Charmae Guest House

11 Gloucester Street, 4500 Whanganui, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>17</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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a living room with two couches and a fireplace at Charmae Guest House in Whanganui
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a room with three bunk beds and a mirror at Charmae Guest House in Whanganui
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Charmae Guest House

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Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
17 reviews

Set in Whanganui in the Manawatu region, Charmae Guest House features a patio. The air-conditioned accommodation is 50 km from RNZAF Base Ohakea, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and private check-in and check-out for guests. The spacious guest house comes with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. Guests can enjoy an ambient stay in their soundproof room with carpeted floor and a fireplace. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the guest house. For guests with children, Charmae Guest House features a baby safety gate. After a day of cycling, fishing or hiking, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. The nearest airport is Whanganui Airport, 7 km from the accommodation.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
and
4 bunk beds
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Whanganui
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tania
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Always love staying here. It's warm, inviting, has everything anyone might need and just like home, but not home.”
  • Cathy
    Australia Australia
    “When we arrived the house was warm & inviting. Lots of extras thoughtfully supplied, from continental breakfast to washing powders, dvds.”
  • Rachel
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Great property, lots of room. Friendly hosts and we would love to stay here again next time we are in Wanganui.”
  • Darcel
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Was like a home away from home. Everything we needed, they had! Was cozy and warm and close to everything we needed and was there for!”
  • Reuben
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Great property. Private, very tidy, great hosts, everything supplied and functional”
  • Fredrebecca
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Great location, house is clean and very well stocked . Lots of room, would be great for a large family. Loved the quirky touches. Would stay again and recommend to others”
  • Courtney
    Australia Australia
    “Location was great and everyone enjoyed a peaceful sleep, Hosts have been super helpful. Definitely recommend!”
  • Gerard
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Well socked pantry and plenty of room. Easy access to house and quiet location. Hosts very helpful. Ensuite with main bedroom and great new shower installed in bathroom.”
  • Jilly
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Lovely old world charm through out the house but with modern facilities too. We really enjoyed our stay. Was enough room for all or our family to be together.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Allan and Kathy McDonnell

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Allan and Kathy McDonnell
Charmae Guest House is a large family home,(sleeping 8), close to the mighty Whanganui River and only a 15 min walk into the CBD. It comprises 1 double bedroom with en-suite, a 2nd bedroom with 2 single beds, and an annex with a further 2 single beds and bunks.These bedrooms share a 2nd bathroom with a separate toilet. It boasts free high speed broadband and WiFi through the entire house, and free Continental Breakfast for the first 2 nights stay.A large combined dining room and lounge makes this dwelling ideal for business meetings, family reunions and sports teams alike. There is a fully equipped kitchen and laundry but if it is not your thing on holiday there is a great array of cafes and quality restaurants close by .There is also a convenience store & takeaways next door. Charmae is child safe and we have a potacot and high chair available on site.
I (Kathy) have spent my entire life in Whanganui and Allan made the move from Auckland a few years ago when we tied the knot. . We share many interests and hobbies together including gardening and music. We both have a special passion for brass music and are both active members of the local brass band. Now that we are semi-retired, we have developed a new love for overseas travel and try to get away as much as possible to explore the world. We love meeting new people and thrive on making your stay at Charmae Guest House as homely and comfortable as possible. We hope to see you soon to enjoy your stay at Charmae Guest House Whanganui.
This Guest House is located very close to the CBD, and many attractions in and around wanganui.The river itself is the longest navigable river in New Zealand, and offers jet boat tours and more gentler rides on the Waimarie paddle steamer, the last remaining in New Zealand.The river attracts cyclists, hikers ,canoeists,and day trippers. The Sarjeant Gallery holds more than 5,500 art works from the 1840's to the present day.The regional museum is famous for its Taonga Maori Collection, second to none in Aotearoa. There is the Durie Hill Elevator & Tower, Glass blowing exibitions & gallery ,Farmer's markets , mountain to sea cycle trails, observatory and much loved childrens play ground. Throughout the year there is the masters games, street motorcycle racing,V8 jet boat sprints, opera week, Vintage weekend where every thing from the bygone era is on display. Not forgetting the ski slopes
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Charmae Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Water park
    Off-site
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Air conditioning
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Charmae Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
NZD 20 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 20 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Charmae Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Charmae Guest House

  • Charmae Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water park
    • Evening entertainment
    • Walking tours
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bike tours
    • Movie nights
    • Pub crawls

  • The prices at Charmae Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, Charmae Guest House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Charmae Guest House is 1.2 miles from the centre of Whanganui. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Charmae Guest House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Charmae Guest House include:

    • Holiday Home

  • Guests staying at Charmae Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental