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Central Park Motor Inn

Hotel in Taumarunui

Set in Taumarunui, Central Park Motor Inn has a restaurant, bar, spa and wellness centre, and free WiFi. The property features a seasonal outdoor pool, fitness centre, sauna and garden.

A
Adie
From
Australia
Clean & Tidy . Room is warm & love the electric blankets .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews
Price from
US$115.23
1 night, 2 adults

Rutland Arms Inn

Hotel in Whanganui

Situated in Whanganui, 46 km from RNZAF Base Ohakea, Rutland Arms Inn features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

E
Elizabeth
From
Australia
Staff were amazing. All super friendly and efficient. Dinner and breakfast were superb. So we went back for lunch. And bought takeaways when we left. Chef and kitchen staff are brilliant.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 721 reviews
Price from
US$126.17
1 night, 2 adults

The Avenue

Hotel in Whanganui

**PLEASE NOTE** Our restaurant and bar are currently closed for building works and renovations; however, we are in a prime location with convenient access to supermarkets, takeaway outlets,...

D
Debbie
From
Australia
loved the location close to everything great service thanks to the young Lady on the check in day
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,968 reviews
Price from
US$93.36
1 night, 2 adults

Superb Studio Retreat with Private Secluded Spa, plus Pool & BBQ access

Hotel in Whanganui

Featuring garden views, Superb Studio Retreat with Private Secluded Spa, plus Pool & BBQ access offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and a balcony, around 47 km from RNZAF Base Ohakea.

P
Peter
From
United Kingdom
Tony & Jill were wonderful and welcoming hosts who couldn’t do enough for us. Tony helped carry our suitcase from the car to the studio at the back of the property. The pool and Jacuzzi were a fabulous added bonus. The icing on the cake was the G&T our hosts gave us by the poolside. Outstanding! At the same time we had privacy as the studio is completely seperate from the main house. The Studio is in a wonderfully landscaped garden with a wide range of plants & trees. The accommodation is “compact and bijou”, but has everything you might need. Very cleverly designed. There is outside seating areas with a small table and two chairs to sit & watch tv. At the end of the stay our hosts said we could check out later if we wished. Very relaxed family oriented hosts, who gave us great information about the town, and where to eat and visit etc. Small continental breakfast that was very tasty. We were also given a lovely homemade slice, to have with a cuppa when we arrived as well. 😋 Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews
Price from
US$85.79
1 night, 2 adults

Smith House

Hotel in Whanganui

Featuring garden views, Smith House features accommodation with patio, around 48 km from RNZAF Base Ohakea. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay.

C
Co
From
Netherlands
Very nice, little studio with all amenities and a great bed. Nice host!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 201 reviews
Price from
US$109.35
1 night, 2 adults

Headlands Estate

Hotel in Whanganui

Headlands Estate in Whanganui provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

J
Joe Mani
From
India
Excellent stay, breakfast and a very welcoming hosts
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Price from
US$90.84
1 night, 2 adults

Allie's Hill Top Haven Bed & Breakfast

Hotel in Whanganui

Located in Whanganui, Allie's Hill Top Haven Bed & Breakfast offers accommodation with seating area. This homestay provides free private parking, a housekeeping service and free WiFi.

G
Geoffrey
From
Abkhazia
Verrrry accommodating. I arrived before 2 pm and was zombie tired and Allie let me crash for a few hours.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 366 reviews
Price from
US$84.11
1 night, 2 adults

21morero

Hotel in Taumarunui

Situated in Taumarunui in the Manawatu region, 21morero has a patio and garden views. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

H
Helen
From
Singapore
The house is awesome. It is clean, spacious, comfortable and great facilities.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
US$148.60
1 night, 2 adults

Arles Historical Homestead

Hotel in Whanganui

Arles Historical Homestead is set in Whanganui. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The apartment offers a picnic area and a 24-hour front desk.

R
Rajambal
From
South Africa
Really lovely Historical Homestead. Even the lodge that we stayed in was furnished with lovely furniture and carpets. The host was extremely friendly and gave us lots of interesting information
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
Price from
US$111.59
1 night, 2 adults

The Inn At The Convent

Hotel in Taumarunui

The Inn At The Convent is situated in Taumarunui and offers a terrace. This bed and breakfast has a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. There is a coffee shop on-site.

