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Riverside Motel

3.5 star property

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (2 Bedroom) | Living area
Family Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Private kitchen
Front of property
Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (2 Bedroom) | Living area
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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30 Somme Parade, Whanganui
  • Place, Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Durie Hill Elevator
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Virginia Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Family Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (2 Bedroom)

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (2 Bedroom)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 5 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Studio Unit)

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Studio Unit)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Whanganui

A stay at Riverside Motel places you in the heart of Whanganui, within a 15-minute walk of Queens Park and Sarjeant Gallery. .This motel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Moutoa Gardens and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Whanganui Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Sarjeant Gallery - 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
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Virginia Lake - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Curious - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mischief - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rutland Arms Inn - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Stellar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Riverside Motel

Motel in Whanganui with free parking
Riverside Motel offers 10 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Whanganui motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as complimentary newspapers and microwaves.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional amenities at this motel include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi; wired internet (NZD 0.14 per minute)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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 (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1970
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wired internet: NZD 0.14 per minute (rates may vary)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Riverside Motel Wanganui
Riverside Wanganui
Riverside Motel Whanganui
Riverside Whanganui
Riverside Motel Motel
Riverside Motel Whanganui
Riverside Motel Motel Whanganui

Reviews

Riverside Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 335 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Darren

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our recent visit to the motel was a letdown. The room had significant issues with condensation leading to mildew & mouldy carpets near the window. We even spotted ants and white tail spider which was unsettling. The bathroom & toilet lacked proper ventilation , with no exhaust fan to remove moisture. The fan heater was noisy was noisy and did not compensate for the lack of airflow. The beds were 2 single mattresses pushed together , making the queen size bed uneven & uncomfortable. The room's facikirues are in dire need of upgrade & modernization. The amenities such as soap & shampoo were subpar with no proper dispensers. Given the state of the rooms, including threadbare carowts and mould, we would not recommend this motel to anyone. A thorough renovation is necessary to bring the rooms up to modern standards.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a freezing day I had booked a check in time, no heaters had been put on to take the chill off the room,.the heater didn't work properly (it was not a basic heater and there were no instructions), I did eventually get an additional heater, to help try and warm the room. Not a single appliance was plugged in at the wall. When we woke the following morning the the kitchen sink and bench was covered in ants, the only thing that was in the sink over night was a coffee cup and 2 glasses (both rinsed). I was not impressed, I would not recommend and I won't stay again. The only saving grace was that the beds had electric blankets.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Becky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riverside motel was an easy and comfortable place for our overnight stay. Simple but tidy and kn a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeanne

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was an old worn out motel. It was winter and for 3 rooms there was one small space heater. We had to warm up the room using the oven. It was clean and the staff was nice. The milk was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dini Chun Ling

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
conveniently located with easy access to downtown/restaurants. Just across from the river for a relax walk in the evening
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good parking ,quiet ,good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It turned out to be very close to the friends we were visiting and the restaurant we went out to with them.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy but Very dated rooms, ants 🐜 in the kitchen in the morning. While I know this is beyond owners control there was a reasonable amount of traffic noise. TV 📺 remote didn't work. The bed was quite comfortable though. Reasonably good budget accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place, easy and close to stores. Very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent motel with great price
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

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

Bon motel pour une etape

Motel bien placé au bord de la rivière et au centre ville
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Riverside is a classic roadside motel which had everything we needed for our one night stay in Whanganui. Ours was a 2-bedroom and both bedrooms were spacious, as was the living area. The hotel is located within easy walk to the main street, along a nice riverside walkway. The hosts were friendly and the room exactly as described. There was a fridge, cutlery and cooking utensils plus stove and microwave if you wanted to be self-sufficient. Also appreciated the helpful information folder with the local sights and stories. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

gill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
the staff are friendly. but the rooms are very dated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Central location, reasonable price, noisy traffic.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Rty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was what I needed for a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay, helpful and pleasant owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome Set up. Was close to town and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, spacious unit, quiet considering it is on a relatively busy road.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

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

Whanganui Motel

The Riverside Motel was clean but a little tired and needs some renovation to bring it up to date. Although the price paid reflects this as it was almost half the price of other places we stayed in this trip. The rooms are clean and there is everything provided that you need for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Jamboree Heights

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and good moccasin
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025