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Riverside Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Whanganui with free parking

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (2 Bedroom) | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (2 Bedroom) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (2 Bedroom) | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
Family Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Family Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Sofa bed - unspecified
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (2 Bedroom) | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (2 Bedroom)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 5 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Studio Unit) | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Studio Unit)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
30 Somme Parade, Whanganui

What's nearby

  • Queens Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Whanganui Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Virginia Lake - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Thai House Express 2 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Yellow House Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Noodle Canteen - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Riverside Motel

Motel in the business district
Consider a stay at Riverside Motel and take advantage of a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Riverside Motel offer perks such as premium bedding and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Separate dining areas, kitchens, and refrigerators

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi; wired internet (NZD 0.14 per minute)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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 elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1970
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wired internet: NZD 0.14 per minute (rates may vary)

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Riverside Motel Wanganui
Riverside Wanganui
Riverside Motel Whanganui
Riverside Whanganui
Riverside Motel Motel
Riverside Motel Whanganui
Riverside Motel Motel Whanganui

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Riverside Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Riverside Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Riverside Motel located?

Located in the heart of Whanganui, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Queens Park, Sarjeant Gallery, and Moutoa Gardens. Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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Riverside Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 316 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 316 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 316 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 316 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 316 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

It turned out to be very close to the friends we were visiting and the restaurant we went out to with them.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Comfortable stay, helpful and pleasant owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Wonderful place, easy and close to stores. Very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Awesome Set up. Was close to town and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Central location, reasonable price, noisy traffic.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

the staff are friendly. but the rooms are very dated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Comfortable, spacious unit, quiet considering it is on a relatively busy road.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

It was what I needed for a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

Clean and tidy but Very dated rooms, ants 🐜 in the kitchen in the morning. While I know this is beyond owners control there was a reasonable amount of traffic noise. TV 📺 remote didn't work. The bed was quite comfortable though. Reasonably good budget accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very nice and good moccasin
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Easy late check in and friendly staff, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

The Riverside is a classic roadside motel which had everything we needed for our one night stay in Whanganui. Ours was a 2-bedroom and both bedrooms were spacious, as was the living area. The hotel is located within easy walk to the main street, along a nice riverside walkway. The hosts were friendly and the room exactly as described. There was a fridge, cutlery and cooking utensils plus stove and microwave if you wanted to be self-sufficient. Also appreciated the helpful information folder with the local sights and stories. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Nice and quiet but still in travel distance from most amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

A bit old bit very clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Rty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Exactly what we expected. With a little bit more charm
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Stopped overnight - great accommodation - great cooking facilities, comfy bed, everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Next to the river and near the bridge, unique layout of the kitchen and dining
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Clean and quite
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Great, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Lovely staff and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

We thought the motel was great and served our needs very well We stayed 2 nights and walked into town 3 times! Gorgeous Whanganui!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

It was a motel with a proper kitchen. You could cook if you wanted to. Plenty of room in the unit. Easily held 3 people to sleep and eat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Very easy to Access
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024