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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the outside.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, a signboard, and a gated driveway.

A breakfast tray with toast, eggs, bacon, sausages, tomatoes, and a glass of orange juice.

A tray with several empty wine glasses and a decorative glass container.

1. The Stables Motel

Bulls

Brittany

£91

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A reception desk at Whangāhui Seaside Holiday Park with a map of North Island and South Island on the wall.

A small, single-story building with a blue door and the number 10 on the front.

A small, single-story building with a covered porch, surrounded by greenery.

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a metal fence and a grassy area. There are two white buildings with blue trim in the background.

2. Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park

Castlecliff

Margaret

£53

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A gas station with a red canopy and a satellite dish.

A modern kitchen with a red backsplash, stainless steel sink, and a clock on the wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a red countertop, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

3. Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui

Gonville

Amanda

£68

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor patio with round wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by a black lattice fence.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a painting on the wall.

A room with a dining table, chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and an air conditioning unit.

A reception area with a palm tree sign, steps leading up to the entrance, and potted plants.

4. Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

Whanganui East

Kere

£37

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A building with a green facade and a sign that reads "Holland & Gentry."

Outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, green umbrellas, and brick walls.

A restaurant with a signboard, a car parked nearby, and a tree with hanging lights.

A bar with a Guinness tap, various bottles, and glasses hanging from the ceiling.

5. The Rutland Arms Inn

Whanganui Central

Don

£90

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A living room with a sofa, a television on a stand, and a large window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a kettle.

A building with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a tree with red leaves.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a parking area, and a sign indicating a restaurant.

6. Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge

Whanganui Central

Jagdish

£73

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern house with large windows, a visible living room with a table, and a green plant in the foreground.

A room with a large window, a sofa, a table, and a painting on the wall.

A pool area with a clear blue pool, surrounded by a glass fence, and steps leading down to the pool.

A bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a large window.

7. The Avenue Hotel

Whanganui Central

Noeline

£55

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel lobby with a staircase, a leather sofa, a small table with a plant, and a sign indicating the location of the toilets.

A bathroom with a bathtub, tiled walls, and a wooden door.

A hotel room with two beds, a small bedside table, and a wooden headboard.

A furnished living room with a dining table, chairs, a red leather sofa, a large window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

8. The grand Inn

Whanganui Central

£37

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern motel with a prominent neon sign, outdoor seating, and a covered walkway.

A modern building with large windows and a covered outdoor area with plants.

A building with a covered outdoor area featuring a row of tables and chairs, a staircase, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a shower area, and a view of the outside.

9. 151 on London Motel

College Estate

Anonymous traveller

£68

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A modern living area with a kitchen, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a dining table.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a sofa and armchairs, a balcony with a view, and a wardrobe.

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple stories, and a prominent entrance with a roof over the lobby area.

10. Aotea Motor Lodge

Whanganui Central

Kelly

£75

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A row of single-story houses with a grassy lawn and trees in the foreground.

A wooden staircase leading to a door, a small table with a potted plant, and a garden with flowering plants.

A swimming pool with a brick border and a clear blue water.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outside.

11. Bulls Motel & Holiday Park

Bulls

Ross

£39

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a window, a sink, a coffee maker, and a microwave.

A row of single-story motel rooms with individual doors, a covered outdoor seating area, and a parking lot.

A building with a reception area, a drop box, and a fenced area.

A hotel room with a bed, white headboard, and a painting of a beach scene.

12. Brooklyne Motel Sanson

Sanson

Pam

£62

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A spacious living room with a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a bed.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a radiator. There is a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.

A building with a white facade, a brown tiled roof, and a paved entrance area with potted plants.

13. Riverside Motel

Whanganui Central

Alexandra

£56

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A room with a large window overlooking a parking area and a body of water.

A living room with a black leather sofa, a small wicker coffee table, a television on a stand, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A residential street with a gated entrance, houses, and a clear sky.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a view of a lake through large windows.

14. Riverview Motel

Whanganui Central

Charleen

£60

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, glass doors, and a white railing.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A compact kitchen with a granite countertop, a built-in microwave, a kettle, and a decorative shelf with glassware.

A living room with a black leather sofa, two wooden stools, a kitchen area with a microwave, and a framed picture on the wall.

15. Te Awa Motel

Putiki

Andrew

£66

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A two-story building with a balcony, a reception area, and a staircase.

A bedroom with a wooden dresser, a mirror, a bed with white bedding, and a window with blue curtains.

A wooden staircase with a handrail leading to a landing.

A hallway with a wooden table, a vase of flowers, and a red table runner.

16. Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

Whanganui Central

Mickey

£40

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A compact room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A two-story BURWOOD MOTEL with a red roof, a visible office, and a sign indicating it has 21-40 units.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, wooden cabinets, and a built-in oven.

17. Burwood Manor Motel

Whanganui Central

Vaughan

£65

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a window.

A room with a table and two chairs, a potted plant, and a TV on the wall.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, sink, and a red bowl sink.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.

18. BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

Whanganui Central

Patu

£74

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A lakeside property with a wooden deck, picnic tables, and a grassy lawn.

