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Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site

Riverfront bed & breakfast in Whanganui with free breakfast

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Charmae Guest House, beside New Zealand's longest navigable river, offers character-filled accommodations with on-site golfing and peaceful gardens. Guests enjoy free breakfast, in-room WiFi, a playground for families, and the nearby Sarjeant Gallery for art lovers.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Map
Wanganui Township, WANGANUI

What's nearby

  • Virginia Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sarjeant Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Whanganui Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Curious - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Caroline's Boatshed Bar & Eatery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Rutland Arms Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mischief - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Brick House - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site

Family-friendly bed & breakfast located in Whanganui Central
Take advantage of free breakfast, golfing on site, and a garden at Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site. In addition to a playground and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An electric car charging station, barbecue grills, and outdoor furniture
  • A video library, local meal delivery service, and games
  • Smoke-free premises and books
Room features
All guestrooms at Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site feature thoughtful touches such as fireplaces and separate dining areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and children's books
  • 2.5 bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Smart TVs with DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Playground
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Rules

PRIMARY RENTER, must be 18 yrs and over
SAME DAY BOOKINGS, will only be allowed for Funerals and must be verified by a Funeral Director.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
Property Registration Number 7889

Property is also known as

Charmae Guest House Character Home by the River
Charmae Guest House Character home by the river.
Charmae Guest House, Character home by the river. Cottage
Charmae Guest House, Character home by the river. Whanganui

Frequently asked questions

Is Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site located?

This family-friendly Whanganui bed & breakfast is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Kowhai Park, Queens Park, and Moutoa Gardens. Whanganui Museum and Durie Hill Elevator are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 123 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

john B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here - it had everything we needed and was warm, inviting and obviously presented with care. Enjoyed that we could walk to the farmers market, town, galleries and around the bridges.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, wonderful hosts and perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great house with all the little extras included. Enjoyed our stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charmae Guest House

Very central location, clean, great communication from host
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

We had a great time in Whanganui, although we were working . Was made a whole lot easier by coming back to a place that felt like home, thanks for having us and we would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed as part of a work trip

Super convenient central location. Lovely space x
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property, nice location

We only had a short visit, but the home was well equipped, even had bug spray.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. Very clean and tidy and provisions provided were excellent. Host were very helpful and friendly. Would definately stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ken m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice place

Very tidy and everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Very well stocked kitchen and great facilities along with excellent location Recommend for any large families or if you like space.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Elegant and cosy

We had such a wonderful stay with lovely vibes and lots of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter weekend in Whanganui

Great spot for hanging out with family plenty of shared spaces
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

June D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Very Comfortable Home

Such a spacious and well equipped accommodation in a lovely historic town. We would recommend it to anyone looking for a place in the area. We were only two people but it would certainly be comfortable for a family or a group of adults. It has everything one could hope to find for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay.

Beautiful property. Friendly and helpful hosts. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable stay

Most enjoyable stay. Friendly and helpful hosts. Thank you Alan and Cathie
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haimona P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whanganui .

Could not fault anything about our stay . The host were great and the place was close to everything .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

Lovely roomy house with a warm welcoming feel. Comfy beds and a great shower. Fantastic hosts .... friendly and helpful, and the info they provided in the house gave us excellent ideas on what to do and see. Really enjoyed our stay here, highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend away

Great place, everything we needed. A bonus , breakfast was supplied. Could walk into town and see all the sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay in Whangnui

Excellent property. Warm, spacious and very well presented. Would thoroughly recommend staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trep

Every last detail has been carefully thought out and implemented. It was an absolute pleasure to stay there, and had we known, we would have extended our holiday to further enjoy this venue.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin S., Yakima, WA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place, super comfy

Great, comfortable place with lots of character. Close to town. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant and Jenny H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

We had 5 men stay. The place was clean tidy. Top rated. Friendly owners and great communication. Highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

nettie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls yearly get away.

Very well equiped in all manner of things,very clean and comfortable,we were 6 women in our mid seventies to late eighties,and go away same time every year,to all sorts of places and have done fot 17years,and would recomend this accomodation to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheraz O., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome comfortable

Comfortable, stress-free, warm and great location. Great host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

charlesandrobyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect for a family gathering

very comfortable and well-equipped house. Safe for children with good fencing and gates and plenty of space for them to play. They enjoyed the toy box (wanted to watch DVDs but machine didn't seem to work). Kitchen is well-equipped and spacious and washing machine was a boon. Close to river and a nice walk along it to town. Good communication with Allan.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025