Levin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

aerial panorama of Lake Horowhenua in New Zealand
aerial panorama of Lake Horowhenua in New Zealand
Unrecognizable silhouette of w,am walking dog on beach at dusk Himutangi Beach New ZealandHimutangi Beach Levin New Zealand

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Where to stay in Levin

Boardwalk access and sign on Waitarere beach in Manawatu near Levin in New Zealand

Waitarere Beach

When in Waitarere Beach, you can plan a visit to Waiterere Private Reserve and Esplanade Reserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Waitarere Beach
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Waitarere

When in Waitarere, you can plan a visit to Waiterere Private Reserve and Esplanade Reserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Waitarere
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Poroutawhao

Poroutawhao might not have many top sights, but Waiterere Private Reserve and Levin Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Poroutawhao
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Levin Town Centre

Levin Town Centre might not have many top sights, but Levin Public Gardens and Levin Racecourse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Levin Town Centre
Bassingers Motor Lodge

Bassingers Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
374 Oxford Street Levin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$154 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
NZ$154
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Levin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (301 reviews)
Excellent sized room. Spotless. Plenty of room for parking. Simple but effective kitchen layout - plenty of places to eat up the road too. Cobbs was good value and there is a woolworths close by. The main train line runs close to the back of the property. It didnt bother us at all, nor the SH1 going ...

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Bassingers Motor Lodge
Redwood Lodge Motel

Redwood Lodge Motel

2.5 out of 5
368 Oxford Street, State Highway 1 Levin
The price is NZ$112 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
NZ$112
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Levin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Levin Public Gardens and Levin Racecourse are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (64 reviews)
Something of a mixed bag. Good things: room recently renovated to reasonable standard, internet capable TV, fresh milk in the fridge, plenty of pillows and cushions, the Thai proprietor quite friendly once she knew one of us was Thai. Not so good: Right next to the main trunk rail line - so expect ...

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Redwood Lodge Motel
Magical Beach Kiwi Bach

Magical Beach Kiwi Bach

Waitarere Beach Manawatu-Wanganui,
Stay at this beach holiday home in Levin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Esplanade Reserve and Waiterere Private Reserve ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (432 reviews)
Amazing location! Lovely Kiwi bach, very comfortable and spacious, well equipped!We have booked another weekend for next year.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Magical Beach Kiwi Bach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Waitarere Beach Escape

Waitarere Beach Escape

Waitarere Beach Waitarere Beach
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Levin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and a pool table. Popular attractions Esplanade Reserve and Waiterere ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (243 reviews)
We liked it but, the pool cues and tennis table could be fixed up. For a small amount these are the features of the experience. Tips on the cues and nets on the table would help make it that much better. Tou could spend 100 and have these fixed and at a working level easy

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Waitarere Beach Escape
Magical Beach Kiwi Bach

Magical Beach Kiwi Bach

Waitarere Beach Manawatu-Wanganui,
Stay at this beach holiday home in Levin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Esplanade Reserve and Waiterere Private Reserve ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (432 reviews)
Amazing location! Lovely Kiwi bach, very comfortable and spacious, well equipped!We have booked another weekend for next year.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Magical Beach Kiwi Bach
Time & Tide Holiday Stay

Time & Tide Holiday Stay

Waitarere Beach Manawatu-Wanganui
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Levin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Esplanade Reserve and Waiterere Private ...
10/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
Awesome home - spacious and we felt at home.Host was very responsive

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Time & Tide Holiday Stay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Levin

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Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 27%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 54%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 17%
2 - Disappointing
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1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 2%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Great place.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

A larger town than I first thought.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Went out for lovely dinner with my son and his partner

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Awesome little town with everything you need and amazing hospitality

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The Adventure Playground is a wonderful place for families and children to congregate.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

I like Levin. Pretty good town considering that it's on SH1. just big enough to have the shops you need, but small enough to have a small town feel

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