The Avenue Hotel
3.0 star property

Comfortable hotel near Watt Fountain

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The Avenue Hotel

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dinner served
Family Room | Terrace/patio
Executive Studio | Living area
Apartment with Balcony | Bathroom | Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of The Avenue Hotel

8.4

Very Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
The price is ¥10,147
Price available on 2024/4/1

Explore the area

5001, Whanganui, 379 Victoria Avenue
  • Popular LocationSubway1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMcDonald's3 min walk
  • Popular LocationWard Observatory14 min walk
  • Popular LocationQueens Park16 min walk
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Room options

Apartment with Balcony

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Premium Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Executive Studio

cleanliness

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Studio

cleanliness

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

cleanliness

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Poolside

cleanliness

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Comfort Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room Single Use, Multiple Beds, Garden View

cleanliness

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Studio

cleanliness

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Whanganui

In the city center, The Avenue Hotel is in an area with good shopping. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Watt Fountain and Virginia Lake, while Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are cultural highlights. Don't miss out on a visit to Durie Hill Elevator.

What's nearby

  • Sarjeant Gallery - 18 min walk
  • Whanganui Museum - 19 min walk
  • Virginia Lake - 2 min drive
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 3 min drive
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wanganui R.S.A Inc - 12 min walk
  • The Yellow House Cafe - 14 min walk
  • Thai House Express 2 - 12 min walk
  • Burger King - 4 min walk
  • Rutland Arms Inn - 18 min walk

About this property

The Avenue Hotel

Hotel near Watt Fountain
Located close to Whanganui Museum and Sarjeant Gallery, The Avenue Hotel provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The onsite restaurant, Mothership Bar & Eatery, features light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as conference space.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, free newspapers, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 58 individually decorated rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Porches or lanais, wardrobes/closets, and recycling

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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–9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 20–28 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

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

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

Food and drink

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

Outdoor space

  • Porch/lanai

More

  • 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 20–28 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, a smoke detector, 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)

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Avenue Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Avenue Hotel?

As of Mar 29, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Avenue Hotel on Apr 1, 2024 start from ¥10,147, 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.

Is The Avenue Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Avenue Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Avenue Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Avenue Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is The Avenue Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Whanganui, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Watt Fountain, Sarjeant Gallery, and Whanganui Museum. Durie Hill Elevator and Virginia Lake are also within 1 mi (2 km).

The Avenue Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 138 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 138 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 138 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 138 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 138 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is certainly value for money. A bit dated but otherwise the beds were comfortable and the linen clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms and grounds in need of an update but you get what you pay for. Didn't know the restaurant is closed down or would have booked a room with more facilities. At least it is close to shops and staff provided us plates etc. Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Aditya

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reasonable stay, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool. Reasonable Tarif. Great location. Comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Aroha

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Good dependable 3 star hotel with great beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Grant

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

6/10 Okay

Miranda

Traveled with family
The high light for me absolutely the pool. Very clise to supermarkets , pizza place and right near town also
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I t was a great place to stay near to shops and ogher amenities and the pool was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nordz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff welcoming on arrival, got there early which was no problem, clean facilities and great location, thanks heaps guys.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024