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Where to stay in Manawatū-Whanganui

Find the best Manawatū-Whanganui areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.Learn more about Manawatū-Whanganui
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A coastal landscape with a wide beach, grassy fields, and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
A coastal residential area with houses, a main road, and a beach in the background.
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Foxton Beach

When in Foxton Beach, you can plan a visit to Himatagi Beach and Foxton Windmill, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Waitarere Beach

Waitarere Beach might not have many top sights, but Waiterere Private Reserve and Esplanade Reserve are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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A river winding through rolling hills and fields, with distant mountains and a hazy sky.
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A vintage wooden trailer with a green and maroon color scheme, equipped with speakers and a small stage.
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Palmerston North Central

If you're spending some time in Palmerston North Central, The Square and New Zealand Rugby Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Rolling green hills and valleys on the World Forgotten Highway, Tahora Saddle, Manawatu–Whanganui, New Zealand, showcasing the pastoral landscape under a partly cloudy sky.

West End

If you're spending some time in West End, Victoria Esplanade and Esplanade Scenic Railway are top sights worth seeing.

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Whanganui Central

If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Manawatū-Whanganui Hotel Deals

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

6 Millar Street National Park Village
SAR 275
SAR 321 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Reasonable price."

Reviewed on 21 August 2026

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort

Whakapapa Village, SH 48 Tongariro National Park
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
SAR 177
SAR 208 total
7 Sep - 8 Sep
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (859 reviews)
"Stayed here for 4 nights in a queen room, here’s the pros and cons Cons: thin walls, (we can hear everything in the walkway and could feel people pressing against the wall, you could also hear the plumping in the walls, which isn’t a big problem, the amenities were lacking, such as a lack of hand ..."

Reviewed on 19 August 2026

Skotel Alpine Resort
Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge

4576 SH 4 National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
SAR 305
SAR 351 total
1 Sep - 2 Sep
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (236 reviews)
"Staffs are very accomodating. Rooms are clean and tidy.. highly recommended."

Reviewed on 21 August 2026

Mountain Heights Lodge
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Stay near popular Manawatū-Whanganui attractions

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Mount Ruapehu

9.4/10 (531 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Ruapehu and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
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Turoa Ski Area

8.8/10 (156 reviews)
Hit the slopes in Tongariro National Park with a visit to Turoa Ski Area. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
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Mount Tongariro

9.4/10 (239 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tongariro during your travels in Tongariro National Park. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
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Whakapapa Ski Area

9.0/10 (295 reviews)
Hit the slopes in Tongariro National Park with a visit to Whakapapa Ski Area. Discover the mountain views and lively bars in this relaxing area.
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The Square

8.8/10 (907 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Palmerston North with a trip to The Square. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
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Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre

9.2/10 (232 reviews)
You can take time to visit Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre during your travels to Whakapapa. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
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Arena Manawatu

8.6/10 (168 reviews)
Catch an event at Arena Manawatu during your trip to Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
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