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Set in Pukenamu Queen’s Park, in the cultural heart of Whanganui, the Whanganui Regional Museum offers visitors a look into the hearts and minds of the people of Whanganui and their treasures. The Museum is famed for its Taonga Maori Collection. You will see the exceptional creations of tupuna (ancestors) of Whanganui tangata whenua (indigenous people). The natural world of Whanganui and the development of an innovative and creative town are interpreted in a changing exhibition programme with a world-class collection. Spend time browsing in the Museum Shop which features local and Maori jewellery, books, cards and other New Zealand-made items. Whanganui Regional Museum is open to visitors every day of the year except Christmas Day and Good Friday, from 10.00am to 4.30pm. Entry is free. Donations are greatly appreciated.
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Pukenamu Queen's Park, Watt Street, Whanganui 4500 New Zealand
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  1. 4.0 of 5 stars
    Highest-rated 4-star hotel within 32 km of Whanganui Regional Museum
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    Marton Motel in Whanganui

    1. Marton Motel

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    73 reviews
    491 Wellington Road, Marton 4710 New Zealand
    32.3 km from Whanganui Regional Museum
  2. Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge in Whanganui

    2. Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge

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    89 reviews
    170 Guyton Street Cnr of Guyton and Parnell St, Whanganui 4500 New Zealand
    0.6 km from Whanganui Regional Museum
    #2 Best Value of 28 Hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum
    "The hosts Shelly and Steve Blomfield allowed us to check in early ,the parking area was suitable for our needs Plus as we wanted to leave the car at the motel after we had checked out for three hours . Not a..."

  4. 4. Kings Court Motel

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    404 reviews
    58/60 Plymouth Street, Whanganui 4500 New Zealand
    0.9 km from Whanganui Regional Museum
    #4 Best Value of 28 Hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum
    "Room was beautifully set up and presented. Queen bed, loveseat, kitchenette plus us and our luggage did not feel crowded. Bed was comfortable, wifi worked great. Supermarkets and restaurants nearby. Hostess..."

  5. 5. Fiesta Court Motel

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    83 reviews
    56 Heads Road Gonville, Whanganui 4500 New Zealand
    1.3 km from Whanganui Regional Museum
    #5 Best Value of 28 Hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum
    "Really big, clean and comfortable place to stay. Tqo large bedrooms and well equiped kitchen and bathroom. Perfect if heading North after an afternoon ferry crossing. Definitely recommend this motel for couples or..."

  6. 6. Gateway Motorlodge

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    38 reviews
    59 Heads Road, Whanganui 4500 New Zealand
    1.3 km from Whanganui Regional Museum
    #6 Best Value of 28 Hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum
    "While the furniture and fittings are somewhat retro, this motel is very clean and well run, the bathrooms excellent for cleanliness and high water pressure and the kitchen and cooker all worked well, as did the TV..."

  7. 7. Raceway Motel

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    28 reviews
    1 Hurworth Place Corner Purnell Street And Hurworth Place, Opposite The Racecourse, Whanganui 4500 New Zealand
    0.9 km from Whanganui Regional Museum
    #7 Best Value of 28 Hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum
    "Older motel, but well maintained, absolutely spotless inside and out. Comfortable bed, and a nice pool although the weather was a bit cool when we were there so didn't brave the water. Walking distance to the Boxing..."

  8. 8. B-Ks Magnolia Motor Lodge

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    88 reviews
    240 St Hill Street, Whanganui 4500 New Zealand
    0.8 km from Whanganui Regional Museum
    #8 Best Value of 28 Hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum
    "Friendly welcome for a last minute booking. Clean and comfortable with heating turned on for me. Good parking. Handy to main street (but not on it) supermarkets, gas etc. Proper milk always gets an extra tick as..."

  10. 10. Coachman's Lodge

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    45 reviews
    30 Liffiton Street, Whanganui 4500 New Zealand
    1.2 km from Whanganui Regional Museum
    #10 Best Value of 28 Hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum
    "We were unsure from the photos, but though dated , almost ‘retro’ we were pleasantly surprised. Gone are the flowery bed covers and the sheets were pristine clean. It had all the amenities we needed for a family of..."

  11. 11. 151 on London

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    141 reviews
    151 London Street, Whanganui 4500 New Zealand
    1.7 km from Whanganui Regional Museum
    #11 Best Value of 28 Hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum
    "Easy check in, excellent service, clean and very comfortable. Bed very comfortable and bathroom spacious with plenty of hot water. Totally recommend the Thai restaurant next door as well - very nice food and great..."

