Title: Castlecliff Travel Guide: Best of Castlecliff, Whanganui Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Castlecliff](https://expedia.co.uk/Castlecliff-Whanganui-Hotels.0-n6344461-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Whanganui](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Whanganui.d3758.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Castlecliff Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Castlecliff.d6344461.Car-Hire-Guide)[Castlecliff Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Castlecliff.d6344461.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Castlecliff Travel Guide ## Whanganui ## Visit Castlecliff Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Whanganui travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui.dx3758) --- ### Popular places to visit #### Whanganui Museum You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui Museum in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Museum-Whanganui.d6111890.Attraction) #### Virginia Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Virginia Lake during your travels in Whanganui. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Virginia-Lake-Whanganui.d553248621532610631.Attraction) #### Durie Hill Elevator Enjoy an outing to Durie Hill Elevator during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Durie-Hill-Elevator-Durie-Hill.d553248621526967198.Attraction) #### Sarjeant Gallery You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sarjeant Gallery during your travels in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarjeant-Gallery-Whanganui.d6111888.Attraction) #### Watt Fountain After visiting Watt Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Watt-Fountain-Whanganui.d6108034.Attraction) #### Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Riverboat-Centre-And-Museum-Whanganui.d6108038.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Castlecliff ![Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6360000/6358400/6358378/fdc5d4e8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park 1a Rangiora Street Whanganui £57 10 Apr - 11 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday park in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Popular attractions Castlecliff Beach and South Beach are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (124 reviews) I really enjoyed the pool mostly to myself. Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=6358378&PinnedHotelID=6358378&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344461) ![Luxury Beach Bus](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113910000/113909000/113908949/ed8f1c6f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Luxury Beach Bus Whanganui Manawatū-Whanganui £97 10 Apr - 11 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday home in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Castlecliff Beach and South Beach are located nearby. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews) Very novel, creative and well-organized living space! Within 5 minute walk to a gorgeous beach. Don’t make the mistake of booking for only one night like we did 😖 Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=113908949&PinnedHotelID=113908949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344461) ![Historic summer house by the sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38030000/38023300/38023262/82b67a57_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Historic summer house by the sea Castlecliff Whanganui Stay at this holiday home in Whanganui. Enjoy laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Castlecliff Beach and South Beach are located nearby. 8.8/10 Excellent! (108 reviews) Lovely cut little cottage, perfect location and everything you need for a quiet relaxing weekend. Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=38023262&PinnedHotelID=38023262&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344461) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=38023262&PinnedHotelID=38023262&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344461) ![Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3820000/3811200/3811106/785a36a8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre 143 Anzac Parade Whanganui £39 27 Apr - 28 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (251 reviews) Room was small but enough space for a couple of nights. Staff was really concern about cleaning. Kitchen has enough kitchenware to make a decent meal, in the night usually very busy. Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F04%2F2026&endDate=28%2F04%2F2026&selected=3811106&PinnedHotelID=3811106&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344461) ![Aotea Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3533900/3533869/ecffec28_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aotea Motor Lodge 390 Victoria Avenue Whanganui £86 10 Apr - 11 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Whanganui Museum ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=3533869&PinnedHotelID=3533869&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344461) ![The Avenue Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/46500/46416/02ff2b54_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Avenue Hotel 379 Victoria Avenue Whanganui £74 28 Mar - 29 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (312 reviews) Close to electric car charging Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026&selected=46416&PinnedHotelID=46416&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344461) [See all 66 properties in Castlecliff](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6344461) 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. ## Check Castlecliff hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344461&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344461&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344461&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344461&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344461&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344461&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Castlecliff ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tawhero While Tawhero isn't home to many top sights, Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Tawhero.dx693200897926156288) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Springvale While Springvale may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Springvale.dx693200894046425088) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gonville Though Gonville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Beach and Whanganui Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Gonville.dx693200885472591872) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### College Estate While College Estate may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Whanganui Museum and Sarjeant Gallery. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-College-Estate.dx693200873443655680) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Whanganui Airport Whanganui Airport might not have many top sights, but South Beach and Durie Hill Elevator are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Whanganui-Airport.dx693200914740035584) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Saint Johns Hill Though Saint Johns Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Saint-Johns-Hill.dx693200906473672704) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Castlecliff Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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