Title: Luxury Beach Bus - 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) Entire home # Luxury Beach Bus Vacation home in Whanganui with kitchenette and patio ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113910000/113909000/113908949/ed8f1c6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113910000/113909000/113908949/583148d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113910000/113909000/113908949/d6647f7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113910000/113909000/113908949/cfcef749.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113910000/113909000/113908949/b970bd27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Luxury Beach Bus provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom797 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Luxury Beach Bus Just over the dunes from the beach you'll find this unique accommodation. A city bus in it's former life, it has been meticulously renovated to create a fun and luxurious space for you to rest and relax. Free Wifi, heat and aircon, a fully plumbed toilet and full size shower, luxury linens, smart t.v. and a kitchenette - all located in a quiet neighbourhood by the beach. We're just down the road from conveniences and a cafe and only 10 minutes from Whanganui City Centre. Free parking. Please note the access is down a flight of stairs from the parking space. The sound of the waves in constant and relaxing. From the top of the stairs you have a magical view of the sunset. At night the milky way is just above for your stargazing pleasure. Our black sand beach with a view of Taranaki is just a 5 minute walk over the dunes. This location is so special. Close enough to town if you're here for work, but a quiet oasis of seaside nature to return to at the end of the day. If you're here for a holiday it's magic, year round! Bundle up for a wintery walk on the quiet beach or put your togs on and enjoy a dip in finer weather. Whanganui is not typically on the tourist route, but there are so many things to see and do here. I've compiled a list in your guest book inside the bus. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Bicycle parking ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycle parking - Garden - Property does not allow children - Recycling - Unit size: 797 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38030000/38023300/38023262/82b67a57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic summer house by the sea Castlecliff - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 8.8 Excellent 106 reviews CA $95 CA $176 total includes taxes & fees Nov 11 - Nov 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=38023262&PinnedHotelID=38023262&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3533900/3533869/3bf5716d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Aotea Motor Lodge Whanganui Central - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 401 reviews CA $132 CA $153 total includes taxes & fees Nov 12 - Nov 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=3533869&PinnedHotelID=3533869&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3500000/3499200/3499172/260582b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 151 on London Motel College Estate - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Business services 9.0 Wonderful 442 reviews CA $119 CA $137 total includes taxes & fees Nov 15 - Nov 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=3499172&PinnedHotelID=3499172&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114710000/114703600/114703574/f0738d11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town Westmere - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews CA $99 CA $167 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - Dec 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=114703574&PinnedHotelID=114703574&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38080000/38079100/38079097/031e7204.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kokako Lodge Wanganui Gonville - Free WiFi - Laundry - Microwave - Kitchen 9.6 Exceptional 39 reviews CA $131 CA $246 total includes taxes & fees Nov 19 - Nov 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=38079097&PinnedHotelID=38079097&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74730000/74725800/74725761/273a5a0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Penhill Hideaway, A Brand New Rural Retreat! 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Thank you! Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules The bus has a sewage pump for water leaving the bus. Please take care with what you put down the drains or flush down the toilet. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-39.932007,174.97244&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7CiurFwh%7Dj%60%40%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FS%40S%40S%3FU%40QBU%40S%40SBSBQBUBQ%40UDQBUDQBQDUDQDQDQDQFQDSFQDQFQFQHSFMFQHOFQHOFQHOHMJOFMJOHOJOHIJOJKJOJKJMJMJKJKLKJILKLKJGLKLILILGJGNILILGLENILELENELENELENENCLENCLANCNANCNALCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBL%40NBNDLBNDNDLDLDNDLDNDLHLDLFNHLHLFLFJHLHLJLFLJJHLJJJJJJJLLHLLJHLJLJNHHJNHNJNHLHNHLHNHPFNHPFNHPFLFRFPFPDPFPFRDPDPFPDPBPDTDPBPDTBPBTBPBT%40PBR%40RBR%40T%40P%40T%3FR%40R%40R%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FRATAP%3FTARARARCTAPCTAPCTCPCRCRERCPERERCPERGPEPEPGPGPERGPGPGPGNIPGLIPGNIPININILINKNILKNIJKNKLIJMJINMJKJKJKJMJKHMJMHMJMFKHMHMFMHOFMHMDMHODMDODMDMDODODM%40OFO%40MBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FMAOCOAOCOAMCOAMGOAOEMEOEMEOEMEMEOIMEMIMGOIKGMIMIMGMKKIMKMKKIMKKKKKKKKOKKKOKIKOIKKOIMKOGOKMIOIOGQIOGQIMGQGOIQGQGQESGQEQGQEQEQESEQESCSEQCSESASCQCUCQCUAQAUCSAS%3FSAUAQ%3FUAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ab2qgLlX72eJZsO11Er4GVv6IHw=) Whanganui, Manawatu-Whanganui #### What's nearby - Castlecliff Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Virginia Lake - 9 min drive - 7.9 km - Durie Hill Elevator - 11 min drive - 8.2 km - Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 11 min drive - 8.2 km - South Beach - 19 min drive - 12.5 km #### Getting around - Whanganui (WAG) - 22 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Citadel - ‬6 min walk - ‪Little Curious - ‬10 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Springvale Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Mischief - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Luxury Beach Bus pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Luxury Beach Bus? > As of Nov 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury Beach Bus on Nov 14, 2025 start from CA $139.23, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Whanganui-Hotels-Luxury-Beach-Bus.h113908949.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Luxury Beach Bus? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Luxury Beach Bus? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Luxury Beach Bus located? > Located in Castlecliff, this vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Castlecliff Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Virginia Lake and Ward Observatory. Queens Park and Whanganui Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Luxury Beach Bus Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle A. Aug 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Comfortable stay , good host ##### Michelle A. 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