  12. 12. Riverview Motel

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    198 reviews
    14 Somme Parade, Whanganui 4500 New Zealand
    0.8 km from Whanganui Regional Museum
    #12 Best Value of 28 Hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum
    "Don't be put off by the look of the motel from the street. It is/was alarming; looks down at heel at the least. The motel units, though, are down the back. Ours was spacious and well appointed. Warm, very clean..."

  14. 14. Quality Inn Collegiate

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    61 reviews
    122 Liverpool Street, Whanganui 4500 New Zealand
    1.3 km from Whanganui Regional Museum
    #14 Best Value of 28 Hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum
    "Booked for 1 night on our way to Wellington. Friendly welcome, food in the evening and for breakfast was of a reasonable standard. Room was basic but sufficed for 1 night. A fair walk from the town (hence why we ate..."

  15. 15. Aotea Motor Lodge

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    254 reviews
    390 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui 4500 New Zealand
    1.5 km from Whanganui Regional Museum
    #15 Best Value of 28 Hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum
    "Very comfortable motel room, very clean. It’s large with one queen bed and one king single. Also a very big spa bath (which we didn’t use). Housekeeping was very friendly. Small kitchenette with basic dishes which..."

  16. 16. Wanganui Motor Lodge

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    3 reviews
    14 Alma Road, Whanganui 4501 New Zealand
    1.7 km from Whanganui Regional Museum
    #16 Best Value of 28 Hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum
    "When I arrived at the front desk of this Lodge, I was met with the most amazing smile and cheerful greeting I have ever had so far during my holiday. I was shown the most fabulous room, king size bed with a Jacuzzi..."

  17. 17. Econo Lodge Wanganui

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    10 reviews
    122 Liverpool Street, Whanganui 4500 New Zealand
    1.3 km from Whanganui Regional Museum
    #17 Best Value of 28 Hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum
    "Econo Lodge is located in a tree-lined side near Whanganui Collegiate and shares the Quality Inn Collegiate site. There is an onsite restaurant and bar "The Oaks" which has a good selection of meals mid to high..."

  18. 18. The Grand Hotel

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    226 reviews
    Corner St. Hill & Guyton Streets, Whanganui 4541 New Zealand
    0.4 km from Whanganui Regional Museum
    #18 Best Value of 28 Hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum
    "They were hard to deal with on the phone, Had to call back multiple times to get contact and then change my sleeping arrangements. Guy on the counter needs to listen more than thinking he knows what im going to say..."

  19. 19. Wiritoa Lakes Motel

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    4 reviews
    3 Kaitoke Rd, Whanganui 4572 New Zealand
    3.5 km from Whanganui Regional Museum
    #19 Best Value of 28 Hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum
    "As others have said, a very dated motel that has still got the original 1960s fixtures, furniture AND linen. The sheets have been washed so often they are almost transparent. Definitely a “BYO Pillow..."

  20. 20. Burwood Motel

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    73 reviews
    63-65 Dublin Street, Whanganui 4500 New Zealand
    1.1 km from Whanganui Regional Museum
    #20 Best Value of 28 Hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum
    "It was a very tiring and emotional time for us during our stay at Burwood Motel. Upon calling them directly and explaining our situation why we were visiting from Auckland. At the reception a guy named Patrick was..."

  21. 21. Midtown Motor Inn

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    29 reviews
    321 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui 4500 New Zealand
    1.2 km from Whanganui Regional Museum
    #21 Best Value of 28 Hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum
    "These rooms are very compact but contain everything you need and are spotless the bed was so good wanted to take it home parking is right in front of your door very secure room has microwave, air conditioning, table..."

  22. 22. Crellow House Bed & Breakfast

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    1 review
    274 Taupo Quay, Whanganui 4501 New Zealand
    1.8 km from Whanganui Regional Museum
    #22 Best Value of 28 Hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum
    "OUtstanding service as always from Ronald and the housekeeping staff. The rooms are always extremely clean, well-equipped and quiet. We stayed in a one-bedroomed unit which was very spacious and comfortable..."

  23. 23. The Avenue Hotel

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    167 reviews
    379 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui 4500 New Zealand
    1.4 km from Whanganui Regional Museum
    #23 Best Value of 28 Hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum
    "The motel is one of the cleanest and tidiest I’ve been to. The owner was helpful and a lovely person. The location is within easy reach of Whanganui. I’d definitely stay here again. Thank you for your great..."

  24. 24. Astral Motel & Apartments

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    78 reviews
    45 Somme Parade, Whanganui 4500 New Zealand
    1.6 km from Whanganui Regional Museum
    #24 Best Value of 28 Hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum
    "Best Motel we’ve ever stayed at!!! Three of us stayed here, had a 2-room corner unit which was great, spacious, nicely refurbished. 2 TVs, unexpectedly a bath, plenty of places for luggage & everything we had, with..."

