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Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site

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Exterior
Interior
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Wanganui Township, WANGANUI
  • Queens Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Moutoa Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sarjeant Gallery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting.

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (62)
The price is NZ$251
for 1 apartment
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting.

About the area

Whanganui

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Whanganui awaits you at this bed & breakfast. You'll be 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Queens Park and 2 km (1.2 mi) from Moutoa Gardens. Highlights at this B&B include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers a garden and barbecues. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Whanganui B&B include Sarjeant Gallery and Virginia Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Virginia Lake - 2 min drive
  • Whanganui Museum - 3 min drive
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 3 min drive
  • Sarjeant Gallery - 3 min drive
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caroline's Boatshed Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Thai House Express 2 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Yellow House Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site

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);

Property manager

CHARMAE

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Playground
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 7889

Property is also known as

Charmae Guest House Character Home by the River
Charmae Guest House Character home by the river.
Charmae Guest House, Character home by the river. Cottage
Charmae Guest House, Character home by the river. Whanganui

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site?

The closest beach to Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site is South Beach (5.7 km).

Does Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site have a pool?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a pool.

Is Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site?

No, Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site?

No, pets are not allowed.

Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ken G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trep
Every last detail has been carefully thought out and implemented. It was an absolute pleasure to stay there, and had we known, we would have extended our holiday to further enjoy this venue.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ken m.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice place
Very tidy and everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charmae Guest House
Very central location, clean, great communication from host
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

June D., Ottawa

Liked: Cleanliness
A Very Comfortable Home
Such a spacious and well equipped accommodation in a lovely historic town. We would recommend it to anyone looking for a place in the area. We were only two people but it would certainly be comfortable for a family or a group of adults. It has everything one could hope to find for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great house with all the little extras included. Enjoyed our stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
golf trip
We had a group of 4 players attending a golf tournament in Wanganui and stayed 4 nights. It was clean,tidy and well presented with far more available beds for larger groups. Great friendly hosts to deal with and very efficient.They had left cereals,condiments etc available for our use whilst we didn't use them I am sure many would find this useful. Highly recommend this place and couldn't fault anything at all. Thanks for sharing your lovely house with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. Very clean and tidy and provisions provided were excellent. Host were very helpful and friendly. Would definately stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

nettie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls yearly get away.
Very well equiped in all manner of things,very clean and comfortable,we were 6 women in our mid seventies to late eighties,and go away same time every year,to all sorts of places and have done fot 17years,and would recomend this accomodation to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant and Jenny H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
We had 5 men stay. The place was clean tidy. Top rated. Friendly owners and great communication. Highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter weekend in Whanganui
Great spot for hanging out with family plenty of shared spaces
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ngaawaiata P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Accommodation
A great stay was booked for a 3 day stay for some family from auckland. Host are lovely as they live behind the house but that was ok as its still very private. House had everything its warm cosy and very homely but would suggest a dryer as there were not enough towels for a family of 7 for those 3 days. And emptying the rubbish bin an recycling bin before new guest arrive as they were full the day of check in. Overall i 100% recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Elegant and cosy
We had such a wonderful stay with lovely vibes and lots of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
Lovely roomy house with a warm welcoming feel. Comfy beds and a great shower. Fantastic hosts .... friendly and helpful, and the info they provided in the house gave us excellent ideas on what to do and see. Really enjoyed our stay here, highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend away
Great place, everything we needed. A bonus , breakfast was supplied. Could walk into town and see all the sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haimona P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Whanganui .
Could not fault anything about our stay . The host were great and the place was close to everything .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
A lovely home situated near all the amenities. For 8-9 ppl there was enough space indoor and out suited for our family holiday. Suited purpose at a very reasonable rate. Vinaka vaka levu.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan P., Drury, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home for Christmas
Perfect home to stay at for Christmas with our family and visiting family. We had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property in good area & only a few minutes from Supermarkets/Cafe's etc.
More than satisfied with this property, supplied everything you need + more. Excellent communication with host. Looking forward to returning some time in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Five nights in Whanganui
A comfortable home away from home with excellent facilities. Situation is fairly close to shopping and walks along the side of the river.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay in Whangnui
Excellent property. Warm, spacious and very well presented. Would thoroughly recommend staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheraz O., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome comfortable
Comfortable, stress-free, warm and great location. Great host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
All the comforts of home
It is clear by the amenities and little touches that the hosts are very interested in ensuring that their guests are comfortable and feel at home. Thank you for the tinfoil - we hope you enjoyed the pie.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Selene S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful stay with a wonderful house.
We had a fabulous stay at Charmae. Allan and Kathy are awesome hosts and really kind and caring. Thoughtful things throughout the house like cotton buds, coffee, coffee crystals. The house is pretty amazing and very spacious. It was really beneficial for us to have bedrooms separated by other spaces, so the bedrooms aren't all next to each other. We found that worked really well. We also had car trouble - Allan and Kathy were so helpful! I can't thank them enough for kindness.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Selene S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful stay with a wonderful house.
Allan and Kathy have a beautiful guest house that is well located and feels like a home away from home. We really enjoyed staying at Charmae and highly recommend their guest house. Allan and Kathy are wonderful kind hosts. They welcomed up warmly and the house has little things that most places wouldn't think of like cotton buds, coffee, and sugar crystals! We stayed five nights in total, so on our return back through Wanganui, they even remembered my mum couldn't have the electric blanket plugged in - extremely thoughtful. It's the little things that really made us feel welcome. We also had car trouble. Allan and Kathy were so kind and helpful and even arranged for us to stay another night so we could get the car fixed and travel home safe. We really recommend staying at Charmae and are ever grateful to Allan and Kathy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin S., Yakima, WA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place, super comfy
Great, comfortable place with lots of character. Close to town. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023