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Riverview Motel

3.5 star property
Riverwalk motel in Whanganui with free parking

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Deluxe Studio | Private kitchenette
Riverview Unit | View from room
Garden Studio
One Bedroom Unit | Living room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €89
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr

Room options

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Deluxe Studio | Living area

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Riverview Unit | View from room

Riverview Unit

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • River view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Garden Studio

Garden Studio

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Unit | Private kitchenette

One Bedroom Unit

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Two Bedroom | Living area

Deluxe Two Bedroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Family Garden Unit | Living area

Family Garden Unit

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

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Deluxe One Bedroom | Living area

Deluxe One Bedroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
14 Somme Parade, Whanganui, 5001

What's nearby

  • Queens Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Whanganui Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Virginia Lake - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Thai House Express 2 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Yellow House Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Noodle Canteen - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Riverview Motel

Motel by the river
Riverview Motel provides amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), free newspapers and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Riverview Motel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Fridges, microwaves and irons/ironing boards
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 13.50 to 13.50 per person

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 13.50 to 13.50 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Riverview Motel Wanganui
Riverview Wanganui
Riverview Motel Whanganui
Riverview Whanganui
Riverview Motel Motel
Riverview Motel Whanganui
Riverview Motel Motel Whanganui

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverview Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverview Motel?

As of 7 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverview Motel on 8 Apr 2025 start from €89.39, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Riverview Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverview Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Riverview Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Riverview Motel located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Queens Park, Moutoa Gardens and Sarjeant Gallery. Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Riverview Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 312 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Lovely clean room, close to everything and good staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

A little bit dated. Some units are close to road but very clean. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Lovely location. And great spacious units.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Good motel near to city center.
Lovely place to stay, everything you need is there, we had a large comfortable room. Would come again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Found it quite noisy all through the night lots of traffic passing through
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Steve at the front desk makes this place. It's a little tired but he makes it all worth while.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

the staff service was excellent, quick to offer suggestions and help
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Great location, friendly staff, a really good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Judy

Very pleased, shame about ignorant noisy neigbours , cant be helped I guess.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Nice quiet place near the river. Room is clean and kitchen and tools are useful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Very excellent service provided from Steve.Recommend to all to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Very good service, easy location. Will be happy to stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karin

We stayed for five nights while catching up with family nearby. Very spacious rooms, good facilities and friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sasithorn

Good location. Service was very well
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Clean, quiet and comfortable
Quick and easy check-in, upgraded to a larger room at no extra cost. Great local advice for sightseeing and dining. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Cheap and cheerful
Third time in the past couple of years we have stayed here, it’s getting a little dated but perfectly adequate for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Great customer service at reception, spotlessly clean and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle

Friendly, helpful staff. Good layout, warm and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Brett

Close to town and nice view of the river
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Nicely appointed family unit, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Comfortable and convenient, good for travellers. Right next to the river, easy access to river walk and short stroll to town. Great staff and amenities ...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Highly recommend
Really handy for Whanganui sightseeing, very clean, friendly service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

ian

Close to the river walks and town is 5mins away. Basic accommodation, spa was nice and everything was clean and a comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Great view, great service. Spacious rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022