What is Westmere like?

Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Whanganui's Westmere neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Mowhanau Beach and Bason Botanic Gardens as part of your Westmere travel plans.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Westmere, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Westmere.

What is there to do around this Whanganui neighbourhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Westmere are Mowhanau Beach and Bason Botanic Gardens. Virginia Lake and Castlecliff Beach are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Whanganui.

Top 10 Westmere Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Westmere

"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."

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28 Jul - 29 Jul

"Good location and close to everything once would need"

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25 Jul - 26 Jul

"Great property with good amenities and just a short walk to many shopping and dining options, will stay again."

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25 Jul - 26 Jul

"Lovely and quiet with pool and great facilities "

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25 Jul - 26 Jul

"Great place to stay with full restaurant for all meals. Really good food at restaurant."

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

"Great motel for a quick overnight stay with my young daughter during the school holidays. Nice comfy beds, pillows. Spacious room and kitchen facilities, plus a win win for my daughter as she could watch Netflix too! "

"good all round stay friendly helpful staff"

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27 Jul - 28 Jul

"Good price, nice room, easy parking and a restful place to stay"

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30 Jul - 31 Jul

"Comfy place to stay"

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25 Jul - 26 Jul

1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

"It was a fantastic place to stay, owners were very professional in all aspects of the motel. Best place in town.!!!!!"

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1 Aug - 2 Aug

"Easy and pleasant stay"

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25 Jul - 26 Jul

"Loved how affordable so short notice and comfortable the beds were. "

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15 Aug - 16 Aug

"Good lights for for reading, relatively quietly at night, comfortable bed, good sized shower. Will use this motel again."

"Great place to stay"

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25 Jul - 26 Jul

Where to stay in Westmere

Find the best Westmere areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Aramoho

While Aramoho may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Virginia Lake and Durie Hill Elevator.

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Castlecliff

Visitors to Castlecliff enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Castlecliff Beach is worth a stop.

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Okoia

While visiting Okoia, you might make a stop by sights like Virginia Lake and South Beach.

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Gonville

Though Gonville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Durie Hill Elevator and Virginia Lake.

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Whanganui East

While Whanganui East may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Durie Hill Elevator and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum.

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