This is the best motel in Wanganui. What makes this amazing is the warm welcome you receive from Mark and Karen and little Jimmey. Only 4yrs old but will sell you a room. Karen has the Irish charm that makes it feel like you are arriving home for the night. The best rooms are down the back but my room... More

We recently stayed at the riverview motel for a night,we so would of made it two or three if we had our daughter with us,the complex is lovely n clean from the time we opened our unit door to the timew we left we felt so at home,nice and quiet and very private.I'd recommend this motel to other travellers we... More

If you're looking for a base in Wanganui for a few days, this motel is in a good location just a few minutes from town and opposite the river. Our room was clean, we had fresh fluffy towels each day, and the shower was always hot. There is wi-fi internet access should you need it, and the owners are very... More

We recently stayed at the Riverview Motel for 1 night. A last minute booking. The owners were very pleasant and helpful. We stayed in a small studio unit, which was very clean and tidy. Lovely location across from the river. Great walk along the river, in either direction. Only a few mins walk from town. Free wif fi. Only downside... More

Our RocknRoll Club booked accommodation at River View Motel for the long weekend as Nationals were held in Wanganul. Our bus was greeted by the hosts Mark & Karen and farwelled by them and their children who were fascinated by all these people turning up in a 48 seater coach. Nothing was a problem for them and we are very... More

A welcome could not be warmer from our new hosts. We were looking for a studio with a spa bath but they were fully booked. Karen showed us another room and the view was spectacular of the river, We ended up staying for 3 nights. Best stay of our trip away and so relaxing. Couldnt find a fault even if... More

What a welcome. Karen has that splendid Irish charm that makes the Irish so popular. It made the end of a long trip seem worth it and her husband Mark gave me a complimentary beer. Very hard to find real hosts like that. Rooms exceptionally clean. Layout great, grounds immaculate. The bed in our room was to die for. No... More

This a is a great little motel with friendly, helpful staff and clean, well-appointed rooms that are a cut above the usual in the price range. We stayed in Room 7, which has the best view of the famous Whanganui River of any motel or home room in town. You can walk to the city in two minutes. Peaceful, quiet... More

We have just had a wonderful stay at the Riverview Motel in Wanganui. We found the owners Sandra and John just wonderful - welcoming, friendly, funny, hard working and VERY hospitable. They could not have been more polite, the rooms were SPOTLESS, and very comfortable and to really top it off, the cooked breakfast we received in the morning from... More