Reviews of Gumnut House.
21 IKITARA ROAD North Island, 4500 Whanganui, New Zealand
#1 of 17 B&Bs and Inns in Whanganui
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 132 B&B reviews
9.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.9
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Comfort
9.9
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
9.8
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Staff
9.9
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Value for money
9.9
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Free WiFi
9.2
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Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Mary-anne
New Zealand41 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“A fabulous place to stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I’m disabled and found the distance from the car park to our room challenging on crutches. Once I got there, the lovely rooms and the quiet more than compensated! The homemade cookies helped too!
Breakfast was excellent, especially the handout fruit salad. The choice of cereal was great and the toast was delicious. Maryann took time to discuss our choices when we checked in and I really appreciated it. Maryann was very warm and welcoming. We loved our stay in this beautifully maintained home with its cosy bed and fabulous deco bathroom and look forward to another visit soon.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Barry
New Zealand1 review9.0“Warm, welcoming escape.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing at all, apart from checking out, and heading back to our responsibilities 😀
Maryanne and Barry were welcoming knowledgeable, and attentive hosts. Fantastic location, comfortable environs and comprehensive facilities. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Whanganui.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 15 June 2025
Noel
New Zealand12 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Excellent host and a very comfortable place to stay. We will go back there again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Excellent breakfast options
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 7 June 2025
Judita
Slovenia17 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very kind hosts, nice room, vintage bathroom
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 3 May 2025
Jia
New Zealand12 reviews1 helpful vote10“Warm and comfortable!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Gumnut House was the most comfortable and warmest accommodation we stayed in during our trip. Unfortunately, we encountered stormy weather and our flights were repeatedly cancelled. When I thought we could not continue our trip, I contacted Maryann. She did not hesitate to cancel our reservation for free, which was very kind! Finally, we caught up with our travel plans and rebooked Gumnut House. Maryann and Barry were very friendly and welcoming, their house was very clean and the garden was very beautiful. We enjoyed our stay and relaxed. And the breakfast prepared by Maryann was very rich. Thank you very much!
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 27 April 2025
Forrest
United States1 review1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Breakfast was simple, healthy, tasty and good size. Staying on residential side of Whanganui was a good move, we were able to walk everywhere. Bathroom was private but not directly accessed from our room. Host was helpful, friendly but unobtrusive. Large roomy, very private property. Comfortable to hang out in, good WiFi.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 27 April 2025
Heather
New Zealand49 reviews1 helpful vote10“Lovely quiet spot”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
All was good.
Gumnut House is beautiful in a lovely garden.. The rooms are large and beautfully done out Mary Anne was an attentive host. There were even homemade biscuits. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 19 April 2025
Richard
New Zealand2 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Our hosts were very warm and friendly, and Maryann especially thoughtful. We had a lovely time in Whanganui, with Gumnut”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very clean, tidy and with everything we needed and more. Our breakfasts were fabulous.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 6 April 2025
Jocelyn
New Zealand8 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Comfortable spacious living room, extra comfy bed,delicious freshly prepared breakfasts and a very friendly host...what more could one ask for?
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 31 March 2025
Maree
New Zealand5 reviews1 helpful vote10“A special place.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was a beautiful home.Very quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed fabulous breakfasts and the home baking. Maryann and Barry were excellent hosts, friendly and welcoming. Will definitely stay there again..
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 31 March 2025
Rachel
Germany2 reviews1 helpful vote10“Idyllic stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The property was beautiful and the house was very clean. Friendly hosts and a wonderful breakfast. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 25 March 2025
Joylene
Australia19 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not a thing. Every aspect of our stay was fantastic.
