Charmae Guest House, Character home by the river.7 x Beds, (sleeps 10)
Bed and Breakfast in Whanganui
9 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this bed and breakfast
This Guest House is located very close to the CBD, and many attractions in and around wanganui. The river itself is the longest navigable river in New Zealand, and offers jet boat tours and more gentler rides on the Waimarie paddle steamer, the last remaining in New Zealand. The river attracts cyclists, hikers ,canoeists,and day trippers. The Sarjeant Gallery holds more than 5,500 art works from the 1840's to the present day. The regional museum is famous for its Taonga Maori Collection, second to none in Aotearoa. There is the Durie Hill Elevator and Tower, Glass blowing exibitions and gallery , Farmer's market , mountain to sea cycle trails, observatory and much loved childrens play ground. Throughout the year there is the masters games, street motorcycle racing, V8 jet boat sprints, opera week, Vintage weekend where every thing from the bygone era is on display. Not forgetting the ski slopes are only 1and 1/2 hrs away.
Special conditions:
We have had requests from prospective guests, who are allergic to dogs, to stay at Charmae.To be fair to everyone here is a list of local Dog Kennels that will be happy to look after your cats and dogs, when you visit Whanganui.
Whanganui Pet Motel (06)343 9868,
Belmont Kennels (06)344 4010,
Sedgbrooke (06)3456363,
Extras: cleaning (Required, NZ$60.00 per stay); Linen Hire (Required, NZ$6.00 per person);
Special conditions:
We have had requests from prospective guests, who are allergic to dogs, to stay at Charmae.To be fair to everyone here is a list of local Dog Kennels that will be happy to look after your cats and dogs, when you visit Whanganui.
Whanganui Pet Motel (06)343 9868,
Belmont Kennels (06)344 4010,
Sedgbrooke (06)3456363,
Extras: cleaning (Required, NZ$60.00 per stay); Linen Hire (Required, NZ$6.00 per person);
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Whanganui
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
We had 5 men stay. The place was clean tidy. Top rated.
Friendly owners and great communication.
Highly recommend
4.0 / 5.0
Great spot for hanging out with family plenty of shared spaces
5.0 / 5.0
A great stay was booked for a 3 day stay for some family from auckland. Host are lovely as they live behind the house but that was ok as its still very private. House had everything its warm cosy and very homely but would suggest a dryer as there were not enough towels for a family of 7 for those 3 days.
And emptying the rubbish bin an recycling bin before new guest arrive as they were full the day of check in. Overall i 100% recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
We had such a wonderful stay with lovely vibes and lots of room.
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely roomy house with a warm welcoming feel. Comfy beds and a great shower. Fantastic hosts .... friendly and helpful, and the info they provided in the house gave us excellent ideas on what to do and see. Really enjoyed our stay here, highly recommended.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place, everything we needed. A bonus , breakfast was supplied. Could walk into town and see all the sights.
5.0 / 5.0
Could not fault anything about our stay . The host were great and the place was close to everything .
4.0 / 5.0
A lovely home situated near all the amenities. For 8-9 ppl there was enough space indoor and out suited for our family holiday. Suited purpose at a very reasonable rate. Vinaka vaka levu.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect home to stay at for Christmas with our family and visiting family. We had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Thank you.
5.0 / 5.0
More than satisfied with this property, supplied everything you need + more.
Excellent communication with host.
Looking forward to returning some time in the future.
5.0 / 5.0
A comfortable home away from home with excellent facilities. Situation is fairly close to shopping and walks along the side of the river.
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent property.
Warm, spacious and very well presented.
Would thoroughly recommend staying there.
5.0 / 5.0
Comfortable, stress-free, warm and great location. Great host
4.0 / 5.0
It is clear by the amenities and little touches that the hosts are very interested in ensuring that their guests are comfortable and feel at home. Thank you for the tinfoil - we hope you enjoyed the pie.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a fabulous stay at Charmae. Allan and Kathy are awesome hosts and really kind and caring. Thoughtful things throughout the house like cotton buds, coffee, coffee crystals. The house is pretty amazing and very spacious. It was really beneficial for us to have bedrooms separated by other spaces, so the bedrooms aren't all next to each other. We found that worked really well.
We also had car trouble - Allan and Kathy were so helpful! I can't thank them enough for kindness.
5.0 / 5.0
Allan and Kathy have a beautiful guest house that is well located and feels like a home away from home. We really enjoyed staying at Charmae and highly recommend their guest house. Allan and Kathy are wonderful kind hosts. They welcomed up warmly and the house has little things that most places wouldn't think of like cotton buds, coffee, and sugar crystals! We stayed five nights in total, so on our return back through Wanganui, they even remembered my mum couldn't have the electric blanket plugged in - extremely thoughtful. It's the little things that really made us feel welcome.