An aerial view of a riverside village with houses, a swimming pool, and a small park.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

A kitchen with a window view of a river, a sink, and a vase with flowers.

19. Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park

Aramoho

Loreen

£66

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A dining table with a wine glass, plates, and a bowl.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a wall with a welcome sign.

20. Kings Court Motel

Whanganui Central

Jane

£88

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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Top Ratana Hotel Reviews

Aotea Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great motor lodge, close to the middle of the city. The only negative was that for the price, it should have had at least king size beds as the rooms have ample space for a larger bed."

Riverside Motel

8/10 Good

"Room was clean, staff was nice. The kitchen had everything one needs. Parking was free. If one has to stay longer at a place, this is a good motel to be."

Comfortable Beach-Front House

10/10 Excellent

"Great space to enjoy by the beach"

Relax in the Wanganui Dunes

10/10 Excellent

"this property had the wow factorabsolutely stunning views, what more can I saythe spa is a winner and the indoor outdoor spaces were fantasticwould definitely stay again"

151 on London Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great to have the Cafe next door. Close to the main road. Plenty of parking. Well appointed room."

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

8/10 Good

"Large unit clean and comfortable outside could do with a water blast and a bit paint maybe there waiting for better weather.Probably wouldn’t stay there again ."

Riverview Motel

8/10 Good

"Great location but not a happy reason for staying- I was pallbearer at my partners funeral, which was at the very nearby funeral home. Very handy to the city where my friend (who had brought me up from Kapiti) and I had dinner on the Sunday night. Good parking right by our rooms. Very friendly, helpful reception staff member. Good amenities- mine recently refurbished I think. Excellent colour choice for decor and a very comfortable bed. Thank you."

Burwood Manor Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Parking easy, location handy"

The Stables Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place to stay, quiet too"

More cheap stays in Ratana

Bulls Motel & Holiday Park

2 Bridge St Bulls Manawatu-Wanganui

£39

28 Oct - 29 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (148 reviews)

Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

2 Plymouth St Whanganui

£40

28 Sept - 29 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Brooklyne Motel Sanson

34 Dundas Rd Sanson Manawatu-Wanganui

£62

9 Oct - 10 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (58 reviews)

Burwood Manor Motel

63-65 Dublin Street Whanganui

£65

7 Oct - 8 Oct

includes taxes & fees

BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

240 St Hill St Whanganui Manawatū-Whanganui Region

£74

4 Oct - 5 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Lancewood Lodge

170 High St Bulls Manawatu-Wanganui

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10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Ratana?

The best area to stay in Ratana is within the township itself, particularly near the Rātana Temple and the Ratana Pā.This area is the heart of the community and offers a unique cultural experience. The Rātana Temple, a significant landmark, is the central point, and the surrounding grounds of the Ratana Pā are where most activities and gatherings take place. Accommodation here is typically in guesthouses or community-run lodgings, providing a personal connection to the local culture. This is an ideal choice for visitors interested in learning about the local Māori history and traditions.For those seeking a more private or amenity-rich stay, the nearby towns of Whanganui or Marton offer a wider selection of hotels and guesthouses. These towns are just a short drive from Ratana, providing easy access while offering more conventional lodging options.

When is the best time to go to Ratana?

The best time to visit Ratana, Manawatū, New Zealand, is typically during the warmer months, from November to April.This period offers the most pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging from 18°C to 25°C, making it ideal for exploring the Ratana Pā and surrounding areas. The summer months (December to February) are particularly popular as they coincide with the Ratana Church's annual celebrations and offer long daylight hours for outdoor activities.For those interested in the cultural and spiritual significance of Ratana, visiting around the 25th of January is highly recommended. This is when the Ratana Church celebrates the birthday of its founder, Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana, with a large gathering at the Ratana Pā. This time provides a unique opportunity to experience the community's traditions and ceremonies firsthand.Travellers looking for a quieter experience while still enjoying good weather might consider the shoulder months of November, March, or April.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Ratana.

How much is the nightly rate at a Ratana hotel?

Prices for hotels in Ratana often vary, but you can find a great deal from £37 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Ratana hotels

1. The Stables Motel

2. Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park

3. Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui

4. Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

5. The Rutland Arms Inn

6. Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge

7. The Avenue Hotel

8. The grand Inn

9. 151 on London Motel

10. Aotea Motor Lodge

11. Bulls Motel & Holiday Park

12. Brooklyne Motel Sanson

13. Riverside Motel

14. Riverview Motel

15. Te Awa Motel

16. Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

17. Burwood Manor Motel

18. BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

19. Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park

20. Kings Court Motel

Top Ratana Hotel Reviews

Aotea Motor Lodge

Riverside Motel

Comfortable Beach-Front House

Relax in the Wanganui Dunes

151 on London Motel

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

Riverview Motel

Burwood Manor Motel

The Stables Motel

More cheap stays in Ratana

Bulls Motel & Holiday Park

Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

Brooklyne Motel Sanson

Burwood Manor Motel

BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

Lancewood Lodge

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