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Accommodation near Virginia Lake

The Avenue Hotel

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (219)
"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. "
The price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
The Avenue Hotel

151 on London Motel

4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (360)
"A lovely place to stay. Clean, spacious, has everything you need reception staff very welcoming and friendly. Would definitely stay again. "
The price is AU$188
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
151 on London Motel

Riverside Motel

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (284)
"As above"
The price is AU$107
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Riverside Motel

Astral Motel

3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (308)
"Down by river nice garden outlook but spoiler by hoons on noisy bikes trying to set speed records"
The price is AU$109
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Astral Motel

Aotea Motor Lodge

4.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (371)
"Very well looked after. Clean, tidy and comfortable. Having Sky TV was great."
The price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Aotea Motor Lodge

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (177)
"Had an awesome stay here. The staff were very friendly and welcoming upon arrival. Had a free room upgrade which was a nice surprise. Location is by the river and and shops within walking distance which was perfect. Would love to come back again :)"
The price is AU$108
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

Burwood Manor Motel

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (257)
"Always immaculate. Smart fresh spacious rooms with parking outside. Perfect for this price range. "
The price is AU$144
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Burwood Manor Motel

Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (242)
"Fairly new reno bathroom and kitchenette "
The price is AU$170
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui

Riverview Motel

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (294)
"the staff service was excellent, quick to offer suggestions and help"
The price is AU$134
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Riverview Motel

The Grand Hotel

2.0 star property
4.8 out of 10, (3)
"The pictures were not the same as the website "
The price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
The Grand Hotel

Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (54)
"Amazing old building and and hosts very friendly and helpful"
The price is AU$80
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

The Rutland Arms Inn

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (259)
"An authentic historical hotel tastefully refurbished to a high standard in a good location in a very walkable town."
The price is AU$188
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
The Rutland Arms Inn

Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (58)
"A pretty place next to the river."
The price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park

Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (196)
"Nice, clean good sized unit. Older style motel but had everything you need. Lady they greeted us was very friendly & welcoming."
The price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge

Te Awa Motel

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (119)
"The facilities in the unit were all ok. I did find it hard to contact the manager. He lost a customer who wanted to stay but the office was closed and there was no response from the manager. I did appreciate my 4 night stay."
Te Awa Motel

Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting.

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (54)
"Comfortable and easy stay. Quiet and peaceful"
The price is AU$228
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting.

Riverside Townhouse with room for all the family, great location & WIFI

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (259)
"A neat, clean property in a location very handy to central Whanganui. It suited our group well although it was very difficult to cook for 6 using the small pots - we borrowed some from a friend. Arrived to find someone had jumped the fence and fairly well stripped the lemon tree before we moved him on. The major downside was the terrible WiFi which was almost unusable and the very old TV - could not use it for the kids or anything but the news really. Otherwise a great location and would...
The price is AU$213
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Riverside Townhouse with room for all the family, great location & WIFI

Rural hideaway, just 10 minutes from Wanganui

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (30)
"Loved the cottage, and the animals. Host gave us a tour of the farm and was brilliant with the toddler. Thank you"
The price is AU$228
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Rural hideaway, just 10 minutes from Wanganui

The sheep's retreat farmstay

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (23)
"A picturesque setting in a peaceful location. The house had everything we needed for a birthday party we were celebrating and was warm and comfortable"
The price is AU$349
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
The sheep's retreat farmstay

Cattle Stop

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (32)
"A comfortable and cosy stay - meeting baby Freya the Highland cow a bonus. Thank you!"
Cattle Stop
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Virginia Lake?

Virginia Lake is located in a budget-friendly area of Whanganui known for its stunning river views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 7 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Virginia Lake?

The Avenue Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Virginia Lake. Other good options within a short distance include 151 on London Motel and Aotea Motor Lodge.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Virginia Lake?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Virginia Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Virginia Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Virginia Lake.

What can I see and do near Virginia Lake?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum. Learn about local history at Watt Fountain and Memorial Tower. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Queens Park, Moutoa Gardens or Bason Botanic Gardens.