The air-conditioned accommodation is 31 miles from RNZAF Base Ohakea, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary Wifi. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and full-day security for guests. Leading onto a patio, the guest house consists of 3 bedrooms. Offering a terrace with garden views, this guest house also has a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. A continental breakfast is available every morning at Charmae Guest House. For guests with children, the guest house features a baby safety gate. After a day of cycling, fishing, or hiking, guests can relax in the garden or the shared lounge area. The nearest airport is Whanganui Airport, 4.3 miles from Charmae Guest House.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 twin bed
and
4 bunk beds
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
10
High score for Whanganui

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Steven
    Canada Canada
    Nice home with lots of room both inside & out. Well equipped kitchen and bathrooms. Nice location, close to everything.
  • Sandra
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything and so well stocked items not usually included in places
  • Marie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    This property was s a beautiful home would definitely stay again. It has an artistic flair and the people were lovely. This home has everything you need to relax for the weekend with a group
  • Nelly
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The home was perfect, a lovely warm friendly environment to catch up with our Whanau.
  • Tania
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Always love staying here. It's warm, inviting, has everything anyone might need and just like home, but not home.
  • Cathy
    Australia Australia
    When we arrived the house was warm & inviting. Lots of extras thoughtfully supplied, from continental breakfast to washing powders, dvds.
  • Rachel
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great property, lots of room. Friendly hosts and we would love to stay here again next time we are in Wanganui.
  • Darcel
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Was like a home away from home. Everything we needed, they had! Was cozy and warm and close to everything we needed and was there for!
  • Reuben
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great property. Private, very tidy, great hosts, everything supplied and functional
  • Fredrebecca
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location, house is clean and very well stocked . Lots of room, would be great for a large family. Loved the quirky touches. Would stay again and recommend to others

Hosted by Allan and Kathy McDonnell

9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Allan and Kathy McDonnell
Charmae Guest House is a large family home,(sleeping 8), close to the mighty Whanganui River and only a 15 min walk into the CBD. It comprises 1 double bedroom with en-suite, a 2nd bedroom with 2 single beds, and an annex with a further 2 single beds and bunks.These bedrooms share a 2nd bathroom with a separate toilet. It boasts free high speed broadband and WiFi through the entire house, and free Continental Breakfast for the first 2 nights stay.A large combined dining room and lounge makes this dwelling ideal for business meetings, family reunions and sports teams alike. There is a fully equipped kitchen and laundry but if it is not your thing on holiday there is a great array of cafes and quality restaurants close by .There is also a convenience store & takeaways next door. Charmae is child safe and we have a potacot and high chair available on site.
I (Kathy) have spent my entire life in Whanganui and Allan made the move from Auckland a few years ago when we tied the knot. . We share many interests and hobbies together including gardening and music. We both have a special passion for brass music and are both active members of the local brass band. Now that we are semi-retired, we have developed a new love for overseas travel and try to get away as much as possible to explore the world. We love meeting new people and thrive on making your stay at Charmae Guest House as homely and comfortable as possible. We hope to see you soon to enjoy your stay at Charmae Guest House Whanganui.
This Guest House is located very close to the CBD, and many attractions in and around wanganui.The river itself is the longest navigable river in New Zealand, and offers jet boat tours and more gentler rides on the Waimarie paddle steamer, the last remaining in New Zealand.The river attracts cyclists, hikers ,canoeists,and day trippers. The Sarjeant Gallery holds more than 5,500 art works from the 1840's to the present day.The regional museum is famous for its Taonga Maori Collection, second to none in Aotearoa. There is the Durie Hill Elevator & Tower, Glass blowing exibitions & gallery ,Farmer's markets , mountain to sea cycle trails, observatory and much loved childrens play ground. Throughout the year there is the masters games, street motorcycle racing,V8 jet boat sprints, opera week, Vintage weekend where every thing from the bygone era is on display. Not forgetting the ski slopes
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Charmae Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Water park
    Off-site
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Laundry

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Grocery deliveries
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Air conditioning

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
NZD 20 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 20 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Charmae Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Charmae Guest House

  • Charmae Guest House is 1.2 miles from the center of Whanganui. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Charmae Guest House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Charmae Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
  • Room options at Charmae Guest House include:

    • Vacation Home
  • Yes, Charmae Guest House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Charmae Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Charmae Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water park
    • Evening entertainment
    • Walking tours
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bike tours
    • Movie nights
    • Bar crawls