Riverside Motel - Whanganui

$$$$||View on mapWhanganui, New Zealand30 Somme Parade, Whanganui, New Zealand|
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Riverside Motel - Whanganui
30 Somme Parade, Whanganui, New Zealand·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Very good
7.9Very good
Free WiFi9.1
Location9.0
Staff8.8
Cleanliness8.5
Value for money8.5
Who stays here
Couples48%
Families21%
Solo16%
Groups14%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.9Very good
Free WiFi9.1
Location9.0
Staff8.8
Cleanliness8.5
Value for money8.5
Who stays here
Couples48%
Families21%
Solo16%
Groups14%

Riverfront motel in Whanganui with spacious kitchen suites

Amenities and Services

Riverside Motel Whanganui offers free parking for all guests and daily housekeeping services. The property provides guest laundry facilities and a tour desk for arranging local activities. 24-hour room service is available for added convenience.

Accommodation

Each unit at Riverside Motel includes a full kitchen with an oven, fridge, and microwave. The spacious older-style apartments feature separate lounges and ensuite bathrooms. Premium bedding and electric blankets are provided in all rooms.

Location

The motel sits on the banks of the Whanganui River, with direct access to the riverfront walkway. Guests can walk to the Whanganui city center in about 10 minutes via the riverside path. The Dublin Street Bridge connects the property directly to Kowhai Park.

Family-Friendly Stays

Families staying at Riverside Motel can cross the Dublin Street Bridge to reach Kowhai Park, which offers an extensive children's playground. The property has a garden with BBQ facilities and a picnic area for outdoor meals. Spacious two-bedroom apartments provide room for families of four.

Nearby Attractions

Within walking distance are the Whanganui Regional Museum and the Sarjeant Gallery for cultural visits. The Riverboat Centre is an 11-minute walk from the motel. Kowhai Park, with its iconic moa sculpture, is just across the bridge.

  • Location: On the banks of Whanganui River, 10-min walk to city center
  • Rooms: Spacious units with full kitchen and separate lounges
  • Family: Kowhai Park and children's playground across the bridge
  • Amenities: Free parking, daily housekeeping, guest laundry
  • Nearby: Whanganui Regional Museum, Sarjeant Gallery, Riverboat Centre
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-21:00
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:9
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Rooms and availability

Family Apartment
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
One-Bedroom Apartment
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating

Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Picnic area/ Tables

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Bedroom

  • Electric blankets

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Riverside Motel

💵 Lowest room price 52 £
📏 Distance to centre 700 m
✈️ Distance to airport 6.0 km
🧳 Nearest airport Wanganui, WAG

Location

30 Somme Parade, Whanganui, New Zealand
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30 Somme Parade, Whanganui, New Zealand
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30 Somme Parade, Whanganui, New Zealand
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Reviews of Riverside Motel

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