Family friendly hotels in Whanganui, New Zealand

Designed with every need in mind this lovely property is open to all and has everything you need for a relaxing holiday. Located in Durie Vale Road a unique sheltered microclimate with peaceful park like surrounds, country views and abundant birdlife all within easy walking distance of the river, town and main attractions. Enjoy breakfast with the birds or evening barbeques on the sunny North facing balcony or decks. Having recently undergone a complete makeover both inside and out this warm cosy home features a new kitchen and bathroom; retaining the original gloriously deep bathtub, just perfect for lengthy soaks. Tastefully decorated with all new modern furniture, electronics, appliances and contemporary decor. Original works of Art from some of Wanganui's finest artists are on display. Treat yourself to a range of complimentary eco-friendly toiletries, organic teas, hot chocolate and coffees including from an Nespresso machine. Entertain yourself with SKY TV on the large screen TV, watch a DVD or listen to your favourite music on the entertainment system with ipod doc. Ultra fast fibre broadband WIFI. Retire into luxurious beds featuring luxury linens, electric blankets, woollen and or goose feather quilts and mattress underlays. Infants catered for with complimentary porta-cot, high chair and stroller/pram available upon request. Fully fenced front and back sections with ample room for outside play. Children's playground just up the road. Dependent upon the season organic fruits, herbs and vegetables may be collected from the gardens for use during your stay. We take our guest safety seriously and after speaking with the experts have invested in an Airguard Sanitization Machine (as used in MIQ and Medical Facilities) which ensures the entire house and contents are fully sanitized between guests using fogging technology. Well behaved pets by arrangement, please ask about our pet policy. Plenty of safe on road parking. Please note the garage as shown in photos is not available for guest parking. Special conditions: Pets allowed with prior approval. Ask about our pet policy. This house is not suitable for wheelchairs or mobility impaired guests due to steps into the house and a sloping drive way leading up and down from the Street (see photo 14 ). Child rate is from birth to 16 years

This Guest House is located very close to the CBD, and many attractions in and around wanganui. The river itself is the longest navigable river in New Zealand, and offers jet boat tours and more gentler rides on the Waimarie paddle steamer, the last remaining in New Zealand. The river attracts cyclists, hikers,canoeists,and day trippers. The Sarjeant Gallery holds more than 5,500 art works from the 1840's to the present day. The regional museum is famous for its Taonga Maori Collection, second to none in Aotearoa. There is the Durie Hill Elevator and Tower, Glass blowing exibitions and gallery, Farmer's market, mountain to sea cycle trails, observatory and much loved childrens play ground. Throughout the year there is the masters games, street motorcycle racing, V8 jet boat sprints, opera week, Vintage weekend where every thing from the bygone era is on display. Not forgetting the ski slopes are only 1and 1/2 hrs away. Special conditions: We have had requests from prospective guests, who are allergic to dogs, to stay at Charmae.To be fair to everyone here is a list of local Dog Kennels that will be happy to look after your cats and dogs, when you visit Whanganui. Whanganui Pet Motel (06)343 9868, Belmont Kennels (06)344 4010, Sedgbrooke (06)3456363, Extras: cleaning (Required, NZ$60.00 per stay); Linen Hire (Required, NZ$6.00 per person);