Levin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

aerial panorama of Lake Horowhenua in 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 Levin Golf Club, 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
The price is NZ$158 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
NZ$158
per night
12 Mar - 13 Mar
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! (300 reviews)
Absolutely great for price paid

Reviewed on 22 Feb 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$114 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
NZ$114
per night
7 Mar - 8 Mar
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
Totara Lodge Motel

Totara Lodge Motel

3 out of 5
15 Devon Street Levin Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is NZ$147 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
NZ$147
per night
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Stay at this motel in Levin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (93 reviews)
The room was comfortable and clean, though the bathroom could use some extra dust/cleaning. The kitchen area was clean, but when opened cupboards there was an odour of mildew. A bit noisy from other guests. Overall a comfortable stay.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Totara Lodge Motel
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! (242 reviews)
comfortable and close to where we were required to be

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Waitarere Beach Escape
Quiet, relaxing cottage in a rural setting

Quiet, relaxing cottage in a rural setting

Levin Levin
Stay at this cottage in Levin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Levin Public Gardens and Levin Racecourse are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews)
Great place to stay and host was lovely

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Quiet, relaxing cottage in a rural setting
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! (429 reviews)
The swallows playing in the lupin, it is truly a remarkable place.

Reviewed on 13 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.

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Reviews of Levin

4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
11
5 - Excellent 27%
4 - Good
22
4 - Good 54%
3 - Okay
7
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

Cities near Levin

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