About this property

Riverside Motel features a lovely garden setting, located on the banks of Whanganui River. A 10-minute walk from Wanganui city center, it offers free parking and free Wi-Fi access. All units are equipped with heating, electric blankets and satellite TV. Each offers kitchen facilities, including an oven, a fridge and a microwave. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer. The property offers guest laundry and ample space for parking. The staff at the tour desk can assist with arranging local activities. Babysitting services can be requested. Wanganui Riverside Motel is within an 11-minute walk of Riverboat Center and Whanganui Regional Museum. Turakina Train Station is a 21-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
Bedroom
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Value for money
Location
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Victoria
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It was very clean, it was comfortable and it had everything that you needed.
  • Allan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Good position and comfortable and clean. Nice walk along the river just across the road.
  • Peter
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Wonderful location, daily room service even though I was staying multiple nights. Obliging reception as they allowed me to keep my bicycle in the room.
  • Colin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    This is a great place to stop over. Separate bedroom and had a stove as well as a microwave. Would go back and would recommend. The owner very helpful.
  • Jan
    Australia Australia
    Location by the river is very pleasant. The people running the motel were very nice and accommodating. The studio was very spacious. It was an easy walk into town.
  • Claire
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location that was quiet. It was spacious and well equipped.
  • Songtao
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything is great and recommanded to choose here to stay except my comments of dislike below
  • Rachel
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great value for money. Nothing fancy, but spacious and clean.
  • Tania
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything about the place was great. Perfect location. Big rooms perfect for my family with everything we could need.
  • L
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location was perfect, the river across the road, everything was close by.

Area info

Amenities of Riverside Motel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • River view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Telephone
  • TV

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Room service

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules

Riverside Motel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 years old
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
NZD 15 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 15 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that breakfast is served between 7:15 and 8:15.

FAQs about Riverside Motel