  25. 25. Riverside Motel

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    64 reviews
    30 Somme Parade, Whanganui 4500 New Zealand
    1.1 km from Whanganui Regional Museum
    #25 Best Value of 28 Hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum
    "Excellent motel. Graeme was very friendly on arrival. The milk was fresh and appreciated. The 2 bed unit only has a small icebox but that was ample space. The beds were all comfortable, slight traffic noise but..."

  26. 26. Anndion Lodge Motel & Function Centre

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    165 reviews
    143 - 145 Anzac Parade, Whanganui 4500 New Zealand
    2.3 km from Whanganui Regional Museum
    #26 Best Value of 28 Hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum
    "Fabulous place for a quieter experience by the river. Delightful managers who were very respectful & friendly. Our room was comfortable, clean & well supplied with all we needed. The Lodge is located close to the..."

  27. 27. Acacia Park Motel

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    16 reviews
    140 Anzac Parade, Whanganui 4500 New Zealand
    2.2 km from Whanganui Regional Museum
    #27 Best Value of 28 Hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum
    "Very nice owners, we had 3 adults and 3 children stay in a family unit. Unit was outdated which we knew about, but comfortable. Nice pllows and duvets.There was quite a bit of road noise through the night especially..."

  28. 28. Bignell Street Motel

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    49 reviews
    86 Bignell Street, Whanganui 4501 New Zealand
    3.3 km from Whanganui Regional Museum
    #28 Best Value of 28 Hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum
    "The owner Peter is very welcoming and the park is not far from town, not close enough to walk. The kitchen could have been better appointed, such as dishwash liquid and something to dry down the benches. There were..."
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    Smith House

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    8 reviews
    1 Ingestre Street, Whanganui 4500 New Zealand
    0.3 km from Whanganui Regional Museum
    #26 of 49 Specialty lodging in Whanganui
    "We spent ten days at Smith House, Whanganui, this was our second visit. The units are well appointed, very clean and the host is very helpful. The location is great, just by the river and within easy walking..."
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    River City Cottage

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    3 reviews
    20 Harrison Street, Whanganui 4500 New Zealand
    0.8 km from Whanganui Regional Museum
    #35 of 49 Specialty lodging in Whanganui
    "A lovely stay with Jan and the dogs! The breakfast was yummy and filling and Jan was so welcoming. We would recommend to anyone who wants a more homely experience and a dog to pet! Thank you Jan 😊😊😊"
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Popular hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum in Whanganui that have a pool include:
Raceway Motel - Traveller rating: 5/5
Wanganui Motor Lodge - Traveller rating: 5/5
The Avenue Hotel - Traveller rating: 3/5
Some of the best hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum in Whanganui are:
Kings Court Motel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
Riverview Motel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
Rutland Arms Inn - Traveller rating: 4/5
Families travelling in Whanganui enjoyed their stay at the following hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum:
Kings Court Motel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
Riverview Motel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
Rutland Arms Inn - Traveller rating: 4/5
These hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum in Whanganui generally allow pets:
Astral Motel & Apartments - Traveller rating: 4/5
Coachman's Lodge - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
Acacia Park Motel - Traveller rating: 3/5
It is always best to call ahead and confirm specific pet policies before your stay.
These hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum in Whanganui have free parking:
Kings Court Motel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
Riverview Motel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
Rutland Arms Inn - Traveller rating: 4/5
These hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum in Whanganui have a spa:
Siena Motor Lodge - Traveller rating: 5/5
Aotea Motor Lodge - Traveller rating: 4/5
Raceway Motel - Traveller rating: 5/5
An upscale travelling experience can be enjoyed at these 4 star hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum in Whanganui:
Kings Court Motel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
Rutland Arms Inn - Traveller rating: 4/5
B-Ks Magnolia Motor Lodge - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
These 3 star hotels received great reviews from other travellers:
Riverview Motel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
Riverside Motel - Traveller rating: 3.5/5
The Grand Hotel - Traveller rating: 3.5/5
Kids enjoy a variety of activities at these hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum in Whanganui:
Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
Astral Motel & Apartments - Traveller rating: 4/5
Coachman's Lodge - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
The following hotels near Whanganui Regional Museum in Whanganui offer babysitting services to their guests:
Riverview Motel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
Raceway Motel - Traveller rating: 5/5
Riverside Motel - Traveller rating: 3.5/5
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