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Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site

Travelers explore New Zealand's longest navigable waterway, with golf courses, art galleries, and scenic vistas waiting just steps from this welcoming guesthouse

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Charmae Guest House, beside New Zealand's longest navigable river, offers character-filled accommodations with on-site golfing and peaceful gardens. Guests enjoy free breakfast, in-room WiFi, a playground for families, and the nearby Sarjeant Gallery for art lovers.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located on a river, this bed & breakfast is in Whanganui Central, a neighbourhood in Whanganui. Watt Fountain and Durie Hill Memorial Tower are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kowhai Park and Virginia Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Whanganui Museum and Durie Hill Elevator. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Whanganui travel guide
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Wanganui Township, WANGANUI

What's nearby

  • Virginia Lake
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Queens Park
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Whanganui Museum
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Watt Fountain
    3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Caroline's Boatshed Bar & Eatery
    16 min walk
  • Little Curious Bagels
    13 min walk
  • Stellar
    3 min drive
  • Rutland Arms Inn
    3 min drive
  • Noodle Canteen
    3 min drive

About this property

Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site

Family-friendly bed & breakfast located in Whanganui Central
Take advantage of free breakfast, golfing on-site and a garden at Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site. In addition to a playground and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An electric car charging station, barbecues and local meal delivery service
  • Books, games and a video library
  • Outdoor furniture and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site include comforts, such as fireplaces and separate dining areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware and children's books
  • 2.5 bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Smart TVs with DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Playground
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

PRIMARY RENTER, must be 18 yrs and over
SAME DAY BOOKINGS, will only be allowed for Funerals and must be verified by a Funeral Director.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 7889

Property is also known as

Charmae Guest House Character Home by the River
Charmae Guest House Character home by the river.
Charmae Guest House, Character home by the river. Cottage
Charmae Guest House, Character home by the river. Whanganui

Frequently asked questions

Is Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site located?

This family-friendly Whanganui bed & breakfast is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Kowhai Park, Queens Park and Moutoa Gardens. Whanganui Museum and Durie Hill Elevator are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charmae Guest House

Very central location, clean, great communication from host
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. Very clean and tidy and provisions provided were excellent. Host were very helpful and friendly. Would definately stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed as part of a work trip

Super convenient central location. Lovely space x
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Elegant and cosy

We had such a wonderful stay with lovely vibes and lots of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter weekend in Whanganui

Great spot for hanging out with family plenty of shared spaces
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

Lovely roomy house with a warm welcoming feel. Comfy beds and a great shower. Fantastic hosts .... friendly and helpful, and the info they provided in the house gave us excellent ideas on what to do and see. Really enjoyed our stay here, highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

June D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Very Comfortable Home

Such a spacious and well equipped accommodation in a lovely historic town. We would recommend it to anyone looking for a place in the area. We were only two people but it would certainly be comfortable for a family or a group of adults. It has everything one could hope to find for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend away

Great place, everything we needed. A bonus , breakfast was supplied. Could walk into town and see all the sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant and Jenny H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

We had 5 men stay. The place was clean tidy. Top rated. Friendly owners and great communication. Highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan P., Drury, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home for Christmas

Perfect home to stay at for Christmas with our family and visiting family. We had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

nettie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls yearly get away.

Very well equiped in all manner of things,very clean and comfortable,we were 6 women in our mid seventies to late eighties,and go away same time every year,to all sorts of places and have done fot 17years,and would recomend this accomodation to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Five nights in Whanganui

A comfortable home away from home with excellent facilities. Situation is fairly close to shopping and walks along the side of the river.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

charlesandrobyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect for a family gathering

very comfortable and well-equipped house. Safe for children with good fencing and gates and plenty of space for them to play. They enjoyed the toy box (wanted to watch DVDs but machine didn't seem to work). Kitchen is well-equipped and spacious and washing machine was a boon. Close to river and a nice walk along it to town. Good communication with Allan.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

A lovely home situated near all the amenities. For 8-9 ppl there was enough space indoor and out suited for our family holiday. Suited purpose at a very reasonable rate. Vinaka vaka levu.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ngaawaiata P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Accommodation

A great stay was booked for a 3 day stay for some family from auckland. Host are lovely as they live behind the house but that was ok as its still very private. House had everything its warm cosy and very homely but would suggest a dryer as there were not enough towels for a family of 7 for those 3 days. And emptying the rubbish bin an recycling bin before new guest arrive as they were full the day of check in. Overall i 100% recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

golf trip

We had a group of 4 players attending a golf tournament in Wanganui and stayed 4 nights. It was clean,tidy and well presented with far more available beds for larger groups. Great friendly hosts to deal with and very efficient.They had left cereals,condiments etc available for our use whilst we didn't use them I am sure many would find this useful. Highly recommend this place and couldn't fault anything at all. Thanks for sharing your lovely house with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

john B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here - it had everything we needed and was warm, inviting and obviously presented with care. Enjoyed that we could walk to the farmers market, town, galleries and around the bridges.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, wonderful hosts and perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great house with all the little extras included. Enjoyed our stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property, nice location

We only had a short visit, but the home was well equipped, even had bug spray.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

We had a great time in Whanganui, although we were working . Was made a whole lot easier by coming back to a place that felt like home, thanks for having us and we would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ken m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice place

Very tidy and everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Very well stocked kitchen and great facilities along with excellent location Recommend for any large families or if you like space.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gloria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay.

Beautiful property. Friendly and helpful hosts. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable stay

Most enjoyable stay. Friendly and helpful hosts. Thank you Alan and Cathie
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023