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Pet-Friendly Hotels in Manawatū-Whanganui

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Where to stay in Manawatū-Whanganui?

Top Pet Friendly Hotels in Palmerston North

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Kauri Court Motel and Apartments

Kauri Court Motel and Apartments
West End
Kauri Court Motel and Apartments
A residential area with houses, a parking lot, and palm trees.

ACCOMMODATION GATEWAY MOTEL

ACCOMMODATION GATEWAY MOTEL
Highbury
ACCOMMODATION GATEWAY MOTEL
A modern outdoor seating area with a sofa and a rug, surrounded by lush greenery and a string of lights.

Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge

Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge
Aokautere
Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge
A row of single-story houses with a grassy lawn and trees in the foreground.

Bulls Motel & Holiday Park

Bulls Motel & Holiday Park
Bulls
Bulls Motel & Holiday Park
A bathroom with a wooden door, white tiled floor, and a towel rack with blue towels.

Castletown Motel

Castletown Motel
Foxton
Castletown Motel
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden benches and hanging flower baskets.

Totara Lodge Motel

Totara Lodge Motel
Levin Town Centre
Totara Lodge Motel
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Top Pet Friendly Hotels in Ohakune

A black sports car parked in front of a building with large windows and a garage door.

Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge

Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge
Ohakune
Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge
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Top Pet Friendly Hotels in Whanganui

A building with a green facade and a sign that reads "Holland & Gentry."

The Rutland Arms Inn

The Rutland Arms Inn
Whanganui Central
The Rutland Arms Inn
A living room with a sofa, a television on a stand, and a large window with curtains.

Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge

Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
Whanganui Central
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
A modern motel with a prominent neon sign, outdoor seating, and a covered walkway.

151 on London Motel

151 on London Motel
College Estate
151 on London Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a TV, and a wardrobe.

Aotea Motor Lodge

Aotea Motor Lodge
Whanganui Central
Aotea Motor Lodge
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a window.

BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge
Whanganui Central
BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Kings Court Motel

Kings Court Motel
Whanganui Central
Kings Court Motel
A hotel lobby with a staircase, a leather sofa, a small table with a plant, and a sign indicating the location of the toilets.

The grand Inn

The grand Inn
Whanganui Central
The grand Inn
A modern house with large windows, a visible living room with a table, and a green plant in the foreground.

The Avenue Hotel

The Avenue Hotel
Whanganui Central
The Avenue Hotel
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui

Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui
Gonville
Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Burwood Manor Motel

Burwood Manor Motel
Whanganui Central
Burwood Manor Motel
A room with a large window overlooking a parking area and a body of water.

Riverview Motel

Riverview Motel
Whanganui Central
Riverview Motel
A spacious living room with a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a bed.

Riverside Motel

Riverside Motel
Whanganui Central
Riverside Motel
An outdoor patio with round wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by a black lattice fence.

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Whanganui East
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
A garden with a lawn, a swing set, and a building in the background.

Astral Motel

Astral Motel
Whanganui Central
Astral Motel
A two-story building with a balcony, a reception area, and a staircase.

Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel
Whanganui Central
Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel
A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, glass doors, and a white railing.

Te Awa Motel

Te Awa Motel
Putiki
Te Awa Motel
A reception desk at Whangāhui Seaside Holiday Park with a map of North Island and South Island on the wall.

Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park

Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park
Castlecliff
Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park
A lakeside property with a wooden deck, picnic tables, and a grassy lawn.

Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park

Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park
Aramoho
Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the outside.

The Stables Motel

The Stables Motel
Bulls
The Stables Motel
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Top Pet Friendly Hotels in Tongariro National Park

A black sports car parked in front of a building with large windows and a garage door.

Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge

Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge
Ohakune
Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge
A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a mounted deer head above the mantel.

Turangi Bridge Motel

Turangi Bridge Motel
Turangi
Turangi Bridge Motel
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Top cities in Manawatū-Whanganui

A nighttime cityscape with a brightly lit tower, a calm body of water reflecting the lights, and a building with illuminated windows.

Palmerston North

Palmerston North is known for its spas and cafes, and entices visitors with popular attractions including The Square and Palmerston North Convention Centre.
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A snow-capped mountain range with a clear sky and dry grassland in the foreground.

Ohakune

Ohakune is known for its mountain views and spas, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Big Carrot and Ohakune Old Coach Road.
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A cityscape at dusk with a river, illuminated buildings, and a bridge.