Great location and perfect hosts.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 18 March 2025
Claudia
New Zealand1 review1 helpful vote10“I am disabled, lots of offers of help. Very peaceful & close to everything.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Excellent breakfasts
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 7 March 2025
David
United Kingdom28 reviews10“Fabulous little gem of the highest standard”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
What a little gem to have had the pleasure to stay at. The host was very friendly and helpful nothing was too much trouble. The accommodation includes a lounge area with tv, drink making facilities, fridge and microwave. I really liked the added touch of a small bottle of fresh milk. The bedroom was spacious with a superbly comfortable bed. The bathroom was scrupulously clean with both a shower and bath. I'm fussy about baths usually choosing the shower but as it was so clean I was very comfortable using the bath which was appreciated. In addition the price included a breakfast, that was delicious with the best organic coffee I have had on my travels, also organic tea. The whole experience was a delight and one we won't forget. Definitely recommend staying here. 5 🌟
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 6 March 2025
Kevin
Australia11 reviews10“Very comfortable accommodation. Highly recommend. Could have stayed longer.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Continental breakfast was lovely. Hosts were very friendly & Maryanne was informative on local attractions. Room was very comfortable & also had a separate lounge area for exclusive use.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 4 March 2025
Mary
Canada15 reviews10“very good place ti stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
everything
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 3 March 2025
Juline
France1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I had a great night at Gumnut House. Maryann was very kind, welcoming, smiling and attentive; I'm delighted to have met her! I slept very well in this bed, the accommodation being very quiet. The whole experience was very satisfactory, from my welcome to breakfast the next morning. I would recommend this place for a stay in Whanganui!
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 25 February 2025
Siobhan
United Kingdom20 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
None
We had a wonderful stay a Gumnut House. We were welcomed by Maryann and Barry into their wonderful home. We had a private lounge with facilities to make our own drinks. We loved sitting on the terrace enjoying the sun going down. The location is a lovely walk along the river to Whanganui and the The Durie Hill Elevator which is definitely worth a visit.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 20 February 2025
Gillian
New Zealand22 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
We were well looked after. Lovely owners. Good location, clean and tidy.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 16 February 2025
Paul
United Kingdom37 reviews7 helpful votes10“If you don't like it here there is something wrong with you!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Maryann is a fabulous host, I cannot recommend Gumnut House too highly! It is beautiful, high quality relaxed accomodation 15 minutes walk along the river to the centre of the lovely city of Whanganui. Easy parking, pleasant veranda to sit out on in the evening, comfortable large lounge and dining area at our disposal. Aircon is really quiet. Great bathroom with separate bath and shower.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 15 February 2025
Elspeth
United Kingdom57 reviews4 helpful votes10“A beautiful treat”- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Can't think of anything!
A warm welcome right from the start, with everything being explained in detail. Beautiful house , so roomy and very comfortable. Even luxurious dressing gowns to wear. Approximately 15minute walk from the centre of town where there was a good variety of restaurants. Breakfast the following morning was perfect, fruit salad, yogurt and toast. A very enjoyable stay thank you.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 10 February 2025
Janet
New Zealand4 reviews10“Comfortable, clean, met all our needs and more, I loved sitting on the patio with my morning coffee”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 9 nights
Lovely, friendly, and informative hosts. I will definitely go back next time I'm in Whanganui
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 26 January 2025
Moana
New Zealand2 reviews10“It was fab”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing
I liked everything - breakfast was great and the accommodation was lovely
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 13 January 2025
Cheryl
New Zealand7 reviews5 helpful votes9.0“Lovely BnB”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful character house with a large bedroom, bathroom (with claw foot bath) and lounge/dining room just for guest use. As there’s only 1 guest room you will have all of that space to yourself. Maryann happily catered to dietary requirements and provided a wonderful breakfast. The location is very quiet and a short drive into town. Nice neighbourhood for walks. There are robes provided to use for the bathroom, which is off the hallway, right next to the bedroom. An individually controlled air conditioner provides whatever cooling or heating you need. The hosts, Maryann and Barry have put a lot of thought into what a guest might want or need and were friendly and generous with their hospitality. Would happily return and hope to do so one day!
Stayed in January 2025
