About this property

Spacious Accommodations: Private Guest Wing - Durie Vale Lodge in Whanganui offers a spacious, recently renovated adults-only guest house. The property features two bedrooms and a bathroom, ensuring comfort for all guests. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can unwind in the spa facilities, hot tub, or sun terrace. The garden provides a peaceful setting, complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The guest house provides free on-site private parking, a kitchenette, and streaming services. Additional amenities include a washing machine, outdoor dining area, and bicycle parking. Delicious Breakfast: A continental or à la carte breakfast is served daily, including gluten-free options. Guests can enjoy juice, pancakes, and fruits to start their day. Convenient Location: Located 3.1 mi from Whanganui Airport and 29 mi from RNZAF Base Ohakea, the property is highly rated for its friendly host, beautiful garden, and excellent breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Gluten-free

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Vaschwanden
Canada Canada
These guest rooms far exceeded expectations. More of a luxury resort set of rooms (2 bedrooms, living room, well appointed washroom, hot tub, beautiful grounds) than a simple bed for the night! Plus, Lois and Alan were lovely hosts. Breakfast was...
Karen
United States United States
Beautiful accommodations and yard on the creek complete with Tui, Fantails and eels! Wonderful, friendly hosts made us feel at home. Breakfast was outstanding!! Love this place!
Glennys
New Zealand New Zealand
Great hosts, location was as we like it amid quiet neighborhood and native birds, including the nightly morepork. Not a full kitchen but plates, glasses, cutlery and microwave, which for someone that doesn’t believe you should cook while away was...
John
United States United States
The property was beautiful! Alan & Lois were wonderful hosts and cooked a delicious breakfast. The bed had the most comfortable mattress. We have travelled 6 months in the last five years using Booking.com almost exclusively, and this is the first...
Lanette
United States United States
Everything. Private, magical gardens, upscale, well appointed plus. The hosts have thought of every need before you will. The hosts,Lois and Alan are such nice people. Wish we could have stayed longer. Wow…what a breakfast ❤️.
Ruth
United States United States
The hosts are amazing and friendly. Beautiful people
Denis
United States United States
Everything was perfect. The hosts were delightful! Breakfast of yogurts, fruits, breads and fresh potted coffee was excellent. We enjoyed the garden tour. The room size and layout was spacious.
Scott
United States United States
Wow, what a bonus surprise. Guest room (really a small flat/suite) is gorgeous. Alan and Lois are attentive proud hosts. The attention to detail, the homemade petit-fours, just outstanding.
Sarah
New Zealand New Zealand
Durie Vale Lodge is a hidden gem with such fantastic hosts that are so welcoming who really take care of you and treat you like a VIP. The private wing is super clean and cozy with luxurious linen and comfortable beds. The backdrop is stunning...
Margaret
United States United States
An absolutely stunning oasis close to the center of town.

Hosted by Alan & Lois

10
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Alan & Lois
Now, here's a real treat for a couple or two couples travelling together; your very own 6-room private guest wing complete with 2 x bedrooms (King & Queen), 4 x person Hot Tub! Featuring kitchenette, bathroom (shower & bath), toilet, lounge & laundry. It's all yours exclusively! What's more, breakfast is included. And, location? Here you'll feel you're in the heart of rural NZ, but really, you're just 5 minutes from the Cafes, Bars, Restaurants & Galleries of Whanganui. Hope to see you soon. Cheers! The Vale Guest Wing is part of an architecturally designed home located in a gentle fold of the Durie Valley. Rolling hills embrace the property and its north-facing situation allows it to receive maximum sunshine year-round. The land has established gardens and lawns for you to explore - as well as a small native woodland at its farthest end, through which a small stream flows on its way to the Whanganui River. Birdlife abounds and several New Zealand native eels have made the stream their home. The guest wing is private and cosy with electric blankets on each of the beds and an electric heater to keep the lounge comfortable in winter. In summer the double doors in each of the bedrooms can be opened to allow a free flow of air to circulate through the space. The bedrooms are spacious and include built-in wardrobes and sets of drawers. Quality Sheridan cotton sheets (or equivalent) are provided. The Queen Bedroom also offers a three-seater leather sofa. This room is ideal as a dressing room should only one bedroom be required. In the lounge is a Smart TV, a two-seater sofa and two single armchairs. There is also a compact kitchenette comprising electric jug, microwave, fridge, crockery, cutlery, glasses etc. The bathroom has both a bath and a shower with double heated towel rails and large quality bath sheets supplied. The toilet is separate. We also provide additional spa towels along with non-breakable acrylic wine glasses and champagne flutes for use in the spa
Over the years Lois and I have travelled extensively and love meeting people from all parts of the world. Returning home to New Zealand a few years ago, we stumbled upon Whanganui by chance and found our piece of paradise in a hidden valley only minutes from town. Simply heaven. We love the art scene here, the warmth of the people, the spiritual significance of the River and Whanganui's proximity to mountains, the ocean and the capital city, Wellington.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Private Guest Wing - Durie Vale Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Private Guest Wing - Durie Vale Lodge 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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR tests are available at this property at no extra charge for those exhibiting symptoms consistent with the virus and have been confirmed by an accredited doctor.

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