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The Avenue Hotel

Property class: 3

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A modern house with large windows, a visible living room with a table, and a green plant in the foreground.
A bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a large window.
A pool area with a clear blue pool, surrounded by a glass fence, and steps leading down to the pool.
A modern kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window with curtains.
A room with a large window, a sofa, a table, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $77
$67 nightly
$77 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6

Explore the area

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379 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui, 5001
  • Place, Sarjeant Gallery
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Whanganui Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Studio

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small TV, and a mirror on the wall.

Standard Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio

A hotel room with two single beds, a small table, and two wall-mounted lights.

Standard Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a side table, a chair, and a lamp.

Deluxe Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 412 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Studio

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, a TV, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

Executive Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 541 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table with four chairs, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and a window.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 485 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Apartment with Balcony

A modern kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window with curtains.

Apartment with Balcony

  • 560 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Poolside

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a dishwasher, and a countertop.

Deluxe Poolside

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 338 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room Single Use, Multiple Beds, Garden View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a bench, a mirror, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Superior Double Room Single Use, Multiple Beds, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted reading light.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a window with a view of greenery.

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a window with a view of greenery.

Premium Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Comfort Room

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a window with a view of greenery.

Comfort Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Whanganui

In the heart of Whanganui, The Avenue Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Whanganui Museum and Watt Fountain. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Sarjeant Gallery and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Virginia Lake.

What's nearby

  • Sarjeant Gallery - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Whanganui Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Virginia Lake - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Moutoa Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger Fuel Wanganui - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Springvale Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Daily Grinds Cafe & Bakery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mischief - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Avenue Hotel

The Avenue Hotel offers 58 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations are furnished with desks and dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 58 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Mothership Bar & Eatery serving guests of The Avenue Hotel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Whanganui? This hotel has 1087 square feet (101 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Mothership Bar & Eatery - This restaurant serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Saturday to Saturday (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Monday to Friday (8:00 AM – 7:00 PM), and Sunday to Sunday (8:00 AM – 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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

The Avenue Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 337 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 337 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 337 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 337 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 337 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Great location 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy location, lovely staff, clean spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely comfortable stay and the staff were so brilliant with everything to make Check In and our stay go so smoothly! Will certainly be staying there again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect accommodation to stay,spacious,clean room and business friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family liked it ,good amenties, great allround experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, close to supermarkets etc. A friendly ginger cat. Friendly staff. Good parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice clean well presented motel with a new restaurant. However units lacked some amenities such as a microwave, toaster, small hand towels, cutlery and Crockery other than those needed for making a cup of tea or coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On the Main Street near cafes and supermarkets. Has charging stations beside the hotel and over the road. Good parking. Near Whanganui Collegiate
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room, good staff
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The kids loved the pool and the room was nice and clean. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent and room was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful, particularly changing my booking and providing safe storage for my bike
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great shower pressure. Beds were soft and comfortable. Construction going on so sitting on the patio not good views. Handy to new world, liquor store, McDonald's if you want a 6am coffee. Coffee shop next door opens at 7.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Next door to charging stations if you are an EV user. Close to supermarkets and cafes. On the main street.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and the staff courteous
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reasonable stay, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful. Renovated room nice. Roomy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent location and friendly lovely staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how affordable so short notice and comfortable the beds were.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025