Riverside Motel features a lovely garden setting, located on the banks of Whanganui River. A 10-minute walk from Wanganui city center, it offers free parking and free Wi-Fi access. All units are equipped with heating, electric blankets and satellite TV. Each offers kitchen facilities, including an oven, a fridge and a microwave. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer. The property offers guest laundry and ample space for parking. The staff at the tour desk can assist with arranging local activities. Babysitting services can be requested. Wanganui Riverside Motel is within an 11-minute walk of Riverboat Center and Whanganui Regional Museum. Turakina Train Station is a 21-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
Bedroom :
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • R
    Rachel
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great value for money. Nothing fancy, but spacious and clean.
  • Tania
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything about the place was great. Perfect location. Big rooms perfect for my family with everything we could need.
  • L
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location was perfect, the river across the road, everything was close by.
  • Josef
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Great hospitality friendly and welcoming unit was clean and cosy and affordable!
  • M
    Michelle
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very clean, tidy and comfortable and quiet. Lovely location. Very Handy to town.
  • Lisa
    Canada Canada
    Great space, well laid out, full kitchen, large bathroom, comfy living room with tv, comfortable bed. We enjoyed the little touches, we had everything we needed.
  • Anne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    After a long day of packing, coming to an upgraded room gave our family space to.relax. Awesome.
  • Roland
    Germany Germany
    Spacious and clean. Everything you need was provided. Family-friendly.
  • Steve
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location near the river is great, also very easy to get into town centre from here
  • K
    Kate
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful location by the river, the whole motel faces toward the view & gets morning sun. Very cool heritage/early 80s styling (we like that kind of thing) and all very well maintained & clean. Spacious room with very well appointed kitchenette.

Area info

Amenities of Riverside Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • River view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Telephone
  • TV
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation 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 18 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 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 years old
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
NZD 15 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 15 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.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that breakfast is served between 7:15 and 8:15.

FAQs about Riverside Motel

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

  • Yes, Riverside Motel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Riverside Motel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Riverside Motel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Riverside Motel is 3,100 feet from the center of Whanganui. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Riverside Motel include:

      • Studio
      • Apartment