Title: Visit Westmere: 2026 Westmere, Whanganui Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Westmere](https://expedia.com/Westmere-Hotels.d553248635975863094.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Whanganui](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Whanganui.d3758.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Westmere](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Westmere.d553248635975863094.Car-Rental-Guide)[Westmere Vacations](https://expedia.com/Westmere.d553248635975863094.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Westmere ## Whanganui ## Visit Westmere Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Whanganui Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Whanganui.dx3758) --- ### Popular places to visit #### Bason Botanic Gardens Explore the great outdoors at Bason Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Whanganui. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Bason-Botanic-Gardens-Westmere.d553248621532610635.Vacation-Attraction) #### Virginia Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Virginia Lake during your travels in Whanganui. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Virginia-Lake-Whanganui.d553248621532610631.Vacation-Attraction) #### Whanganui Museum You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui Museum during your travels in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.com/Whanganui-Museum-Whanganui-Central.d6111890.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sarjeant Gallery You can spend time exploring the galleries in Sarjeant Gallery during your trip to Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.com/Sarjeant-Gallery-Whanganui-Central.d6111888.Vacation-Attraction) #### Durie Hill Elevator Enjoy an outing to Durie Hill Elevator during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.com/Durie-Hill-Elevator-Durie-Hill.d553248621526967198.Vacation-Attraction) #### Watt Fountain After visiting Watt Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.com/Watt-Fountain-Whanganui-Central.d6108034.Vacation-Attraction) --- ## Westmere Hotel Deals ![Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114710000/114703600/114703574/f0738d11_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town Westmere Manawatu-Whanganui $123 nightly $138 total Mar 20 - Mar 21 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this apartment in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Virginia Lake and Ward Observatory are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews) Nice clean and comfortable accommodation. Highly recommend! Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F21%2F2026&selected=114703574&PinnedHotelID=114703574&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975863094) ![Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3820000/3811200/3811106/785a36a8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre 143 Anzac Parade Whanganui $49 nightly $56 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (251 reviews) Room was small but enough space for a couple of nights. Staff was really concern about cleaning. Kitchen has enough kitchenware to make a decent meal, in the night usually very busy. Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=3811106&PinnedHotelID=3811106&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975863094) ![Aotea Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3533900/3533869/ecffec28_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aotea Motor Lodge 390 Victoria Avenue Whanganui $86 nightly $100 total Mar 27 - Mar 28 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Whanganui ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (427 reviews) Clean and tidy Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F28%2F2026&selected=3533869&PinnedHotelID=3533869&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975863094) ![The Avenue Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/46500/46416/02ff2b54_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Avenue Hotel 379 Victoria Avenue Whanganui $93 nightly $106 total Mar 23 - Mar 24 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (311 reviews) Sealing in the room could get a cleaning (dust & cob webs). Other than that everything was o.k. Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F23%2F2026&endDate=3%2F24%2F2026&selected=46416&PinnedHotelID=46416&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975863094) ![151 on London Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3500000/3499200/3499172/260582b8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 151 on London Motel 151 London Street Whanganui $88 nightly $101 total Mar 21 - Mar 22 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (479 reviews) We got the family unit. It had a lounge, kitchen and bathroom downstairs and 2 bedrooms upstairs. We were impressed by the quality of everything, the staff are lovely, it's very comfortable. We would definitely stay again Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F21%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026&selected=3499172&PinnedHotelID=3499172&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975863094) ![Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3570000/3566000/3565927/d014b3a1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge 170 Guyton Street Whanganui $84 nightly $98 total Apr 3 - Apr 4 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (227 reviews) Excellent stay, nice clean room with great access to the sites we wanted to see. Would highly recommend the stay here. 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