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9 / 10 Guest Rating

Johnston Apartments - Award-winning building, Your unforgettable stay

49 Taupo Quay, Whanganui, nz

Johnston Apartments - Award-winning building, Your unforgettable stay - main view

About the Property

Luxurious Accommodation
Explore our award-winning building and enjoy air-conditioned rooms with stunning river and city views. Family rooms are also available for a comfortable stay.

Fully Equipped Kitchen
Each unit features a fully equipped kitchen with modern amenities such as a dishwasher, oven, and coffee machine. Feel at home with a washing machine, flat-screen TV, and more provided in every apartment.

Convenient Location
Located just 4 km from Whanganui Airport, our express check-in and check-out services make it easy for you to start your unforgettable stay with us. Book now for an exceptional experience.

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. Managed by a private host A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

9
Exceptional100 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the excellent location and frequently praise the attentive service.

Categories

Cleanliness8.5
Service10.0
Location10.0
Room Quality8.5
Amenities8.5
Value for Money8.5
Food and Beverage8.5
Overall Experience9.5

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J
JulienzNZ
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 15, 2025

"Lovely apartment on the river, close to restaurants and shopping - an ideal girls weekend retreat!"

10.0

The location, the space and layout of the apartment and the New York/Whanganui vibe!

Just a couple of small glitches with the door. And we thought, for the money it would have been nice to have a small range of herbal teas.

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TsyranzNZ
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 9, 2025

"Exceptional"

9.0
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KathleennzNZ
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 7, 2025

"We enjoyed our stay"

8.0

Location and the apartment was comfortable

Shower poor drainage, overflowing, contacted number but no response

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ChelseaauAU
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 5, 2025

"Luxurious stay in the heart of Whanganui."

9.0

Loved the close proximity to the city. Loved the luxe feel and attention to detail.

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MargienzNZ
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 31, 2025

"The recommendation to grab a pastry from the cafe downstairs was the best."

10.0

Location was great

The huge double flight of stairs were scary. One needed to be very careful coming down. The only issue we had was there could have been additional lighting over the bathroom/ makeup mirror.

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DavidnzNZ
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 31, 2025

"Exceptional"

9.0

Very handy to downtown. Funky/spacious design/fitout

Can you please send through a GST invoice for the stay please

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AnnanzNZ
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 24, 2025

"Comfortable, stylish apartment in a great location."

9.0

Very spacious, nice decor, fantastic location and good parking. Good communication from apartment manager. Overall a fantastic place to stay- far nicer than the other options available.

The front bedroom was noisy on Friday night due to the bar across the road, but ear plugs were supplied. Would have been nice to have the toilet in a separate room from the shower.

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Hugh RennienzNZ
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 17, 2025

"New York in Whanganui"

10.0

We stayed in the City View apartment. Both are up two flights of stairs, with entry through an external keypad door at the side of this historic building. Entry instructions were clear, provided only that you read them in full, including for internal items (e.g. spotlight switches). You need to be ok with the stairs, but for me (a fit 80 year old), they were not a problem. The location is excellent - the historical precinct of the city, with numerous restaurants nearby. Also a large supermarket open to 9pm. (Full kitchen, dining table for 5). Within a short walk of information centre, tram museum, riverboat museum and the two operating riverboats, the remarkable Quartz ceramics museum, and the stunning Sarjeant Gallery and the separate museum. The apartment has every facility. There is some street noise on Friday night outside but not a problem. Comfortable beds and well heated throughout.

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JudynzNZ
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 14, 2025

"very pleasant , enjoyed the river views, loved the spaciousness of the place"

7.0

The location was excellent The apartment was spacious and well equipped and clean Heating was excellent Plenty of milk supplied Great response to my request to have the kitchen tap fixed Excellent service from your booking person

1. The stairs - I wasnt aware that there was such a large number of steep stairs to reach the apartment - at 72 this would have been a consideration for me dragging a bag up there. 2. Despite reasonably good directions the apartment entry was hard to find - more visible signage needed 3 No light above the bedroom mirror 4. No blinds in the main room - one looks a straight across the street to other people eating their dinner - the street lights are also very bright and shine right through to the back bedroom 5. No milk frother for the coffee machine 6. Beds not particularly well made - need to ask for better standard from your cleaners

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SarahnzNZ
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 11, 2025

"Excellent location and fabulous accommodation."

8.0

Very stylish and excellent location. Everything I needed and very clean. Comfortable bed.

The spotlights in the bedrooms that could be dimmed but not turned off- I didn’t sleep well because of them.

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