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The Rutland Arms Inn

4.0 star property
Inn in Whanganui with free parking

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Bar (on property)
Courtyard
Lobby
Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Studio) | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
The Rutland Arms Inn welcomes travelers with its picturesque setting and helpful staff ready to assist with dry cleaning and luggage storage. Visitors unwind on the terrace, enjoy drinks at the bar, and stay connected with WiFi throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Studio) | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Studio)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Cnr Victoria Ave & Ridgway Street, Whanganui, 4500

What's nearby

  • Watt Fountain - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Sarjeant Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Virginia Lake - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mischief - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rutland Arms Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Red Lion Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Stellar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Rutland Arms Inn

Upscale inn located in Whanganui Central
You can look forward to a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at The Rutland Arms Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Rutland Arms Inn include thoughtful touches such as bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and desks

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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

  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Rutland Arms Inn Wanganui
Rutland Arms Inn
Rutland Arms Wanganui
Rutland Arms Inn Whanganui
Rutland Arms Whanganui
The Rutland Arms Inn Inn
The Rutland Arms Inn Whanganui
The Rutland Arms Inn Inn Whanganui

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rutland Arms Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Rutland Arms Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Rutland Arms Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Where is The Rutland Arms Inn located?

Located in Whanganui Central, this inn is steps from Watt Fountain, Queens Park, and New Zealand Glassworks. Moutoa Gardens and Wanganui Community Arts Centre are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

The Rutland Arms Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 297 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were so friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beautiful furniture and great complimentary breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautifully decorated, clean room and very helpful staff. The water pressure in the shower was very low. But besides that we had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the rooms at the Rutland Inn, the restaurant and bar were closed for renovation this time but alternative options were suggested
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this place . My number one choice in Whanganui.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a very friendly stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the charm, continental breakfast, close to river.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location great facilities highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the quaint elegance of the Rutland Arms Inn. The restaurant and bar onsite were excellent for dinner and the breakfast prepared for us got our day started. Very comfortable room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The historical presentation friendly helpful staff complimentary breakfast and situation meant we could walk to another venue.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy with room but I think they need a bit more modernisation in bathrooms. Hey they are still great how they are but could be flasher.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An authentic historical hotel tastefully refurbished to a high standard in a good location in a very walkable town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was very cute hotel of 8 rooms, would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, convenient property that I would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and room, everything I needed, restaurant is great too and food was lovely Easy parking 100% recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wanganui

Hotel ideally situated in the centre of town, an easy walk to Galleries studios and other attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely homely hotel. A little noisy at night but ear plugs sorted that. Very good staff indeed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, friendly smiley staff. Comfy bed and cosy room. Great food at the bar/restaurant. Convenient location to dinning options.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Philip J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Lovely stay Very central location The staff were excellent and very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique hotel, staff were awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy and the staff were very friendly. We dined there several times at the restaurant and the food and service were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint property and very accessible to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - so easy to see most of Whanganui without getting in a car. Hotel is in a historic building so older but amenities were fine. The restaurant connected to the property is very popular so reservations were required on weekends. Food was pub menu but quite tasty. We would stay here again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had a lovely homely feel to it. The furnishings were generally of days gone by but that all added to the charm of the property. The staff were all friendly and attentive. The area around was full of interesting features, even on a Sunday evening. The Durie Hill Elevator has to be visited.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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