Riverside Motel
Motel in Whanganui
1 queen bed, 2 single beds
Reasons to book
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this motel
Motel in Whanganui with free parking
A business center, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite.
Riverside Motel offers 10 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
A business center, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite.
Riverside Motel offers 10 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.
This Whanganui motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
TV
Garden
Map of Whanganui
Available Rooms
Family Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen
1 Queen • 2 Single
Sleeps 4
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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen
1 Single • 1 Sofa
Sleeps 4
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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (2 Bedroom)
5 King • 1 Single
Sleeps 6
+
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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Studio Unit)
1 King
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
2.5 / 5.0
We thought the motel was great and served our needs very well
We stayed 2 nights and walked into town 3 times! Gorgeous Whanganui!
5.0 / 5.0
Really enjoyed our stay. Roomy and warm. We look forward to staying again sometime.
5.0 / 5.0
The location to the Whanganui River/ right across the road.
The kitchen was well equipped.
Microwave, fridge, cooking facilities. Plates/cups etc.
The unit was clean and tidy.
Plenty of room in the unit.
2.0 / 5.0
Very good place right on the River front and close to town. Friendly staff and had everything we needed. Older place and was a wee bit tired looking but good value for money. Would certainly stay here again.
3.0 / 5.0
Arrived after 7pm to find all the windows still open and cold. The heater in the room is very small and took a whole to heat up the size of the 1 bedroom room.
4.0 / 5.0
Handy location, helpful owner. No complaints.
5.0 / 5.0
Very convenient
3.0 / 5.0
While the rooms are an excellent size and meticulously clean, the interiors and furnishings are aged or tired.
Also as an observation, if staying in winter, the rooms take a while to warm up. This is due to the size of the room (not a bad thing) and the high ceiling with the exposed beams (also not a bad thing). Just be prepared to wait.
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely staff and great location.
2.0 / 5.0
The motel is not in good conditions. Then it is a motel. It was hard to find a lot of hotels in the town
5.0 / 5.0
Staff & service was excellent.
The area was excellent in terms of location.
Great river walks , shopping.cafes, markets,town centre
all within walking distance or a very short drive.
Building a little dated the only negative but everything else
more than atones.
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed overnight: spotlessly clean, very convenient to all our central requirements, and good facilities. Will definitely stay again. Thanks.
5.0 / 5.0
Very nice property, newly renovated bathroom. Clean, older style kitchen area but clean and has a stove with oven. Everything we needed for a three night stay. Nice space and view of the river from patio doors. Easy walk to attractions. Busy street but quiets down at night. Would recommend!!
4.0 / 5.0
Clean and newer bathroom fixtures. Small kitchen but even had a stove. Would recommend
4.0 / 5.0
Property was clean and tidy, room clean and tidy but needed to be updated, everything needed updated in the room
1.5 / 5.0
This motel could do with some modernising and upgrading. A fan in the shower room would be useful, to prevent moisture on mirrors. It had enough comfort to make it reasonable, but could do with a few extras, such as Sky channels on TV. Being in a unit right next to a busy road was also less pleasant.
5.0 / 5.0
Spacious and comfortable. Fitted our family of 5 teens and adults fine. Loved the high ceilings. Had everything we needed.
2.5 / 5.0
Nice location right across the street from the river, so made for a nice walk in the evening. Convenient for our itinerary.
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely Owner and large spacious unit. Definitely recommend
4.0 / 5.0
A bit noisy. Would have like a ceiling fan over the bed. Had to close windows but still a bit noisy. Motel was well located.
4.0 / 5.0
Perfectly adequate for our needs & reasonably priced
Owners were very accommodating in allowing us to gain early entry to our unit so we could change before attending a lunchtime function
5.0 / 5.0
Great Staff
A Clean Hotel and good parking
2.5 / 5.0
Great place to stay, 2 bedrooms worked fantastic for two couples to share the cost!!
4.0 / 5.0
A great location by the river, very close to the city centre. Good facilities, clean condition. Our room a bit noisy though, with a road on 2 sides
5.0 / 5.0
We loved all the space the unit gave us.
The bedroom was seperate from the living room which we liked.
The couch was on the hard side and not very relaxing to sit on. Nevertheless, the motel was priced well, the bed was comfortable and everything was extemely clean. We would consider returning to it in the future.
4.0 / 5.0
The general vibe of the place was good. Off the road a bit and the river was just across from us. Nice and quiet.
The water pressure was a bit low - maybe a different shower head would fix that. And the TV was a bit small by modern standards - but otherwise was a very nice stay. :O)
2.5 / 5.0
Very handy, quiet and good value.
5.0 / 5.0
Spaceous, clean and handy for town.
4.0 / 5.0
Much quieter than expected.
Friendly, simple arrival and key processes.
Facilities clean and appropriate for price.
A small comment: The fridge was not turned on for our frozen and refrigerated items which we were unaware of until later in the evening.
2.5 / 5.0
A clean & comfortable room. The kitchenette was fully equipped with cookware, a full oven & stove top as well as a microwave.
The bed was a bit soft for our liking. We think the weather may have been hotter than the locals may be used to - there wasn’t an air conditioner or fan to relieve the evening heat buildup.
The manager was very helpful & friendly.
5.0 / 5.0
This place is directly on the river but has no problem with insects. It has no Air Conditioner, but it is cool, with a really good passive design. It is easy to reach most features in Whanganui. The cats that own the place are relatively aloof, but the owner is friendly. If you are sensitive to traffic going by, you might be affected by that, but I found it comfortable and quiet.
Overall, an excellent base from which to explore Whanganui. Highly recommended.
2.5 / 5.0
Beautiful! Just how a motel should be!
We had an excellent stay, thanks!
I liked the way the information book was written by the owners. Serious with a twist of fun!
5.0 / 5.0
Very clean and comfortable for a great price
2.0 / 5.0
A comfortable stay, about ten minutes walk into town.
5.0 / 5.0
So handy to town. As the name implies, the river track is across the road. Staff were super friendly. I will be back with the entire family. Thanks for a great stay
4.0 / 5.0
Suited our need. Thank you.
0.5 / 5.0
Bad smells
4.0 / 5.0
Nice stay - close to town.
5.0 / 5.0
Very comfortable and spotlessly clean motel. Rooms a good size and high celings add to the airy feeling. Lovely gardens and quiet area, hosts very helpful and friendly. Close to CBD in a pleasant suburb, with easy riverside walk just axcross the road, and great views were a bonus. Definitely recommend and we will stay here again.
3.0 / 5.0
Bed was very firm
Tv was very small and NO Sky Tv
FAQs
How much does this motel cost compared to others in Whanganui?
The average price for a rental in Whanganui is $133 per night. This rental is $16 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this motel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Riverside Motel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this motel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this motel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Riverside Motel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Riverside Motel?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and tv.
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