Whanganui

Whanganui is known for its riverfront and spas, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Whanganui Museum and Sarjeant Gallery.
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A road leading to a snow-capped mountain with a forested area in the foreground.

National Park Village

National Park Village is known for its restaurants and mountain views, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Tongariro National Park and Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park.
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A road with a speed limit sign of 50, a directional sign for Bulls, and a zebra crossing.

Bulls

Bulls has lots of attractions such as Bulls Town Hall and Bulls Museum.
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A large lake surrounded by green fields and trees, with mountains in the background.

Levin

Levin has lots of attractions such as Waiterere Private Reserve and Levin Public Gardens.
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Top landmarks in Manawatū-Whanganui

A snowy mountain landscape with a clear sky and a few hikers.

Mount Ruapehu

9.4/10 (531 reviews)
You might want to head out to Mount Ruapehu for some fresh mountain air and a bird's-eye view of Tongariro National Park.
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A snow-covered mountain with a clear sky.
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Turoa Ski Area

8.8/10 (156 reviews)
Ski the fall line at Turoa Ski Area located 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from central Tongariro National Park. If you master the slopes, Whakapapa Ski Area is just a short drive away.
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A snow-covered mountain with a peak, surrounded by clouds and a clear blue sky.

Mount Tongariro

9.4/10 (239 reviews)
If you want to stretch your legs and breathe in some fresh mountain air, head out to Mount Tongariro for a bird's-eye view of Tongariro National Park.
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Whakapapa Ski Area

9.0/10 (295 reviews)
Skiers and snowboarders might want to test out the slopes at Whakapapa Ski Area, a skiing spot located 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from central Tongariro National Park. If you master the slopes, Turoa Ski Area is just a short drive away.
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The Square

8.8/10 (907 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to The Square— just one of the monuments in Palmerston North Central.
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Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre

9.2/10 (232 reviews)
Travelers who enjoy the great outdoors might want to go to Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre, located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Whakapapa.
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Arena Manawatu

8.6/10 (168 reviews)
You could catch an event at Arena Manawatu, a stadium in Palmerston North Central.
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Palmerston North Convention Centre

8.0/10 (108 reviews)
Palmerston North Convention Centre is worth a pic or two when discovering Palmerston North Central.
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Check out the Manawatū-Whanganui hotels guests love right now

Kauri Court Motel and Apartments

Kauri Court Motel and Apartments
West End

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Kay
Kauri Court Motel and Apartments

Castletown Motel

Castletown Motel
Foxton

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Jeffrey
Castletown Motel

Bulls Motel & Holiday Park

Bulls Motel & Holiday Park
Bulls

10/10 Exceptional

United States
CARL
Bulls Motel & Holiday Park

Totara Lodge Motel

Totara Lodge Motel
Levin Town Centre

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Jessica
Totara Lodge Motel

Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge

Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge
Ohakune

10/10 Exceptional

United States
ashley
Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge

Taihape Motel

Taihape Motel
Taihape

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Christine
Taihape Motel

ACCOMMODATION GATEWAY MOTEL

ACCOMMODATION GATEWAY MOTEL
Highbury

8/10 Very good

United States
Debbie
ACCOMMODATION GATEWAY MOTEL

About the destination

What's Manawatū-Whanganui like?

Manawatū-Whanganui is a friendly locale known for its restaurants. Activities like hiking give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors during your stay. This winter paradise of Manawatū-Whanganui is home to Turoa Ski Area and Whakapapa Ski Area. While you're here, don't miss a chance to see sights like The Square and Palmerston North Convention Centre.

What is there to see around Manawatū-Whanganui?

  • The Square (0.1 mi/0.1 km from the city center)
  • Palmerston North Convention Centre (0.1 mi/0.2 km from the city center)
  • Arena Manawatu (0.5 mi/0.9 km from the city center)
  • Manawatu Gorge (9.7 mi/15.5 km from the city center)
  • Dannevirke Domain (28.2 mi/45.3 km from the city center)

What is there to do around Manawatū-Whanganui?

  • New Zealand Rugby Museum (0.4 mi/0.7 km from the city center)
  • Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre (25.4 mi/40.9 km from the city center)
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum (41.4 mi/66.6 km from the city center)
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre (79.9 mi/128.6 km from the city center)
  • Bridge to Nowhere (82.3 mi/132.4 km from the city center)

Other Popular Manawatū-Whanganui Attractions

  • Virginia Lake
  • Castlecliff Beach
  • Taihape Gumboot
  • Mowhanau Beach
  • Big Carrot