Title: Visit Westmere: Best of Westmere, Whanganui Travel 2025 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Westmere](https://expedia.ca/Westmere-Whanganui-Hotels.0-n553248635975863094-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Westmere Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Westmere.d553248635975863094.Car-Rental-Guide)[Westmere Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Westmere.d553248635975863094.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Westmere ## Whanganui ## Visit Westmere Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Whanganui travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Whanganui.dx3758) * * * ### Popular places to visit #### Bason Botanic Gardens Explore the great outdoors at Bason Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Whanganui. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Bason-Botanic-Gardens-Westmere.d553248621532610635.Vacation-Attraction) #### Durie Hill Elevator Enjoy an outing to Durie Hill Elevator during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.ca/Durie-Hill-Elevator-Durie-Hill.d553248621526967198.Vacation-Attraction) #### Virginia Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Virginia Lake during your travels in Whanganui. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Virginia-Lake-Whanganui.d553248621532610631.Vacation-Attraction) #### Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.ca/Whanganui-Riverboat-Centre-And-Museum-Whanganui.d6108038.Vacation-Attraction) #### Watt Fountain After visiting Watt Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.ca/Watt-Fountain-Whanganui.d6108034.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sarjeant Gallery You can spend time exploring the galleries in Sarjeant Gallery during your trip to Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.ca/Sarjeant-Gallery-Whanganui.d6111888.Vacation-Attraction) * * * ## Westmere Hotel Deals ![Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114710000/114703600/114703574/f0738d11_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town Westmere CA $101 CA $171 total Oct 5 - Oct 6 includes taxes & fees Stay at this apartment in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Virginia Lake and Ward Observatory are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews) "Had everything you could think of needing and nice touches such as a bowl of fruit and guest biscuits. Would stay again." Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F10%2F2025&endDate=06%2F10%2F2025&selected=114703574&PinnedHotelID=114703574&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975863094) ![151 on London Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3500000/3499200/3499172/260582b8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 151 on London Motel 151 London Street, Whanganui CA $103 CA $119 total Oct 5 - Oct 6 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4.5-star business-friendly motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ... 9/10 Wonderful! (434 reviews) "Very comfortable with EV charging. Some road noise with windows open but quiet when closed." Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F10%2F2025&endDate=06%2F10%2F2025&selected=3499172&PinnedHotelID=3499172&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975863094) ![Burwood Manor Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1153800/1153793/e0e2ef90_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Burwood Manor Motel 63-65 Dublin Street, Whanganui CA $109 CA $126 total Oct 19 - Oct 20 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Whanganui Museum are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (321 reviews) "Room was clean and comfortable. Other than a laundry no other facilities available. Happy with our stay and would stay again." Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F10%2F2025&endDate=20%2F10%2F2025&selected=1153793&PinnedHotelID=1153793&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975863094) ![The Rutland Arms Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679400/9679358/f3c35883_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Rutland Arms Inn Cnr Victoria Ave & Ridgway Street, Whanganui CA $139 CA $162 total Oct 4 - Oct 5 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star inn in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (295 reviews) Great location "Love this place, great location and lovely room" Reviewed on Aug 26, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F10%2F2025&endDate=05%2F10%2F2025&selected=9679358&PinnedHotelID=9679358&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975863094) ![The Avenue Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/46500/46416/6581a476_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Avenue Hotel 379 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui CA $99 CA $114 total Oct 6 - Oct 7 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (284 reviews) "It is central. It is right next door AND across the road from Charge net Ev chargers👍" Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F10%2F2025&endDate=07%2F10%2F2025&selected=46416&PinnedHotelID=46416&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975863094) ![Aotea Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3533900/3533869/3bf5716d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aotea Motor Lodge 390 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui CA $130 CA $152 total Oct 4 - Oct 5 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Whanganui ... 9/10 Wonderful! 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