Te Awa Motel  

On the banks of the Whanganui River in Putiki, Whanganui. About a 5-minute drive from the town centre and within a 15-minute walk of Putiki Church and the Durie Hill Elevator. Close to Watt Fountain, the Wanganui Community Arts Centre, Memorial Tower and the Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum. Whanganui Airport (WAG) is roughly 3.6 km away.

A compact 7-room motel with kitchenettes in every unit—refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves and coffee/tea makers make self-catering easy. Rooms open onto private furnished lanais and a shared balcony with Whanganui River views. Expect flat-screen TVs with satellite, daily housekeeping, optional DVD players in some categories, on-site laundry and room service. There’s a spa tub on the property and a barbecue area for casual nights in.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi and free self-parking on site. Spa tub and barbecue grills for relaxed downtime. Private lanais and a river-view shared balcony—wake up to river-breeze mornings. Designated smoking areas and daily housekeeping keep things simple and practical.

Express check-out, luggage storage and laundry facilities. Multilingual staff (including English and Japanese) and free on-site parking. Complimentary Wi‑Fi keeps you connected.

Continental breakfasts are available for a fee and room service is offered for laid-back meals. With kitchenettes plus a BBQ area, you can self-cater or keep it easy and order in.