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'The Dogbox' Architectural home in Central Whanganui.
"We are a family of 4 and 'The Dog Box', was an excellent place for our family and had everything we needed. What a beautiful and cleverly designed home. Thank you!"
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2026
Aotea Motor Lodge
"Great motor lodge, close to the middle of the city. The only negative was that for the price, it should have had at least king size beds as the rooms have ample space for a larger bed."
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2026
151 on London Motel
"Great to have the Cafe next door. Close to the main road. Plenty of parking. Well appointed room."
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2026
Riverview Motel
"Great location but not a happy reason for staying- I was pallbearer at my partners funeral, which was at the very nearby funeral home. Very handy to the city where my friend (who had brought me up from Kapiti) and I had dinner on the Sunday night. Good parking right by our rooms. Very friendly, helpful ..."
Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026
Riverside Motel
"Room was clean, staff was nice. The kitchen had everything one needs. Parking was free. If one has to stay longer at a place, this is a good motel to be."
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2026
The Avenue Hotel
"yufukyfi"
Reviewed on Sep 29, 2026
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
"Premise appeared rundown ,pictures online weren't what was in reality. Room was clean and tidy but needed a spruce up as kitchen cupboards didn't open and close well ,blinds across front door broken, Property could do with some love."
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2026
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
The Rutland Arms Inn
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Whanganui Hotel & Travel Guide
If you have no idea how to begin planning your North Island break, relax, because there is a great range of perfect apartment options in Wanganui. Travelocity is where the modern traveler goes to find 27 places to base yourself within a 6-mile (10-kilometer) distance of Wanganui's town center.
Wanganui won't feel so far from home thanks to all these modern rooms, including the Aotea Motor Lodge and Quality Inn Collegiate.
0.6 miles (0.9 kilometers) from the town center of Wanganui, you will come across the 151 on London Motel. Alternatively, the Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge can be found about 0.4 miles (0.7 kilometers) away. Another two hotel and apartment options in the vicinity include the Kingsgate Hotel The Avenue Wanganui and the Kings Court Motel.
Making plans to travel a little bit out of the center? North Island lays claim to many attractions worth seeing. North Island is marked by beaches, coastal plains, forests and rivers. The most popular traveler sites include art museums and nature museums. In this part of New Zealand travelers may also try their hand at snowboarding, skiing and tobogganing.
Looking for more to do? You could spend a few hours discovering Tawhiti Museum and King Edward Park, which can be found in Hawera, 45 miles (74 kilometers) northwest of Wanganui. The Tairoa Lodge & Cottage and Hawera Central Motor Lodge are just some examples of the Travelocity-listed apartment and hotel alternatives in Hawera. Or, you could stay in Stratford, 55 miles (92 kilometers) to the northwest of Wanganui, where you can choose from the Amity Court Motel and Stratford Heritage Lodge. Should you choose to stay in Stratford, make sure you explore the Victoria Park Memorial and Stratford Golf Course.
Before your Wanganui trip draws to a close, why not spend an afternoon experiencing the high energy with North Island supporters at a community game. You'll find Arena Manawatu 40 miles (67 kilometers) to the southeast of Wanganui. Book accommodation not far from the action at the Aubyn Court Spa Motel or the Shadzz Motel & Conference Centre.
Located 2 miles (4 kilometers) from Wanganui's city center is Wanganui Airport. Find a room nearby at Econo Lodge Wanganui or Braemar House - Hostel/Backpacker.
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Relax in the Wanganui Dunes
"Husband and I enjoyed our 4 night stay at the "the Dunes". Every thing was just as mentioned in listing. Single beds were very comfortable, heat pump kept uswarm and cosy, lovely sea views to watch, Very clean, Every thing easy to locate and use. Lovely place to stay at."
