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The Rutland Arms Inn

4.0 star property
Whanganui inn with bar/lounge

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Nestled in a picturesque setting, The Rutland Arms Inn offers a warm welcome with dry cleaning services, luggage storage and helpful staff. Take advantage of the terrace to unwind or grab a drink at the bar while staying connected with WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $103
$119 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Studio)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Cnr Victoria Ave & Ridgway Street, Whanganui, 4500

What's nearby

  • Watt Fountain - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sarjeant Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Virginia Lake - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mischief - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rutland Arms Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Red Lion Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Stellar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Rutland Arms Inn

When visiting Whanganui, The Rutland Arms Inn is a great choice to consider. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts cash.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Rutland Arms Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Rutland Arms Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Rutland Arms Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Rutland Arms Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What's the area around The Rutland Arms Inn like?

The Rutland Arms Inn is a short 6-minute walk from Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum and 6 minutes' walk from Durie Hill Elevator.

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Reviews

The Rutland Arms Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was great, with many reviewers praising the continental breakfast and homemade options. (7 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Boutique hotel
Shopping center

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Love this place . My number one choice in Whanganui.
Erin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the rooms at the Rutland Inn, the restaurant and bar were closed for renovation this time but alternative options were suggested
Jan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The stay was good and very enjoyable The only downside was very loud music being played somewhere near the Rutland Arms late at night. I rang reception at 12.00 (midnight) but got no answer. I felt very frustrated by this!
Philip J, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and room, everything I needed, restaurant is great too and food was lovely Easy parking 100% recommend
Amy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Check in was easy and the staff were very friendly. We dined there several times at the restaurant and the food and service were great.
Julie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wanganui

Hotel ideally situated in the centre of town, an easy walk to Galleries studios and other attractions
Margaret, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel full of charm. Rooms very clean and spacious
Brian, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Big room - good location
Hans Peter, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, good food.
Iulia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Hotel and Pub

Wonderful hotel and pub with old English charm. We loved our stay at the Rutand Arms Inn! Everyone was so welcoming and friendly. The pub food and adult beverages were great! We highly recommend the Hotel if you’re staying in Whanganui.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable for a night in Whanganui.

Nice little hotel right in the center of town. Well renovated old building with a few quirks. Comfortable spacious room with AC and solid WiFi.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Property was surprising quiet. Was worried being above a pub but it wasn't an issue. Is centrally located, easy walk to most attractions.
Grant, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lots of character...LOTS. Home away from home. Loved it. Great bangers and mash. Hope the lambshanks are back on the menu when we return later this year.
richard, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Rutland Arms Hotel is a gem in the heart of Whanganui. The individual and thoughtful decor of the rooms captures the essence of the historic origins of the hotel and the restaurant and bar are bustling and cosy, offering a varied menu and catering very well for GF. The continental breakfast, included in the tariff was excellent. We’ll definitely be back.
Angela, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Very dated, beds very uncomfortable.
Tarryn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

No lift and stairs are quite steep. Lovely willing staff helped with my suitcase, but I doubt I will stay there again because of the stairs.
Lois, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice place to stay, room a bit warm in summer

We stayed at the Rutland Arms as part of a longer stay on our drive down to Wellington. The staff were all very friendly and the room decor was very nice. We didn't make it to the bar to get a drink in the evening, but the breakfast was good with a choice of cereals, yoghurt, berries, toast, and coffee. Only negatives were that the room was quite warm (even though the ceiling fan was on) and there was some paint missing in the bathroom that hindered the overall room decor. The hallway was much cooler than the room and the room is facing the sun, so perhaps adding blackout curtains to keep the sun out during the day might be an easy fix.
Anthony, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Arrived just before 8:30pm. Reception closed, went to bar to check in. Informed kitchen was closed other than chips or wedges which is illegal in NZ as food must be provided. Eventually we were offered a chicken salad or burger which we declined. Basically we went to our room at 9:30pm as they started to vacuum the bar area with no food and a couple of drinks. Admittedly it was a Monday but $190 per night is too steep for what was on offer not a lot.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location

Love this place, great location and lovely room
Amy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We were very happy with room but I think they need a bit more modernisation in bathrooms. Hey they are still great how they are but could be flasher.
Ian, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice for an overnight stay.

Stayed for 1 night. Arrived an hour prior to check in but reception desk was closed with note saying to speak to restaurant staff. Lady advised we were early so to come back in an hour. I agreed we were early but just needed to know where the car park was. She returned with manager who was very accommodating, enabling us to park and check in despite room not being quite ready. He showed us the room and we agreed to return when ready. Room was large and comfortable but lacked any form of air con. A portable heater was provided with the cleaning lady advising where additional blankets were as the previous night had been very cold. Only downside was the shower that had no pressure and limited flow. Heater was left on all night in order to keep the room comfortable. Continental breakfast was provided with choice of cereal, coffee and toast. Check out went fine and manager was great in letting us keep the car there until early afternoon. Overall the stay was fine, but the shower let it down.
Julie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Recomendable

Bonito y clásico hotel. El personal muy amable y muy bueno el restaurante- pub del hotel
Maria Angeles, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The historical presentation friendly helpful staff complimentary breakfast and situation meant we could walk to another venue.
Tim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was such a lovely experience! Very friendly staff, beautiful vintage feel, clean and well kept! Excellent beer and steak in the bar below, and they even offer a complementary breakfast, we had the muesli which was homemade and delicious! The only room for improvement is that the water pressure in the shower is low.. But aside from that everything was just lovely! Will definitely come back again!
sivan, 1-night trip