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The Rutland Arms Inn

4.0 star property

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Interior
Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Studio) | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Lobby
Courtyard

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Cnr Victoria Ave & Ridgway Street, Whanganui, 4500
  • Place, Watt Fountain
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Whanganui Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Studio) | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Studio)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Rutland Arms Inn

A bar/lounge, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are available at this inn. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Housekeeping is not available.
The Rutland Arms Inn offers 8 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes and hairdryers. This Whanganui inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Rutland Arms Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Watt Fountain. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a bar are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage
  • Steps from Watt Fountain and Queens Park
As a guest of The Rutland Arms Inn, you'll find a terrace, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Whanganui inn.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

The Rutland Arms Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 328 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and charming room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The food at the restaurant was amazing. The room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Philip J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Rutland Arms is great, central and easy to walk The rooms was a good size and clean. However no comfortable chairs in the room, water pressure in the shower was terrible, the bed was uncomfortable and the pillows were not very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

S J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms met the old-world charm expected of a hotel of its age. The food and staff were both fantastic & welcoming, with the added advantage of booking meals & drinks to my room. Recommended as the place to stay in Wanganui.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room in historic hotel, close to cbd, good dining room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent and great to deal with, food was also good as well .. only thing that the room let me down was the hot water pressure/shower etc .. low pressure if any .. see building is under revamp so that maybe addressed in the future ..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beautiful furniture and great complimentary breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were so friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, lovely heritage hotel, staff were great too.
Verified

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
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8/10 Good

Philip J

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

Great stay

Lovely stay Very central location The staff were excellent and very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this place . My number one choice in Whanganui.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique hotel, staff were awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, convenient property that I would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the rooms at the Rutland Inn, the restaurant and bar were closed for renovation this time but alternative options were suggested
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint property and very accessible to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024