Hotels in Manawatu-Wanganui

A majority of our users looking for a hotel in Manawatu-Wanganui will search for Palmerston North hotels, where the average price is $148 per night. Other very popular cities in Manawatu-Wanganui include Whanganui, where the nightly rate is $146, and Whakapapa Village, where the nightly rate is $83.

Those looking for a good deal on a hotel room in Manawatu-Wanganui should consider looking at hotels in Erua, which is generally the cheapest city to stay in. If you are looking to stay elsewhere, a good deal for a hotel in Manawatu-Wanganui would be any price less than $142/night.

Based on the ratings from momondo users, the top-rated hotel in Manawatu-Wanganui is Manuka Views, located in Ohakune and with an average rating of 9.7. The second highest-rated hotel in Manawatu-Wanganui is Kauri Court Motel, which is found in Palmerston North and was given an average score of 9.3 by our users. The third best hotel rating is a 9.2, which was given to Celtic Motel in Palmerston North.

Out of all our users who looked at hotels in Manawatu-Wanganui over the past year, 9% chose to stay at Skotel Alpine Resort, making it the most popular hotel. 2,618 momondo users gave Skotel Alpine Resort a rating of 8.0/10.

Visiting and staying overnight in Levin will cost you a premium compared to the rest of Manawatu-Wanganui. Expect to pay $140 per night, a rate that is about 7% more than the country’s average.

The least expensive city in Manawatu-Wanganui to stay in is Erua. With an average rate of $56 per night, Erua is about 58% less expensive than other cities in Manawatu-Wanganui.

If you’re looking to book a hotel in Manawatu-Wanganui that’s perfect for the whole family, then consider staying at either The Powderhorn Chateau, Skotel Alpine Resort or Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North. These are the preferred hotels for families in Manawatu-Wanganui according to our user data. Rooms at The Powderhorn Chateau average $244 per night, while a room at Skotel Alpine Resort is $98 per night, and staying at Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North is around $159 per night.

For a couples getaway in Manawatu-Wanganui, our users often book a room at either The Powderhorn Chateau ($244 per night), The Peaks Motor Inn ($136 per night) or Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North ($159 per night).

The number of operators available for hotels in Manawatu-Wanganui is 864 as of December 2025.

Prices for hotels in Manawatu-Wanganui refresh daily.

Those looking for a hotel near The Square should expect to pay $120/night for area hotels. Below are the 11 best hotel options in the area. Hotels near The Square are typically 2% more expensive than the average hotel in Manawatu-Wanganui, which is $117.

Below are the 11 user recommended hotels in the area of Manawatu-Wanganui that is closest to Te Manawa. The average price near Te Manawa is $116/night, with prices varying based on several factors including time of year. Hotels near Te Manawa are very similar to the average price of a hotel in Manawatu-Wanganui, which is $117.