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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 room with a dining table, chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and an air conditioning unit.

1. Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

Whanganui East

Wayne

$38 nightly

$44 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A pool area with a clear blue pool, surrounded by a glass fence, and steps leading down to the pool.

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

2. The Avenue Hotel

Whanganui Central

Henry

$67 nightly

$77 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Total with taxes and fees

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 modern kitchen with a flat-screen TV, a dining area with a bench, and a framed picture on the wall.

3. 151 on London Motel

College Estate

Anonymous traveler

$79 nightly

$91 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

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

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a kitchenette.

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

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

4. Te Awa Motel

Putiki

Andrew

$76 nightly

$88 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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

5. Riverside Motel

Whanganui Central

Debra

$66 nightly

$77 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

A building with a green facade and a sign that reads "Holland & Gentry."

A bar with a Guinness tap, various bottles, and glasses hanging from the ceiling.

A restaurant with a signboard, a car parked nearby, and a tree with hanging lights.

Outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, green umbrellas, and brick walls.

6. The Rutland Arms Inn

Whanganui Central

Margaret

$90 nightly

$105 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

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

A furnished living room with a dining table, chairs, a red leather sofa, a large window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

7. The grand Inn

Whanganui Central

Stacey

$43 nightly

$49 total

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Total with taxes and fees

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

A motel with multiple units, each featuring a red roof and white walls.

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.

8. Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui

Gonville

Amanda

$81 nightly

$93 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a kettle.

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

9. Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge

Whanganui Central

Jagdish

$75 nightly

$89 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

10. Burwood Manor Motel

Whanganui Central

Vaughan

$80 nightly

$92 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

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 living room with a black leather sofa, a small wicker coffee table, a television on a stand, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

11. Riverview Motel

Whanganui Central

Charleen

$69 nightly

$81 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

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

A two-story house with a porch, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

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.

12. Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

Whanganui Central

Mickey

$46 nightly

$53 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple stories, and a prominent entrance with a roof over the lobby area.

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

13. Aotea Motor Lodge

Whanganui Central

Kelly

$86 nightly

$99 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A motel with a green roof, a parking lot, and a row of rooms.

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

14. Astral Motel

Whanganui Central

Shirleen

$75 nightly

$87 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, sink, and a red bowl sink.

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

15. BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

Whanganui Central

Patu

$86 nightly

$99 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

An aerial view of a riverside village with houses, a swimming pool, and a small park.

16. Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park

Aramoho

Loreen

$77 nightly

$89 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

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

17. Kings Court Motel

Whanganui Central

Jane

$96 nightly

$112 total

Nov 16 - Nov 17

Total with taxes and fees

A reception desk at Whangāhui Seaside Holiday Park with a map of North Island and South Island on the wall.

A small, single-story building with a blue door and the number 10 on the front.

A small, single-story building with a covered porch, surrounded by greenery.

A sign welcoming visitors to Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park.

18. Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park

Castlecliff

Margaret

$56 nightly

$66 total

Nov 18 - Nov 19

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the outside.

A reception desk with a sign reading 'The Stables Motel Stay Bull's' and shelves with various items.

A tray with several empty wine glasses and a decorative glass container.

A breakfast tray with toast, eggs, bacon, sausages, tomatoes, and a glass of orange juice.

19. The Stables Motel

Bulls

Brittany

$108 nightly

$125 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

A row of single-story houses with a grassy lawn and trees in the foreground.

A row of white buildings with grey roofs, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and various shrubs.

A wooden staircase leading to a door, a small table with a potted plant, and a garden with flowering plants.

A swimming pool with a brick border and a clear blue water.

20. Bulls Motel & Holiday Park

Bulls

Ross

$43 nightly

$51 total

Nov 20 - Nov 21

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Ratana Hotel Reviews

The Stables Motel

10/10 Excellent

"It was so nice, friendly, comfortable and enjoyable that I'm looking for an excuse to come back again!! Thanks Guys K"

Riverside Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean and convenient, had all we needed"

Riverview Motel

8/10 Good

"Enjoyed our stay Unit was spacious The motel was close to central Whanganui Shame the spa jets were not working on the bath"

Comfortable Beach-Front House

10/10 Excellent

"Very homely comfortable within our budget nice quite and peaceful beautiful home HOME AWAY FROM HOME"

151 on London Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great place and value"

The Rutland Arms Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and nice staff. Also the bar/restaurant was very good."

Relax in the Wanganui Dunes

10/10 Excellent

"Really enjoyed our stay. Awesome view from the lounge looking out to the ocean.Spa was tops.Clean and tidy inside and out.Easy to communicate with host.Would highly recommend this property."

Bulls Motel & Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"Met all our needs for our stay thank you"

'The Dogbox' Architectural home in Central Whanganui.

10/10 Excellent

"Really interesting house. Warm, light and snug."

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Bulls Motel & Holiday Park

2 Bridge St Bulls Manawatu-Wanganui

$43 nightly

$51 total

Nov 20 - Nov 21

Total with taxes and fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (150 reviews)

Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

2 Plymouth St Whanganui

$46 nightly

$53 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

Brooklyne Motel Sanson

34 Dundas Rd Sanson Manawatu-Wanganui

$71 nightly

$82 total

Nov 20 - Nov 21

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (59 reviews)

Burwood Manor Motel

63-65 Dublin Street Whanganui

$80 nightly

$92 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

240 St Hill St Whanganui Manawatū-Whanganui Region

$86 nightly

$99 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

Bignell Street Motel

86 Bignell Street Whanganui

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3.2/10 (18 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go to Ratana?

The best time to go to Ratana is during the annual Ratana Celebration, which typically occurs from late January to early February.This period is significant for visitors interested in experiencing the Ratana Church's spiritual and cultural events. The celebration draws thousands of followers and visitors to the Ratana Pā (settlement), offering a unique opportunity to witness traditional Māori protocols, spiritual gatherings, and performances. For those seeking a deeper understanding of Māori culture and the Ratana faith, this is the most impactful time to visit.Outside of the celebration, Ratana offers a quiet rural experience. The weather during New Zealand's summer months (December to February) is generally warm and pleasant, making it suitable for exploring the surrounding Manawatū region's natural landscapes, such as nearby rivers and rural scenery.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Ratana.

How much is the nightly rate at a Ratana hotel?

Prices for hotels in Ratana often vary, but you can find a great deal from $44 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Ratana hotels

1. Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

2. The Avenue Hotel

3. 151 on London Motel

4. Te Awa Motel

5. Riverside Motel

6. The Rutland Arms Inn

7. The grand Inn

8. Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui

9. Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge

10. Burwood Manor Motel

11. Riverview Motel

12. Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

13. Aotea Motor Lodge

14. Astral Motel

15. BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

16. Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park

17. Kings Court Motel

18. Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park

19. The Stables Motel

20. Bulls Motel & Holiday Park

Top Ratana Hotel Reviews

The Stables Motel

Riverside Motel

Riverview Motel

Comfortable Beach-Front House

151 on London Motel

The Rutland Arms Inn

Relax in the Wanganui Dunes

Bulls Motel & Holiday Park

'The Dogbox' Architectural home in Central Whanganui.

More cheap stays in Ratana

Bulls Motel & Holiday Park

Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

Brooklyne Motel Sanson

Burwood Manor Motel

BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

Bignell Street Motel

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