The Avenue Hotel

Hotel with free parking, near Watt Fountain

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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, desk

Apartment with Balcony | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, electric kettle

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry

Explore the area

379 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui, 5001

Whanganui Museum
‪18 min walk‬
Virginia Lake
‪2 min drive‬
Durie Hill Elevator
‪2 min drive‬
Whanganui (WAG)
‪9 min drive‬

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Room options

Apartment with Balcony

560 sq ft
Sleeps 5
2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Premium Room

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Family Room

485 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Executive Studio

Wonderful

541 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite

Very good

412 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Very good

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Studio

Excellent

334 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Premium Double Room

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Poolside

Exceptional

338 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Comfort Room

Very good

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room Single Use, Multiple Beds, Garden View

Exceptional

334 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Studio

Excellent

301 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Whanganui

The Avenue Hotel places you within a mile (2 km) of popular attractions like Watt Fountain and Sarjeant Gallery. This 58-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

Whanganui Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Watt Fountain - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Virginia Lake - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
Durie Hill Elevator - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

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

At The Avenue Hotel, guests have access to an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. A stay here includes free parking. Staff members are on hand to provide dry cleaning/laundry services, concierge services, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area, and a porter/bellhop.

Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Other amenities include electric kettles, portable fans, and ironing boards. Change of towels is available on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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 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

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

2 meeting rooms
Conference space

Outdoors

Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area

Accessibility

Area rugs in room
High-pile carpet in room
No elevator
Tile flooring in room

2 floors
Banquet hall
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Smoke-free property

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

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 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

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

This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Up to 2 kids 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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

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 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)

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
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).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
There are no elevators.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at The Avenue Hotel?

The Avenue Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see close to The Avenue Hotel?

Guests enjoy the hotel's location in Whanganui based on their ratings, and it's a short 19-minute walk from Whanganui Museum and also 16 minutes on foot from Queens Park. You'll also find Watt Fountain and Ward Observatory less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Avenue Hotel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Avenue Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, The Avenue Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Avenue Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

Is The Avenue Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does The Avenue Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Avenue Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Avenue Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast. Please note that the dining venue will be closed and breakfast unavailable between January 10 2025 and December 1 2025 (subject to change).

Will The Avenue Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Avenue Hotel.

Does The Avenue Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from The Avenue Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Avenue Hotel is Whanganui (WAG), which is 3.9 mi away (10 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Avenue Hotel?

Yes, every guestroom at The Avenue Hotel comes with a porch with some featuring garden or pool views.

The Avenue Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

2/10 Terrible

Dale

Business traveler

Mar 13, 2025

Disliked: Staff & service

Expedia confirmed my booking but when I turned up this hotel said they didn’t have a booking for me and had no rooms available. Reception person didn’t seem to care.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Traveled with family

Mar 3, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t stay here

Outdated everything, carpets covered with mats to cover they were threadbare. Cockroaches in the room

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Traveled with partner

Mar 2, 2025

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

We had a 2queen bed room,one bed was ok for one person as it sagged the other closer to the bathroom was hard and you could feel the springs digging your in the back so you didnt get a comfortable sleep. Lots of paint chips and scratches and a hole in the back of the bathroom door. Towels were quite old and small ,mould in the shower. For$ 210 a night should have been alot better. Also major constructions happening to the bar and restaurant so no availability of food or drinks. With no pre notification of this. Lucky there were places close by to eat and get a drink. Probably wouldnt stay there again sadly.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Traveled with family

Feb 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Feb 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable

The hotel is well placed on Victoria Avenue with the town centre within easy walking distance. The room was comfortable and clean and the bathroom quite roomy.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family

Feb 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Was very good and quiet comfy beds recommend going again

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

C

Traveled with partner

Feb 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Room needs air con

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adriaan

Feb 9, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

NO dining room. NO pub. NO room service. NO airconditioning. NO soundproof doors. At more than $200 per night. The bathroom was full of long black hair (I have no hair). The furniture was uncomfortable. Thank heavens, the bed was up to standard. Disgusting. I used to have blind faith in Copthorne Hotels. Not any more after this horrendous ripoff.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Traveled with partner

Feb 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is our second stay, this time in a unit rather than hotel. Beautifully clean, fabulous pool and friendy helpful staff. Will definately stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

WAYNE

Business traveler

Feb 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Traveled with family

Jan 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff were amazing. Very informative

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Jan 27, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Jan 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with family

Jan 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Great location,very accommodating when request are made ,clean and a great pool on a hot afternoon.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lyn

Jan 21, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Niki

Traveled with partner

Jan 20, 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Hineira

Traveled with family

Jan 17, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

I didn't realize we had no cooking facilities. We have stayed there a couple of times so I automatically assumed we could cook in room. I also paid a bit more than normal. Only jug for hot drink available. So check youf room for cooking facilities when booking online.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebekah

Traveled with family

Jan 14, 2025

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

Jan 11, 2025

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

Jan 11, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly, Alicetown

Jan 10, 2025

Loved having the pool

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Noeline

Traveled with group

Jan 9, 2025

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shayne

Business traveler

Jan 6, 2025

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

Traveled with group, Traveled with family

Jan 6, 2025

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

Traveled with partner

Jan 5, 2025

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

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More

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Special check-in instructions

Renovations and closures

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Pets

Children and extra beds

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Important information

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

National rating

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