Title: Gem on Bastia Hill - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gem on Bastia Hill Villa in Whanganui with patio ## Photo gallery for Gem on Bastia Hill ![Property grounds - Gem on Bastia Hill (Wanganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116490000/116489400/116489318/ad2ce04b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Gem on Bastia Hill (Wanganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116490000/116489400/116489318/783c2073.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Paper towels - Gem on Bastia Hill (Wanganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116490000/116489400/116489318/fd6e372c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Gem on Bastia Hill (Wanganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116490000/116489400/116489318/08c4aa46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Gem on Bastia Hill (Wanganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116490000/116489400/116489318/4de5fcce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Gem on Bastia Hill provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Gem on Bastia Hill Our beautiful villa offers a perfect blend of comfort and tranquillity. Four spacious bedrooms accommodate up to 9 guests, this is the ideal getaway for families or groups. Step inside and enjoy the warmth and charm of the combination of old-style villa with modern amenities in a garden setting. BBQ on the deck with views to Mt. Ruapehu or look out over the city below. Our lush garden enhances the serene atmosphere, making a rural paradise yet only 5 minutes from the centre of town. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the villa: WiFi ### Food and drink - Paper towels ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![TV, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34100000/34096800/34096781/46d9b6ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relax in the Wanganui Dunes Castlecliff - Ocean view - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.6 Exceptional 307 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=34096781&PinnedHotelID=34096781&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27510000/27508500/27508475/ca0d3654.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverside Townhouse with room for all the family, great location & WIFI Whanganui Central - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.0 Wonderful 278 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=27508475&PinnedHotelID=27508475&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32770000/32768500/32768488/5f926a3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lancewood Lodge Bulls - Parking included - Free WiFi - Game room - Business services 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=32768488&PinnedHotelID=32768488&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89790000/89782800/89782740/w1150h1536x0y0-12b3fe9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachfront stunning modern sunny split level home. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Bastia Hill, a neighborhood in Whanganui, is home to this villa. Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum and New Zealand Glassworks are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Durie Hill Elevator and Whanganui Museum. Ward Observatory and Bason Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting. [Visit our Whanganui travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Whanganui.dx3758) [View more Villas in Whanganui](https://www.expedia.ca/Whanganui-Villas.d3758-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-39.925713,175.0684&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:rbtrFo%60pk%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FU%40U%3FQ%40U%40S%40Q%40UBU%40Q%40UBQBSBSBSBQDUBQDQDUBQDSDQFQDQFQDQFQFQFSFQFOHQFMHQFOHMHSHMHOHOHMJOHOJKJOHIJOJKJOJKLKJKJKLIJKLKLILKJGLILGLILILGNGLGLGLENELENELGNELENANELCNANCNALCNANCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FNBN%40NBL%40NBN%40NBLDN%40NDLDLFNDNDLDLDLFNFLFLFLHLHLFLHLFLJJHLJLJJHLJJJJJJJJNJJJNJHJNHJJNHNHLHNJNHLHNFPHNFPHLFPFNFPHRFPDPFPDPFPDPDPDRDPBTDPDPBTBPBRBRBRBPBT%40P%40T%40TBP%3FR%40T%40P%3FT%40T%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARAR%3FTCPATATAPCTCNCTCPCTCPCTEPERCREPEPEREPGPEPGPEPGPIRGPGLGRILGPINGPINILKNININILKNIHKNKJKNKJKNKJKJKJMJKHMJMJKFMLMFMHMFMHMFMHMHODMFMDMDODOFMDMDODO%40MDOBO%40OBMBO%40O%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCOAMAOCOCOAMCOEOAMEOEMEOGMEOEMEMGMEOIMIMGMIMGMIKGMMMGMKKKMIKKKKMKKKKOKKKOIKKOKIIOKMIOIOIOIMIQIOGOIQGMISGMGQGSGQGQEQGQEQGQESEQCQESESCQEUCQCUCQCUCOAUAQCUAUAQAUAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wOjENUSKttHH8K8OSnhLI1cizUc=) Wanganui ### What's nearby - Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum 1 min drive \- 1.5 km - Queens Park 1 min drive \- 1.5 km - Durie Hill Elevator 2 min drive \- 1.9 km - Whanganui Museum 2 min drive \- 1.8 km - Durie Hill Memorial Tower 2 min drive \- 1.9 km ### Getting around - Whanganui (WAG) 11 min drive ### Restaurants - Caroline's Boatshed Bar & Eatery 6 min drive - Little Curious Bagels 5 min drive - Red Lion Inn 2 min drive - Stellar 3 min drive - Rutland Arms Inn 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gem on Bastia Hill pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Gem on Bastia Hill? ### What time is check-out at Gem on Bastia Hill? ### Where is Gem on Bastia Hill located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Gem on Bastia Hill Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amie F. Jan 7, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely oasis above the city. Communication with host was easy. House was wonderfully clean on arrival. Amazing space and views outdoors and a great deck to relax on any time of the day. Kids loved the space to roam, trampoline, swing, and resident pÅ«keko family. Great place, we will definitely stay again. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c38a096d-d1a4-4a3b-91d5-5e99f5da01dc-1767761238332.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/30a982c7-5212-4c28-a865-a68bcbea6905-1767761238970.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Amie F. 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