We also had car trouble. Allan and Kathy were so kind and helpful and even arranged for us to stay another night so we could get the car fixed and travel home safe.
We really recommend staying at Charmae and are ever grateful to Allan and Kathy.
5.0 / 5.0
Great, comfortable place with lots of character. Close to town. Highly recommended!
5.0 / 5.0
Very well stocked kitchen and great facilities along with excellent location Recommend for any large families or if you like space.
4.0 / 5.0
Wonderful house for 5 of us. Clean and very well stocked so we cooked and ate in every night. Great for spending time with family or friends. Highly recommended it.
5.0 / 5.0
Our stay was amazing. The home was equipped with everything you could possibly need. The property owners were very welcoming and had organised everything for our arrival. Nothing was to much of an ask and they went above and beyond to make us comfortable. Great location central to everything. Our family had a place to unwind and relax after adventuring around Whanganui. Thank you to the owners for making our holiday a memorable one. Highly recommended.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful property. Friendly and helpful hosts. Loved it!
5.0 / 5.0
Great week
5.0 / 5.0
Most enjoyable stay. Friendly and helpful hosts. Thank you Alan and Cathie
4.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed our stay and the house is as listed. Only complaint were the mattresses on the single beds. Might be okay for children, but not good for adults. All 4 adults that stayed in single beds complained. Other than that the property was perfect and the continental breakfast was a thoughtful addition.
5.0 / 5.0
This is an amazing place, especially to host a bigger group of people, nice warm house with lots of space. Owners are very helpful if needed and also give you privacy for your stay. Will be staying here again :)
5.0 / 5.0
The experience we had was so friendly from the Host, and the best stay we have had all in all will definitely come back again
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed our stay very much, lovely property, great host. Had everything we needed for a comfortable and homely stay. We had family nearby who called in for a meal and kids loved the toybox. Thanks very much
5.0 / 5.0
We had a relaxing time staying at this property. Well kitted out and comfortable.
5.0 / 5.0
This was a great place to stay. We were coming to Whanganui for a funeral and needed to book accommodation for the first time as all our family’s homes were full. In my angst I somehow managed to book the wrong dates but the hosts were incredibly understanding and went to great lengths to ensure the house was ready for us on the actual days we needed it. It was very clean and warm and welcoming, had everything we needed ( more, really) and gave us a lovely quiet space to retreat to during an emotional time. And it turned out to be really well sited for us as well. Thank you for a great stay - would absolutely recommend!!
5.0 / 5.0
Roomy house fitted our extended family really well, cosy warm beds, fire, good selection of breakfast items in fridge and on shelves. Hosts were super helpful. Many thanks.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place to stay, wonderful hosts and perfect location
5.0 / 5.0
Charmae April 2022
Thanks for offering up your home. We had a great stay - a lovely respite break as my younger daughter has been ill for a year and we needed a break with her kids and my elder daughter with her baby. It worked very well for us all.
5.0 / 5.0
Great property
Amazing home and stay
5.0 / 5.0
Fabulous character home...all the comforts
Friendly host Alan, very accommodating and helpful. This Bach had a lot of hidden extras and finer touches; fresh linen on beds, extra snacks and condiments, the bathrooms were resourced with soaps, body washes, shampoos and conditioner- none of which was the cheap plastic kind you get in motels. The home itself catered for its numbers and had lovely asthetics with tourist information for the whanganui area. Simply a lovely home
4.0 / 5.0
Family visit to Whanganui
The house is in a good location, well equipped with room to spread out in especially with 3 young children.
5.0 / 5.0
Charmae House
This property was everything we could possibly have wished for. Clean, commodious, our host was very pleasant friendly and helpful, and even encouraged the kids practising music on his piano in the house. We are all looking forward to the next visit
5.0 / 5.0
Wedding accommodation
Booked this house for a friends wedding for a group of us. Place was awesome great size for everyone great location and great amenities
5.0 / 5.0
What a Great Place!
Really enjoyed our stay. Charmae has everything you need, the hosts are great, and the place is very homely. Highly recommended.
5.0 / 5.0
We will be back!
The house was clean, well equipped and the owner was very good to deal with. Good location, beds were so comfortable, perfect for our group and we will be back again :)
4.0 / 5.0
Nice stay
Well appointed property and considerate hosts. Would benefit from some furniture upgrading but otherwise lovely
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Whanganui?
The average price for a rental in Whanganui is $83 per night. This rental is $29 above the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Charmae Guest House, Character home by the river.7 x Beds, (sleeps 10). For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Charmae Guest House, Character home by the river.7 x Beds, (sleeps 10). Enjoy the water!
Is Charmae Guest House, Character home by the river.7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Charmae Guest House, Character home by the river.7 x Beds, (sleeps 10)?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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