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Siena Motor Lodge is located in central Wanganui, a 3-minute drive from Wanganui Regional Museum. It offers free on-site parking, free Wi-Fi access, and a complimentary goodies/fruit bowl on arrival.

Siena Motor Lodge Wanganui is a 4-minute drive from Sarjeant Art Gallery and a 12-minute drive from Bason Botanic Reserve. It is within a 15-minute drive of Castlecliff Beach and Kaiiwi Beach.

Everything we needed for our stay, along with good quality toiletries and even a small bottle of milk provided for our morning coffee!!

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9.1
Superb
377 reviews
Price from
£93
per night

Situated in the centre of Wanganui, Burwood Motel offers spacious studio units. Free WiFi is provided.

Burwood Motel is a 10-minute drive from Wanganui Airport and a 7-minute walk from the banks of the Whanganui River. Kowhai Park is a 3-minute drive away.

Prime location for this beautiful town

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8.1
Very good
1,078 reviews
Price from
£88
per night

The Riverview Motel, on the banks of the Whanganui River and only 5 minutes’ walk from the city centre, offers spacious accommodation with cooking facilities, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.

Each unit at Riverview Motel includes a microwave, mini refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms have a flat-screen TV and a dining and seating area. Some rooms include a spa bath.

The friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, the location near the city centre and the comfort of the unit. The continental breakfast was a surprise to have and very good.

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8
Very good
1,307 reviews
Price from
£72
per night

Just 2 minutes' walk from Wanganui's city centre, Kings Court Motel offers spacious studios and apartments with free Wi-Fi, cooking facilities and a HD Smart TV with free Netflix. Free parking is provided outside each unit.

Excellent modern and very clean room. Was fitted with everything you could wish for. On the edge of town and an easy walk to local restaurants.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,075 reviews
Price from
£84
per night

Ideally located on Whanganui’s main street, Aotea Motor Lodge offers free WiFi and free wired broadband internet access. Double spa baths are provided in every unit.

This 5-star boutique motel features 28 apartments, from studios to 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units. All are serviced by housekeeping daily. Guests enjoy access to the Club Fitness Gym.

Great view. quiet location. Handy to local amenities. user friendly.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,519 reviews
Price from
£97
per night

Offering free Wi-Fi and free parking, BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge is located in the heart of River City of Whanganui. It features a communal area with BBQ facilities.

BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge is within 800 metres of Royal Wanganui Opera House and Wanganui Regional Museum. It is 1.5 km from Waimarie Paddle Steamer and 3.8 km from Virginia Lake Reserve.

Everything very well looked after very clean

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8.5
Very good
301 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

Riverside Motel features a lovely garden setting, located on the banks of Whanganui River. A 10-minute walk from Wanganui city centre, it offers free parking and free Wi-Fi access.

Wanganui Riverside Motel is within an 11-minute walk of Riverboat Centre and Whanganui Regional Museum. Turakina Train Station is a 21-minute drive away.

Best place in n whanganui to stay at, lots of space, it accommodates spouse, child and me very well, open with lots of space so comfortable, rooms are warm and sound proof, lovely on the eyes, love the view outside, very much feels like home away from home, very affordable and lovely staff members and owner

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8
Very good
631 reviews
Price from
£60
per night

Just 1.4 km from the town centre, Gateway Motor Lodge - Wanganui offers free Wi-Fi access and free parking access, including parking for boats, horse floats and trucks. All rooms are equipped with a microwave, lazyboy chairs and double-glazed windows.

Great location, clean and great staff. Always stay here.

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8.4
Very good
154 reviews
Price from
£77
per night

ASURE Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge features a garden setting, 600 metres from the CBD and Wanganui Opera House. It offers free on-site parking and unlimited free WiFi access.

Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge ASURE is a 5-minute walk from Wanganui Racecourse and the Greyhound Track. It is a 4-minute drive from the War Memorial Hall and Sarjeant Art Gallery. Wanganui Airport is a 6-minute drive away.

Absolutely epic power shower, very comfortable bed and good linens. Plus quieter than expected considering location

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8.7
Fabulous
591 reviews
Price from
£88
per night

151 on London Motel offers self-contained accommodation just 15 minutes’ walk from the Wanganui town centre. The property features an outdoor barbecue area and a fitness centre. Guests enjoy free unlimited WiFi.

The size of the room was perfect and really well laid out

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8.2
Very good
433 reviews
Price from
£74
per night

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  • Riverview Motel
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,307 reviews

    The Riverview Motel, on the banks of the Whanganui River and only 5 minutes’ walk from the city centre, offers spacious accommodation with cooking facilities, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.

    The apartment was spotlessly clean and very spacious

  • Kings Court Motel
    Budget options available
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,075 reviews

    Just 2 minutes' walk from Wanganui's city centre, Kings Court Motel offers spacious studios and apartments with free Wi-Fi, cooking facilities and a HD Smart TV with free Netflix.

    Clean, tidy and comfortable. Served our needs well.

  • Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 631 reviews

    Riverside Motel features a lovely garden setting, located on the banks of Whanganui River. A 10-minute walk from Wanganui city centre, it offers free parking and free Wi-Fi access.

