8/10 Very good
Clean, comfortable room, friendly staff
Ian
Ian, 3-night trip
Riverside Motel
Motel in the heart of Whanganui
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Experience the tranquility of Riverside Motel, nestled in the heart of the business district. Stroll through the garden, stay connected with in-room WiFi and take advantage of dry cleaning services. Previous guests rave about our helpful staff and ideal location.
8.6
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- Non-smoking
Main amenities (10)
- Daily housekeeping
- Business center
- Garden
- Laundry service
- Self-serve laundry
- Picnic area
- Barbecue grills
- Luggage storage
- Limited hour front desk
- Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home (6)
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Kitchen
- Private bathroom
- Separate dining area
- Premium TV channels
- Garden
$66 nightly
$76 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Room options
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Showing 4 of 4 rooms
Family Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen
- River view
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen
8.8Excellent
10 reviews
- River view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (2 Bedroom)
9.4Exceptional
6 reviews
- River view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 6
- 5 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed
Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Studio Unit)
9.2Wonderful
19 reviews
- River view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood
30 Somme Parade, Whanganui
What's nearby
- Queens Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Sarjeant Gallery - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Whanganui Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Watt Fountain - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
- Whanganui (WAG) - 10 min drive
Restaurants
- Daily Grinds Cafe & Bakery - 13 min walk
- Little Curious Bagels - 13 min walk
- Stellar - 17 min walk
- Rutland Arms Inn - 17 min walk
- McDonald's - 14 min walk
About this property
Riverside Motel
When visiting Whanganui, Riverside Motel is a great choice to consider. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.
At a glance
Hotel size
- 10 rooms
- Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Check-out time is 10 AM
- Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
- The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Front desk staffed during limited hours
- If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome
Internet
- Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
- Free uncovered onsite self parking
- Onsite parking includes off-street options
Other information
- Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
- Barbecue grills
What to do
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
- Business center
Services
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry services
- Luggage storage
Facilities
- 1 building/tower
- Built in 1970
- Garden
- Picnic area
Accessibility
- No elevator (single level property)
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
- 32-inch flat-screen TV
- Premium digital channels
Home comfort
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
- Premium bedding
- Free crib/infant bed
What to enjoy
- Separate dining area
Freshen up
- Private bathroom
- Shower only
- Free toiletries
- Towels
Stay connected
- Free newspapers
- Free WiFi and wired internet (surcharge)
- Phone
Food and drink
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Toaster
- Cookware, dishes, and utensils
More
- Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
- Wired internet access is available in guestrooms for NZD 0.14 per minute (rates may vary)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Frequently asked questions
Does Riverside Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Riverside Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Riverside Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Riverside Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riverside Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Riverside Motel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Does Riverside Motel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a toaster, cookware, and a refrigerator.
What's the area around Riverside Motel like?
Riverside Motel is in Whanganui Central, a short 11-minute walk from Whanganui Museum and 11 minutes' walk from Sarjeant Gallery. Travelers love the motel's prime location.
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Riverside Motel Reviews
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- Parking was convenient and safe with easy access to the surrounding area. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
RoomRiverLocationBedTownsValueCouplesService staffAir conditioningParking8/10 Very good
The area was great and quite nice walkingbtrack besides the river
Ermin
Ermin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The room was very clean, and we liked the wall of windows! We enjoyed waking up to see the sunrise right from our room. We would stay here again!
Emily
Emily, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Clean room, the staff were very pleasant and helpful.
Dominique
Dominique, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Clean room, quiet, spacious. The bed wasn’t the most comfortable though.
Tania
Tania, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Iam very happy to spend to night
Jitendra
Jitendra, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Short drive from Supermarket, comfortable room
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nice comfortable old style motel.
David
David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Comfy place to stay
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
A good stay just a little old and out of date in style but clean and comfortable.
Shona
Shona, 9-night trip
8/10 Very good
Convenient to town. Very clean
Rosemary
Rosemary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Quiet Comfortable bed, King size luxury!
David
David, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Nice and comfortable for a overnight break but a bit out of date
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Couldn’t find a paring knife…
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Riverside motel was an easy and comfortable place for our overnight stay. Simple but tidy and kn a great location.
Becky
Becky, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Very conveniently located. We could walk to most destinations.
Anne
Anne, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Comfortable stay, helpful and pleasant owners.
Sally
Sally, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excellent motel with great price
Phillip
Phillip, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
good parking ,quiet ,good location
John
John, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
This was by far the best place we’ve stayed out of the 8ish places we’ve been to! The rooms are MASSIVE. They’re equiped with basically a full sized kitchen, couch, breakfast bar/dining table with four chairs. Full sized bathroom and separate toilet.
It was impeccably clean and very little dust anywhere.
The gentleman who checked us in was bright and cheery, and gave me extra milk 🌟.
Cannot recommend this place highly enough! Well done Riverside!
Elise
Elise, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nice views of river across road. Reasonably situated near town (car ride rather than walk), the room was a little dated but the cleanliness made up for this. Bed very comfortable. Ablutions clean and adequate. We stayed 3 nights and very good service.
Karen
Karen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Awesome Set up.
Was close to town and amenities.
Raewyn
Raewyn, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
conveniently located with easy access to downtown/restaurants. Just across from the river for a relax walk in the evening
Dini Chun Ling
Dini Chun Ling, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Stopped overnight - great accommodation - great cooking facilities, comfy bed, everything we needed
Sue
Sue, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Lovely staff and great location.
Mirai
Mirai, 1-night trip