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Riverview Motel

3.5 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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14 Somme Parade, Whanganui, 5001
  • Place, Sarjeant Gallery
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Whanganui Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Deluxe Two Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 58 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Family Garden Unit | Living area

Family Garden Unit

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

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Deluxe One Bedroom

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

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Riverview Unit

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • River view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Studio | Living area

Deluxe Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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One Bedroom Unit | Private kitchenette

One Bedroom Unit

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Garden Studio

Garden Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

  • Sleeps 5

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Private kitchen

Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

  • Sleeps 6

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Whanganui

With a stay at Riverview Motel in Whanganui (Whanganui Central), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Queens Park and 7 minutes by foot from Moutoa Gardens. .This motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Sarjeant Gallery and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Whanganui Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Sarjeant Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Whanganui Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Watt Fountain - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ward Observatory - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Daily Grinds Cafe & Bakery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Thai House Express 2 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger Fuel Wanganui - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Red Lion Inn - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Riverview Motel

Riverview Motel offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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)

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

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

Riverview Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 335 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The girl on reception was very polite and helpful, the room although a bit dated was very clean and tidy with everything one could need. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean & spacious unit with reat outlook over the river.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room - terrific view of the river - lovely staff :-)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beds were soft but great view!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

todd

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff were excellent, room was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good walking distance to city park
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was very roomy with comfortable bed such loely staff with room service daily .Nice view of river from the main bedroom .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

anzonette

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Masahiro

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

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kapene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property with good amenities and just a short walk to many shopping and dining options, will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little bit dated. Some units are close to road but very clean. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The unit doesn't have air conditioning or natural airflow to offset. Recommend offering a range of pillows instead of all flat, hard ones.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This property was very comfortable for a one night stay I much appreciated the 8 ounce container of milk for morning coffee Location across the street from river walk is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased, shame about ignorant noisy neigbours , cant be helped I guess.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stay was ok, convenient for the town and facilities.Bed a little soft for our comfort other than that a good stay. Local info spot on ang access to museum,gallery etc very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geogina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and the staff so friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location. And great spacious units.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Found it quite noisy all through the night lots of traffic passing through
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms in a great location. Easy check in and check out, friendly obliging staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025