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Riverview Motel

3.5 star property
Riverwalk motel in Whanganui with free parking

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Experience the unique architecture of this motel, featuring a central tower and flat roof, surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens.
Two single beds with dark bedding and a bedside table, a wall-mounted light and a small mirror, and a door leading to a garden area.
Enjoy a view of the parking area and body of water from this room's large window.
Enjoy cooking in this fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator.
Stroll through a charming residential street lined with well-maintained gardens and a grand entrance.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P4,691
P5,395 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20

Room options

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Living area

Deluxe Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Riverview Unit

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 40 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Private kitchenette

One Bedroom Unit

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Living area

Deluxe Two Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Living area

Family Garden Unit

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Cribs/infant beds
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Living area

Deluxe One Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
14 Somme Parade, Whanganui, 5001

What's nearby

  • Sarjeant Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Watt Fountain - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Virginia Lake - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Thai House Express 2 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Yellow House Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Noodle Canteen - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Riverview Motel

Motel located in Whanganui Central
Riverview Motel provides amenities like a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and free newspapers
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Riverview Motel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and irons/ironing boards
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 13.50 to 13.50 per person

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 13.50 to 13.50 per person

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

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

Riverview Motel Wanganui
Riverview Wanganui
Riverview Motel Whanganui
Riverview Whanganui
Riverview Motel Motel
Riverview Motel Whanganui
Riverview Motel Motel Whanganui

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverview Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverview Motel?

As of Jul 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverview Motel on Jul 19, 2025 start from P 4,691.2, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Riverview Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverview Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Riverview Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Riverview Motel located?

Located in Whanganui Central, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Queens Park, Moutoa Gardens, and Sarjeant Gallery. Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Riverview Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 313 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 313 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 313 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 313 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 313 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geogina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and the staff so friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room, close to everything and good staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms in a great location. Easy check in and check out, friendly obliging staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location. And great spacious units.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

Good motel near to city center.

Lovely place to stay, everything you need is there, we had a large comfortable room. Would come again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stay was ok, convenient for the town and facilities.Bed a little soft for our comfort other than that a good stay. Local info spot on ang access to museum,gallery etc very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This property was very comfortable for a one night stay I much appreciated the 8 ounce container of milk for morning coffee Location across the street from river walk is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little bit dated. Some units are close to road but very clean. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, a really good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the staff service was excellent, quick to offer suggestions and help
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steve at the front desk makes this place. It's a little tired but he makes it all worth while.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
Found it quite noisy all through the night lots of traffic passing through
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good service, easy location. Will be happy to stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for five nights while catching up with family nearby. Very spacious rooms, good facilities and friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town and nice view of the river
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

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

Clean, quiet and comfortable

Quick and easy check-in, upgraded to a larger room at no extra cost. Great local advice for sightseeing and dining. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sasithorn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Service was very well
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quiet place near the river. Room is clean and kitchen and tools are useful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very excellent service provided from Steve.Recommend to all to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the river walks and town is 5mins away. Basic accommodation, spa was nice and everything was clean and a comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased, shame about ignorant noisy neigbours , cant be helped I guess.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and convenient, good for travellers. Right next to the river, easy access to river walk and short stroll to town. Great staff and amenities ...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely appointed family unit, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, great service. Spacious rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022