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

A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

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.

1. Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge

Whanganui Central, 2.6 km from Virginia Lake

Jagdish

AED 309

AED 356 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.

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

2. BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

Whanganui Central, 2.1 km from Virginia Lake

Patu

AED 303

AED 356 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A building with a green facade and a sign that reads "Holland & Gentry."

A restaurant with a signboard, a car parked nearby, and a tree with hanging lights.

A bar with a Guinness tap, various bottles, and glasses hanging from the ceiling.

Outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, green umbrellas, and brick walls.

3. The Rutland Arms Inn

Whanganui Central, 2.8 km from Virginia Lake

Margaret

AED 374

AED 434 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 with a stone facade, multiple stories, and a prominent entrance with a roof over the lobby area.

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

4. Aotea Motor Lodge

Whanganui Central, 1.4 km from Virginia Lake

Kelly

AED 313

AED 359 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

A wooden staircase with a handrail leading to a landing.

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

5. Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

Whanganui Central, 1.8 km from Virginia Lake

Mickey

AED 169

AED 194 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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

6. Kings Court Motel

Whanganui Central, 1.9 km from Virginia Lake

Jane

AED 351

AED 407 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

7. 151 on London Motel

College Estate, 1.3 km from Virginia Lake

Anonymous traveler

AED 286

AED 329 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 motel with a large entrance canopy, a signboard, and well-maintained landscaping.

8. Riverview Motel

Whanganui Central, 2.3 km from Virginia Lake

Charleen

AED 252

AED 292 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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 kitchen with a stainless steel sink, wooden cabinets, and a built-in oven.

9. Burwood Manor Motel

Whanganui Central, 1.7 km from Virginia Lake

Vaughan

AED 292

AED 336 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 compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white stove, and a window with lace curtains.

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

10. Riverside Motel

Whanganui Central, 2 km from Virginia Lake

Gavin

AED 230

AED 268 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 room with a dining table, chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and an air conditioning unit.

11. Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

Whanganui East, 1.8 km from Virginia Lake

Wayne

AED 137

AED 158 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

A modern kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window with curtains.

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

12. The Avenue Hotel

Whanganui Central, 1.5 km from Virginia Lake

Henry

AED 246

AED 282 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 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 hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a small bedside table, a mirror, and a television.

13. Astral Motel

Whanganui Central, 1.6 km from Virginia Lake

Shirleen

AED 269

AED 310 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a small bedside table, and a wooden headboard.

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.

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.

14. The grand Inn

Whanganui Central, 2.4 km from Virginia Lake

Stacey

AED 153

AED 178 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 motel with multiple units, each featuring a red roof and white walls.

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

15. Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui

Gonville, 3.2 km from Virginia Lake

Amanda

AED 275

AED 319 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

A compact kitchen with a granite countertop, a built-in microwave, a kettle, and a decorative shelf with glassware.

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

16. Te Awa Motel

Putiki, 3.7 km from Virginia Lake

Andrew

AED 269

AED 312 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A reception desk at Whangāhui Seaside Holiday Park with a map of North Island and South Island on the wall.

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a metal fence and a grassy area. There are two white buildings with blue trim in the background.

A small, single-story building with a blue door and the number 10 on the front.

A small, single-story building with a covered porch, surrounded by greenery.

17. Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park

Castlecliff, 5.3 km from Virginia Lake

Margaret

AED 227

AED 262 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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.

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

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

18. Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park

Aramoho, 5.1 km from Virginia Lake

Loreen

AED 283

AED 326 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Virginia Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 235 reviews	View
BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 21 reviews	View
The Rutland Arms Inn	9.2 Wonderful 338 reviews	View
Aotea Motor Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 441 reviews	View
Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel	9.2 Wonderful 84 reviews	View

Top Virginia Lake Hotel Reviews

151 on London Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great place and value"

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"

Virginia Lake Family Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Great spot for 8 people to stay! We loved it and it was family friendly. The tv was a favourite for our kids"

Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town

10/10 Excellent

"Had a great stay, property is very peaceful and private. Sleept well, would recommend"

Other attractions near Virginia Lake

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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Ward Observatory

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Ward Observatory during your stay in 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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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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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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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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Watt Fountain

8.4/10 (60 reviews)

After visiting Watt Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Virginia Lake?

Virginia Lake is located in a budget-friendly area of Whanganui known for its beautiful river views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 15 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Virginia Lake?

Aotea Motor Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers free parking and in-room kitchenettes. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Virginia Lake. Another good option is 151 on London Motel, located just 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Virginia Lake?

Expedia has 15 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Virginia Lake.

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

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Virginia Lake.

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

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Virginia Lake, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Virginia Lake?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum. Learn about local history at Durie Hill Memorial Tower and Watt Fountain. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Moutoa Gardens, Kowhai Park, or Queens Park.

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Our top choices for Virginia Lake hotels

1. Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge

2. BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

3. The Rutland Arms Inn

4. Aotea Motor Lodge

5. Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

6. Kings Court Motel

7. 151 on London Motel

8. Riverview Motel

9. Burwood Manor Motel

10. Riverside Motel

11. Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

12. The Avenue Hotel

13. Astral Motel

14. The grand Inn

15. Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui

16. Te Awa Motel

17. Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park

18. Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park

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Top Virginia Lake Hotel Reviews

151 on London Motel

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

Virginia Lake Family Retreat

Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town

Other attractions near Virginia Lake

Kowhai Park

Ward Observatory

Queens Park

Sarjeant Gallery

Whanganui Museum

Moutoa Gardens

Watt Fountain

New Zealand Glassworks

Frequently asked questions