3 Star Hotel

Riverview Motel

14 Somme Parade, Whanganui, New Zealand View Map

$74 nightly

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Riverview Motel

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The Riverview Motel, on the banks of the Whanganui River and only 5 minutes’ walk from the city center, offers spacious accommodations with cooking facilities, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. Each unit at Riverview Motel includes a microwave, mini refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms have a flat-screen TV and a dining and seating area. Some rooms include a spa bath. Wanganui Airport is a 10-minute drive away. Luggage storage facilities and a self-service laundry are available. Cooked and continental breakfasts are available and can be delivered to the rooms.

743 Reviews

8.1Very Good
Cleanliness
8.8
Staff
9.3
Location
9.1

What Guests Say

  • “Our one bedroom apartment was very clean and well equipped. Location was close to shops and restaurants.”
  • “They were under staffed and we couldn't check it til half 3 but over all the staff were amazing.”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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1 Bedroom Deluxe1/3

1 Bedroom Deluxe

485 sqft • 1 Queen, 2 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
Deluxe Studio1/4

Deluxe Studio

431 sqft • 1 Queen, 1 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
Deluxe One Bedroom1/4

Deluxe One Bedroom

485 sqft • 1 Queen, 1 Single or 1 Sofabed

  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
Garden Studio1/4

Garden Studio

323 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
2 Bedroom Deluxe1/4

2 Bedroom Deluxe

625 sqft • 1 Queen, 3 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
One-Bedroom Unit1/4

One-Bedroom Unit

377 sqft • 1 Queen or 1 Sofabed

  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting

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    What Guests Loved

    8.1
    Very Good

    Based on 743 reviews

    Location

    9.1

    Cleanliness

    8.8

    Staff

    9.3

    Overall Quality

    8.2

    Pros +

    • Our one bedroom apartment was very clean and well equipped. Location was close to shops and restaurants.
    • They were under staffed and we couldn't check it til half 3 but over all the staff were amazing.
    • Always a great motel to stay when we are in Whanganui. We never book anywhere else.

    Cons -

    • We don't have many problems staying, maybe car parks need to be more spaced. Especially by the steps for top floor, parking there is very tight.
    • Fan so noisy
    • The road noise. Our room overlooked the road along the river. In the day it was very noisy as the windows are only single glazed.
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    10Verified guestPosted on: 4-4-2025

    Our one bedroom apartment was very clean and well equipped. Location was close to shops and restaurants.

    8JordanPosted on: 2-19-2026

    They were under staffed and we couldn't check it til half 3 but over all the staff were amazing.

    10JanePosted on: 2-19-2026

    Always a great motel to stay when we are in Whanganui. We never book anywhere else.

    We don't have many problems staying, maybe car parks need to be more spaced. Especially by the steps for top floor, parking there is very tight.

    9FrancisPosted on: 1-27-2026

    All bedsheets is new clean comfortable

    Fan so noisy

    7MPosted on: 1-25-2026

    Pleasant and amenable host.Convenient location.Plenty of room.Affordable

    6NatashaPosted on: 1-25-2026

    Well laid out and good kitchen facilities.

    The road noise. Our room overlooked the road along the river. In the day it was very noisy as the windows are only single glazed.

    6SmithiesPosted on: 1-24-2026

    Very helpful staff. Close to the town centre.Very clean, good shower.

    Not enough lighting. Passing traffic noise. Mattresses too soft for our liking.

    10AllanPosted on: 1-24-2026

    Location is excellent. The motel is within easy walking distance of the main shops which is a positive. Also, being located beside the river, there is the opportunity for good walks on flat paths - especially if you are interested in the riverboat history of Wanganui. The motel is a 5-10 minutes walk from both the wharf where river cruises depart and the riverboat museum.

    Nothing to say here

    7LynettePosted on: 1-18-2026

    Lovely large unit, with comfortable beds and couches. Friendly, helpful staff.

    The unit was hot and the ceiling fan didn’t cool things down. There was a fan in the main bedroom which was used all night. The fridge/freezer was the tiniest appliance I’ve ever seen, and quite awkward to bend down to access.

    8JillPosted on: 1-15-2026

    Great location, walking distance to town and the river boat. Our unit was spacious with a separate bedroom, large bathroom and decent kitchen with two burners but no oven. The bathroom had toiletries and facecloths. The wifi was good. The receptionist was very helpful and gave suggestions on what to see and do. The location was quiet with no road noise.

    We couldn't figure out the TV and only a couple of channels worked.

    9DianePosted on: 1-12-2026

    The rooms were clean and comfortable. The staff were were friendly and welcoming. NIt was close enough to the centre to walk in for bars and restaurants.

    4CookPosted on: 1-9-2026

    This motel is is a great location opposite the riverside walkway and close to town.

    It is clear that there has been no investment in refurbishment for decades, which made it very dreary as the paintwork is battered, the carpet has carpet moth. The walls are very thin and the people through the wall were easily audible snoring etc. There was road noise.

    8Fitzpatrick D.Posted on: 1-5-2026

    Clean, spacious good price

    Bed a little uncomfortable but adequate x

    8FitzpatrickPosted on: 1-5-2026

    Clean, spacious good price

    Bed a little uncomfortable but adequate x

    8HayleyPosted on: 1-3-2026

    Great location. Clean and tidy. Quiet. Spacious.

    Dated, but still comfortable.

    8SuzannePosted on: 12-31-2025

    The motel room had lots of natural light, airy, had very good kitchen facilities, a good compendium with an overview of Wanganui and things to see and do, and very convenient to tourist attractions in Wanganui. The staff were friends and helpful.

    We didn't find anything to not like.

    10DavidPosted on: 12-28-2025

    Very clean and close to the town centre. Comfortable bed and plenty of room in the unit.

    9KayePosted on: 12-21-2025

    The location was excellent. Staff were very obliging.

    Power point beside queen bed not working. Spa bath not working. Would have liked more towels.

    8MarcusPosted on: 12-19-2025

    Great service, 1 of the quicker responder’s & check-in was very easy compared to a few other sites I’ve stayed in.

    Some rubbish was left, parking quite tight when there are trailers/ tradie utes on the property, truck/ traffic noise was a little constant & surprisibg through the night.

    4JuliePosted on: 12-16-2025

    Location was good

    The unit was tired and dated. It was clean enough but areas that need repairs which made it feed less clean. There were ants in the kitchen which I reported to the owner

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Riverview Motel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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    Riverview Motel

    14 Somme Parade, Whanganui

    Discover the AreaWhanganui

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