--- title: "Riverview Motel, Wanganui: reviews, location & comparison" description: "Riverview Motel in Wanganui: rated 8.8 by guests, 3.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/riverview-motel-wanganui/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-12 --- Motel · ★★★★ # Riverview Motel Marybank, Wanganui, New Zealand 8.8 · Excellent 179 reviews · #7 #7 of 14 in Wanganui · 4.3/5 on Google, 272 reviews · 4.1 Location score ## About Riverview Motel Riverview Motel is a motel in Marybank, Wanganui, New Zealand. It holds a 3.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 179 reviews. Facilities include spa, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 660 m from the centre of Wanganui. The nearest airport, Wanganui Airport (WAG), is 4.7 km away. - **Type:** Motel - **Star rating:** ★★★★ - **Check-in from:** 14:00 - **Check-out until:** 10:00 - **Rooms:** 15 - **Last renovated:** 2001 - **Smoking:** Smoke-free property - **Other stays within 500 m:** 3 14 Somme Parade, Wanganui [wanganuimotels.co.nz](http://www.wanganuimotels.co.nz/) ## How Riverview Motel scores Better rated than 54% of hotels in Wanganui - Guest rating **8.8** - Location **4.1** Wanganui average ## Rating on Google 4.3/5 272 Google reviews - 5★54% - 4★31% - 3★10% - 2★3% - 1★2% From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score. ## Amenities SpaFree parkingFree Wi-Fi ### Pool & wellness - Spa ### Food & drink - Breakfast ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Laundry - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Coffee or tea maker ### Policies - Smoke-free Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **4.1**/10 - **Walk grade:** **24**/100 Car recommended - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **1** - **Sights within 1 km:** **5**
Nearest airportWanganui Airport (WAG)4.7 km11 min drive
Distance to the centreWanganui660 m11 min walk
### Sights nearby - Quartz Museum of Studio Ceramics520 m - Whanganui Regional Museum540 m - Ward Observatory730 m - Whanganui Tramways Museum800 m - Riverland Family Park890 m ## Riverview Motel: in detail Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. The motel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Reception services featuring luggage storage are available to cater to your requirements. Repeatedly enjoy your best-loved attire with the aid of the laundry service available at Riverview Motel. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The motel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. At Riverview Motel, a selection of rooms can be found that showcase unique design elements such as a separate living room. For certain chosen rooms, guests can enjoy in-room amusement like daily newspaper, television and cable TV as a part of their stay. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms. Each morning at Riverview Motel, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at Riverview Motel. Treat and spoil yourself by taking a trip to spa. ### Compare ## Compare Riverview Motel with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins. - [Tamara Riverside Lodge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/tamara-riverside-lodge-wanganui/) Inn ★★★★ 120 m away 9.0 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/riverview-motel-wanganui-vs-tamara-riverside-lodge-wanganui/) - [Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/braemar-house-b-b-and-yha-hostel-wanganui/) Guesthouse ★★★★ 470 m away 9.0 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/braemar-house-b-b-and-yha-hostel-wanganui-vs-riverview-motel-wanganui/) - [42b College House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/42b-college-house-wanganui/) Hostel ★★★★ 550 m away 8.7 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/42b-college-house-wanganui-vs-riverview-motel-wanganui/) - [Hikurangi Stay Place](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hikurangi-stay-place-wanganui/) Guesthouse ★★★★ 640 m away 8.0 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hikurangi-stay-place-wanganui-vs-riverview-motel-wanganui/) - [Burwood Manor Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/burwood-manor-motel-wanganui/) Motel ★★★★ 680 m away 8.8 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/burwood-manor-motel-wanganui-vs-riverview-motel-wanganui/) - [The Grand Whanganui](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-grand-whanganui-wanganui/) Hotel ★★★★ 710 m away 6.0 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/riverview-motel-wanganui-vs-the-grand-whanganui-wanganui/) ## Questions about Riverview Motel ### How do guests rate Riverview Motel? Riverview Motel has a guest rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 179 reviews, which is better than 54% of rated hotels in Wanganui. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at Riverview Motel? Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00. ### Does Riverview Motel include breakfast? Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book. ### Is there parking at Riverview Motel? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is Riverview Motel from the airport? The nearest airport, Wanganui Airport (WAG), is 4.7 km away in a straight line. ### How many rooms does Riverview Motel have? Riverview Motel has 15 rooms. Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/riverview-motel-wanganui/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/