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The Rutland Arms Inn

4.0 star property
Guests relax on the charming terrace with spectacular views while attentive staff create a welcoming atmosphere that feels just like home

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The Rutland Arms Inn welcomes travelers with its picturesque setting and helpful staff ready to assist with dry cleaning and luggage storage. Visitors unwind on the terrace, enjoy drinks at the bar, and stay connected with WiFi throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Cnr Victoria Ave & Ridgway Street, Whanganui, 4500

What's nearby

  • Watt Fountain - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Whanganui Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Wanganui Community Arts Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sarjeant Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Lion Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Stellar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Rutland Arms Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mischief - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Rutland Arms Inn

Upscale inn located in Whanganui Central
You can look forward to a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at The Rutland Arms Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Rutland Arms Inn include thoughtful touches such as bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and desks

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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The price is $111
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Rutland Arms Inn Wanganui
Rutland Arms Inn
Rutland Arms Wanganui
Rutland Arms Inn Whanganui
Rutland Arms Whanganui
The Rutland Arms Inn Inn
The Rutland Arms Inn Whanganui
The Rutland Arms Inn Inn Whanganui

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rutland Arms Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Rutland Arms Inn?

As of Jan 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rutland Arms Inn on Jan 12, 2026 start from $106.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Rutland Arms Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Where is The Rutland Arms Inn located?

Located in Whanganui Central, this inn is steps from Watt Fountain, Queens Park, and New Zealand Glassworks. Moutoa Gardens and Wanganui Community Arts Centre are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

The Rutland Arms Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 304 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 304 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 304 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 304 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 304 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived very late closer to 11pm Flynn was waiting to greet us Wonderful host The room was clean specious Bathroom with double sinks Complementary continental breakfast was our bonus Free for guests in the hotel Highly recommend this lovely hotel Thank you well appreciated accommodation Renata and Ruben
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were so friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Love this place, great location and lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a very friendly stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the charm, continental breakfast, close to river.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautifully decorated, clean room and very helpful staff. The water pressure in the shower was very low. But besides that we had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very spacious and extremely well decorated. No lift but the barman assisted us with luggage. The room attendant is 75 but she is an absolute gem and very thorough with the room makeup. Bar downstairs is not noisy and has great food BUT I didn’t like the vanilla rice pudding.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location great facilities highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the quaint elegance of the Rutland Arms Inn. The restaurant and bar onsite were excellent for dinner and the breakfast prepared for us got our day started. Very comfortable room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An authentic historical hotel tastefully refurbished to a high standard in a good location in a very walkable town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and room, everything I needed, restaurant is great too and food was lovely Easy parking 100% recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was very cute hotel of 8 rooms, would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The historical presentation friendly helpful staff complimentary breakfast and situation meant we could walk to another venue.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique hotel, staff were awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, friendly smiley staff. Comfy bed and cosy room. Great food at the bar/restaurant. Convenient location to dinning options.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy and the staff were very friendly. We dined there several times at the restaurant and the food and service were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely homely hotel. A little noisy at night but ear plugs sorted that. Very good staff indeed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely Boutique Hotel! Loved it’s quaintness and good amenities! Dinner was excellent and we will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time. The staff were Fantastic as was the food. Looking forward to finding a resin to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - so easy to see most of Whanganui without getting in a car. Hotel is in a historic building so older but amenities were fine. The restaurant connected to the property is very popular so reservations were required on weekends. Food was pub menu but quite tasty. We would stay here again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Friendly stuff, cute rooms and amazing food.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had a lovely homely feel to it. The furnishings were generally of days gone by but that all added to the charm of the property. The staff were all friendly and attentive. The area around was full of interesting features, even on a Sunday evening. The Durie Hill Elevator has to be visited.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Hotel and Pub

Wonderful hotel and pub with old English charm. We loved our stay at the Rutand Arms Inn! Everyone was so welcoming and friendly. The pub food and adult beverages were great! We highly recommend the Hotel if you’re staying in Whanganui.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking in back area felt safe and secure. The building and lthe pub have a lot of charm
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023