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The Avenue Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Watt Fountain

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board
Executive Studio | View from room
Apartment with Balcony
Apartment with Balcony | Private kitchen
Dinner served

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$150
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr

Explore the area

Map
379 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui, 5001
  • Whanganui Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Virginia Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment with Balcony

Apartment with Balcony

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Room

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Living area

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Executive Studio

Executive Studio

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Poolside

Deluxe Poolside

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double Room Single Use, Multiple Beds, Garden View

Superior Double Room Single Use, Multiple Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Studio

Superior Studio

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Whanganui

The Avenue Hotel puts you in the heart of Whanganui, within a 20-minute stroll of Watt Fountain and Sarjeant Gallery. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Mothership Bar & Eatery, is open for dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. 1087 square feet (101 square metres) of event facilities include 2 meeting rooms and conference space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Whanganui hotel include Whanganui Museum and Durie Hill Elevator.

What's nearby

  • Watt Fountain - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Whanganui Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Virginia Lake - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Thai House Express 2 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Yellow House Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Noodle Canteen - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Avenue Hotel

Hotel with free parking, near Watt Fountain
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 1087 square feet (101 square metres) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Avenue Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Whanganui hotel is smoke free.

  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 1087 sq ft of conference space
  • 101 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Avenue Hotel offers 58 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Mothership Bar & Eatery

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,087 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open from Saturday to Saturday (8:00 AM to 6:00 PM), Monday to Friday (8:00 AM to 7:00 PM) and Sunday to Sunday (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 10 2025 to December 1 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Breakfast
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Meeting facilities

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium)
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Kingsgate Avenue
Kingsgate Avenue Wanganui
Kingsgate Hotel Avenue
Kingsgate Hotel Avenue Wanganui
Kingsgate Hotel Avenue Wanganui Whanganui
Kingsgate Avenue Wanganui Whanganui
Kingsgate Hotel The Avenue
The Avenue Hotel Hotel
The Avenue Hotel Whanganui
The Avenue Hotel Hotel Whanganui
Kingsgate Hotel The Avenue Wanganui

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Avenue Hotel?

The Avenue Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Avenue Hotel?

As of 14 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Avenue Hotel on 17 Apr 2025 start from NZ$150.01, including 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 for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Avenue Hotel?

Yep, The Avenue Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Avenue Hotel?

The closest beach to The Avenue Hotel is South Beach (4.5 km).

Does The Avenue Hotel have a pool?

The Avenue Hotel has a pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What makes The Avenue Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Avenue Hotel.

Does The Avenue Hotel serve breakfast?

Please note that breakfast will unavailable between January 10 2025 and December 1 2025 (subject to change).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Avenue Hotel?

No, The Avenue Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Avenue Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant. The dining venue will be unavailable from January 10 2025 to December 1 2025 (dates subject to change).

What time are check-in & check-out at The Avenue Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at The Avenue Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Avenue Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 258 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely, clean and sunny with a little veranda that you could get a bit of fresh air. The beds were comfortable and decorated to a high standard. It will be great when the restaurant is open. We have no hestitation to stay again. Thank you. (The only thing to have improved the room is to repaint the bathroom ceiling as the paint is peeling off. We had an iron but no ironing board).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bronwyn

Business traveller
Good location - comfortable bed - most things within walking distance …restaurants..gas station .. supermarket etc..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

C

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room needs air con
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Niki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
This hotel is pretty tired and some facilities are in need of an upgrade. The ironing board possibly came with the hotel; it was shocking. The shower flooded the whole bathroom. ‘Deluxe’ suites are on the road side and noisy until night time. They’re also super hot -no aircon so you def need the in-room fan.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebekah

Travelled with family
The room was clean and the beds comfortable, although we would have preferred to have pillow cases in addition to the pillow protectors, to be applied to our pillows. The shower was too powerful to the point of being uncomfortable. However for our short stay the room had all we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for an overnight stay in this cute town!
👍 Like my review! We had a quick overnight stay at The Avenue Hotel in Whanganui, New Zealand as part of our road trip towards Wellington. The hotel met our expectations and we had no issues during our stay upon looking at the previous reviews. As the previous reviews shared that the place is a bit worn down, the room was overall clean, check in staff was friendly and smooth, bed and pillows were comfortable, bathroom was refreshing with toiletries (e.g. shampoo, conditioner, soap), fridge was convenient, internet was optimal for email and reading, several outlets, and offerings for use with a provided kettle (e.g. instant coffee, tea, hot chocolate, spoon, cups, glasses) was helpful to start the morning or end an evening. Although you may need to drive to a very cute and spacious downtown, the hotel was near several grocery stores, had free parking, and was in a quaint neighborhood. Please note that the hotel does lock up in the evening to maintain the safety of the guests requiring physical key access from the back of the hotel. They also offer on-site self-serve laundry service ($5 washer, $5 dryer, and extra for detergent) and in-room ironing board or hair dryer. We had no issues with checkout and the staff was very helpful as we left for our next journey! Overall, we would definitely consider staying here again (especially for an overnight stay) thanks to the great value and would recommend it to our friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly, Alicetown

Loved having the pool
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Noeline

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shayne

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Go elsewhere
Old and run down, restaurant was closed, heater not working in room. Place needs bulldozing. Whole complex had an odd odour.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Linda

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible check-in process at 630 pm. No phones in room, rooms left unlocked with keys inside, no way to find out our assigned rooms . Highly recommend you look elsewhere! Lobby reeked of smoke and Marijuana, but rooms did not have the smell. Beds were okay and clean, showers are tiny.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in desperate need of a refurb. The member of staff l dealt with was absolutely lovely and very professional. The bed was comfortable and pillows nice with nice bed linen The large gap at foot of door to room let in so much light, found it difficult to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room like in photos. Parking accessible
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline F

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good room for the value, and the pool was nice, if not a bit cool. Easy walk to grocery and Parnell’s cafe. (the window tracks were quite dirty)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maree

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Abel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Business traveller
>……….
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

C

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Value for money and Close to everything
Great location, close to many restaurants and all of the supermarkets, good parking. Check in was fairly simple and straight forward, I was on the first room of the ground floor right outside the carpark, I thought it would be noisier but it was fine. Room was comfortable, and well priced. No air conditioning or temperature control so the room was very warm, My stay was in mid November, The TV only had free view and only 8 channels.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jac

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly but lock hearted
Good value. Couldn’t get the locks to work on the door but that’s probably because we were being dumb. Spacious and staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Housekeeping were very friendly.
Housekeeping were very friendly. We were in our room when they arrived and the staff were all helpful and cheerful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fine that there was no restaurant but information given about time Parnells opened for breakfast was not correct
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, chatty and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024