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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.

A
Alison
From
Hong Kong
The staff were very friendly and helpful. There was dedicated parking behind the hotel. The room was very pleasantly furnished and decorated. It was clean and quiet. Check in was smooth. The hotel has a great bar/pub adjoining, where breakfast and dinner was served. It's an old hotel with great routines and processes in place; all in all a professsionally run hotel. It was a great stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 720 reviews
Price from
US$119.36
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,...

M
Mark
From
United Kingdom
Location was on a busy road but once we were in the room you barely noticed it. Some improvements/renovation was ongoing so slightly in a building site but nothing too onerous. Room was really comfortable and well equipped. Swimming pool was a bit tired but was ok for a dip in the sun.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,966 reviews
Price from
US$94.64
1 night, 2 adults

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.

D
Dusty
From
New Zealand
Travelling from Kerikeri, wanting accomodation for my dog as attending a unveiling the next day. Very accommodating to what time we came in or out plus the frequent dog walks.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews
Price from
US$116.81
1 night, 2 adults

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

Hotel in Whanganui

Featuring a hot tub, Superb Studio Retreat with Private Secluded Spa, plus Pool & BBQ access is situated in Whanganui. The property features garden views.

C
Claire
From
Luxembourg
I had a perfect time at this small but awesome studio. All these little details in the studio made my stay even more perfect. The host was also really lovely and welcoming. I definitely want to return to this amazing place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 162 reviews
Price from
US$86.97
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.

F
Fran
From
United Kingdom
This property is beautifully presented. It’s comfortable, homely with all mod cons. Super helpful owner with excellent information provided. Whanganui is a very special place and so is Smith House 🩷
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews
Price from
US$110.84
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.

F
Fiona
From
Malaysia
It was a beautiful property, clean and comfortable with all the necessary amenities.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Price from
US$92.08
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.

K
Ken
From
Ireland
Excellent facilities and a very welcoming host. Beautiful room, ensuite, great aircon and shower, quiet surroundings.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 358 reviews
Price from
US$85.26
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$150.63
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.

D
David
From
United Kingdom
Graeme was a very welcoming and helpful host. Accommodation was beautifully located in his homestead gardens. Well equipped, spacious and comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews
Price from
US$113.11
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.

F
Franziska
From
Germany
Best self made breakfast ever!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
Price from
US$93.79
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 720 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews

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From US$110.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 880 reviews
The property is in excellent condition and the room was spacious. We can confirm all the other reviews that say the bed is very comfortable :-). The area is very quiet and yet within walking distance from the main street, where one can find decent restaurants and a couple of nice coffee shops (the mischief café is highly recommended). Best of all, the couple managing the motel are extremely friendly and helpful, and we had a couple of very pleasant chats with them. Thank you for making our stay all the more pleasurable!
Guest review by
Lawrence
Switzerland
From US$119.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 720 reviews
The staff were very friendly and helpful. There was dedicated parking behind the hotel. The room was very pleasantly furnished and decorated. It was clean and quiet. Check in was smooth. The hotel has a great bar/pub adjoining, where breakfast and dinner was served. It's an old hotel with great routines and processes in place; all in all a professsionally run hotel. It was a great stay.
Guest review by
Alison
Hong Kong
From US$78.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 495 reviews
Very clean, friendly, beautiful area from what we could see. Couldnt spend the days there but wished we had gt to explore more. Catered to my special needs furr babies who also loved it and where very well behaved. Would stay again
Guest review by
Awhina
From US$126.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews
Travelling from Kerikeri, wanting accomodation for my dog as attending a unveiling the next day. Very accommodating to what time we came in or out plus the frequent dog walks.
Guest review by
Dusty
New Zealand
From US$93.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,068 reviews
The friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, the location near the city centre and the comfort of the unit. The continental breakfast was a surprise to have and very good.
Guest review by
David
United Kingdom
From US$111.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 248 reviews
Great location (new world across road, Cafe on corner, restaurants close by) , very clean, beds were firm, bathroom well equipped with shower and spa bath.. Would stay again
Guest review by
Kieran
Hong Kong
From US$93.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews
The location was easy to find and really quiet. Our accommodation had a full kitchen and the nearest supermarket was 3km in town
Guest review by
Sarah
United Kingdom
From US$128.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,304 reviews
The owner was amazing and I could relate to her I wish to continue to come back I refuse to go anywhere else
Guest review by
Sass
Pakistan
From US$90.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 328 reviews
Location was handy. Nice and quite. Clean rooms and comfortable beds. Great price for what we got
Guest review by
Kirstin
New Zealand
From US$62.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 964 reviews
Clean comfy room with a wonderful trail walk to the river directly behind the property.
Guest review by
Brian
United States
From US$111.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 447 reviews
Easy to find, loved the shower, had the facilities, would stay there again 👍😉
Guest review by
Silvia
Australia
From US$110.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 782 reviews
Location was perfect for our needs. Staff were very helpful and curtious.
Guest review by
Karen
South Africa
From US$76.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 780 reviews
Extremely spacious, clean, comfortable and great location and view
Guest review by
Wesam sir
Jordan
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 419 reviews
Spotless! Friendly reception by owners. Cosy, quiet. Nice
Guest review by
Charles
New Zealand
From US$48.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 234 reviews
From the moment we booked I can't fault this place.
Guest review by
renee
Australia
From US$103.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 271 reviews
The assistance from the receptionist was amazing.
Guest review by
Courtney
Italy
From US$108 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 470 reviews
Basic but clean and very welcoming staff
Guest review by
Eleanor
United Kingdom
From US$115.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,593 reviews
Nice room with private covered balcony
Guest review by
Chris
Zimbabwe

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8.0

A bit off the normal tourist track - but well worth the stop...

A bit off the normal tourist track - but well worth the stop over. Great coffee and toasties at Franks restaurant. Lovely Main Street to look at the shops. A large variety of antique shops. The river is very nice to walk along as well.
Guest review by
sharna
Australia
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
10

The Whanganui Museum and the Sergeant Gallery are both...

The Whanganui Museum and the Sergeant Gallery are both worthy of extended visits, they are a highlight for any visitor to the area. The small arts and crafts galleries are interesting and innovative; some very fine and quirky cafes enrich the experience - for any visitor, Whanganui is now one of the most satisfying cultural locations in NZ.
Guest review by
Anonymous
New Zealand
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

Great town, good restaurants especially the Rutland Arms...

Great town, good restaurants especially the Rutland Arms and Thai Village, Yellow Cafe. Some great shops Pages bookshop Lovely area for walking, gardens etc Interesting museum and great Seargent Art gallery old blended with new building
Guest review by
Kathleen
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