The Avenue Hotel

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Apartment with Balcony
Courtyard
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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379 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui, 5001
  • Place, Virginia Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Durie Hill Elevator
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Studio

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

Deluxe Suite

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

Executive Studio

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

Family Room

  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment with Balcony

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

Deluxe Poolside

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

Superior Double Room Single Use, Multiple Beds, Garden View

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

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

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Comfort Room

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

  • Sarjeant Gallery - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Watt Fountain - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Virginia Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Curious - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Springvale Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mischief - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪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

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
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 10 2025 to December 1 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Breakfast
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Meeting facilities

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

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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The Avenue Hotel Hotel
The Avenue Hotel Whanganui
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