    Super friendly service. Great location. Good rates.

  • Gateway Motor Lodge - Wanganui
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 154 reviews

    Just 1.4 km from the town centre, Gateway Motor Lodge - Wanganui offers free Wi-Fi access and free parking access, including parking for boats, horse floats and trucks.

    Friendly and accommodating staff as I arrived late

  • Coachman's Lodge Motel
    Budget options available
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 387 reviews

    Offering free WiFi and free parking, Coachman's Lodge Motel is located 5 minutes' walk from the Whanganui River. All accommodation offers a kitchen, a dining setting and a flat-screen TV.

    good size property, location is great, clean and tidy.

  • Fiesta Court Motel
    Budget options available
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 389 reviews

    Set amongst Pohutakawa and Oak trees, Fiesta Court Motel offers free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking. The motel is located next to Wanganui Hospital and is a 7-minute drive from Wanganui Airport.

    great value, clean, convenient location, big room, nice staff

  • Anndion Lodge Motel & Conference Centre
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 166 reviews

    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.

    From the moment we booked I can't fault this place.

  • Te Awa Motel
    Budget options available
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 203 reviews

    Enjoy free Wi-Fi and views of the Whanganui River from your shared balcony at Te Awa Motel. Located 5 minutes’ drive from the town centre, all rooms are equipped with a kitchenette and flat-screen TV.

    it was clean, quiet, more than enough space for me

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  • Siena Motor Lodge
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 377 reviews

    Siena Motor Lodge is located in central Wanganui, a 3-minute drive from Wanganui Regional Museum. It offers free on-site parking, free Wi-Fi access, and a complimentary goodies/fruit bowl on arrival.

    Didn't have"breakfast excellent place to stay.

  • ASURE Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 592 reviews

    ASURE Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge features a garden setting, 600 metres from the CBD and Wanganui Opera House. It offers free on-site parking and unlimited free WiFi access.

    Owners were very friendly and lovely people to have met

  • Aotea Motor Lodge
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,520 reviews

    Ideally located on Whanganui’s main street, Aotea Motor Lodge offers free WiFi and free wired broadband internet access. Double spa baths are provided in every unit.

    Very clean, very comfortable and excellent service

  • BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 301 reviews

    Offering free Wi-Fi and free parking, BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge is located in the heart of River City of Whanganui. It features a communal area with BBQ facilities.

    beautiful room, lots of space, lovely & clean.

  • 151 On London Motel & Conference Centre
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 433 reviews

    151 on London Motel offers self-contained accommodation just 15 minutes’ walk from the Wanganui town centre. The property features an outdoor barbecue area and a fitness centre.

    So close to everything, loved the movies provided.

  • Burwood Motel
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,078 reviews

    Situated in the centre of Wanganui, Burwood Motel offers spacious studio units. Free WiFi is provided.

    Very clean and just opposite our church that we went to

  • Astral Motel
    Central location
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 643 reviews

    Offering free Wi-Fi and a children’s playground, Astral Motel is on the banks of the Whanganui River, within 10 minutes' walk from Wanganui city centre. All rooms feature a TV with Sky sport channels.

    Everything was clean and fresh (except under the beds)

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  • Avg. price/night: £71.92
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,307 reviews
    Good room - good motel.
    Peter
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £88.22
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 301 reviews
    The daily servicing of the room was beyond what was expected. The location of the motel was quiet, comfortable and convenient.
    Gill
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £59.93
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 631 reviews
    The motel was a perfect location close to town and sports facilities Easy to find Easy parking Very helpful staff Accomodations were very clean and checked daily.
    Andrea
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £81.51
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 387 reviews
    Coachman Lodge is basic and tired but clean and tidy. Staff changed towels daily and also made beds daily if they were unmadewhich was a surprise in a motel.
    Sandra
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £97.02
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,520 reviews
    A lovely friendly welcome when we arrived at the motel . A reprieve from the heat on an exceptionally hot day ! Our room was cool with the lovely aircon and exceptionally comfortable bed . The unit has well furnished with good quality furniture. The kitchen area was well set up making it easy to dine in location was perfect for supermarkets , restaurants and take away options .
    Glenda
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £93.02
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,075 reviews
    Absolutely fabulous motel to stay in. So clean and fresh. The bed was amazing and we will be coming back.
    jo
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £93.02
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,075 reviews
    Motel well positioned on the edge of the main shopping area. Supermarket close by and convenient to all we needed.
    Neil
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £59.93
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 631 reviews
    Didn't have the breakfast. On Saturday morning you can walk (about 10 min along the river) to the wharf market for a great breakfast, also there's a small kitchen so it's easy to bring your own food and make simple meals. The motel supplied a bottle of milk daily which is great for cups of tea.
    Bart
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £96.37
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 643 reviews
    The motel was very reasonably priced indeed and in that context it was remarkably good. The bed was fantastic and the bathroom fine. The owner was friendly. Location was nice as right on the river but some distance from the shops.
    Brian
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £93.18
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 377 reviews
    Owner was very helpful with changes to booking and checking everything was okay. Very comfortable and convenient. We will certainly book this motel when we are in Wanganui in the future.
    Margaret
    Young couple

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