About Whanganui

Wanganui is a place steeped in history, art and culture. Big enough to draw crowds and small enough to be intimate.

We are surrounded by mountains, Mount Taranaki, Mount Ruapehu and Mount Tongariro, a beautiful natural landscape, dramatic west coast beaches and unspoilt native bush for tramping and wilderness trips.

Our vibrant community prides itself on its parks and reserves, cycle and walk ways and an abundance of creativity.

Don’t be surprised to find an immediate sense of connection, an unexpected little slice of heaven, and real New Zealand authenticity.

Enjoy our manaakitanga – our legendary hospitality. We look forward to welcoming you to our part of the world.

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Guest Reviews

Location, cleanliness, comfort, and going above and beyond to accommodate despite being fully booked

Clare P - April 2022, Trip Advisor

This really is a lovely motel. It is situated on a quiet street but very close to the town centre. Everything in the CBD is walkable. The rooms are modern, spacious and very clean, the new carpet is lovely. I must also mention that the last minute addition to our parties number was accommodated with a larger room/ and bed to fit this extra party member when we would have been happy with making do, all the more kind as the motel was fully booked on the night in question. It was kind of the owners to make this possible thank you. I highly recommend this motel should you need a nice and comfortable place to rest up in Whanganui

All positives

IAtrav - Feb 2023, Trip Advisor

Everything was great about this motel, so pleased to stay as had the best night sleep so far on our holiday. Easy to walk to everything - restaurants, grocery store, sites, cbd. The grounds at motel immaculate and the room was updated, fresh and just a great place to recharge.

Clean and comfortable motel near the main parts of town

AllaninSpain - February 2023,Trip Advisor

Everything was great about this motel, so pleased to stay as had the best night sleep so far on our holiday. Easy to walk to everything - restaurants, grocery store, sites, cbd. The grounds at motel immaculate and the room was updated, fresh and just a great place to recharge

Solid dependable choice

Megan - 14th January 2023, Booking.com

Was able to book at short notice for my uncle and aunty who were from out of town. The room was exactly as described and as the pictures showed. The room was much larger than the pictures showed as well.

Great stay

Tania - 17th January 2023, Booking.com

Beautifully presented and lovely and clean. Close to takeaway outlets and easy walk to town centre and supermarkets. Super stay.

Exceptional

Aria - 7th March 2023, Booking.com

The room was incredibly comfortable, very tidy and peaceful! Great place to stay to get away for the weekend!

Superb

Luciane - 5th February 2023, Booking.com

Room very clean and organised

A real gem…

Just a few minutes walk away from the CBD, this is a real gem. A pleasure to stay in. Clean, roomy and reasonably priced with plenty of room for parking. Owners are very helpful with tips for visiting.

Comfortble Motel

Stayed at this Motel while down at the big smoke for work. The room was well appointed and warm. It was spotlessly clean which was very much appreciated.

The Motel is one block back from the main drag but in close walking distance to main Supermarkets and other shops.

What a gem…

Last minute booking and had never stayed here before. Very pleasantly surprised, from the moment I made the booking over the phone, till we left. The unit was lovely, with 2 reclining chairs in lounge and Netflicks on tv. Heat pump and large ceiling fan also. Carpet was lovely and thick and very clean.

Seperate bedroom, Bed super comfy and lots of pillows, large bathroom with great fan in, so the mirror never fogged up! And there was a large tea pot!! Super service and lovely hosts, will be our place to stay next time in Whanganui. Thank you for a lovely stay.