Papaiti Hotels, Whanganui

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Our top choices for Papaiti hotels

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Te Awa Motel

Te Awa Motel

Te Awa Motel
3.0 star property
Putiki, 10.1 km from Papaiti
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (123)
"Good lights for for reading, relatively quietly at night, comfortable bed, good sized shower. Will use this motel again."
Australia
Helen
The price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Te Awa Motel
Bar (on property)
The Rutland Arms Inn

The Rutland Arms Inn

The Rutland Arms Inn
4.0 star property
Whanganui Central, 9.1 km from Papaiti
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (303)
"Great room in historic hotel, close to cbd, good dining room"
Australia
Bryan
The price is NZ$209
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
The Rutland Arms Inn
Reception
Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui

Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui

Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui
4.0 star property
Gonville, 10.3 km from Papaiti
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (279)
"Good place to stay"
Australia
Mark
The price is NZ$182
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge

Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge

Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Whanganui Central, 9.4 km from Papaiti
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (222)
"Excellent check-in nice spacious room."
Australia
William
The price is NZ$182
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
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BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge
2.0 star property
Whanganui Central, 8.9 km from Papaiti
The price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge
Deluxe Room
Burwood Manor Motel

Burwood Manor Motel

Burwood Manor Motel
2.5 star property
Whanganui Central, 8.5 km from Papaiti
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (329)
"Comfortable, clean and well located."
Australia
Andrew
The price is NZ$173
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Burwood Manor Motel
Front of property – evening/night
Riverview Motel

Riverview Motel

Riverview Motel
3.5 star property
Whanganui Central, 8.4 km from Papaiti
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (323)
"The place was very roomy with comfortable bed such loely staff with room service daily .Nice view of river from the main bedroom ."
United States
chris
The price is NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Riverview Motel
BBQ/picnic Area
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
3.5 star property
Whanganui East, 7 km from Papaiti
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (230)
"great location, very quiet lodge, awesome staff, very clean"
Australia
Rebecca
The price is NZ$124
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
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Aotea Motor Lodge

Aotea Motor Lodge

Aotea Motor Lodge
4.5 star property
Whanganui Central, 8.6 km from Papaiti
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (410)
"Room was spotless Staff very helpful "
Australia
Barbara
The price is NZ$188
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Aotea Motor Lodge
Exterior
151 on London Motel

151 on London Motel

151 on London Motel
4.5 star property
College Estate, 8.7 km from Papaiti
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (458)
"Lovely decor and very comfortable "
Australia
Vivian
The price is NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
151 on London Motel
View from property
Astral Motel

Astral Motel

Astral Motel
3.0 star property
Whanganui Central, 7.8 km from Papaiti
7.8 out of 10, Good, (348)
"rooms were serviced every day."
Australia
Graeme
The price is NZ$133
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Astral Motel
Outdoor pool
The Avenue Hotel

The Avenue Hotel

The Avenue Hotel
3.0 star property
Whanganui Central, 8.6 km from Papaiti
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (298)
"Very clean Helpful staff"
Australia
Suzy
The price is NZ$140
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
The Avenue Hotel
Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (2 Bedroom) | Living area
Riverside Motel

Riverside Motel

Riverside Motel
3.5 star property
Whanganui Central, 8.2 km from Papaiti
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (339)
"Clean room, the staff were very pleasant and helpful."
Australia
Dominique
The price is NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Riverside Motel
Property amenity
Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel
2.0 star property
Whanganui Central, 8.1 km from Papaiti
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (72)
"Tidy room, nice staff."
Australia
Samuel
The price is NZ$95
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel
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Our guide on where to stay in Papaiti

Find the best Papaiti areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Whanganui Central

If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Sarjeant Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Castlecliff

Visitors to Castlecliff enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Castlecliff Beach is worth a stop.

Whanganui East

While Whanganui East may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum.

Aramoho

While Aramoho may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum.

Top Papaiti Hotel Reviews

Riverside Motel

Riverside Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, the staff were very pleasant and helpful."
Dominique 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Riverside Motel

Frequently asked questions

What is Papaiti like?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Whanganui's Papaiti neighbourhood.
What's a favourite place to stay in Papaiti?
For your stay in Papaiti, The Signal Box is one of the top choices based on our traveller data.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Papaiti, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals in Papaiti.
What are the top things to see and do in Papaiti?
Some places to visit in the Whanganui area include Whanganui Museum, Sarjeant Gallery and Virginia Lake so get out of the neighbourhood to explore more of the city. While you're out sightseeing, South Beach and Castlecliff Beach are a couple of sights to visit in the city.

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