Title: Okoia Travel Guide: Best of Okoia, Whanganui Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Okoia](https://expedia.co.uk/Okoia-Whanganui-Hotels.0-n693200864303362048-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Whanganui](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Whanganui.d3758.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Okoia Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Okoia.d693200864303362048.Car-Hire-Guide)[Okoia Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Okoia.d693200864303362048.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Okoia Travel Guide ## Whanganui ## Visit Okoia 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) #### 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) #### Queens Park Explore the great outdoors at Queens Park, a lovely green space in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queens-Park-Whanganui.d6111886.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) #### 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) --- ## Top hotels in Okoia ![The Avenue Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/46500/46416/6581a476_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Avenue Hotel 379 Victoria Avenue Whanganui £71 16 Mar - 17 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! (307 reviews) Room was in good condition although the bathroom door couldn’t lock. Staff were great though and everything else was okay. Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F03%2F2026&endDate=17%2F03%2F2026&selected=46416&PinnedHotelID=46416&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693200864303362048) ![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 £41 1 Mar - 2 Mar 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! (248 reviews) Although slightly jaded the rooms were clean and tidy. Bathroom akin to a 'Tardis' with a huge Shower. Mini Kitchin excellent. Bed very comfortable. Overall i would thoroughly recommend as great stay value for money. Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=3811106&PinnedHotelID=3811106&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693200864303362048) ![151 on London Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3500000/3499200/3499172/260582b8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 151 on London Motel 151 London Street Whanganui £86 7 Mar - 8 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (474 reviews) Yes Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=3499172&PinnedHotelID=3499172&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693200864303362048) ![Aotea Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3533900/3533869/3bf5716d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aotea Motor Lodge 390 Victoria Avenue Whanganui £85 5 Mar - 6 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Whanganui ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (422 reviews) Our room was at the back of the property and was spacious and quiet with undercover parking. We used the guest laundry and only paid a small amount for the dryer. . Would choose to stay here again. Fast food places are a short walk and nicer restaurants a short drive. Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=3533869&PinnedHotelID=3533869&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693200864303362048) ![Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3570000/3566000/3565927/790ffbb3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge 170 Guyton Street Whanganui £75 6 Mar - 7 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (227 reviews) Excellent stay, nice clean room with great access to the sites we wanted to see. Would highly recommend the stay here. Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026&selected=3565927&PinnedHotelID=3565927&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693200864303362048) ![Riverside Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626200/9626200/8e075d87_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Riverside Motel 30 Somme Parade Whanganui £58 19 Mar - 20 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (351 reviews) Good place to stay. We were comfortable and loved the stay. 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