Otamatea
Whanganui
Popular places to visit
Sarjeant Gallery
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Sarjeant Gallery during your trip to Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Whanganui Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui Museum during your travels in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Virginia Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Virginia Lake during your travels in Whanganui. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.
Queens Park
Explore the great outdoors at Queens Park, a lovely green space in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Durie Hill Elevator
Enjoy an outing to Durie Hill Elevator during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
New Zealand Glassworks
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at New Zealand Glassworks in Whanganui.
Otamatea Hotel Deals
Architectural Retreat in Prestigious Whanganui
The Avenue Hotel
Room was in good condition although the bathroom door couldn’t lock. Staff were great though and everything else was okay.
Reviewed on 22 February 2026
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Although slightly jaded the rooms were clean and tidy. Bathroom akin to a 'Tardis' with a huge Shower. Mini Kitchin excellent. Bed very comfortable. Overall i would thoroughly recommend as great stay value for money.
Reviewed on 20 February 2026
151 on London Motel
Yes
Reviewed on 12 February 2026
Aotea Motor Lodge
Lovely clean room and the spa bath is as amazing
Reviewed on 1 March 2026
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
Excellent stay, nice clean room with great access to the sites we wanted to see. Would highly recommend the stay here.
Reviewed on 22 February 2026
Other neighborhoods around Otamatea
Saint Johns Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Saint Johns Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum.
Springvale
While Springvale might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum.
Westmere
If you're spending some time in Westmere, Mowhanau Beach and Bason Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Queens Park are top sights worth seeing.
College Estate
While College Estate might 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 Queens Park.
Tawhero
Tawhero might not have many top sights, but Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
