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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
368 reviews
Price from
€ 110
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.

Clean n convenient with nearby amenities.

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8.1
Very good
1,076 reviews
Price from
€ 100
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 2 bedroom deluxe and garden studio were nice and spotless. There was a small fridge and a full size stove and oven in the 2brm with a modern bathroom. The shower was an older style in the studio. Location was fantastic by the river. Highly recommend.

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8
Very good
1,292 reviews
Price from
€ 85
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
1,053 reviews
Price from
€ 100
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 size room. Beautiful double spa bath. Very comfortable bed. Sky movies. Snacks just next door at New World. Very relaxing.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,530 reviews
Price from
€ 114
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
306 reviews
Price from
€ 102
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
639 reviews
Price from
€ 71
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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8.3
Very good
159 reviews
Price from
€ 85
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.

it was spacious, comfortable, huge living space. clean ,welcoming and a home away from home. owners very friendly and helpful.

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8.7
Fabulous
573 reviews
Price from
€ 107
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
424 reviews
Price from
€ 82
per night

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  • Riverview Motel
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,292 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

  • Riverside Motel
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 638 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
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 159 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

  • 151 On London Motel & Conference Centre
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 424 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.

    The size of the rooms and the bed was comfortable.

  • Coachman's Lodge Motel
    Budget options available
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 380 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
     · 383 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
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 159 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
     · 205 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
     · 368 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
     · 1,052 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
     · 573 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
     · 1,530 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
     · 304 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.

  • 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
     · 612 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: € 99.59
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,052 reviews
    Everything. Kings Court is our motel of choice on our frequent visits to Wanganui.
    Peter
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 70.73
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 638 reviews
    Great small motel apartment for our family with kids, separate room, full kitchen, enough seating in lounge and seating for family dinner. Facing the river and kowhai park is just few minutes away.
    Msa34
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 111.04
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,078 reviews
    The motel and facilities were great for the price. Clean and tidy room and comfortable bed.
    Joanne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 111.04
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,078 reviews
    A great bonus about this motel is the location, only a short walk from a number of eating places and supermarkets - so, park up at the motel, and walk to your favourite food restaurant, or go to the supermarket and buy your own kai to eat back at the motel. We had travelled a long distance by car, and arrived earlier than expected. A big thank you to the staff who allowed us early entry into our motel room - we were able to unpack, have a rest (as we are elderly), then go to town.
    Te Waiora
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 99.59
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,052 reviews
    Good location close to the town centre. Clean and tidy motel
    Kiwibloke
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 99.59
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,052 reviews
    Cosy heating. Extremely comfortable bed. Fantastic staff. Motel wasn't full for the 3 nights we were there and owners placed guests so no one had next door neighbours - very considerate. Double glazed. Off main street and easy walk to city centre. An older property but beautifully maintained and renovated. Just superb. We will definitely be staying there again
    Paul
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 99.59
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,052 reviews
    Excellent stay. Comfy bed, hard to get up in the morning to brace the cold outside! Electric blankets made it even more snuggly. The space was clean and quiet with a lovely outlook to trees. Despite full occupancy around us, we heard no other guests. Staff very friendly and approachable. Highly recommend this motel.
    Fiona
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 132.78
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,530 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: € 84.88
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,292 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: € 93.71
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 424 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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