Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Memorial Tower - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Virginia Lake - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Whanganui (WAG) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 10 min walk
Thai House Express 2 - 2 min walk
Pizza Hut - 7 min walk
Noodle Canteen - 3 min walk
Big Orange/Ceramic Lounge - 7 min walk
About this property
The Grand Hotel
When visiting Whanganui, The Grand Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
28 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Soap
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
The Grand Hotel Hotel
The Grand Hotel Whanganui
The Grand Hotel Hotel Whanganui
Frequently asked questions
Does The Grand Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Grand Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Grand Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Grand Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Grand Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What's the area around The Grand Hotel like?
The Grand Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Whanganui Museum and 13 minutes' walk from Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum.
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The Grand Hotel Reviews
Reviews
5.0
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5.6/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Staff & service
5.2/10
Amenities
4.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
4.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
25 November 2024
Was a good room close to everything, can’t complain about anything
Evelyn
Evelyn, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 November 2024
Basic clean rooms with efficient and kind staff. Fixtures and rooms are dated and basic, but clean and have what you need. Safe area with security company and council buildings next door. Super easy parking. Perfect place to rest your head for the night between adventures.
Lacey
Lacey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 November 2024
Basic and clean. Dated and needs some cosmetic maintenance but all you need and good value
Lacey
Lacey, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 November 2024
A very dated Hotel. This may be a part of the character however is very "tired".
Maxine
Maxine, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
3 November 2024
Its rundown and filthy
Matt
Matt, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
5 December 2024
Convenient to nearby facility. Noise was easily heard from guest next-door. One was opening or closing doors & windows loudly 10pm/ 6am radio or tv bleering loudly.
Wifi was given but had no connections.
Toya
Toya, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 November 2024
The pictures were not the same as the website
Twitch
Twitch, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
13 February 2025
Stay well away
Certainly didn’t look anything like the photos. The rooms were shabby and unclean…. Mold on shower curtains, dirty shower screens. Place generally looking very tired. Restaurant/bar a joke, many draft beer tap heads available but no tap beer, nor any food available. The kicker was after checking in that we learnt the hotel was a half way house and had unsavory people coming and going all night with limited security. Didn’t receive a warm welcome from proprietors. Thankful my children were not with us. Hotels,com needs to remove this from their inventory.
Trevor
Trevor, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
26 October 2024
Holes in the ceiling, filthy carpet, dirty red shag-pile carpet on the walls of the lift, no light shade, not enough powerpoints, broken chairs on the balcony", however sheets and towels were clean and the water was hot.
Debbie
Debbie, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
27 November 2024
Paint peeling in bathroom, large amounts. No body wash in shower. No air conditioning. Batteries flat in Tv remote.
No Breakfast available.
Ken
Ken, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
6 December 2024
The room couldve have done with a proper clean, not enough towels, no sowermat? Had to request one. No airconditioning. No bathroom fan. Lacked a lot of basics