Charles Broughton NZ Wars memorial
Charles Broughton NZ Wars memorial, Wicksteed Street, Saint Johns Hill, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand- Memorial
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City Haven BnB room with own bathroom
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About this hotel
Prime Location and Amenities
City Haven BnB is strategically located just 48 km away from RNZAF Base Ohakea, offering a serene sanctuary with a shared kitchen, terrace, and free WiFi.
Comfortable Accommodation
Each unit at our homestay is thoughtfully designed with a wardrobe, patio for al fresco dining, and picturesque garden views. Guests can enjoy the convenience of a shared bathroom, free toiletries, and cozy bed linen.
Recreational Activities and Services
Explore the area with ease by opting for bike hire to enjoy cycling adventures. Take advantage of our barbecue facilities and lush garden, ideal for relaxation. Additionally, our paid airport shuttle service ensures a hassle-free journey to and from Whanganui Airport, just 5 km away.
Experience convenience and comfort at City Haven BnB - book your stay now!
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Important Information
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
05:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Hiking
Laundry
Luggage storage
Cycling
Airport shuttle
Safety deposit box
Golf course
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
Private check-in/check-out
Designated smoking area
Accessible parking
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Shared kitchen
Higher level toilet
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Airport drop off
Airport pick up
Shuttle service
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Invoice provided
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Smoke alarms
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Guest room sealed after cleaning
Physical distancing in dining areas
Food delivered to guest room
Process in place to check health of guests
Access to health care professionals
Face masks for guests available
Security alarm
Room Types
Twin Room with Private Bathroom
Up to 2 guests12 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. Among the room amenities are a seating area, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor as well as a patio and garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
ShowerHair dryerBathrobeSeating AreaFanToiletPrivate bathroomAdditional toiletWardrobe or closetElectric blanketsLinenOutdoor furnitureOutdoor dining areaEntire unit located on ground floorClothes rackDrying rack for clothing
Queen Room
Up to 2 guests12 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and offers a wardrobe, a carpeted floor and garden views.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
ShowerHair dryerBathrobeDeskSeating AreaFanToiletPrivate bathroomAdditional toiletWardrobe or closetElectric blanketsLinenOutdoor furnitureOutdoor dining areaEntire unit located on ground floorClothes rack
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Guest reviews(78 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 1, 2026A very warm welcome, spotlessly clean, good location. Everything you need for a stay. Breakfast with home made preserves!
Nothing.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 13, 2026Quiet, warm and inviting.
8/10
Reviewed Jul 13, 2026Es gab im Bett eine Heizdecke, bei 4 ° einfach nur schön warm und kuschelig
Nichts
10/10
Reviewed Jul 11, 2026Warm, comfortable, friendly hosts
Na
10/10
Reviewed May 21, 2026Lovely people, perfect place to stay
Nothing at all. Would happily go back.
9/10
Reviewed May 19, 2026Easy to find and accessible for anyone with mobility issues. Parking easy. Hosts happy to chat but also happy for us to retire early. Opinion of twin beds or double. Absolutely spotless property with toiletries and towels provided. Breakfast was cereals, fruit, yoghurt and toast with tea and coffee.
Nothing
9/10
Reviewed May 11, 2026Breakfast was great. Great choice of cereals with fruit and yoghurt. Homemade jams, jellies and spreads for our toast. Easy walking distance to the central city.
Minor concern as no off-street parking but on very quiet no exit road so was not a problem.
9/10
Reviewed Apr 25, 2026Great accommodation and location with very friendly hosts and an excellent breakfast.
9/10
Reviewed Apr 5, 2026A traditional B&B in the host's house. On a quiet street not far from the center of town. Very nice hosts and a comfortable room. Breakfast foods were set out in the morning...was very nice.
9/10
Reviewed Mar 16, 2026Lovely hosts, excellent accommodation.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 14, 2026Lovely hosts at this comfortable B&B. They shared lots of useful information and we chatted over breakfast.
