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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
Wonderful
369 reviews
Price from
$119
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.

Very comfy, spacious and well equipped

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8.1
Very Good
1,077 reviews
Price from
$109
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
1,291 reviews
Price from
$79
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.

Great motel, super clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend.

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8.9
Excellent
1,050 reviews
Price from
$108
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.

What a great hotel! It looked like an average spot upon arrival but the room and desk staff were really special. And the in-room spa tub was quite a treat after driving 8 hours ! Comfortable and clean. Wish we could have stayed longer.

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8.7
Excellent
1,529 reviews
Price from
$124
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.

The daily servicing of the room was beyond what was expected. The location of the motel was quiet, comfortable and convenient.

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8.5
Very Good
306 reviews
Price from
$110
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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8.1
Very Good
640 reviews
Price from
$76
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.

Great location, clean and great staff. Always stay here.

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8.3
Very Good
159 reviews
Price from
$92
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.

Excellent stay, clean, great space, bedding A1

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8.7
Excellent
572 reviews
Price from
$116
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
425 reviews
Price from
$89
per night

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  • Riverview Motel
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,291 reviews

    The Riverview Motel, on the banks of the Whanganui River and only 5 minutes’ walk from the city center, offers spacious accommodations with cooking facilities, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.

    The apartment was spotlessly clean and very spacious

  • Kings Court Motel
    Budget options available
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,050 reviews

    Just 2 minutes' walk from Wanganui's city center, 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.

  • Riverside Motel
    Budget options available
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 639 reviews

    Riverside Motel features a lovely garden setting, located on the banks of Whanganui River. A 10-minute walk from Wanganui city center, 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 0.9 mi from the town center, 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
     · 425 reviews

    151 on London Motel offers self-contained accommodations just 15 minutes’ walk from the Wanganui town center. The property features an outdoor barbecue area and a fitness center.

    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 accommodations 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
     · 381 reviews

    Set among 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.

Great access to the city center! Check these motels in Whanganui

  • Siena Motor Lodge
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 369 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.

  • ASURE Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 572 reviews

    ASURE Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge features a garden setting, 1969 feet 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
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,529 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
     · 306 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
     · 1,077 reviews

    Located in the center of Wanganui, Burwood Motel offers spacious studio units. Free WiFi is provided.

    Very clean and just opposite our church that we went to

  • Te Awa Motel
    Central location
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 206 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 center, all rooms are equipped with a kitchenette and flat-screen TV.

    it was clean, quiet, more than enough space for me

  • Astral Motel
    Central location
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 609 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 center. 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: $107.59
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,050 reviews
    Everything. Kings Court is our motel of choice on our frequent visits to Wanganui.
    Peter
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $76.41
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 639 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: $119.96
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,077 reviews
    The motel and facilities were great for the price. Clean and tidy room and comfortable bed.
    Joanne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $119.96
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,077 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: $107.59
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,050 reviews
    Good location close to the town centre. Clean and tidy motel
    Kiwibloke
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $107.59
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,050 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: $107.59
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,050 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: $170.16
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,529 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: $91.69
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,291 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: $101.23
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 425 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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