[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Riverside Townhouse with room for all the family, great location & WIFI Riverfront vacation home in Whanganui with kitchen ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27510000/27508500/27508475/f805b0d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27510000/27508500/27508475/2518f8fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27510000/27508500/27508475/e6f7034e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27510000/27508500/27508475/c23a9c35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27510000/27508500/27508475/1a61ff6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Stroll to the central city shopping area, supermarket, library, museum and art gallery from this property. Cross the road for a scenic walk along the riverbank or explore Saturday morning markets with local produce and craft. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - Washer - Kitchen - 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. ### Riverside Townhouse with room for all the family, great location & WIFI This property is great you can just park up your car, and walk the short distance to the central city shopping area, supermarket, library, museum, art gallery The Waimaire Riverboat and the I-site centre are both just down the road and of course there is the Saturday morning markets, which have an assortment of local produce and craft. If you are into a bit of fitness just cross the road and enjoy the walk along the riverbank and do the bridge to bridge circuit. You are also so central with only a approximate 2 hour drive away from The Tongariro National Park or follow the coastal highway to New Plymouth Special conditions: Not a problem having children staying as long as well supervised, even though the property is fenced, it is not childproof at the front. Two of the bedrooms and second bathroom located upstairs. Opening window in the room with the single beds, has a security screen with lock, please make sure this is in place, when children are using this room. There is garaging available for one car if needed, otherwise there is parking outside and also along from property if more than a couple of cars. Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Limited onsite parking (max 1 space) - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - On a river ### Things to do - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## 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 105 reviews CA $97 CA $179 total includes taxes & fees Oct 13 - Oct 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=38023262&PinnedHotelID=38023262&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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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Riverside Townhouse Room all Family House Wanganui Township Riverside Townhouse Room all Family House Riverside Townhouse Room all Family Wanganui Township Riverside Townhouse Room all Family Riverside Townhouse Room all Family House Wanganui Township Riverside Townhouse Room all Family Wanganui Township Riverside Townhouse With Room for all the Family Whanganui Riverside Townhouse Room all Family Riverside Room Family House Riverside Townhouse With Room for all the Family Riverside Townhouse With Room for all the Family Wifi ## About the area Located on a river, this vacation home is in Whanganui Central, a neighborhood in Whanganui. Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum and New Zealand Glassworks are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Whanganui Museum and Durie Hill Elevator. Ward Observatory and Bason Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking in the area. [Visit our Whanganui travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Whanganui.dx3758) [View more Vacation homes in Whanganui](https://www.expedia.ca/Whanganui-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3758-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-39.92878%2C175.05475&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Jf8uEOEkdwterAjFrk-jYCenxts=) Wanganui Township, Wanganui ### What's nearby - Sarjeant Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Watt Fountain - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Durie Hill Elevator - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Virginia Lake - 4 min drive - 2.5 km ### Getting around - Whanganui (WAG) - 9 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Little Curious - ‬17 min walk - ‪Rutland Arms Inn - ‬9 min walk - ‪Stellar - ‬11 min walk - ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk - ‪Mischief - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Riverside Townhouse with room for all the family, great location & WIFI pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Townhouse with room for all the family, great location & WIFI? > As of Oct 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverside Townhouse with room for all the family, great location & WIFI on Oct 8, 2025 start from CA $101.66, 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-Riverside-Townhouse-With-Room-For-All-The-Family-Wifi.h27508475.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Riverside Townhouse with room for all the family, great location & WIFI? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Riverside Townhouse with room for all the family, great location & WIFI? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Riverside Townhouse with room for all the family, great location & WIFI located? > Located in Whanganui Central, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Queens Park and Moutoa Gardens. Sarjeant Gallery and Whanganui Museum are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Riverside Townhouse with room for all the family, great location & WIFI Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful 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 153 8 - Good 94 6 - Okay 24 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 2 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 7.4/10 Amenities ### 7.6/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8/10 Good #### Wendy B. Jun 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was close to everything and was cosy. ##### Wendy B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Margaret W. Apr 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Whanganui stop-over A very pleasant two-night stay with easy walking distance to Whanganui city and directly opposite the Whanganui River. ##### Margaret W. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris D. Apr 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easter weekend Lots to recommend this stay. An easy walk to all of Whanganui's attractions—from the not to missed Saturday River Market, the steamboat, Sargent Gallery and many other smaller establishments, shopping, eating and only 20 mins to the beach ##### Chris D. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Derryn M. Dec 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent house to stay in would definitely recommend Excellent ##### Derryn M. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Garry J. Dec 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Great location ##### Garry J. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynley J., New Zealand Jun 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Very handy, everything we needed for a great stay. ##### Lynley J. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fiona S. Dec 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and accommodation It was a great stay. Thank you so much for ##### Fiona S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Steve C. Dec 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close to center but quiet and peaceful We stayed overnight on our way from Auckland to Wellington. We loved the walkable location to the main street and restaurants while still having easy car access and peaceful surroundings. Wendy was so helpful and getting in and out was easy. ##### Steve C. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### stephen l. Oct 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Review Great property and location, nice quiet street. Lovely spacious house, very clean and tidy. A great stay ##### stephen l. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie Dec 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Plenty of space Great location with plenty of space for our family. Very clean and tidy with everything we needed available. Host is very responsive and friendly. ##### Natalie Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### bill s. Jan 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### perfect was exactly what we needed good communication and easy check in ##### bill s. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arun E. Jan 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very convenient Very convenient location. Very professional approach. ##### Arun E. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl G. Jul 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close to everything! As advertised, this place was very close to everything, and was comfortable. Wendy was veryy helpful and easy to communicate with. Will definitely stay again. ##### Cheryl G. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darren E. May 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Place to stay close to heart of city Awesome ##### Darren E. Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce C. Apr 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Very tidy and had what we required ##### Bruce C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian C. Dec 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Whanganui getaway Lovely residence in a superb location. All amenities as required. Good communication. Would happily return. ##### Ian C. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jenny T. Dec 29, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Property was in need of some TLC with cupboards doors not opening easily and the furnishings looking a bit shabby. But the location and layout were great. ##### Jenny T. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sharlie M. Apr 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Riversida Resting Plac Comfotable home though we didn't spend a lot of time there. Lockbox very hard to decipher in dark by torchlight and a bit like Fort Knox to access a house with 3 keys to get in plud other keys to aaccess garage plus external doors and windowd ##### Sharlie M. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Pam M. Apr 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Review Prompt service. Decor a very tired. Could do with a few pictures. Lots of noise when ppl are upstairs walking. ##### Pam M. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob H. Dec 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas Break Great place for a short family holiday. Perfect location with walking distance to parks and town ##### Rob H. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine W. Jul 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girl's weekend away Great location, warm and cozy, perfect for what we required. Clean, tidy user friendly home away from home. ##### Christine W. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### John B., New Zealand Oct 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### weekend gettaway so handy to town ##### John B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert V. Sep 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay in Whanganui Great location. Thank you. ##### Robert V. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### helen r. Nov 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday Great place to stay so close to town. Everything we needed was supplied. ##### helen r. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexandria G. Aug 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful place Lovely house, super clean and stunning river views. We will be back ##### Alexandria G. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023