8/10
Reviewed Mar 6, 2026Gastvrijheid
Locatie
9/10
Reviewed Feb 27, 2026We were made to feel extremely welcome in a spotlessly clean and comfortable home by our delightful hosts.
9/10
Reviewed Feb 27, 2026Bonne situation. Accueil fort chaleureux de Clare et son mari qui ouvrent grand les portes de leur maison.
9/10
Reviewed Feb 14, 2026Host very friendly and accommodating Clean modern and great position close to town
Weather was quite warm and humid a ceiling fan would have been a great addition.
8/10
Reviewed Feb 13, 2026Very nice host. The room and bartroom was very comfortable and nice.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 27, 2026Beautiful neighborhood, beautiful property with many flowers, and accommodations were very comfortable
8/10
Reviewed Nov 14, 2025Higiene, tranquilidad, buenos anfitriones
La terminología de Booking que lleva a engaños. Ponía "baño privado" pero no estaba dentro de la habitación. Nuestros anfitriones no nos han engañado, pero nuestra interpretación del término nos había hecho pensar otra cosa. Ahora hemos aprendido su significado.
10/10
Reviewed Nov 11, 2025Lovely friendly hosts, immaculately clean and comfortable accommodation, beautiful garden, generous breakfast provisions. We were appreciative of the hosts’ willingness to change check in time. Thoroughly enjoyed chatting to them in the shared lounge area.
10/10
Reviewed Oct 25, 2025Very friendly and helpful hosts. Breakfast was great with a wonderful array of choices. Comfortable room and great shower. Would highly recommend! PS thank you for the fuchsia cuttings 🙂
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Oct 10, 2025Comfortable heated bed with quality linen and the joyful conversations with hosts.
Nothing, a very pleasant stay.
10/10
Reviewed Oct 9, 2025Easy. We had to stay on short notice and didn’t book till 9pm. When we arrived they gave us a quick run down and disappeared so we could relax. We were up at 7am and breakfast all laid out for us.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 1, 2025Great house Great room Great hosts
Everything
8/10
Reviewed Jun 26, 2025Warm, comfortable, clean home. Lovely welcoming hosts.
All good
10/10
Reviewed Apr 28, 2025It was a great pleasure meeting Clare and Graeme. Both are very kind and pleasant! We had a lengthy , smooth, and engaging conversation with them, and learned quite a lot from them about New Zealand. We appreciate the time they spent with us, and really enjoyed the stay!
Nothing we didn’t like at all.
8/10
Reviewed Apr 26, 2025Quiet area was clean and tidy.
Only there over night. There was nothing that wasn’t pleasant.
9/10
Reviewed Mar 8, 2025Owners of the property were very helpful and made us feel like friends not just guests. Breakfast was Continental which was all we wanted and left just to help ourselves. Gave us some ideas of where to eat in Wanganui. Had time for a chat with us when we arrived and after getting home in the evening. Made particular care to keep quiet in the mor5ning so they did not wake us up.
All OK
10/10
Reviewed Feb 23, 2025Great location within about a 20 minute easy walk to town. Spotlessly clean and located in a quiet street. Both hosts are gracious and accommodating.
Nothing- everything was great
8/10
Reviewed Feb 12, 2025Cleanness. Super friendly host. Location (a quiet place). Informative guide.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 12, 2025Claire and Graeme were exceptionally good hosts, they have opened their home and they definitely make you feel welcome. The house was sparkling clean and tidy, every aspect of my stay was superb. The breakfast was plentiful and alot to choose from. It was only a short walk to town so location was brilliant. I will be a return customer.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 26, 2025Lovely and friendly hosts, clean space, well-equipped, nice area.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 24, 2025Great location. Walkable to main street and food, and also quiet and tucked away from the noise of the city. Clean and welcoming. Beautiful garden and home. The owners are truly wonderful, kind, and amazing people. I felt safe and right at home.
Nothing. It was all amazing.
9/10
Reviewed Jan 24, 2025Great stay with Claire and Graham. Spotlessly clean, great hosts, lovely home - felt like we were staying with family
Nothing not to like
10/10
Reviewed Dec 30, 2024The properties location was great and the hosts Graeme and Claire were lovely. We very much enjoyed our stay with them.
