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Grand Hotel Wanganui

3.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Watt Fountain

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In the heart of Wanganui, Grand Hotel Wanganui offers an ideal retreat. Savor a meal at one of the two on-site restaurants, grab a coffee at the cafe, or relax with a drink in one of two bars. With dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage available for guests to use.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Free newspapers in the lobby

Feel at home (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Room

  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Room with Balcony | In-room safe, desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Queen Room with Balcony

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Cnr St Hill and Guyton Street, Whanganui, 5001

What's nearby

  • Ward Observatory - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Whanganui Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Watt Fountain - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sarjeant Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Daily Grinds Cafe & Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Thai House Express 2 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger Fuel Wanganui - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Red Lion Inn - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Wanganui

Grand Hotel Wanganui offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Watt Fountain and Sarjeant Gallery. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the 2 restaurants, and the 2 bars/lounges are nice spots to grab a drink at the end of the day. Also, Whanganui Museum and Durie Hill Elevator are within a 15-minute walk.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 55 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 11 to 20 for adults, and NZD 8 to 9 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 20.0 per night

Policies

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.

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Also known as

Grand Hotel Wanganui

Grand Wanganui

Grand Hotel Wanganui Whanganui

Grand Wanganui Whanganui

Grand Hotel Wanganui Hotel

Grand Hotel Wanganui Whanganui

Grand Hotel Wanganui Hotel Whanganui

Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Hotel Wanganui offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Grand Hotel Wanganui 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Grand Hotel Wanganui?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Grand Hotel Wanganui?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Grand Hotel Wanganui?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Grand Hotel Wanganui and nearby?

Grand Hotel Wanganui has 2 bars.

Are there restaurants at or near Grand Hotel Wanganui?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around Grand Hotel Wanganui like?

Grand Hotel Wanganui is a short 7-minute walk from Watt Fountain and 8 minutes' walk from Whanganui Museum.

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Reviews

Grand Hotel Wanganui Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Grand old hotel with full facilities. Suffering like all from staff shortage for kitchen and front of house.
John, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

I really don't know how this place is still operating!!! Broken curtains, black mold , Damp smell, unsafe lift, and it goes on!!
Mike, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

This is the most unpleasant, squalid hotel that I have ever stayed in, many of the services offered in their Expedia listing aren't available. It may have been The Grand Hotel back in the day but now it is a poorly maintained, revolting place, used to house the local homeless, some as permanent guests. The pictures look OK but don't be fooled, stay away. I had to get Expedia's help to get some of my money back and it was like getting blood out of a stone.
Simon, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Faulty Towers?

Arrived and our friends couldn’t get an electronic key as machine broke and young guy didn’t know how to fix it. Said he rang his manager but he didn’t answer. Went to our rooms and our electronic key didn’t work properly. Went and asked for a proper key and he didn’t have one. Getting back in to get my gear took a lot of patience as the door opened sometimes. Our room was OK but picture on wall was upside down, everything was old and nothing matched. The shower drain had no cover and it stank. The window latch was missing so we had to tie the window to leave it open as there was no air conditioning or fan. There is no food on site. Our friend whose room was worse had a physical key. We were not told you needed an electronic key to get in the building in the evening - he got locked out and only got in when another guest came back. Someone there said it is a bit like Faulty Towers.
1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Sehr renovierungsbedürftiges Hotel. Der Preis ist in diesem Zustand nicht gerechtfertigt. Definitiv ein anderes Hotel nehmen!
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10/10 Exceptional

I loved the historical building. The Irish pub downstairs had good food. Staff were all efficient and friendly
2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Basic but value for money

The rooms are very basic and need a refurbishment however they are clean and beds are comfy. I think I may have been the only guest staying there! I like the fact you can have dinner on site at the Irish bar. Location excellent close to the shops. Even tho it is the most basic place I stay at I like it and have stayed 3 times now It’s value for money.
Jenny, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Comfortable stay

Very pleasant and helpful staff Ate in the bar one night - very nice meal The location of the hotel was excellent
Philip, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

This hotel was incredibly dated, you can tell theres been absolutely no improvements in YEARS.
Kasey, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The hotel staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Hotel well priced. would stay again
Chantelle, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff friendly. Very clean
1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

It was close to Wanganui cbd. The receptionist was brusque,rude and shouted at the lady before us. She was not helpful.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We have stayed at the 'Grand' annually for many years. Always a treat to see the proprietor who had become a 'friend'. Sad to hear Neville, had sold the hotel . We were shown to what I would call a 'Mumbai' room. Canvas beach chairs etc! On asking, we were given the sort of room we are used to at the 'Grand' - red velvet chairs etc. The hotel is now owned by a gentleman from over seas . A lot of the rooms are still under renovation. Meals are good.
2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

A lot of history on the walls of each floor. Rare militaria photos of museum quality. Old fashio pub style accommodation wity hearty meals expertly prepared. Lovely spot will visit again. Expect a pub style old school place full of character and charm.
1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Some things were really good (sheets crisp, towels fluffy, parking etc ) but others could be improved ( TV was poor and limited, shampoo dispenser was outside the shower ). The worst thing was the meal in the Irish pub downstairs: It took an hour from ordering to actually getting them, they were quite small for the cost, Visa was down and we were asked if we could pay by cash and the meals were bordering on cold and just about had to go back.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

This Hotel was surprisingly interesting. Although its walls appear cluttered, they are interesting. The staff were friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and airy, and the bar was fun. Enjoyed the night we stayed, very central to everywhere we wanted to go. Complimentary breakfast was a bonus.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Second time at the Hotel which means we were happy with it and the cost. lt has some historic value and is fairly old. My daughter and I felt safe, free parking was onsite, the room was very clean, bed comfortable, room was warm but there was fan that was great, balcony access was safe and secure. We got a free continental breakfast because it was Wellington Anniversary, that was unexpected but welcomed. No yoghurt left, so the Manager went to find some for us. Overall would definitely stay there again next year. I know exactly what I'm getting. What would be great is if there was information about places where where we could eat, fill up the car, local parks etc. I could have asked though.
Rerekapuni, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

An awesome old hotel with a plethora of old framed prints on each floor. Stayed in the new addition which is similar to any backpackers accomodation. Comfortable and clean and quiet, what more could you ask for
JoAnn, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

The atmosphere is quite lovely and staff aim to please. The room while clean was very outdated, with not even a reasonable amount of hot water/pressure with the shower. We did feel secure and nice to have the breakfast facility on site.
Jillian, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Telephone didnt work, fridge nearly falling off its stand, fan old and noisey, lift very very scary 😬 bar tender very unprofessional had his girlfriend sitting at the bar and kissed her every time he walked past. Room not soundproof
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The Grand Hotel was just that - a grand ol’ girl from years gone by. Still in reasonable condition with good food in the bar.
Joanne, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Satisfactory inner city hotel w parking

Good inner city location w parking, convenient walks to cafe, shops and restaurants. Stay good for old hotel. Some road & neighbour noise, bathroom dated, no air con. Don't expect glamourous hotel.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Our room which appeared to be fairly modern had all we needed for a short stay
TC, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

It has gone down in room cleaning. shower was discusting
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

It was comfortable. met requirements. Unfortunately there was some takeaway Asian food in two containers outside a room on a table near my room that was there when we arrived on Friday night and still there leaking out of the container when we left Sunday morning. Not a good look......
Veandeross, 2-night trip