Title: Gonville Travel Guide: Best of Gonville, Whanganui Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Gonville](https://expedia.co.uk/Gonville-Whanganui-Hotels.0-n693200885472591872-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Whanganui](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Whanganui.d3758.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Gonville Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Gonville.d693200885472591872.Car-Hire-Guide)[Gonville Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Gonville.d693200885472591872.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Gonville Travel Guide ## Whanganui ## Visit Gonville Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Whanganui travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui.dx3758) --- ### Popular places to visit #### Whanganui Museum 5/5(1 review) 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 4.5/5(3 reviews) 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 Memorial Tower 5/5(1 review) Learn about the local history of Whanganui with a stop at Durie Hill Memorial Tower. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Memorial-Tower-Durie-Hill.d6108040.Attraction) #### Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum 5/5(1 review) 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) #### Durie Hill Elevator 4.5/5(2 reviews) 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 4/5(1 review) 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) --- ## Top hotels in Gonville ![Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679600/9679581/f3f191c2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui 59 Heads Road Whanganui £81 30 Jan - 31 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Watt Fountain are located nearby. 8.8/10 Excellent! (282 reviews) The room was clean, comfortable, everything was awesome, the staff were beautifully friendly and helpful, thank you so much.. Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026&selected=9679581&PinnedHotelID=9679581&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693200885472591872) ![Kokako Lodge Wanganui](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38080000/38079100/38079097/031e7204_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kokako Lodge Wanganui Wanganui Township Whanganui Stay at this lodge in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions South Beach and Ward Observatory are located nearby. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews) Lovely Experience Staying for the Night Beautiful place with lots of additional extra touches including some baked goodies on the bench. It was nice to read how the villa had been renovated by the family. The host was very friendly and welcoming with her messages. We very much enjoyed out stay thank you Reviewed on 30 Oct 2024 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F02%2F2026&endDate=04%2F02%2F2026&selected=38079097&PinnedHotelID=38079097&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693200885472591872) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F02%2F2026&endDate=04%2F02%2F2026&selected=38079097&PinnedHotelID=38079097&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693200885472591872) ![Balgownie Estate ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112330000/112329700/112329624/f46eb600_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Balgownie Estate Whanganui Manawatu-Whanganui Stay at this holiday home in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions South Beach and Ward Observatory are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews) We had a wonderful stay and couldn’t be happier with this property. The house is very spacious, beautifully and modernly renovated, has air conditioning, and the beds were extremely comfortable. The location is great, on a quiet street whilst being conveniently and perfectly situated for everything ... Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F02%2F2026&endDate=04%2F02%2F2026&selected=112329624&PinnedHotelID=112329624&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693200885472591872) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F02%2F2026&endDate=04%2F02%2F2026&selected=112329624&PinnedHotelID=112329624&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693200885472591872) ![Bignell Street Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16790000/16781800/16781750/cdc7c74e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bignell Street Motel 86 Bignell Street Whanganui Stay at this beach motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions South Beach and Ward Observatory are located ... Smells from gigarets in the room In the bed sperm Lat of notice in the night Reviewed on 19 Mar 2020 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F02%2F2026&endDate=04%2F02%2F2026&selected=16781750&PinnedHotelID=16781750&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693200885472591872) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F02%2F2026&endDate=04%2F02%2F2026&selected=16781750&PinnedHotelID=16781750&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693200885472591872) ![Fiesta Court Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625900/9625846/fc8905a7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fiesta Court Motel 56 Heads Road Whanganui Stay at this motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Watt Fountain are located ... Lovely Stay A one night stay while passing through - nice quite location, safe with plenty of parking for a large commercial vehicle. Room was clean. Reviewed on 18 Jul 2021 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F02%2F2026&endDate=04%2F02%2F2026&selected=9625846&PinnedHotelID=9625846&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693200885472591872) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F02%2F2026&endDate=04%2F02%2F2026&selected=9625846&PinnedHotelID=9625846&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693200885472591872) ![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 £43 25 Jan - 26 Jan 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 ... 8/10 Very Good! (236 reviews) Everything was excellent.I havent seen a Motel in Wanganui set up so well for a very long time. I thought it was excellent Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=3811106&PinnedHotelID=3811106&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693200885472591872) [See all 61 properties in Gonville](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=21%2F01%2F2026&endDate=22%2F01%2F2026®ionId=693200885472591872) 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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[](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) ### 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 Queens Park. [](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) ### 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. 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