Title: Westmere Travel Guide: Best of Westmere, Whanganui Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Westmere](https://expedia.co.uk/Westmere-Whanganui-Hotels.0-n553248635975863094-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Whanganui](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Whanganui.d3758.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Westmere Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Westmere.d553248635975863094.Car-Hire-Guide)[Westmere Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Westmere.d553248635975863094.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Westmere Travel Guide ## Whanganui ## Visit Westmere Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Whanganui travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui.dx3758) --- ### Popular places to visit #### Bason Botanic Gardens 4.5/5(2 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Bason Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Whanganui. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bason-Botanic-Gardens-Westmere.d553248621532610635.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) #### 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) #### 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) #### 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) --- ## Top hotels in Westmere ![Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114710000/114703600/114703574/f0738d11_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town Westmere Manawatu-Whanganui £108 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this apartment in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Virginia Lake and Ward Observatory are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews) Place was clean and connected to a beautiful yard. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=114703574&PinnedHotelID=114703574&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975863094) ![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 11 Feb - 12 Feb 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! (244 reviews) Loved the charm of the suite, wish we could have spent more time there. Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=3811106&PinnedHotelID=3811106&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975863094) ![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 £66 12 Feb - 13 Feb 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! (304 reviews) Very tidy room, good space and easy to access Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=46416&PinnedHotelID=46416&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975863094) ![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 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! (471 reviews) It was clean and was comfortable. Nice place to stop while traveling Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=3499172&PinnedHotelID=3499172&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975863094) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=3499172&PinnedHotelID=3499172&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975863094) ![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 £83 27 Feb - 28 Feb 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (415 reviews) Staff are nice people and the room was clean Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=3533869&PinnedHotelID=3533869&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975863094) ![Burwood Manor Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1153800/1153793/e0e2ef90_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Burwood Manor Motel 63-65 Dublin Street Whanganui £81 20 Feb - 21 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Whanganui Museum are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (341 reviews) Die Vermieterin war sehr freundlich. Unser Zimmer war sehr sauber und geräumig. In der Waschküche konnten wir unsere Wäsche waschen. Das Motel ist zentral gelegen. Gerne wieder. 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