The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Whanganui

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Whanganui

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Whanganui? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Whanganui, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Whanganui to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Whanganui, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Whanganui for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Whanganui for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Riverview Motel

Motel with prices starting at $70 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Whanganui
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

Located at 14 Somme Parade, Riverview Motel has great rooms from $70 (before taxes). It offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and free parking. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.7 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, a multi-lingual staff, and a microwave at this relaxing hotel. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

Hostel with prices starting at $37 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel which has nice rooms starting at $37. Offering room service, a restaurant, hiking, laundry services, and golf, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2 Plymouth Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, laundry facilities, fishing, family rooms, and a tour desk which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.1 km from the city center. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Luxury


Rutland Arms Inn

Inn with prices starting at $113 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Rutland Arms Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $113. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 48-52 Ridgway Street. You'll also find free parking, laundry facilities, a refrigerator, and private parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.3 km from the center of town. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator


Burwood Motel

Motel with prices starting at $89 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Whanganui
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $89, Burwood Motel, at 63-65 Dublin Street provides an outdoor pool, room service, rooms with kitchenettes, a hot tub, and free parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry facilities, family rooms, a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, and a microwave. It's located just 0.9 km from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


151 On London Motel & Conference Centre

Motel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

151 On London Motel & Conference Centre has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers a fitness center, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and golf. The great rooms here start at $102 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 151 London Street. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a coffee shop, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.4 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Palmerston North and Ohakune.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Whanganui, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Whanganui, Best Hotels for One Week in Whanganui, or Best Hotels for One Night in Whanganui.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Whanganui?

Whanganui Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$82

Travelers to Whanganui will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 5 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $82. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Whanganui.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $108
  • 3-star hotels: $54
  • 2-star hotels: $89


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