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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Whanganui, New Zealand

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Located on the main street of Wanganui, Rutland Arms Inn and features an a la carte restaurant and bar. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all areas, and there is free on-site parking.

The suites, accessed via stairs only, all come with elegant decor and a combination of period and contemporary furnishings. Each suite includes a seating area, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, refrigerator and electric kettle. The en-suite bathroom has a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.

Location and very friendly staff

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8.6
Fabulous
614 reviews
Price from
US$117
per night

Anndion Lodge Motel offers views over the Wanganui River and is 4 minutes' drive from the main street. It features free unlimited WiFi and a salt water swimming pool.

There are a range of accommodation options including en suite motel studios to private lodges with communal facilities

Super friendly staff, comfy beds, amazing river view from the room, quiet and peaceful surroundings, loved it.

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7.5
Good
165 reviews
Price from
US$82
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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Boutique hotels that guests love in Whanganui

  • Avg. price/night: US$81.19
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 31 reviews
    Great communication from host. Ten minute walk to city centre. Gorgeously presented accommodation - with separate bedroom, lounge and bathroom. Everything thought of to make a comfortable, relaxing stay. Super quiet and lovely outlook opposite park. Excellent selection of reading material!
    Helen
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$81.19
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 31 reviews
    Muesli was a practical breakfast in the room set up. Great location, close to town. Thoughtful extra details e.g. first aid kit, toiletries, sewing kit were an excellent idea. The house style is gorgeous, nostalgic, and I love the natural theme. The welcome sign was a lovely surprise. Great positive and helpful communication from Stacey :)
    Kellie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$96.22
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 136 reviews
    Loved our stay! Lovely large comfy bed and pillows Clean! Heat pump to keep warm Lovely views Access to Virginia Lake Reserve via gate by the suite and has a great cafe there funky duck Clean bathroom Great shower Nice simple breakfast, peanut butter and jam toast and cereal and milk, tea, microwave etc Private, no intrusion from host eventhough suite is part of the house, felt like it was private No stairs, accessible TV to Screencast
    Sam
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$111.26
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 264 reviews
    Perfect accommodation close to the picturesque Whanganui River. Modern, well-designed compact unit. Very clean. My partner and I enjoyed our stay and we will be back.
    K
    Kaylene
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$121.69
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,520 reviews
    Awesome central location, affordable, comfortable, clean, just lovely!!
    Raina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$111.26
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 264 reviews
    This property was extremely well designed and equipped, with a great mix of comfort combined with creativity. Rory, the host, anticipates what guests need and want and provides an exceptionally well set up unit. This includes great tea and coffee, a compact dishwasher and well set up kitchen overall. We loved this place!
    Jan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$121.69
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,520 reviews
    Everything was perfect. Friendly staff lovely host. Rooms very clean and classy, love the twin spa. Well priced, Will definitely be back. Cheers
    Todd
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$111.26
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 264 reviews
    Really great place. Newly renovated with a designer finish. Comfy bed and beautiful shower room. Really close to town (a 5 minute stroll) and lots of helpful recommendations for things to do and cool places to eat. We’ll be back!
    Kate
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$118.01
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,078 reviews
    Helpful staff especially when we arrived after hours. Modern, stylish and spacious rooms. Incredibly comfortable beds. Beautifully clean. The motel was quiet and felt very safe. The chocolates were very welcome and a lovely touch. Will definitely be staying again. Surprisingly good ironing board :)
    Autumn
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: US$111.26
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 264 reviews
    Loved the place! Very comfortable, clean, well designed, perfect location 👌 will definitely stay again!
    Cat
    Solo traveller

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