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Riverside Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Whanganui with free parking

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (2 Bedroom) | Living area
Family Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Private kitchen
Front of property
Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (2 Bedroom) | Living area
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$120
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug

Room options

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Family Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Family Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (2 Bedroom)

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (2 Bedroom)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 5 King Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Studio Unit)

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Studio Unit)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
30 Somme Parade, Whanganui

What's nearby

  • Sarjeant Gallery - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Watt Fountain - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Virginia Lake - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Thai House Express 2 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Yellow House Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Noodle Canteen - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Riverside Motel

Motel located in Whanganui Central
Consider a stay at Riverside Motel and take advantage of a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a business centre. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, barbecues and smoke-free property
  • Tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Riverside Motel have comforts, such as premium bedding and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free newspapers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Separate dining areas, kitchens and fridges

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi; wired internet (NZD 0.14 per minute)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1970
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wired Internet: NZD 0.14 per minute (rates may vary)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Riverside Motel Wanganui
Riverside Wanganui
Riverside Motel Whanganui
Riverside Whanganui
Riverside Motel Motel
Riverside Motel Whanganui
Riverside Motel Motel Whanganui

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Motel?

As of 19 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverside Motel on 15 Aug 2025 start from NZ$119.74, 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.

How much is parking at Riverside Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Riverside Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Riverside Motel located?

Located in Whanganui Central, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Queens Park, Sarjeant Gallery and Moutoa Gardens. Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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Riverside Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 321 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Comfy place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Riverside motel was an easy and comfortable place for our overnight stay. Simple but tidy and kn a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10

conveniently located with easy access to downtown/restaurants. Just across from the river for a relax walk in the evening
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

It turned out to be very close to the friends we were visiting and the restaurant we went out to with them.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Awesome Set up. Was close to town and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Wonderful place, easy and close to stores. Very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10

It was an old worn out motel. It was winter and for 3 rooms there was one small space heater. We had to warm up the room using the oven. It was clean and the staff was nice. The milk was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10

the staff are friendly. but the rooms are very dated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

It was what I needed for a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Easy late check in and friendly staff, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Very nice and good moccasin
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10

Clean and tidy but Very dated rooms, ants 🐜 in the kitchen in the morning. While I know this is beyond owners control there was a reasonable amount of traffic noise. TV 📺 remote didn't work. The bed was quite comfortable though. Reasonably good budget accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Nice and quiet but still in travel distance from most amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

The Riverside Motel was clean but a little tired and needs some renovation to bring it up to date. Although the price paid reflects this as it was almost half the price of other places we stayed in this trip. The rooms are clean and there is everything provided that you need for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Stopped overnight - great accommodation - great cooking facilities, comfy bed, everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

A bit old bit very clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Exactly what we expected. With a little bit more charm
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

The Riverside is a classic roadside motel which had everything we needed for our one night stay in Whanganui. Ours was a 2-bedroom and both bedrooms were spacious, as was the living area. The hotel is located within easy walk to the main street, along a nice riverside walkway. The hosts were friendly and the room exactly as described. There was a fridge, cutlery and cooking utensils plus stove and microwave if you wanted to be self-sufficient. Also appreciated the helpful information folder with the local sights and stories. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Rty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Next to the river and near the bridge, unique layout of the kitchen and dining
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Lovely staff and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Clean and quite
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

We thought the motel was great and served our needs very well We stayed 2 nights and walked into town 3 times! Gorgeous Whanganui!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

Nice stay - close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023