Title: Luxury Beach Bus Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Luxury Beach Bus Holiday home in Whanganui with kitchenette and patio ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113910000/113909000/113908949/ed8f1c6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113910000/113909000/113908949/583148d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113910000/113909000/113908949/b970bd27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113910000/113909000/113908949/d6647f7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113910000/113909000/113908949/cfcef749.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Luxury Beach Bus provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom797 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Air conditioning - Free WiFi £103 includes taxes & fees 5 Dec - 6 Dec ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Luxury Beach Bus Just over the dunes from the beach you'll find this unique accommodation. A city bus in it's former life, it has been meticulously renovated to create a fun and luxurious space for you to rest and relax. Free Wifi, heat and aircon, a fully plumbed toilet and full size shower, luxury linens, smart t.v. and a kitchenette - all located in a quiet neighbourhood by the beach. We're just down the road from conveniences and a cafe and only 10 minutes from Whanganui City Centre. Free parking. Please note the access is down a flight of stairs from the parking space. The sound of the waves in constant and relaxing. From the top of the stairs you have a magical view of the sunset. At night the milky way is just above for your stargazing pleasure. Our black sand beach with a view of Taranaki is just a 5 minute walk over the dunes. This location is so special. Close enough to town if you're here for work, but a quiet oasis of seaside nature to return to at the end of the day. If you're here for a holiday it's magic, year round! Bundle up for a wintery walk on the quiet beach or put your togs on and enjoy a dip in finer weather. Whanganui is not typically on the tourist route, but there are so many things to see and do here. I've compiled a list in your guest book inside the bus. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Bicycle parking ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycle parking - Garden - Property does not allow children - Recycling - Unit size: 797 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3533900/3533869/3bf5716d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Aotea Motor Lodge Whanganui Central - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 405 reviews £82 includes taxes & fees 30 Nov - 1 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=3533869&PinnedHotelID=3533869&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38030000/38023300/38023262/82b67a57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic summer house by the sea Castlecliff - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 8.8 Excellent 107 reviews £98 includes taxes & fees 10 Dec - 11 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=38023262&PinnedHotelID=38023262&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38080000/38079100/38079097/031e7204.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kokako Lodge Wanganui Gonville - Free WiFi - Laundry - Microwave - Kitchen 9.6 Exceptional 39 reviews £136 includes taxes & fees 4 Dec - 5 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=38079097&PinnedHotelID=38079097&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3500000/3499200/3499172/260582b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 151 on London Motel College Estate - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Business services 9.0 Wonderful 451 reviews £72 includes taxes & fees 7 Dec - 8 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=3499172&PinnedHotelID=3499172&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114710000/114703600/114703574/f0738d11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town Westmere - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews £93 includes taxes & fees 2 Dec - 3 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=114703574&PinnedHotelID=114703574&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27510000/27508500/27508475/f805b0d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverside Townhouse with room for all the family, great location & WIFI Whanganui Central - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.0 Wonderful 276 reviews £104 includes taxes & fees 3 Dec - 4 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=27508475&PinnedHotelID=27508475&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74730000/74725800/74725761/273a5a0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Penhill Hideaway, A Brand New Rural Retreat! 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Bastia Hill - Washer - Dryer - Parking available - Fireplace 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=120662888&PinnedHotelID=120662888&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Turn off the lights Please just turn everything off and leave the keys on the bench. Thank you! Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules The bus has a sewage pump for water leaving the bus. Please take care with what you put down the drains or flush down the toilet. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-39.932007,174.97244&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7CiurFwh%7Dj%60%40%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FS%40S%40S%3FU%40QBU%40S%40SBSBQBUBQ%40UDQBUDQBQDUDQDQDQDQFQDSFQDQFQFQHSFMFQHOFQHOFQHOHMJOFMJOHOJOHIJOJKJOJKJMJMJKJKLKJILKLKJGLKLILILGJGNILILGLENILELENELENELENENCLENCLANCNANCNALCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBL%40NBNDLBNDNDLDLDNDLDNDLHLDLFNHLHLFLFJHLHLJLFLJJHLJJJJJJJLLHLLJHLJLJNHHJNHNJNHLHNHLHNHPFNHPFNHPFLFRFPFPDPFPFRDPDPFPDPBPDTDPBPDTBPBTBPBT%40PBR%40RBR%40T%40P%40T%3FR%40R%40R%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FRATAP%3FTARARARCTAPCTAPCTCPCRCRERCPERERCPERGPEPEPGPGPERGPGPGPGNIPGLIPGNIPININILINKNILKNIJKNKLIJMJINMJKJKJKJMJKHMJMHMJMFKHMHMFMHOFMHMDMHODMDODMDMDODODM%40OFO%40MBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FMAOCOAOCOAMCOAMGOAOEMEOEMEOEMEMEOIMEMIMGOIKGMIMIMGMKKIMKMKKIMKKKKKKKKOKKKOKIKOIKKOIMKOGOKMIOIOGQIOGQIMGQGOIQGQGQESGQEQGQEQEQESEQESCSEQCSESASCQCUCQCUAQAUCSAS%3FSAUAQ%3FUAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ab2qgLlX72eJZsO11Er4GVv6IHw=) Whanganui, Manawatu-Whanganui #### What's nearby - Castlecliff Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Whanganui Museum - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles - Durie Hill Elevator - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles - Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles - Mowhanau Beach - 17 min drive - 13.8 miles #### Getting around - Whanganui (WAG) - 22 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Citadel - ‬6 min walk - ‪Little Curious - ‬10 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Springvale Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Mischief - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Luxury Beach Bus pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Luxury Beach Bus? > As of 28 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury Beach Bus on 5 Dec 2025 start from £103.23, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Hotels-Luxury-Beach-Bus.h113908949.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Luxury Beach Bus? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Luxury Beach Bus? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Luxury Beach Bus? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Luxury Beach Bus located? > Located in Castlecliff, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Castlecliff Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Virginia Lake and Ward Observatory. Queens Park and Whanganui Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Luxury Beach Bus Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle A. 15 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Comfortable stay , good host ##### Michelle A. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth V. 7 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Mary Ellen was so nice and welcoming, and the stay was comfy and clean and unique ##### Elizabeth V. 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