Top 5-Star Hotels in Whanganui

My wife and I spent 3 enjoyable days in Wanganui staying at the Aotea Motor Lodge. I booked direct with the motel and the owners were friendly and helpful. On arrival, the owners were friendly and again helpful. We were at the very back of the motel and it was very quiet. The heat pump was very efficient and quiet. The bonus for us was the huge spa bath which we used every night. The bed was comfortable as were the pillows. The unit was spotlessly clean and the furniture relatively modern. Overall, a great motel and highly recommended.

This hotel was found while googling good hotels in Whanganui. Unfortunately the review did not match what we received. We paid top $200 for each night we stayed. Two nights. Top premium price for Whanganui. Staff some were friendly and some were not and we seemed to be imposing on them. Very little information given about the place or facilities. We did not know check out time, we did not know that they had a restaurant on site, and that they did breakfast, or even that they had a pool. Breakfast was a complete let down. Very expensive for the lack of variety, and the food was cold, overcooked (eggs)/hash browns etc) Surely all of this information should be communicated and if not, they should have some paperwork in our room that we can read. We stayed in room 9. There is no air conditioning and only a fan. The evenings that we stayed were both extremely hot, and the fan did nothing to help with that. If you opened the ranch slider you got all of the outside noise, and let bugs in. Room was lovely. Nicely done up with a lovely bed etc. No tissues in our room , no hair drier in the room. The bathroom was horrible with an old tap for shower over the bath, with very little water pressure, and the glass screen door did not prevent water from getting all over the bathroom floor. No handle or anything to allow you into and out of the bath/shower, and the bath mat even if you followed their instructions, the mat still moved all over the place. If the above missing items were replaced and bathroom done up with an air conditioning unit, I would pay the price we paid, otherwise, this was overpriced and lacked in many areas for us.

Siena Motor Lodge provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit.When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at motel. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by motel. Start your day stress-free at Siena Motor Lodge as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. Various excellent meal offerings at motel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available.

The newly renovated room is very clean, the kitchen supplies are all available, the bedding is comfortable and soft, the service is warm and thoughtful, it is very convenient to eat and shop nearby, the hotel also sends fresh milk and homemade candy, I like this hotel very much.

With a stay at The Rutland Arms Inn in Whanganui, you'll be just steps from Watt Fountain and Queens Park. This inn is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Moutoa Gardens and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Wanganui Community Arts Centre.Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers.

Located in Whanganui (Putiki), Te Awa Motel is within a 15-minute walk of Putiki Church and Durie Hill Elevator. This motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Watt Fountain and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Wanganui Community Arts Centre.This motel offers designated smoking areas.Take advantage of the motel's room service.Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private furnished lanais. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Everything is good, the facilities are complete, the only complaint is that the bed is too soft. The location is superb, major supermarkets and restaurant chains are nearby,

Anndion Lodge & Motel Wanganui, starting from the website and advertising of the facility everything looks amazing, the website states “upmarket and homely environment with a pool, sauna, spa pool” now “upmarket” would be a stretch. This accomodation came highly recommended by friends and family who have previously stayed here. The list of issues, the spa pool is unavailable due to the owners not wishing for it to be used. The amenities in our room consisted of 1x bar of soap, the shower gel bottle was empty and the bathroom blinds covered in dust, not to mention the mould in the shower and around the basin drain. It became very clear very fast that the website photos vs the actual room’s are completely staged photos, June 2015 vs November 2021 are very different. Maintenance is also something that’s completely missing. During our stay we where advised no room service would be completed due to “shared air” and covid - 19 and if we wanted towels replaced we needed to leave them outside our room by 10am. So this happened and on our return a pile of fresh towels where left on the floor where we had walked over to leave, e.g. how clean was the floor in our doorway? The reception area was also not available due to covid 19 and “shared air” we where advised to wait outside and press a doorbell for service. The experience was disappointing at best.

With a stay at Fiesta Court Motel in Whanganui (Gonville), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Putiki Church and Watt Fountain. This motel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Wanganui Community Arts Centre and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Queens Park.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 32-inch LED televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.

With a stay at Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park in Whanganui (Aramoho), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Queens Park and Moutoa Gardens. This family-friendly holiday park is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Sarjeant Gallery and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Whanganui Museum.Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a waterslide, a spa tub, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this holiday park include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and shopping on site.Featured amenities include multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 33 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Housekeeping is provided daily, and cribs/infant beds (surcharge) can be requested.