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Grand Hotel Wanganui

3.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, 7-minute walk to Watt Fountain

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The Grand Hotel Wanganui, in the heart of the city, is a perfect base for exploration. Guests can dine at two on-site restaurants, visit the cafe, or unwind with drinks at the bars. Practical amenities include dry cleaning, laundry services, and luggage storage.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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Queen Room with Balcony | In-room safe, desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Queen Room with Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Cnr St Hill and Guyton Street, Whanganui, 5001

What's nearby

  • Whanganui Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Watt Fountain - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sarjeant Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stellar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Red Lion Inn - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rutland Arms Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mischief - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Brick House - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Wanganui

Hotel near Watt Fountain
Located close to Whanganui Museum and Sarjeant Gallery, Grand Hotel Wanganui provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 2 bars. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi and conference space are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and meeting rooms
  • Free newspapers, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 55 rooms have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, cribs/infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: NZD 11 to 20 for adults and NZD 8 to 9 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 11 to 20 for adults, and NZD 8 to 9 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Wanganui
Grand Wanganui
Grand Hotel Wanganui Whanganui
Grand Wanganui Whanganui
Grand Hotel Wanganui Hotel
Grand Hotel Wanganui Whanganui
Grand Hotel Wanganui Hotel Whanganui

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Hotel Wanganui pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Wanganui?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Grand Hotel Wanganui?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Grand Hotel Wanganui located?

Located in Whanganui Central, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Watt Fountain, Sarjeant Gallery, and Whanganui Museum. Durie Hill Elevator and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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