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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.

Always great stay here, comfy beds. Excellent location. Clean. Close to supermarkets & town and the best coffee from Parnells

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9
Superb
380 reviews
Price from
£104
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.

Room was very nice n clean. Beds are all good. Will go back if we plan to go to Wanganui

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8.1
Very good
1,069 reviews
Price from
£87
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 room was spacious and clean and located near the river but not far from the city centre.

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8
Very good
1,306 reviews
Price from
£71
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.

very clean and spacious studio unit

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8.9
Fabulous
1,085 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.

Nice room with private covered balcony

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8.7
Fabulous
1,506 reviews
Price from
£91
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.

Room was amazing! and staff were very helpful and kind, even when our arrival was delayed by weather.

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8.5
Very good
300 reviews
Price from
£88
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
625 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.

conveniently located , impeccably clean and pristine. The owners are incredibly friendly and helpful 😊🙏🏼

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8.4
Very good
151 reviews
Price from
£76
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.

Everything perfect! Motel location,Rooms are very spacious,shower pressure is good. We didn’t wanna leave this motel. Owner lady is so friendly and helpful. Super recommend motel! Thank you

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8.7
Fabulous
599 reviews
Price from
£90
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.

location is central l, modern, clean and quiet

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8.2
Very good
433 reviews
Price from
£76
per night

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  • Riverview Motel
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,306 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

  • Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 625 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
     · 151 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
     · 393 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
     · 384 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

  • Te Awa Motel
    Budget options available
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 204 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
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 380 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.

  • Kings Court Motel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,085 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.

  • ASURE Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 599 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
     · 1,503 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
     · 300 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
     · 1,070 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
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 657 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)

  • 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.

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Motels that guests love in Whanganui

  • Avg. price/night: £95.79
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 657 reviews
    Excellent location and although a busy area we couldn't hear the traffic.. The beds were very comfortable. Motel is an older style and needs to be modernised to bring up todays standards. Unfortunately Wanganui is known for its ant problem and there we ants scuttling around.
    Stephen
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £96.43
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,503 reviews
    We love the big double spa, it was amazing. The beds are probably the best in most of the places I’ve stayed in.( And I travelled a lot) Tried to get the name of the maker of the mattress so I can purchase one, but unfortunately couldn’t find the label. The motel is right across from PAK & Save and next door to New World … both my favourite supermarkets.
    Litia
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £95.79
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 657 reviews
    Older motel with a fresh tidy room which looked like it was recently repainted. Comfortable bed and quality linen. Good price for an overnight stay.
    Kate
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £83.87
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,085 reviews
    This is literally the cleanest motel I have ever stayed in - and I travel the world. It was clean, comfortable and perfectly maintained. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom was spotless, the linens were excellent and the amenities were perfect for an overnight stay. Parking is right outside your door. Quiet and peaceful night’s sleep.
    Marcy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £90.42
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 599 reviews
    Our motel units were lovely - very simple but everything you needed, and very clean. The managers were warm, friendly and very helpful. Quiet location despite being an easy walkable distance to the town centre and river.
    Tricia
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £87.68
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 300 reviews
    BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge in Whanganui provides clean and tidy accommodations in a convenient location, meeting expectations for its price range. Overall, I was satisfied with my stay.
    PeterNZL
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £71.48
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,306 reviews
    The room was simple but clean and suited us just fine Shower had great pressure, bathroom area was clean. Motel was lovely and quiet for us.
    Georgette
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £96.43
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,503 reviews
    Great service .excellent greeting. Room top stuff modern clean roomy it had 2 chairs where you can sit down and watch TV. Spa bath awesome. . Highly recommend Aotea Motor lodge whanganui . We travel quite bit stay in motels lodges this is one of the best 5 star rating.
    tom
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £71.48
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,306 reviews
    You could call the style of motel as 'retro' but it is well equipped and comfortable and an easy walk from the town centre. We had the front unit with a great view of the river. There was a fair bit of traffic on the road in front during the day but at night it was quiet and we slept well. Steve, the host was really friendly and helpful with local info.
    David
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £93.07
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 433 reviews
    Location is close to shopping areas & super markets. Plenty of free parking. Motel unit was exceptionally clean. All appliances & amenities worked.
    Alex
    Young couple

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