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The Rutland Arms Inn

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Take advantage of a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at The Rutland Arms Inn. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk, a chair, a mirror, and a nightstand.

Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Studio)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Whanganui Central, a neighborhood in Whanganui, is home to The Rutland Arms Inn. Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Watt Fountain and Durie Hill Memorial Tower. Wanganui Community Arts Centre and Durie Hill Elevator are also worth visiting. Visit our Whanganui travel guide
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Cnr Victoria Ave & Ridgway Street, Whanganui, 4500

What's nearby

  • Queens Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Whanganui Museum
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Wanganui Community Arts Centre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sarjeant Gallery
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Burger Fuel Wanganui
    9 min walk
  • McDonald's
    15 min walk
  • Daily Grinds Cafe & Bakery
    4 min walk
  • Mischief
    7 min walk
  • The Yellow House Cafe
    2 min drive

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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
  • Phone

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rutland Arms Inn 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 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Rutland Arms Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 338 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 338 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 338 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 338 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 338 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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What a nice property to stay at . The restaurant meals really where nice , reserve early to get a spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very cute historic property that has been nicely updated. Centrally located to lots of fun restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Just an overnight stop but what a gem . Great rooms staff and bar . No need to go anywhere else once you there . Good parking out back . If I had to make a criticism it would be water pressure in shower wasn’t great .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A perfect stay in a perfect location! Rooms super comfortable, staff extremely helpful and food amazing! We'll be back :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely room, with large bathroom. In the middle of town. Free parking outside. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Quite possibly the friendliest staff we’ve ever encountered!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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We really enjoyed our stay at the Rutland Arms Hotel. The staff were very welcoming and accommodating. Located in the heart of the town, the hotel itself oozed character and our room had lovely view of the tower on the hill. The pub was a lovely place to dine and relax, and the food was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very efficient service, huge clean room, nice evening meal offered and substantial breakfast. The only downer was the weak shower.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Enjoyed a very friendly stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location

Love this place, great location and lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the charm, continental breakfast, close to river.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Parking very easy and secure. The hotel is in a great location. Staff great. Bar and restaurant also great. The only small criticism is the shower pressure isn’t great - but manageable and not a problem/. Would definitely stay here again and again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely room, welcoming staff. We ate in the pub in the evening as well as the continental breakfast. Both were delicious with good portions. Parking was easy once we’d located the car park! Wouldn’t hesitate to return.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The food at the restaurant was amazing. The room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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A heritage building that has been recently restored. Rooms are large, lots of native timber used. We had dinner and breakfast, both of which were excellent. Great selection of craft beer in the pub.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The rooms met the old-world charm expected of a hotel of its age. The food and staff were both fantastic & welcoming, with the added advantage of booking meals & drinks to my room. Recommended as the place to stay in Wanganui.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were so friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location

Great location great facilities highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Free Parking at rear of hotel. Spacious and comfortable room with all the amenities. Large bathroom. Good service from all the staff at any time of day. Food is excellent. We ate breakfast and dinner & the cabinet food looked tasty too. Great range of beers on tap and gin.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely boutique hotel, staff were awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved our two nights at the Rutland Arms. Perfect location for all the local amenities, parking at the rear, lovely staff, spacious, comfortable and clean accommodation. Sky Movies and Sports was an unexpected bonus. The only improvement would be to increase the pressure on the shower, we are all for the environment but it was not much more than a trickle so took ages to rinse off shampoo and soap. Otherwise, the perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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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