Hotels in Manawatu-Wanganui

A majority of our users looking for a hotel in Manawatu-Wanganui will search for Whanganui hotels, where the average price is $135 per night. Other very popular cities in Manawatu-Wanganui include Ohakune, where the nightly rate is $187, and Palmerston North, where the nightly rate is $176.

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 $136/night.

Based on the ratings from momondo users, the top-rated hotel in Manawatu-Wanganui is Quaint comfortable convenient well appointed bach, located in Foxton Beach and with an average rating of 9.7. The second highest-rated hotel in Manawatu-Wanganui is 21morero, which is found in Taumarunui and was given an average score of 9.6 by our users. The third best hotel rating is a 9.1, which was given to South Street West Motel in Awahuri.

Out of all our users who looked at hotels in Manawatu-Wanganui over the past year, 10% chose to stay at Skotel Alpine Resort, making it the most popular hotel. 2,498 momondo users gave Skotel Alpine Resort a rating of 8.0/10.

Hotel prices throughout Manawatu-Wanganui will vary depending on what city you plan to stay in, but in general you can expect prices in April to be around $71 per night on average for a double room. However our users have seen Manawatu-Wanganui hotel prices in April for as low as $50 per night in the city of Whanganui.

Visiting and staying overnight in Ohakune will cost you a premium compared to the rest of Manawatu-Wanganui. Expect to pay $159 per night, a rate that is about 10% more than the country’s average.

The least expensive city in Manawatu-Wanganui to stay in is Erua. With an average rate of $41 per night, Erua is about 71% 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 Skotel Alpine Resort, Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North or The Hobbit Motorlodge. These are the preferred hotels for families in Manawatu-Wanganui according to our user data. Rooms at Skotel Alpine Resort average $51 per night, while a room at Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North is $82 per night, and staying at The Hobbit Motorlodge is around $45 per night.

For a couples getaway in Manawatu-Wanganui, our users often book a room at either B-Ks Premier Motel Palmerston North ($79 per night), The Peaks Motor Inn ($89 per night) or Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North ($82 per night).

The number of operators available for hotels in Manawatu-Wanganui is 1,071 as of April 2025.

Prices for hotels in Manawatu-Wanganui refresh daily.

Those looking for a hotel near The Square should expect to pay $130/night for area hotels. Below are the 11 best hotel options in the area. Hotels near The Square are typically 9% less expensive than the average hotel in Manawatu-Wanganui, which is $144.

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 $130/night, with prices varying based on several factors including time of year. Hotels near Te Manawa are typically 9% less expensive than the average hotel in Manawatu-Wanganui, which is $144.