Otamatea

Whanganui

Popular places to visit

Virginia Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Virginia Lake during your travels in Whanganui. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.

Virginia Lake

Durie Hill Elevator

Enjoy an outing to Durie Hill Elevator during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Durie Hill Elevator

Whanganui Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui Museum during your travels in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Whanganui Museum

Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum

Watt Fountain

After visiting Watt Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Watt Fountain

Sarjeant Gallery

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Sarjeant Gallery during your trip to Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Sarjeant Gallery

Top hotels in Otamatea

The Avenue Hotel
The Avenue Hotel
3 out of 5
379 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui
The price is P4,279 per night from Jul 18 to Jul 19
P4,279
P4,921 total
Jul 18 - Jul 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (278 reviews)
"The property is undergoing renovations at the moment and the in-house restaurant is not available. We didn’t know this until check-in. The room was road facing/frontage, and traffic noise was ample. No lift/elevator available. Other than that, great stay. Would recommend."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

The Avenue Hotel
151 on London Motel
151 on London Motel
4.5 out of 5
151 London Street, Whanganui
Stay at this 4.5-star business-friendly motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (413 reviews)
"Lovely staff to greet you. Warm and quiet rooms, can hardly hear a thing which is amazing considering it’s off SH3. Will definitely be staying again."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

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Burwood Manor Motel
Burwood Manor Motel
2.5 out of 5
63-65 Dublin Street, Whanganui
The price is P6,375 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P6,375
P7,331 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Whanganui Museum are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (312 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Kelly was so friendly and super helpful."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Burwood Manor Motel
Riverside Motel
Riverside Motel
3.5 out of 5
30 Somme Parade, Whanganui
Fully refundable
The price is P3,969 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
P3,969
P4,564 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (319 reviews)
"Comfy place to stay"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Riverside Motel
Aotea Motor Lodge
Aotea Motor Lodge
4.5 out of 5
390 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui
The price is P5,949 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P5,949
P6,842 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Whanganui ...
9/10 Wonderful! (389 reviews)
"Good location and close to everything once would need"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Aotea Motor Lodge
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
3.5 out of 5
143 Anzac Parade, Whanganui
The price is P3,264 per night from Jul 11 to Jul 12
P3,264
P3,754 total
Jul 11 - Jul 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (206 reviews)
"Was a unique property almost like staying in the jungle with the city just behind you. Comfortable unit and excellent value for money. Great place to stay with children."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
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Other neighbourhoods around Otamatea

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Saint Johns Hill

While there might not be top attractions in Saint Johns Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Virginia Lake and Durie Hill Elevator.

Saint Johns Hill
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Springvale

While Springvale might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Durie Hill Elevator and Virginia Lake.

Springvale
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Westmere

If you're spending some time in Westmere, Mowhanau Beach and Bason Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Westmere
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College Estate

While College Estate might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Whanganui Museum and Durie Hill Elevator.

College Estate
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Tawhero

Tawhero might not have many top sights, but Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Tawhero
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Gonville

Though Gonville might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Durie Hill Elevator and South Beach.

Gonville

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