Located in Whanganui, this bed & breakfast is in the city center and on a river. Watt Fountain and Memorial Tower are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Virginia Lake and Queens Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Whanganui Museum and Durie Hill Elevator. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, hiking/biking trails, and mountain biking nearby.
Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 3 min drive
Wanganui Community Arts Centre - 3 min drive
Durie Hill Elevator - 4 min drive
Getting around
Whanganui (WAG) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
Caroline's Boatshed Bar - 19 min walk
Wanganui R.S.A Inc - 3 min drive
The Yellow House Cafe - 10 min walk
Thai House Express 2 - 3 min drive
Burger King - 20 min walk
About this property
Charmae Guest House, Character home by the river.
Family-friendly bed & breakfast by the river
Take advantage of free breakfast, golfing on-site and a garden at Charmae Guest House, Character home by the river.. Free in-room WiFi and a playground are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
An electric car charging station, outdoor furniture and games
A video library, smoke-free property and barbecues
Books and local meal delivery service
Room features
All guest rooms at Charmae Guest House, Character home by the river. include comforts, such as fireplaces and separate dining areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra amenities include:
Highchairs, children's dinnerware and children's books
Smart TVs with DVD players
Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and separate dining areas
Property manager
CHARMAE
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Internet access
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Food and drink
Free breakfast available
Things to do
Books
Games
Golf
Playground
Stereo
Video library
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Beach loungers
Garden
On a river
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Entertainment
DVD player
Smart TV
Food and drink
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dining table
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen
Local meal delivery service
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Separate dining area
Spices
Toaster
Outdoor space
Balcony
Fenced yard
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Dryer
Fireplace
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Living room
Policies
Check-in
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Check-out
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
Charmae Guest House Character Home by the River
Charmae Guest House Character home by the river.
Charmae Guest House, Character home by the river. Cottage
Charmae Guest House, Character home by the river. Whanganui
Frequently asked questions
Is Charmae Guest House, Character home by the river. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
Charmae Guest House, Character home by the river. Reviews
Reviews
9.6
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Guy S.
13 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
Lovely roomy house with a warm welcoming feel. Comfy beds and a great shower. Fantastic hosts .... friendly and helpful, and the info they provided in the house gave us excellent ideas on what to do and see. Really enjoyed our stay here, highly recommended.
Guy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn H.
11 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend away
Great place, everything we needed. A bonus , breakfast was supplied. Could walk into town and see all the sights.
Kathryn H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Haimona P.
27 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Whanganui .
Could not fault anything about our stay . The host were great and the place was close to everything .
Haimona P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Karen A.
19 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
A lovely home situated near all the amenities. For 8-9 ppl there was enough space indoor and out suited for our family holiday. Suited purpose at a very reasonable rate. Vinaka vaka levu.
Karen A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Megan P., Drury, New Zealand
1 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home for Christmas
Perfect home to stay at for Christmas with our family and visiting family. We had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Thank you.
Megan P.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
John W.
14 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property in good area & only a few minutes from Supermarkets/Cafe's etc.
More than satisfied with this property, supplied everything you need + more.
Excellent communication with host.
Looking forward to returning some time in the future.
John W.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Margaret W.
19 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Five nights in Whanganui
A comfortable home away from home with excellent facilities. Situation is fairly close to shopping and walks along the side of the river.
Margaret W.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Matt J.
28 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay in Whangnui
Excellent property.
Warm, spacious and very well presented.
Would thoroughly recommend staying there.
Matt J.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sheraz O., Auckland
16 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome comfortable
Comfortable, stress-free, warm and great location. Great host
Sheraz O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Sarah L.
16 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
All the comforts of home
It is clear by the amenities and little touches that the hosts are very interested in ensuring that their guests are comfortable and feel at home. Thank you for the tinfoil - we hope you enjoyed the pie.