N/A
10/10
Reviewed Dec 30, 2024Fantastic hosts. Lovely place. Everything good
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Dec 27, 2024Great hosts
10/10
Reviewed Nov 9, 2024To be received with such warm welcome by this friendly and very open-minded couple was a real pleasure. They offer great company while facilitating your stay
10/10
Reviewed Jul 30, 2024Lovely hosts, who were very welcoming to their immaculate, warm and comfortable home. Set on a quiet cul-de-sac only 12/15 minutes walk away from town, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, including the continental breakfast with a choice of fruits, breads and jams.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 19, 2024Graeme & Clare were amazing couple. They give us warm welcome & a proper care during our stay. We love the place and the people. Hope to come back here very soon!
10/10
Reviewed May 18, 2024Such a lovely couple with a beautiful home. Went out of their way to make it a comfortable stay.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 27, 2024Lovely people, fabulous location, wonderful, comfortable stay. Simply delightful. ❤️
Nothing
8/10
Reviewed Apr 26, 2024Location was great, breakfast good.
The hosts were wonderful, but home stays are not for me.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 25, 2024Graeme & Clare were incredible hosts. I booked very last minute but they made me so welcome. Their home is immaculately presented, my room was beautiful and very comfortable bed. I was treated like part of the family. Thank you both for having me in your beautiful home. I would highly recommend 🤗😊
10/10
Reviewed Apr 10, 2024We were able to share many good stories and views with Clare and Graeme. A real bonus, and would be very happy to repeat the experience!
10/10
Reviewed Mar 30, 2024Very clean & comfortable. Hosts welcoming and friendly. A lovely experience.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 27, 2024Lovely friendly hosts made us feel very welcome. Breakfast was great with home made jam and garden fruits, delicious 😋 Rooms and beds very comfortable. Thankyou Clare and Graeme it was a pleasure meeting you both. Highly recommended.
Sorry, Couldn't complain about a single thing.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 18, 2024The hosts are the most charming and friendly people, and the house is immaculate. Nothing is too much trouble.
There was nothing to be improved upon
10/10
Reviewed Mar 16, 2024Breakfast was great to have it and nice home made jams even better. Friendly hosts and nice well presented room/s with comfy beds.
9/10
Reviewed Mar 16, 2024Wonderful welcoming hosts
Bed was not comfortable. Hard.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 6, 2024Clare and Graeme were wonderfully friendly, welcoming and helpful hosts who made staying in their home just like staying with good friends. The house is beautifully clean and comfortable and in a very quiet location only a short walk from the town centre. I know where I will be staying next time I'm in the area.
Nothing.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 3, 2024For us a perfect overnight with lovely hosts. Very clean, quiet, comfortable beds, great shower.
8/10
Reviewed Mar 1, 2024Most friendly hosts. We had very interesting conversations. Quiet neighborhood and very clean. Separate bathroom
Not much choice for breakfast.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 26, 2024Lovely large house
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Feb 20, 2024Very nice and helpful couple.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 19, 2024Clare & Greame exceptional hosts. Very approachable and happy to help.
Was all very good. Great breakfast too!
10/10
Reviewed Feb 18, 2024Super clean and friendly hosting
Guest Feedback
Feedback themes are sourced from guest reviews provided by our data provider.
What guests love
- •Friendly hosts
- •Clean accommodation
- •Comfortable environment
Areas to consider
- •Misleading terminology regarding bathroom
Cleanliness
9.39/10Guests appreciated the immaculately clean accommodation.
Service
9.86/10Hosts were friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
Location
9.4/10Perfect location for events nearby, contributing to convenience.
Room Quality
9.35/10Comfortable heated bed and quality linen were noted.
Amenities
9.38/10Generous breakfast provisions and comfortable facilities.
Value for Money
9.34/10Guests felt they received great hospitality for the cost.
Food and Beverage
9.39/10Breakfast had a wonderful array of choices.
Overall Experience
9.86/10A very pleasant stay with excellent hosts.