The Best Hotels Closest to Virginia Lake in Whanganui for 2026

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A living room with a sofa, a television on a stand, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a parking area, and a sign indicating a restaurant.

A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A building with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a tree with red leaves.

1. Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge

Whanganui Central, 2.6 km from Virginia Lake

Jagdish

SAR 302

SAR 351 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a window.

A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a wooden spice rack with snacks, and a window with blinds.

A room with a table and two chairs, a potted plant, and a TV on the wall.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.

2. BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

Whanganui Central, 2.1 km from Virginia Lake

Patu

SAR 305

SAR 360 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A modern living area with a kitchen, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a dining table.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a sofa and armchairs, a balcony with a view, and a wardrobe.

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a double sink, and wooden cabinets.

3. Aotea Motor Lodge

Whanganui Central, 1.4 km from Virginia Lake

Kelly

SAR 321

SAR 369 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A dining table with a wine glass, plates, and a bowl.

A two-story house with a porch, a driveway, and a red car parked in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a wall with a welcome sign.

4. Kings Court Motel

Whanganui Central, 1.9 km from Virginia Lake

Jane

SAR 361

SAR 418 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A two-story building with a balcony, a reception area, and a staircase.

A hallway with a wooden table, a vase of flowers, and a red table runner.

A wooden staircase with a handrail leading to a landing.

A bedroom with a wooden dresser, a mirror, a bed with white bedding, and a window with blue curtains.

5. Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

Whanganui Central, 1.8 km from Virginia Lake

Mickey

SAR 173

SAR 199 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern motel with a prominent neon sign, outdoor seating, and a covered walkway.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a shower area, and a view of the outside.

A modern building with large windows and a covered outdoor area with plants.

A building with a covered outdoor area featuring a row of tables and chairs, a staircase, and a parking lot.

6. 151 on London Motel

College Estate, 1.3 km from Virginia Lake

Anonymous traveler

SAR 295

SAR 340 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A room with a large window overlooking a parking area and a body of water.

A motel with a large entrance canopy, a signboard, and well-maintained landscaping.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a view of a lake through large windows.

A residential street with a gated entrance, houses, and a clear sky.

7. Riverview Motel

Whanganui Central, 2.3 km from Virginia Lake

Charleen

SAR 256

SAR 297 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A two-story BURWOOD MOTEL with a red roof, a visible office, and a sign indicating it has 21-40 units.

A modern room with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a large abstract painting.

A compact room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

8. Burwood Manor Motel

Whanganui Central, 1.7 km from Virginia Lake

Vaughan

SAR 300

SAR 345 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living room with a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a bed.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a radiator. There is a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.

A building with a white facade, a brown tiled roof, and a paved entrance area with potted plants.

9. Riverside Motel

Whanganui Central, 2 km from Virginia Lake

Gavin

SAR 235

SAR 274 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

An outdoor patio with round wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by a black lattice fence.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a painting on the wall.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A reception area with a palm tree sign, steps leading up to the entrance, and potted plants.

10. Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

Whanganui East, 1.8 km from Virginia Lake

Wayne

SAR 142

SAR 163 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern house with large windows, a visible living room with a table, and a green plant in the foreground.

A modern kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window with curtains.

A room with a large window, a sofa, a table, and a painting on the wall.

A bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a large window.

11. The Avenue Hotel

Whanganui Central, 1.5 km from Virginia Lake

Henry

SAR 252

SAR 290 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A garden with a lawn, a swing set, and a building in the background.

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and microwave.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a small bedside table, a mirror, and a television.

A living room with a beige leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

12. Astral Motel

Whanganui Central, 1.6 km from Virginia Lake

Shirleen

SAR 282

SAR 325 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel lobby with a staircase, a leather sofa, a small table with a plant, and a sign indicating the location of the toilets.

A bathroom with a bathtub, tiled walls, and a wooden door.

A hotel room with two beds, a small bedside table, and a wooden headboard.

A single bed with a wooden headboard, a small bedside table, and a bunk bed structure to the left.

13. The grand Inn

Whanganui Central, 2.4 km from Virginia Lake

Stacey

SAR 157

SAR 183 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A gas station with a red canopy and a satellite dish.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a red countertop, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a red backsplash, stainless steel sink, and a clock on the wall.

14. Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui

Gonville, 3.2 km from Virginia Lake

Amanda

SAR 287

SAR 332 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, glass doors, and a white railing.

A white building with a balcony, surrounded by red and white flowers.

A living room with a black leather sofa, two wooden stools, a kitchen area with a microwave, and a framed picture on the wall.

A compact kitchen with a granite countertop, a built-in microwave, a kettle, and a decorative shelf with glassware.

15. Te Awa Motel

Putiki, 3.7 km from Virginia Lake

Andrew

SAR 274

SAR 319 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A lakeside property with a wooden deck, picnic tables, and a grassy lawn.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

A compact kitchen with a view of a lake, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a dining table with a book and remote control.

A kitchen with a window view of a river, a sink, and a vase with flowers.

16. Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park

Aramoho, 5.1 km from Virginia Lake

Loreen

SAR 283

SAR 328 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Virginia Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 235 reviews	View
BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 21 reviews	View
Aotea Motor Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 441 reviews	View
Kings Court Motel	9.2 Wonderful 19 reviews	View
Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel	9.2 Wonderful 84 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Virginia Lake

151 on London Motel

College Estate

SAR 295

SAR 340 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

The Avenue Hotel

Whanganui Central

SAR 252

SAR 290 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A spacious living room with a sectional sofa, dining area, and kitchen in the background.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a door, a shoe rack, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, a chandelier, and a view through the windows.

A modern kitchen with a coffee maker, a black coffee machine, a basket of pastries, and a small potted plant.

Virginia Lake Family Retreat

Saint Johns Hill

Aotea Motor Lodge

Whanganui Central

SAR 321

SAR 369 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

Burwood Manor Motel

Whanganui Central

SAR 300

SAR 345 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a round table and white chairs.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of greenery outside.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

Welcome to Blue Haven in St John’s - incl pets

Saint Johns Hill

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, a metal roof, and a view of a grassy area.

A concrete pathway flanked by lush greenery and a modern building in the background.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a view of the outdoors.

A compact living space with a sofa, a recliner, a flat-screen TV, and a small table with a tray.

Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town

Westmere

SAR 286

SAR 470 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

Whanganui East

SAR 142

SAR 163 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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