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Highest rated hotelAstral Motel – 5
Cheapest month to bookJune
Average 4 star hotel price$162 per night
Average 5 star hotel price$189 per night

Your guide to finding the best hotels in Whanganui, New Zealand

Make the most of your time in Whanganui by staying at a hotel that matches your needs. We’ve gathered some of Whanganui's best hotels, from luxurious to more modest hotels.

Best time to visit Whanganui

When you're planning your vacation to Whanganui, think about what you hope to do (or avoid) during your stay when it comes to things like weather and price. Low and high season in Whanganui

Busiest month(s): Whanganui experiences its peak tourist season in August, bringing an average nightly rate of $148. For those planning a trip during this period, it's essential to budget for higher costs compared to slower times of the year, which offer average nightly rates as low as $131.

Quietest month(s): The cheapest time to travel is September, when the average price per night is $131.

With less annual rainfall, Whanganui is a solid destination if you enjoy drier weather.

If you are looking to avoid wet weather, visit Whanganui in January when you can avoid the rainy season, which takes place in June.

August is the most expensive month to stay in Whanganui, so plan accordingly. When prices peak, you can expect to spend an average of $148 per night on hotels. Prices are usually highest on Saturday. No matter the time of year, Monday is typically the cheapest day to book.

Where to stay in Whanganui

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Popular hotels in Whanganui

If you're visiting Whanganui, here are some other in-demand hotels you can reserve:

The Siena Motor Lodge is a great hotel to stay at, with its 4-star rating and excellent amenities. This hotel provides an excellent retreat in the middle of Whanganui, and you can enjoy the hotel's free breakfast, fitness center, indoor pool, and free Wi-Fi.

With a 4-star rating, the Kings Court Motel is another wonderful hotel. The hotel offers a free breakfast, fitness center, indoor pool, and free Wi-Fi.

Enjoy the best of both worlds at the Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park, where comfort meets modern amenities. The hotel provides a free breakfast, fitness center, indoor pool, and free Wi-Fi for you to use at your leisure.

The Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park is a 3-star hotel that has plenty to offer. You can take advantage of the amenities provided, including a breakfast, Pool, gym, and free Wi-Fi.

With a modern and comfortable design, the Aotea Motor Lodge is a 4-star hotel that provides free breakfast, free parking, free Wi-Fi, and fitness center.

Things to do in Whanganui

At the heart of the city, you can find well-known attractions and things to do like the Kowhai Park. If you're a foodie, you'll find a wide array of great restaurants, like Yellow House Cafe, Caroline's Boatshed Bar and Eatery, Mud Ducks, Rutland Arms, and STELLAR RESTAURANT & BAR.

Finding cheap hotels in Whanganui: FAQs

In Whanganui, the expected average temperature in April is 14°C. The warmest month is typically February, which averages 21°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 7°C. The rainiest month is June, and the driest month is January.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Whanganui with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is $56 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $56 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is $159 per night, and the average price on weekends is $168. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Whanganui could be Thursday.
The nearest airport to Whanganui is Whanganui Airport (WAG), which is 4.5km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Palmerston North Airport, which is 65.1km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Thursday is the cheapest day to stay in Whanganui. And the most expensive day seems to be Saturday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Whanganui is currently around $145 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is $101 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Whanganui is currently around $162 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is $133 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Whanganui is currently around $189 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is $187 per night.
Get your morning laps in at The Avenue.
If you're hitting up Whanganui with kids in tow, try Burwood Motel.