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The Avenue Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Watt Fountain

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Outdoor pool
Apartment with Balcony
Courtyard
Front of property
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board
The Avenue Hotel is steps from Whanganui Museum and Sarjeant Gallery. Guests can enjoy the garden, outdoor pool, or dine at Mothership Bar & Eatery. The hotel offers conference facilities, laundry services, and free WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$139
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Apartment with Balcony

Apartment with Balcony

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 52 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Room

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Living area

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Studio

Executive Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Poolside

Deluxe Poolside

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hairdryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room Single Use, Multiple Beds, Garden View

Superior Double Room Single Use, Multiple Beds, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Studio

Superior Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Whanganui Central, a neighbourhood in Whanganui with great shopping, is home to The Avenue Hotel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virginia Lake and Castlecliff Beach, while Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are cultural highlights. Don't miss out on a visit to Durie Hill Elevator.
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Map
379 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui, 5001

What's nearby

  • Sarjeant Gallery - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Watt Fountain - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Virginia Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Curious - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Springvale Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rutland Arms Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mischief - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Avenue Hotel

Hotel near Watt Fountain
Located close to Whanganui Museum and Sarjeant Gallery, The Avenue Hotel provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Mothership Bar & Eatery, offers dinner and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as conference space.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A TV in reception, tour/ticket information and a banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture, smoke-free property and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 58 individually decorated rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers and hairdryers
  • Porches or lanais, wardrobes/cupboards and recycling

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Mothership Bar & Eatery

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,087 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open from Saturday to Saturday (8:00 AM to 6:00 PM), Monday to Friday (8:00 AM to 7:00 PM) and Sunday to Sunday (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 10 2025 to December 1 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Breakfast
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Meeting facilities

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium)

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Kingsgate Avenue
Kingsgate Avenue Wanganui
Kingsgate Hotel Avenue
Kingsgate Hotel Avenue Wanganui
Kingsgate Hotel Avenue Wanganui Whanganui
Kingsgate Avenue Wanganui Whanganui
Kingsgate Hotel The Avenue
The Avenue Hotel Hotel
The Avenue Hotel Whanganui
The Avenue Hotel Hotel Whanganui
Kingsgate Hotel The Avenue Wanganui

Frequently asked questions

Does The Avenue Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Avenue Hotel?

As of 18 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Avenue Hotel on 26 Sept 2025 start from NZ$139.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Avenue Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Avenue Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Avenue Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Avenue Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Avenue Hotel located?

Located in Whanganui Central, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Watt Fountain, Sarjeant Gallery and Whanganui Museum. Durie Hill Elevator and Virginia Lake are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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