Title: Kai Iwi Travel Guide: Best of Kai Iwi, ManawatÅ«-Whanganui Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kai Iwi](https://expedia.co.uk/Kai-Iwi-Hotels.d6344460.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Kai Iwi](https://expedia.co.uk/Kai-Iwi-Holiday-Rentals.d6344460.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Kai Iwi Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kai-Iwi.d6344460.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kai Iwi Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kai-Iwi.d6344460.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kai Iwi Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Kai Iwi Things to do - Top hotels in Kai Iwi - Top Holiday Rentals in Kai Iwi ![Nut Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118760000/118757900/118757863/8745f695_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nut Cottage Whanganui Stay at this cottage in Kai Iwi. Enjoy a garden and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Bushy Park Homestead & Forest and Bason Botanic Gardens are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews) Loved the old school ambience and peace and quiet. The bonus was the wood delivered for an evening fire under the walnut trees. Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=118757863&PinnedHotelID=118757863&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344460) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=118757863&PinnedHotelID=118757863&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344460) ![Kai Iwi Beach House. Close to a fantastic west coast beach. Amazing views.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33300000/33299600/33299550/b952af98_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kai Iwi Beach House. Close to a fantastic west coast beach. Amazing views. Kai Iwi Manawatu-Wanganui Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Kai Iwi. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Mowhanau Beach and Bason Botanic Gardens ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews) Peaceful location with amazing views. The house was clean, tidy and had everything we needed. The communication with the host was great.Wonderful place to stay. Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=33299550&PinnedHotelID=33299550&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344460) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=33299550&PinnedHotelID=33299550&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344460) ![Sunset Escape - Stunning Beachfront Views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113910000/113909600/113909512/bf8f8eac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sunset Escape - Stunning Beachfront Views Kai Iwi Manawatu-Whanganui Stay at this beach holiday home in Kai Iwi. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mowhanau Beach and Bason Botanic Gardens ... 10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews) Fantastic house in a great location. There was room for everyone for our extended family Christmas getaway. The downstairs area was great for the kids and the view from the deck was stunning! Definitely recommend this place. Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=113909512&PinnedHotelID=113909512&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344460) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=113909512&PinnedHotelID=113909512&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344460) [See all 70 properties in Kai Iwi](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6344460) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Nut Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118760000/118757900/118757863/8745f695_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nut Cottage Whanganui Stay at this cottage in Kai Iwi. Enjoy a garden and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Bushy Park Homestead & Forest and Bason Botanic Gardens are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews) Loved the old school ambience and peace and quiet. The bonus was the wood delivered for an evening fire under the walnut trees. Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kai-Iwi-Hotels-Nut-Cottage.h118757863.Hotel-Information) ![Kai Iwi Beach House. Close to a fantastic west coast beach. Amazing views.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33300000/33299600/33299550/b952af98_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kai Iwi Beach House. Close to a fantastic west coast beach. Amazing views. Kai Iwi Manawatu-Wanganui Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Kai Iwi. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Mowhanau Beach and Bason Botanic Gardens ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews) Peaceful location with amazing views. The house was clean, tidy and had everything we needed. The communication with the host was great.Wonderful place to stay. Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kai-Iwi-Hotels-Kai-Iwi-Beach-House-Close-To-A-Fantastic-West-Coast-Beach-Amazing-Views.h33299550.Hotel-Information) ![Sunset Escape - Stunning Beachfront Views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113910000/113909600/113909512/bf8f8eac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sunset Escape - Stunning Beachfront Views Kai Iwi Manawatu-Whanganui Stay at this beach holiday home in Kai Iwi. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mowhanau Beach and Bason Botanic Gardens ... 10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews) Fantastic house in a great location. There was room for everyone for our extended family Christmas getaway. The downstairs area was great for the kids and the view from the deck was stunning! Definitely recommend this place. Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kai-Iwi-Hotels-Sunset-Escape-Stunning-Beachfront-Views.h113909512.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Kai Iwi](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6344460&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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