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A two-story building with a balcony, a reception area, and a staircase.

A hallway with a wooden table, a vase of flowers, and a red table runner.

A two-story house with a porch, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A bedroom with a wooden dresser, a mirror, a bed with white bedding, and a window with blue curtains.

1. Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

Whanganui Central, 2.5 km from Whanganui River

Mickey

AED 170

AED 195 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A two-story house with a porch, a driveway, and a red car parked in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a wall with a welcome sign.

2. Kings Court Motel

Whanganui Central, 3.2 km from Whanganui River

Jane

AED 353

AED 409 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A room with a large window overlooking a parking area and a body of water.

A living room with a black leather sofa, a small wicker coffee table, a television on a stand, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A residential street with a gated entrance, houses, and a clear sky.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a view of a lake through large windows.

3. Riverview Motel

Whanganui Central, 2.8 km from Whanganui River

Charleen

AED 252

AED 292 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A two-story BURWOOD MOTEL with a red roof, a visible office, and a sign indicating it has 21-40 units.

A compact room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A modern room with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a large abstract painting.

4. Burwood Manor Motel

Whanganui Central, 3 km from Whanganui River

Vaughan

AED 294

AED 338 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living room with a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a bed.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a radiator. There is a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.

A building with a white facade, a brown tiled roof, and a paved entrance area with potted plants.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white stove, and a window with lace curtains.

5. Riverside Motel

Whanganui Central, 2.6 km from Whanganui River

Gavin

AED 231

AED 269 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A lakeside property with a wooden deck, picnic tables, and a grassy lawn.

A compact kitchen with a view of a lake, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a dining table with a book and remote control.

An aerial view of a riverside village with houses, a swimming pool, and a small park.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

6. Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park

Aramoho, 2.3 km from Whanganui River

Loreen

AED 277

AED 321 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

An outdoor patio with round wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by a black lattice fence.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a painting on the wall.

A reception area with a palm tree sign, steps leading up to the entrance, and potted plants.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

7. Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

Whanganui East, 1.5 km from Whanganui River

Wayne

AED 139

AED 160 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A garden with a lawn, a swing set, and a building in the background.

A motel with a green roof, a parking lot, and a row of rooms.

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and microwave.

A living room with a beige leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

8. Astral Motel

Whanganui Central, 2.3 km from Whanganui River

Shirleen

AED 268

AED 309 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A living room with a sofa, a television on a stand, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a parking area, and a sign indicating a restaurant.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a kettle.

A building with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a tree with red leaves.

9. Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge

Whanganui Central, 3.8 km from Whanganui River

Jagdish

AED 296

AED 344 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a window.

A room with a table and two chairs, a potted plant, and a TV on the wall.

A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a wooden spice rack with snacks, and a window with blinds.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, sink, and a red bowl sink.

10. BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

Whanganui Central, 3.4 km from Whanganui River

Patu

AED 298

AED 352 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern motel with a prominent neon sign, outdoor seating, and a covered walkway.

A building with a covered outdoor area featuring a row of tables and chairs, a staircase, and a parking lot.

A modern building with large windows and a covered outdoor area with plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a shower area, and a view of the outside.

11. 151 on London Motel

College Estate, 3.4 km from Whanganui River

Anonymous traveler

AED 289

AED 333 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a red countertop, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A gas station with a red canopy and a satellite dish.

A modern kitchen with a red backsplash, stainless steel sink, and a clock on the wall.

12. Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui

Gonville, 4.7 km from Whanganui River

Amanda

AED 291

AED 335 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, glass doors, and a white railing.

A white building with a balcony, surrounded by red and white flowers.

A living room with a black leather sofa, two wooden stools, a kitchen area with a microwave, and a framed picture on the wall.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a kitchenette.

13. Te Awa Motel

Putiki, 4.5 km from Whanganui River

Andrew

AED 270

AED 314 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a double sink, and wooden cabinets.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a sofa and armchairs, a balcony with a view, and a wardrobe.

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple stories, and a prominent entrance with a roof over the lobby area.

