Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site

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A covered patio with a white table and chairs, a wooden fence, and a door with a sign.
A white house with a green roof, a porch with a white railing, and a small garden area.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a washing machine, a sink, and a window with a view of greenery.
A brass tuba placed between two large, rusted wheels against a green wall.
A living room with a fireplace, sofas, a television, and a large window.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Toys
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Wanganui Township, WANGANUI
  • Place, Virginia Lake
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Whanganui Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
Price is avg per night

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Frequently asked questions

Is Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site located?

This family-friendly Whanganui bed & breakfast is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Kowhai Park, Queens Park and Moutoa Gardens. Whanganui Museum and Wanganui Community Arts Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Charmae Guest House by the river. 7 x Beds, (sleeps 10) Plus powered van site Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charmae House was a lovely welcoming house and suited us perfectly for our family group of 2, 3 and 4. The location was great, it was roomy with an ensuite and a bathroom. The piano and games were very popular. There was room for our 2 cars which was a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, wonderful hosts and perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of added extras and good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here - it had everything we needed and was warm, inviting and obviously presented with care. Enjoyed that we could walk to the farmers market, town, galleries and around the bridges.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Very well stocked kitchen and great facilities along with excellent location Recommend for any large families or if you like space.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great house with all the little extras included. Enjoyed our stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. Very clean and tidy and provisions provided were excellent. Host were very helpful and friendly. Would definately stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing place to stay, sadly I couldn't join the family this year but I know they all loved the house and is really comfortable and well set up. Appreciate the continental breakfast that is provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charmae Guest House

Very central location, clean, great communication from host
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Elegant and cosy

We had such a wonderful stay with lovely vibes and lots of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay.

Beautiful property. Friendly and helpful hosts. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed as part of a work trip

Super convenient central location. Lovely space x
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter weekend in Whanganui

Great spot for hanging out with family plenty of shared spaces
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property, nice location

We only had a short visit, but the home was well equipped, even had bug spray.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable stay

Most enjoyable stay. Friendly and helpful hosts. Thank you Alan and Cathie
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice place

Very tidy and everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whanganui .

Could not fault anything about our stay . The host were great and the place was close to everything .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay in Whangnui

Excellent property. Warm, spacious and very well presented. Would thoroughly recommend staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place, super comfy

Great, comfortable place with lots of character. Close to town. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend away

Great place, everything we needed. A bonus , breakfast was supplied. Could walk into town and see all the sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

Lovely roomy house with a warm welcoming feel. Comfy beds and a great shower. Fantastic hosts .... friendly and helpful, and the info they provided in the house gave us excellent ideas on what to do and see. Really enjoyed our stay here, highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

We had a great time in Whanganui, although we were working . Was made a whole lot easier by coming back to a place that felt like home, thanks for having us and we would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome comfortable

Comfortable, stress-free, warm and great location. Great host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home for Christmas

Perfect home to stay at for Christmas with our family and visiting family. We had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023