Title: Grand Hotel Wanganui - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Grand Hotel Wanganui Hotel with 2 restaurants, 7-minute walk to Watt Fountain ![2 bars/lounges](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624300/9624277/fb23d2e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![City view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624300/9624277/8006ac0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Billiards](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624300/9624277/f2d5c216.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624300/9624277/b83f0efb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624300/9624277/2237d3aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Grand Hotel Wanganui, in the heart of the city, is a perfect base for exploration. Guests can dine at two on-site restaurants, visit the cafe, or unwind with drinks at the bars. Practical amenities include dry cleaning, laundry services, and luggage storage. 7.8 Good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Room service - Breakfast available - Laundry - Parking included - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 20 - Nov. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=9624277&PinnedHotelID=9624277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=9624277&PinnedHotelID=9624277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 21 - Nov. 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=9624277&PinnedHotelID=9624277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=9624277&PinnedHotelID=9624277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 21 - Nov. 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=9624277&PinnedHotelID=9624277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=9624277&PinnedHotelID=9624277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 28 - Nov. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=9624277&PinnedHotelID=9624277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=9624277&PinnedHotelID=9624277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![In-room safe, desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624300/9624277/eccad947.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double or Twin Room ### Highlights Balcony Refrigerator LCD TV Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker In-room safe Daily housekeeping Desk - 215 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624300/9624277/39100dca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room ### Highlights Refrigerator LCD TV Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker In-room safe Daily housekeeping Desk - 226 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed ![Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624300/9624277/78347071.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room ### Highlights Refrigerator LCD TV Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker In-room safe Daily housekeeping Desk - 344 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Bed ![Queen Room with Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624300/9624277/a9056b8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Queen Room with Balcony ### Highlights Balcony Refrigerator LCD TV Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker In-room safe Daily housekeeping Desk - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWhanganui-Hotels-Grand-Hotel-Wanganui.h9624277.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWhanganui-Hotels-Grand-Hotel-Wanganui.h9624277.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-39.93259%2C175.04906&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=C3NHGmxilq_J5znV0wyPFIO7D4s=) Cnr St Hill and Guyton Street, Whanganui, 5001 #### What's nearby - Whanganui Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Watt Fountain - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Sarjeant Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 10 min walk - 0.8 km - Durie Hill Elevator - 11 min walk - 1.0 km #### Getting around - Whanganui (WAG) - 9 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Stellar - ‬9 min walk - ‪Red Lion Inn - ‬13 min walk - ‪Rutland Arms Inn - ‬7 min walk - ‪Mischief - ‬1 min walk - ‪The Brick House - ‬4 min walk ## About this property ### Grand Hotel Wanganui Hotel near Watt Fountain Located close to Whanganui Museum and Sarjeant Gallery, Grand Hotel Wanganui provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 2 bars. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi and conference space are available to all guests. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self parking - Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and meeting rooms - Free newspapers, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises Room features All 55 rooms have comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Extra amenities include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - Refrigerators, cribs/infant beds, and coffee/tea makers ## Similar properties ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4130000/4129900/4129843/131dc740.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel Whanganui Central - Parking included - Free WiFi - Business services - Laundry 9.0 Wonderful 72 reviews CA $61 CA $70 total includes taxes & fees Nov 21 - Nov 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=4129843&PinnedHotelID=4129843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679400/9679358/f3c35883.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Rutland Arms Inn Whanganui Central - Parking included - Free WiFi - Bar - Laundry 9.2 Wonderful 302 reviews CA $132 CA $154 total includes taxes & fees Nov 25 - Nov 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=9679358&PinnedHotelID=9679358&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37910200/37910180/a19ba4aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting. 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Check-in end time: anytime Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in is available for a fee Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Contactless check-out available Late check-out subject to availability A late check-out fee will be charged ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours), lockbox ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per night ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 11 to 20 for adults, and NZD 8 to 9 for children - Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability) - Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) - Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per night 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 Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly) ### National rating Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand. ### Property is also known as Grand Hotel Wanganui Grand Wanganui Grand Hotel Wanganui Whanganui Grand Wanganui Whanganui Grand Hotel Wanganui Hotel Grand Hotel Wanganui Whanganui Grand Hotel Wanganui Hotel Whanganui ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Grand Hotel Wanganui pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Wanganui? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). ### What time is check-out at Grand Hotel Wanganui? > Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability). ### Where is Grand Hotel Wanganui located? > Located in Whanganui Central, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Watt Fountain, Sarjeant Gallery, and Whanganui Museum. Durie Hill Elevator and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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