s
sdcity
From
Ireland
The superb breakfast reminded me of the Savoy the way it was presented. The home is tastefully decorated. This property and hospitality was therefore above my expectations. The chocolate by the bedside which I noticed as I got into bed showed me these people love their business.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews
Price from
US$92.52
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 493 reviews
It was absolutely lovely to spend a night at the Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park. The small cabine and its tiny but private bathroom was extremely cozy and warm for us: my partner, our puppy, me and the baby to be. Cabine and common area were spotless cleaned, and the bedsheets were smelling just great! On top of it all, the friendly staff made our staying even more fortunate. We’ll definitely be back:)
Guest review by
Deise
Brazil
From US$126.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 721 reviews
Staff were amazing. All super friendly and efficient. Dinner and breakfast were superb. So we went back for lunch. And bought takeaways when we left. Chef and kitchen staff are brilliant.
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Elizabeth
Australia
From US$113.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,581 reviews
Great size room. Beautiful double spa bath. Very comfortable bed. Sky movies. Snacks just next door at New World. Very relaxing.
Guest review by
Fleur
Australia
From US$67.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 971 reviews
They had a power outage so organised us other accommodation. Don't know what the room was like but the staff did an amazing job.
Guest review by
Adam
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 415 reviews
Absolutely epic power shower, very comfortable bed and good linens. Plus quieter than expected considering location
Guest review by
Ruth
Ireland
From US$107.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 452 reviews
Easy to find, loved the shower, had the facilities, would stay there again 👍😉
Guest review by
Silvia
Australia
From US$75.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 780 reviews
Staff were really friendly, the unit was clean and the beds were comfortable
Guest review by
Olivia
United Kingdom
From US$101.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 184 reviews
My family love everything that the park and staff provided thankyou so much
Guest review by
Glen
Australia
From US$92.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,067 reviews
Nice spacious room. Great view overlooking the river. Very friendly host.
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Greenslade
Thailand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 885 reviews
The service was superb, very helpful. Great facilities and location.
Guest review by
Colin
France
From US$124.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,313 reviews
Great location, comfortable beds, staff was really friendly
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Cathrin
Switzerland
From US$115.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews
Clean & Tidy . Room is warm & love the electric blankets .
Guest review by
Adie
Australia
From US$101.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews
Facilities were excellent, very clean and well maintained.
Guest review by
hall
Australia
From US$89.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 332 reviews
Great location, clean and great staff. Always stay here.
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Tania
Australia
From US$55.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 243 reviews
Nice spacious room. Fresh towels given daily.
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Aroha
United Kingdom
From US$106.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews
Basic but clean and very welcoming staff
Guest review by
Eleanor
United Kingdom
From US$109.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 786 reviews
Good space, clean and spacious carpark!
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Jmesusanto
Indonesia
From US$109.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 245 reviews
Extremely clean and well equipped.
Guest review by
Amanda
Australia

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10

So much to see. The architecture is beautiful.

So much to see. The architecture is beautiful. Old buildings lovingly painted in pastel colours , a superb playground for the children , a paddle steamer riverboat which cruises the Whanganui river . A very pretty city with lots to enjoy. Great art shops and the best farmers markets ever . Fab restaurants to name a few The Rutland Arms , and the Castlecliff cafe/restaurant “The Citadel”.
Guest review by
Anonymous
4.0

We were quite surprised that the town was looking so...

We were quite surprised that the town was looking so deserted compared to just couple of years ago when we last visited. Many of the shops on the main street (and just about all the ones on the side streets) were unoccupied and boarded up. Having only stayed one night, we didn't have much time to do more than walk up and down the main street to see the shops, but the town has quite a run down feel to it. The activities run by the Forgotten World Motel were mostly not operating at this time of the year (September). If you plan to do the adventure activities offered by the Motel, then visit from mid-October onwards when they are fully operating.
Guest review by
Ian
New Zealand
8.0

I love Whanganui and have always enjoyed my time there — I...

I love Whanganui and have always enjoyed my time there — I have family in the area. Momiji was a lovely place to go for dinner, and Caroline’s Boatshed is always a favourite for a meal. The Saturday market is also a great place to visit and never disappoints.
Guest review by
Gail
10

My connections with Taumarunui are mostly through the Tiger...

My connections with Taumarunui are mostly through the Tiger Moth Club which was formed there in 1969 and returns every October to the best grass aerodrome in New Zealand. We always get a great welcome from the townspeople - and the weather is (usually) ideal for open-cockpit vintage biplanes.
Guest review by
John
New Zealand
10

Beautiful river city.

Beautiful river city. You can bike safely along designated roads or try the mountain bike parks. You can surf at the local beach. Gardens are magic, and the town bustles. Fab cafes all over. Brilliant arts centre, local artists everywhere, and the Sarjeant Art Gallery is sublime. Try the Riverside Markets Kowhai Park also, is a fantastic spot for young and old, to play and picnic. Easy to get around the city.
Guest review by
Daisy
New Zealand
6.0

went on the forgotten highway rail trail adventure trip,...

went on the forgotten highway rail trail adventure trip, which was awesome, all their staff are great, a fascinating trip. Taumaranui itself is a bit grotty, but have a great Thai restaurant and good golf course.
Guest review by
Robbie Donmall
New Zealand