Riverview Motel

Property class: 3.5

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Riverview Motel provides amenities like a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a desk, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a window.

Deluxe Studio

  • Sleeps 3

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A room with two brown sofas, a glass coffee table, and a window with a view of a parking area and greenery.

Deluxe Two Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 624 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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A living room with a sofa, a glass-top table, and a TV.

Family Garden Unit

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 775 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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A living room with two blue armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a small dining table with chairs.

Deluxe One Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A room with a large window overlooking a parking area and a body of water.

Riverview Unit

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • River view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Studio

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a lamp.

Deluxe Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A compact kitchen with a red countertop, a white microwave, a sink, and a small refrigerator.

One Bedroom Unit

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Garden Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A single bed with a patterned bedspread, a dresser with drawers, a wall-mounted light, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Two Bedroom

  • Sleeps 5

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A compact room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a desk.

Deluxe One Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
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About the area

Located in Whanganui Central, a neighborhood in Whanganui, Riverview Motel is near the airport and on the riverwalk. Queens Park and Moutoa Gardens reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Whanganui Museum and Wanganui Community Arts Centre. Durie Hill Elevator and Ward Observatory are also worth visiting. Visit our Whanganui travel guide
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14 Somme Parade, Whanganui, 5001

What's nearby

  • Moutoa Gardens
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sarjeant Gallery
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Whanganui Museum
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Watt Fountain
    11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Burger Fuel Wanganui
    10 min walk
  • McDonald's
    16 min walk
  • Daily Grinds Cafe & Bakery
    9 min walk
  • Mischief
    9 min walk
  • The Yellow House Cafe
    9 min walk

About this property

Riverview Motel

  • Motel located in Whanganui Central
  • Riverview Motel provides amenities like a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
    • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and free newspapers
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Riverview Motel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Refrigerators, microwaves, and irons/ironing boards
    • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 13.50 to 13.50 per person

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 13.50 to 13.50 per person

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverview Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverview Motel?

As of Sept 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverview Motel on Sept 27, 2026 start from CA $95, 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 for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverview Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Riverview Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Riverview Motel located?

Located in Whanganui Central, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Queens Park, Moutoa Gardens, and Sarjeant Gallery. Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Riverview Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 345 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautifully located and comfortable motel to stay, with friendly and helpful staff, it’s a place worth returning to.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location but not a happy reason for staying- I was pallbearer at my partners funeral, which was at the very nearby funeral home. Very handy to the city where my friend (who had brought me up from Kapiti) and I had dinner on the Sunday night. Good parking right by our rooms. Very friendly, helpful reception staff member. Good amenities- mine recently refurbished I think. Excellent colour choice for decor and a very comfortable bed. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room - terrific view of the river - lovely staff :-)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff were excellent, room was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beds were soft but great view!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The girl on reception was very polite and helpful, the room although a bit dated was very clean and tidy with everything one could need. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property with good amenities and just a short walk to many shopping and dining options, will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room, close to everything and good staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was very roomy with comfortable bed such loely staff with room service daily .Nice view of river from the main bedroom .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and the staff so friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms in a great location. Easy check in and check out, friendly obliging staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good motel near to city center.

Lovely place to stay, everything you need is there, we had a large comfortable room. Would come again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location. And great spacious units.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stay was ok, convenient for the town and facilities.Bed a little soft for our comfort other than that a good stay. Local info spot on ang access to museum,gallery etc very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This property was very comfortable for a one night stay I much appreciated the 8 ounce container of milk for morning coffee Location across the street from river walk is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, quiet and comfortable

Quick and easy check-in, upgraded to a larger room at no extra cost. Great local advice for sightseeing and dining. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Service was very well
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very excellent service provided from Steve.Recommend to all to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff. Good layout, warm and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

Really handy for Whanganui sightseeing, very clean, friendly service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the staff service was excellent, quick to offer suggestions and help
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely appointed family unit, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little bit dated. Some units are close to road but very clean. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quiet place near the river. Room is clean and kitchen and tools are useful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025