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The Avenue Hotel

3.0 star property

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Family Room | Terrace/patio
Standard Studio
Family Room | Living room
Apartment with Balcony
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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379 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui, 5001
  • Place, Sarjeant Gallery
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Whanganui Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Studio

Executive Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Apartment with Balcony

Apartment with Balcony

  • 52 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Poolside

Deluxe Poolside

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room Single Use, Multiple Beds, Garden View

Superior Double Room Single Use, Multiple Beds, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Living area

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Whanganui

In the heart of Whanganui, The Avenue Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Whanganui Museum and Watt Fountain. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Sarjeant Gallery and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Virginia Lake.

What's nearby

  • Queens Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sarjeant Gallery - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Whanganui Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Watt Fountain - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Daily Grinds Cafe & Bakery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Little Curious Bagels - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Springvale Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rutland Arms Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Avenue Hotel

Hotel with free parking, near Watt Fountain
The Avenue Hotel offers 58 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 58 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite to eat at Mothership Bar & Eatery, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Whanganui? This hotel has 1087 square feet (101 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Mothership Bar & Eatery - This restaurant serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Mothership Bar & Eatery

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,087 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Saturday to Saturday (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Monday to Friday (8:00 AM – 7:00 PM), and Sunday to Sunday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Kingsgate Avenue
Kingsgate Avenue Wanganui
Kingsgate Hotel Avenue
Kingsgate Hotel Avenue Wanganui
Kingsgate Hotel Avenue Wanganui Whanganui
Kingsgate Avenue Wanganui Whanganui
Kingsgate Hotel The Avenue
The Avenue Hotel Hotel
The Avenue Hotel Whanganui
The Avenue Hotel Hotel Whanganui
Kingsgate Hotel The Avenue Wanganui

The Avenue Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 306 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jacquie

Travelled with family
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

GRAEME

No air conditioning. Fan was OK. The table area where the TV is needs sanding and repainted it is all down at the heel. The interior of the lobbies etc are bright but has a cool atmosphere and needs colour. It also needs a couple of Hot tubs to help with this. It is not a hotel, but a motel. But location is good in the Main Street and with supermarkets convenient as well as Macadonalds ad Burger King.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Pros: • helpful at check-in • super easy to get a cot added in (call up before you check-in to confirm) • Jet baths are great if youre lucky to get one of those rooms • extremely comfortable bed • 24/hr help if we needed it • room where we stayed was very private Cons: • Kettles (tried 4x different ones) - disgusting (calcified and metal flaking, old dirty water left at bottom with bugs in one of them) had to buy brand new kettles • No duvet covers (just a duvet squished between two sheets - Lazy) • Rooms smell musty and mildew - had to open up all the windows and air it out for 30 mins just to make it bearable • Water temps are either too hot or too cold - no inbetween • Water pressure goes from very weak to very strong constantly • Some lights don't work • literal poo stains toilets not cleaned after last occupants - unacceptable for the price when Mother in law has cancer and is imuno compromised
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Shocking. Do not stay here. Lacking the basics. Dirty and unsafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I always stay here when in Whanganui visiting whanau. Its not flash, but its always tidy and clean. It is a bit tired, but you dont stay here expecting the Ritz! Location is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nik

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Virginia

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean and tidy however bathroom looked dirty in places like the rubbish bin and shower. As we had a road facing room traffic was constant. Room also very warm which is great if it's a cold day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is central. It is right next door AND across the road from Charge net Ev chargers👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marijie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Location is great near to everything. My boys minimizes their voices because there is a charge of $85 for noises. No sky Tv though just normal 5 Tv chanel boys wanting to watch movies. But other than that was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Good place, bit dated and in need for upgrade
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is undergoing renovations at the moment and the in-house restaurant is not available. We didn’t know this until check-in. The room was road facing/frontage, and traffic noise was ample. No lift/elevator available. Other than that, great stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicky

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures do no match the state of the very dated property. It is under construction and not even connected to the Hotel. I had to access through a bottle-store carpark. No security lighting outside, very noisy and unsafe. Lights inside were difficult to find and electrical connections did not look safe. It was very cold with inadequate heating and TV didn’t work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Mixed review. Bedding was good, heater was not working the first night. No housekeeping on public holidays (Matariki) so our beds were not made and bathroom not cleaned (one of the reason why I love to stay in hotels is because I dont have to do that). Renovated part (bedroom part) is lovely and modern. Bath very slippery (there is a plastic grip mat but still unsafe), old, shallow with and mould on silicone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Awhina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious,comfortable i will definitely book the same room again if i need to stay in wanganui again,totally recommend the apartment room👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable and quiet. Very warm
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent reception staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how affordable so short notice and comfortable the beds were.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Warm and cozy

Impressed on arrival with friendly staff member at reception Very helpful and the room was nice and warm. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025