14. Aotea Motor Lodge

Whanganui Central, 3.2 km from Whanganui River

Kelly

AED 314

AED 361 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern house with large windows, a visible living room with a table, and a green plant in the foreground.

A pool area with a clear blue pool, surrounded by a glass fence, and steps leading down to the pool.

A room with a large window, a sofa, a table, and a painting on the wall.

A bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a large window.

15. The Avenue Hotel

Whanganui Central, 3.2 km from Whanganui River

Henry

AED 247

AED 284 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel lobby with a staircase, a leather sofa, a small table with a plant, and a sign indicating the location of the toilets.

A furnished living room with a dining table, chairs, a red leather sofa, a large window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

A single bed with a wooden headboard, a small bedside table, and a bunk bed structure to the left.

A bathroom with a bathtub, tiled walls, and a wooden door.

16. The grand Inn

Whanganui Central, 3.4 km from Whanganui River

Stacey

AED 154

AED 179 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Whanganui River

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel	9.2 Wonderful 84 reviews	View
Kings Court Motel	9.2 Wonderful 19 reviews	View
Riverview Motel	8.8 Excellent 346 reviews	View
Burwood Manor Motel	8.8 Excellent 371 reviews	View
Riverside Motel	8.6 Excellent 378 reviews	View

Top Whanganui River Hotel Reviews

151 on London Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great place and value"

Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting.

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome stay great location thanks Terry"

Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site

10/10 Excellent

"Charmae House was a lovely welcoming house and suited us perfectly for our family group of 2, 3 and 4. The location was great, it was roomy with an ensuite and a bathroom. The piano and games were very popular. There was room for our 2 cars which was a bonus."

The Avenue Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, comfortable bed"

Riverside Motel

10/10 Excellent

"very convenient lovely retro charm"

'The Dogbox' Architectural home in Central Whanganui.

10/10 Excellent

"Really interesting house. Warm, light and snug."

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

10/10 Excellent

"My stay was absolutely amazing nice and clean room Kitchen lounge bathroom toilet was clean kitchen was well set up even had a laundry plenty of parking I would recommend staying there I most definitely will be going back there"

Other attractions near Whanganui River

Kowhai Park

Explore the great outdoors at Kowhai Park, a lovely green space in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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Virginia Lake

9.4/10 (172 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Virginia Lake during your travels in Whanganui. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.

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Moutoa Gardens

8.0/10 (47 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Moutoa Gardens, a lovely green space in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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Sarjeant Gallery

8.2/10 (69 reviews)

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.

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Queens Park

8.8/10 (51 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Queens Park, a lovely green space in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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Whanganui Museum

9.0/10 (85 reviews)

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.

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New Zealand Glassworks

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at New Zealand Glassworks in Whanganui.

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Whanganui River Markets

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Whanganui River Markets during your trip to Whanganui.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Whanganui River?

Whanganui River is located in Whanganui. You'll find 46 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Whanganui River?

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Whanganui River. Other good options within 5 miles include 151 on London Motel and Riverside Motel.

How many hotels will I find near Whanganui River?

Expedia has 46 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Whanganui River.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Whanganui River, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Whanganui River.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Whanganui River?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Whanganui River, click here.

What can I see and do near Whanganui River?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum. Sights like Durie Hill Memorial Tower and Watt Fountain highlight some of the local culture. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Moutoa Gardens, Kowhai Park, or Queens Park.

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Our top choices for Whanganui River hotels

1. Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

2. Kings Court Motel

3. Riverview Motel

4. Burwood Manor Motel

5. Riverside Motel

6. Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park

7. Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

8. Astral Motel

9. Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge

10. BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

11. 151 on London Motel

12. Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui

13. Te Awa Motel

14. Aotea Motor Lodge

15. The Avenue Hotel

16. The grand Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Whanganui River

Top Whanganui River Hotel Reviews

151 on London Motel

Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting.

Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site

The Avenue Hotel

Riverside Motel

'The Dogbox' Architectural home in Central Whanganui.

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

Other attractions near Whanganui River

Kowhai Park

Virginia Lake

Moutoa Gardens

Sarjeant Gallery

Queens Park

Whanganui Museum

New Zealand Glassworks

Whanganui River Markets

Frequently asked questions