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Riverview Motel

Riverview Motel

Riverview Motel
3.5 star property
Whanganui Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (323)
"The place was very roomy with comfortable bed such loely staff with room service daily .Nice view of river from the main bedroom ."
United States
chris
The price is ฿2,480
฿2,852 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Riverview Motel
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge

Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge

Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Whanganui Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (222)
"Excellent check-in nice spacious room."
Australia
William
The price is ฿2,771
฿3,187 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
View from property
Astral Motel

Astral Motel

Astral Motel
3.0 star property
Whanganui Central
7.8 out of 10, Good, (349)
"rooms were serviced every day."
Australia
Graeme
The price is ฿2,378
฿2,735 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Astral Motel
Outdoor pool
The Avenue Hotel

The Avenue Hotel

The Avenue Hotel
3.0 star property
Whanganui Central
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (299)
"Very clean Helpful staff"
Australia
Suzy
The price is ฿2,362
฿2,717 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
The Avenue Hotel
Exterior
Aotea Motor Lodge

Aotea Motor Lodge

Aotea Motor Lodge
4.5 star property
Whanganui Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (411)
"Room was spotless Staff very helpful "
Australia
Barbara
The price is ฿3,187
฿3,665 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Aotea Motor Lodge
Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (2 Bedroom) | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
Riverside Motel

Riverside Motel

Riverside Motel
3.5 star property
Whanganui Central
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (339)
"Clean room, the staff were very pleasant and helpful."
Australia
Dominique
The price is ฿2,126
฿2,445 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Riverside Motel
Deluxe Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Burwood Manor Motel

Burwood Manor Motel

Burwood Manor Motel
2.5 star property
Whanganui Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (330)
"Comfortable, clean and well located."
Australia
Andrew
The price is ฿2,780
฿3,197 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Burwood Manor Motel
Property amenity
Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel
2.0 star property
Whanganui Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (73)
"Tidy room, nice staff."
Australia
Samuel
The price is ฿1,406
฿1,617 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel
Bar (on property)
The Rutland Arms Inn

The Rutland Arms Inn

The Rutland Arms Inn
4.0 star property
Whanganui Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (304)
"Great room in historic hotel, close to cbd, good dining room"
Australia
Bryan
The price is ฿3,544
฿4,075 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
The Rutland Arms Inn
Exterior
BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge
2.0 star property
Whanganui Central
The price is ฿2,918
฿3,423 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge
BBQ/picnic Area
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
3.5 star property
Whanganui East, 1.6 km from Whanganui Central
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (231)
"great location, very quiet lodge, awesome staff, very clean"
Australia
Rebecca
The price is ฿1,566
฿1,801 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Reception
Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui

Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui

Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui
4.0 star property
Gonville, 1.8 km from Whanganui Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (280)
"Excellent hospitality, bread and jam in fridge was unexpected surprise. Very helpful staff"
Australia
Michael
The price is ฿2,977
฿3,423 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui
Hallway
Te Awa Motel

Te Awa Motel

Te Awa Motel
3.0 star property
Putiki, 1.9 km from Whanganui Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (123)
"Good lights for for reading, relatively quietly at night, comfortable bed, good sized shower. Will use this motel again."
Australia
Helen
The price is ฿2,602
฿2,993 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Te Awa Motel
Exterior
151 on London Motel

151 on London Motel

151 on London Motel
4.5 star property
College Estate, 0.9 km from Whanganui Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (461)
"Lovely decor and very comfortable "
Australia
Vivian
The price is ฿2,963
฿3,407 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
151 on London Motel
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Where to stay in Whanganui Central

Find the best Whanganui Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Castlecliff

Visitors to Castlecliff enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Castlecliff Beach is worth a stop.

Whanganui East

While Whanganui East may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Whanganui Museum and Durie Hill Memorial Tower.

Aramoho

While Aramoho may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Whanganui Museum and Durie Hill Memorial Tower.

Gonville

Though Gonville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Beach and Whanganui Museum.

Top Whanganui Central Hotel Reviews

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

10/10 Excellent
"Clean rooms, good staff."
Samuel 3-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

Frequently asked questions

What is Whanganui Central like?
Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Whanganui's Whanganui Central neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Whanganui Museum and Sarjeant Gallery as part of your Whanganui Central travel plans.
What's a favourite place to stay in Whanganui Central?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, The Rutland Arms Inn is the highest ranked property in Whanganui Central. This inn offers free parking and a bar. Other favourite options in the area include Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel and Riverside Motel.
How many hotels will I be able to find in the Whanganui Central area?
When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Whanganui, you can choose from 17 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Whanganui Central.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Whanganui Central, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available in Whanganui Central.
What is there to do in this Whanganui neighbourhood?
Sights like Whanganui Museum, Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum and New Zealand Glassworks can be part of your cultural tour of Whanganui Central. You could also plan a visit to Sarjeant Gallery or Wanganui Community Arts Centre while you're in the neighbourhood. Ward Observatory, Queens Park and Kowhai Park are just a few of the places to visit in and around Whanganui Central. When you're sightseeing in Whanganui, Moutoa Gardens and Whanganui River Markets are also worth a stop.