Whanganui Central Travel Guide
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Stay near popular Whanganui Central attractions
Our pick of the best Whanganui Central Hotel Deals
Riverside Motel
30 Somme Parade Whanganui
The price is NZ$129 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
NZ$129
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (367 reviews)
"The place was clean, but it was very cold. Took long time to warm the place with one heater. Also the quality of the shower wasn’t good. The shower head was a bit broken that the water was leaking out at the connection part that result of it much water didn’t come out of the shower head. And water ..."
Reviewed on 10 July 2026
The Rutland Arms Inn
Cnr Victoria Ave & Ridgway Street Whanganui
The price is NZ$183 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$183
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (332 reviews)
"Just an overnight stop but what a gem . Great rooms staff and bar . No need to go anywhere else once you there . Good parking out back . If I had to make a criticism it would be water pressure in shower wasn’t great ."
Reviewed on 9 July 2026
Burwood Manor Motel
63-65 Dublin Street Whanganui
The price is NZ$169 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$169
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Whanganui Museum are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (359 reviews)
"Friendly staff, good option and location"
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Aotea Motor Lodge
390 Victoria Avenue Whanganui
The price is NZ$200 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$200
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Whanganui Museum ...
The Avenue Hotel
379 Victoria Avenue Whanganui
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
8.2/10 Very good! (333 reviews)
"A nice clean well presented motel with a new restaurant. However units lacked some amenities such as a microwave, toaster, small hand towels, cutlery and Crockery other than those needed for making a cup of tea or coffee."
Reviewed on 5 July 2026
BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge
240 St Hill St Whanganui Manawatū-Whanganui Region
The price is NZ$174 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$174
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Whanganui Museum are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. The staff were welcoming and friendly and the accommodation suited our needs perfectly."
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
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.
Our guide on where to stay in Whanganui Central
Find the best Whanganui Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Castlecliff
Visitors to Castlecliff enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Castlecliff Beach is worth a stop.
Westmere
If you're spending some time in Westmere, Mowhanau Beach and Bason Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Gonville
Though Gonville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Museum and Durie Hill Elevator.
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 Durie Hill Elevator.
