The Avenue Hotel

3.0 star property

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board
Dinner served
Exterior
Family Room | Living room
Family Room | Television

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
379 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui, 5001
  • Ward Observatory
    14 min walk
  • Queens Park
    16 min walk
  • Watt Fountain
    17 min walk
  • Whanganui (WAG)
    10 min drive

Room options

Apartment with Balcony

  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Room

  • 485 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Executive Studio

  • 541 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite

  • 412 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Studio

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Poolside

  • 338 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Comfort Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room Single Use, Multiple Beds, Garden View

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Studio

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Avenue Hotel

3-star Whanganui hotel close to Watt Fountain
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, concierge services, and dry cleaning. Change of towels is available on request.
The Avenue Hotel offers 58 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 1087 square feet (101 square meters) include conference space. This Whanganui hotel also offers an outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

The Avenue Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Mothership Bar & Eatery - This restaurant serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 20 to 28 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Mothership Bar & Eatery

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,087 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Saturday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 20 to 28 per person
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Kingsgate Avenue
Kingsgate Avenue Wanganui
Kingsgate Hotel Avenue
Kingsgate Hotel Avenue Wanganui
Kingsgate Hotel Avenue Wanganui Whanganui
Kingsgate Avenue Wanganui Whanganui
Kingsgate Hotel The Avenue
The Avenue Hotel Hotel
The Avenue Hotel Whanganui
The Avenue Hotel Hotel Whanganui
Kingsgate Hotel The Avenue Wanganui

The Avenue Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 219 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 219 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 219 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 219 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 219 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tiare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really tidy and clean motel. Nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Antonio

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay? Late check in was very easy to do with great instructions from management.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libby

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and heaps of parking
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cristine

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very quiet good nights sleep. Garden our room looked out to needs weeding as has been a pretty area Toilet needed a deep clean. Not a good look to have a brown bowl
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Glenys

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice property which is close to shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lizzy

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The cleaners are super lovely. The reception not as lovely. The showers need a good proper clean, as they look like there’s another species growing on them. And the walls need some dusting/ cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Bobbi-Jo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Great to be right next to supermarket and takeaway places
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Old and dated, well priced for someone that is only looking for a place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kenny Chi Kin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

antonio

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent location and friendly lovely staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

RAYMOND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although an older property it is still maintained well, bed is comfy, no microwave which would be handy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
G
Very easy good parking. Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vikramdeep

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean with great staff 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

cindy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff was lovely and the bed was compfy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rosa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the staff. Very pleased with our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Pip

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice central location and great price. Room was serviced well
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet and clean with helpful friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived after 8pm and didn't know what to to. We could hear everything on the floor we were on. I wont be staying here again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
awesome staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024