desk(I didn't get his name) was great. He keep the laundry open late for us. Rooms are great. Highly recommend this motel.
Guest review by
Ron
Canada
From US$124.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 258 reviews
Everything we needed for our stay, along with good quality toiletries and even a small bottle of milk provided for our morning coffee!!
Guest review by
Matthew
United Kingdom
From US$116.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,588 reviews
Great size room. Beautiful double spa bath. Very comfortable bed. Sky movies. Snacks just next door at New World. Very relaxing.
Guest review by
Fleur
Australia
From US$112.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 433 reviews
it was spacious, comfortable, huge living space. clean ,welcoming and a home away from home. owners very friendly and helpful.
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Fiona
United Kingdom
From US$91.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 321 reviews
Great unit, friendly staff and even a personalised letter of welcome. A nice chair each, both with an individual foot stool.
Guest review by
Michael
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 778 reviews
Highly recommend this motel. Clean, central, very helpful staff. Comfy rooms with plenty of amenities. Loved our stay.
Guest review by
Sarah
New Zealand
From US$91.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 468 reviews
The reception guy was very helpful and kind. Every thing was great. Very clean, great location near every thing:)
Guest review by
נעמי
Australia
From US$68.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 954 reviews
Receptionist is very friendly. Room is really comfortable, large space and warm.
Guest review by
Meng-Jung (Fiona)
Taiwan
From US$94.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
The facilities are ideal for all ages. The view of the river!
Guest review by
Waikura
New Zealand
From US$111.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 780 reviews
Great spot. Very close to everything and very comfortable.
Guest review by
Katie
Australia
From US$111.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 889 reviews
great stay and very relaxing and clean well decorated rooms
Guest review by
Herman
Netherlands
From US$99.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 266 reviews
The assistance from the receptionist was amazing.
Guest review by
Courtney
Italy
From US$48.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews
Nice spacious room. Fresh towels given daily.
Guest review by
Aroha
United Kingdom
From US$110.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 451 reviews
Location, staff helpful, comfortable bed
Guest review by
Luana
New Zealand

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8.0

A bit off the normal tourist track - but well worth the stop...

A bit off the normal tourist track - but well worth the stop over. Great coffee and toasties at Franks restaurant. Lovely Main Street to look at the shops. A large variety of antique shops. The river is very nice to walk along as well.
Guest review by
sharna
Australia
4.0

We were quite surprised that the town was looking so...

We were quite surprised that the town was looking so deserted compared to just couple of years ago when we last visited. Many of the shops on the main street (and just about all the ones on the side streets) were unoccupied and boarded up. Having only stayed one night, we didn't have much time to do more than walk up and down the main street to see the shops, but the town has quite a run down feel to it. The activities run by the Forgotten World Motel were mostly not operating at this time of the year (September). If you plan to do the adventure activities offered by the Motel, then visit from mid-October onwards when they are fully operating.
Guest review by
Ian
New Zealand
10

The Whanganui Museum and the Sergeant Gallery are both...

The Whanganui Museum and the Sergeant Gallery are both worthy of extended visits, they are a highlight for any visitor to the area. The small arts and crafts galleries are interesting and innovative; some very fine and quirky cafes enrich the experience - for any visitor, Whanganui is now one of the most satisfying cultural locations in NZ.
Guest review by
Anonymous
New Zealand
10

My connections with Taumarunui are mostly through the Tiger...

My connections with Taumarunui are mostly through the Tiger Moth Club which was formed there in 1969 and returns every October to the best grass aerodrome in New Zealand. We always get a great welcome from the townspeople - and the weather is (usually) ideal for open-cockpit vintage biplanes.
Guest review by
John
New Zealand
10

Great town, good restaurants especially the Rutland Arms...

Great town, good restaurants especially the Rutland Arms and Thai Village, Yellow Cafe. Some great shops Pages bookshop Lovely area for walking, gardens etc Interesting museum and great Seargent Art gallery old blended with new building
Guest review by
Kathleen
New Zealand
6.0

went on the forgotten highway rail trail adventure trip,...

went on the forgotten highway rail trail adventure trip, which was awesome, all their staff are great, a fascinating trip. Taumaranui itself is a bit grotty, but have a great Thai restaurant and good golf course.
Guest review by
Robbie Donmall
New Zealand