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Riverview Motel

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel in Whanganui Central

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A room with a large window overlooking a parking area and a body of water.
A motel with a large entrance canopy, a signboard, and well-maintained landscaping.
A residential street with a gated entrance, houses, and a clear sky.
A living room with a black leather sofa, a small wicker coffee table, a television on a stand, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a view of a lake through large windows.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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14 Somme Parade, Whanganui, 5001
  • Place, Sarjeant Gallery
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Whanganui Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Watt Fountain
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Studio

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a desk, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a window.

Deluxe Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two brown sofas, a glass coffee table, and a window with a view of a parking area and greenery.

Deluxe Two Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 624 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A living room with a sofa, a glass-top table, and a TV.

Family Garden Unit

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 775 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A living room with two blue armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a small dining table with chairs.

Deluxe One Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a large window overlooking a parking area and a body of water.

Riverview Unit

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • River view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Studio

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a lamp.

Deluxe Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A compact kitchen with a red countertop, a white microwave, a sink, and a small refrigerator.

One Bedroom Unit

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Garden Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A single bed with a patterned bedspread, a dresser with drawers, a wall-mounted light, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Two Bedroom

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

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A compact room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a desk.

Deluxe One Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Whanganui

Whanganui Central stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Whanganui Central motel, you'll find Queens Park and Moutoa Gardens. Sarjeant Gallery and Whanganui Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sarjeant Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Whanganui Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Watt Fountain - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Yellow House Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Thai House Express 2 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Daily Grinds Cafe & Bakery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burger Fuel Wanganui - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Riverview Motel

3.5-star motel in Whanganui Central
Riverview Motel offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. The business-friendly Riverview Motel also features a picnic area, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Whanganui motel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Riverview Motel offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 13.50 to 13.50 per person

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 13.50 to 13.50 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Riverview Motel Wanganui
Riverview Wanganui
Riverview Motel Whanganui
Riverview Whanganui
Riverview Motel Motel
Riverview Motel Whanganui
Riverview Motel Motel Whanganui

Frequently asked questions

How close is Riverview Motel to the airport?

Riverview Motel is 3.8 mi (10-min drive) away from the Whanganui (WAG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverview Motel?

As of Jul 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverview Motel on Jul 6, 2026 start from $81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Riverview Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Riverview Motel.

How close is Riverview Motel to the beach?

This motel is 4.5 mi (10-min drive) from Castlecliff Beach and 4.8 mi (16-min drive) from South Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Riverview Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Riverview Motel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 13.50 and 13.50 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Riverview Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Riverview Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Riverview Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Riverview Motel have a pool?

Riverview Motel does not have a pool.

Does Riverview Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Riverview Motel to downtown Whanganui?

Riverview Motel is 0.4 mi away from Whanganui.

Riverview Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 340 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 340 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 340 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 340 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 340 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautifully located and comfortable motel to stay, with friendly and helpful staff, it’s a place worth returning to.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming staff, great location near the river walk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room - terrific view of the river - lovely staff :-)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious villa with a separate bedroom, a kitchenette and a huge corner spa in the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The girl on reception was very polite and helpful, the room although a bit dated was very clean and tidy with everything one could need. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff were excellent, room was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beds were soft but great view!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, a really good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

kapene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property with good amenities and just a short walk to many shopping and dining options, will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was very roomy with comfortable bed such loely staff with room service daily .Nice view of river from the main bedroom .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean & spacious unit with reat outlook over the river.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room, close to everything and good staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Geogina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and the staff so friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms in a great location. Easy check in and check out, friendly obliging staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good walking distance to city park
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good motel near to city center.

Lovely place to stay, everything you need is there, we had a large comfortable room. Would come again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good service, easy location. Will be happy to stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for five nights while catching up with family nearby. Very spacious rooms, good facilities and friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service at reception, spotlessly clean and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location. And great spacious units.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town and nice view of the river
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stay was ok, convenient for the town and facilities.Bed a little soft for our comfort other than that a good stay. Local info spot on ang access to museum,gallery etc very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This property was very comfortable for a one night stay I much appreciated the 8 ounce container of milk for morning coffee Location across the street from river walk is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the river walks and town is 5mins away. Basic accommodation, spa was nice and everything was clean and a comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and convenient, good for travellers. Right next to the river, easy access to river walk and short stroll to town. Great staff and amenities ...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023