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Bignell Street Motel

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Whanganui motel

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Kiwi Unit | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing
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Kiwi Extra Unit | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Kiwi Extra Unit | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing

Reviews

3.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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86 Bignell Street, Whanganui, 4501
  • Virginia Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Durie Hill Elevator
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Castlecliff Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Kiwi Unit | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing

Kiwi Unit

  • 678 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Kiwi Plus Unit | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing

Kiwi Plus Unit

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Kiwi Extra Unit | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing

Kiwi Extra Unit

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Whanganui

On the beach.Your stay at this Gonville motel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Watt Fountain and Queens Park. Whanganui Museum and Ward Observatory are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Watt Fountain - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Virginia Lake - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Castlecliff Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Springvale Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • Little Curious
  • ‪Cactus Creme Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • Rutland Arms Inn

About this property

Bignell Street Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Whanganui motel
Bignell Street Motel offers its guests a library, a terrace, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Bignell Street Motel also features laundry facilities, room service (during limited hours), and a front-desk safe. Self parking is free.
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Bignell Street Motel offers 9 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8 AM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: NZD 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Bignell Street
Bignell Street Motel Wanganui
Bignell Street Motel Whanganui
Bignell Street Whanganui
Bignell Street Motel Motel
Bignell Street Motel Whanganui
Bignell Street Motel Motel Whanganui

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bignell Street Motel to the airport?

Bignell Street Motel is 4.1 mi (11-min drive) away from the Whanganui (WAG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bignell Street Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bignell Street Motel.

How close is Bignell Street Motel to the beach?

This motel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bignell Street Motel offer free breakfast?

Bignell Street Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bignell Street Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Bignell Street Motel?

Check-in start time: 8 AM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Bignell Street Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Bignell Street Motel have a pool?

Bignell Street Motel does not have a pool.

Does Bignell Street Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Bignell Street Motel to downtown Whanganui?

Bignell Street Motel is 1.9 mi away from Whanganui.

Bignell Street Motel Reviews

Reviews

3.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 18 reviews

4.6/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

3.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smells from gigarets in the room In the bed sperm Lat of notice in the night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Linen smelled musty/unclean and had stains on it. Pillows stank of stale body oils. We paid upfront, but didn't stay... It was a last resort as all hotels/motels had been booked out for Labour Party conference. Thankfully someone took pity on us at an amazing B & B half an hour out of Whanganu; after much searching. This motel/caravan park was the worst I've experienced; even taking some 3rd world countries into account.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

GW

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There appeared to be a lot of gang members standing around drinking. The police were in attendance. Not suitable for families.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not at all value of money, would consider this hotel as a last option.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

4/10 Poor

ESSIE, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness

basic motel - handy to town

gloomy room smelt of cigarette smoke - stale air - noisy occupants in other rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would not recommend to anyone I know

I often stay in budget accommodation, so I did not book in here expecting luxury. However, this really is the pits. Some of the negative reviews "Terrifying and Disgusting" on this site seemed a little over the top, but I would now completely believe them. The filthy caravans, frankly intimidating permanent residents and general vibe of this place leave much to be desired.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Charlie, Rotorua

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Underwhelming

Having booked and prepaid to be required to pay again was /is an outrage.......The Proprietor took advantage of the lack of accommodation in town for that weekend to in my view fleece me and other members of my party Having booked room and given a caravan is unacceptable.......Travelling companions in their mid 80s and infirm our outraged......Will not complain.......Because they don't know how and of a generation who won't I will... You canvassed my/this response Rates as one of the worst episodes in my life.....Considering I/we were in that town to lay to rest my departed brother....
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

booking not taken up

to confirm my telephone conversation with your customer service on 21/1/18. this booking was not taken due to the motel being full when we arrived to check in. As the fee has been deducted from my a/c i shall be gratefull for a full refund. I shoud. say that had the room been available the condition of the motel in general was so poor that we would have refused to stay.. The standards here are well below any that a credible search site should be offering.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

Andrew, Auckland, NZ

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Checked in, but didn't stay

I don't usually bother with reading reviews and regret that I didn't in this case. I selected this motel because of its quiet location. This was the only thing the place has going for it. After 30 minutes in the room the damp smell got too much and an allergy was triggered. As a result, we reloaded the car and gave the key back and departed to find another location in which to stay. The rest of the facilities at the complex reminded me forcibly of family holidays in the early 1970s, as that would appear to be the last time the place was updated. Warning: the manager doesn't always know if you have prepaid through Wotif and may try to bill you at check in as well. While I got one lot of money back, the second was only going to be paid if the room was able to be relet. Read the cancellation policy carefully.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

2/10 Terrible

Anonymus, Aucklsnd

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst Experience

Rooms were not clean,bugs were in the beds It was nightmare for my team to stay there will not recommend to anyone.

2/10 Terrible

Mary, Roy & B , Ohope N.Z.3121

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

wanted for 2 nights

We found the rooms as seen on internet and knew that they would not be the best . But it realy needs a good clean. As it appeared to be the only place we could get in Wanganui we had to take i. We were 3 adults we did not sleep well. I would not recomment it to anyone-even as last resort.I was very dirty

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Book for two nights, only one night available

Arrived at the motel , they didn't have our booking available for two night even through I show him on the expedia website through his business portal that the booking was there. I had to ring around to secure another place for the second night of accommodation. Very lucky another place did have a place available as the city was basically booked out. Some one at expedia needs to reeducated him in how his bookings happen through its website.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Cheap and nasty!

You pay for what you get. Pay a bit extra and stay somewhere else.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Had all the facilities need

It was great to place your head down and cost very reasonable

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

I suspect the motel is being used for state interim housing and as such influences the appeal of the motel. It was however inexpensive and adequate given the cost.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

A great traveling through hotel but not somewhere I would stay for a week. but if you just needed a bed for a night while traveling to another area it fits the bill 100%