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The Signal Box

3.5 star property
3.5-star apartment in Papaiti

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Kitchenette, River View | Balcony
Garden
Superior Double or Twin Room, Kitchenette, River View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 2312 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
  • River view

Explore the area

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70 Papaiti Rd, Papaiti, Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4584
  • Place, Virginia Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Sarjeant Gallery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Durie Hill Elevator
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Whanganui

Papaiti stay.Your stay at this Papaiti apartment places you within 6 miles (10 km) of Queens Park and Sarjeant Gallery. Moutoa Gardens and Whanganui Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Virginia Lake - 9 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Sarjeant Gallery - 9 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 9 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Castlecliff Beach - 17 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caroline's Boatshed Bar & Eatery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Little Curious - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rutland Arms Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Red Lion Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Stellar - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Signal Box

3.5-star apartment in Papaiti
This apartment offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Whanganui apartment is smoke free.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Guest accommodations at this apartment offer coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Whanganui apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Iron/ironing board
  • No housekeeping service

Location highlights

  • On the riverwalk

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Signal Box Apartment Whanganui
Signal Box Whanganui
The Signal Box Apartment
The Signal Box Whanganui
The Signal Box Apartment Whanganui

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Signal Box to the airport?

This apartment is 8 mi (19-min drive) away from the Whanganui (WAG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Signal Box have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is The Signal Box to the beach?

This apartment is 8.4 mi (18-min drive) from Castlecliff Beach and 9.1 mi (26-min drive) from South Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Signal Box offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Signal Box?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at The Signal Box?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at The Signal Box?

This apartment offers free self parking.

Does The Signal Box have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does The Signal Box have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is The Signal Box to downtown Whanganui?

This apartment is 4 mi away from Whanganui.

Reviews

The Signal Box Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very nice boutique stay, unit well appointed and very comfortable. Lack of a TV ws a little odd. No service to room for three days was less than expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the rural private quaint setting of this accomodation. Overlooking the river and beautiful outlook everything we needed and more to escape the city for the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location on the river and very peaceful surroundings but close to town. Loved staying in a building with history.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous property. Very tranquil setting. Hosts great, and informative if interesting things to do and go and see locally. Would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Awesome.

The setting is picturesque with nice garden and river views and the hosts very welcoming. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was beautiful. It was spotlessly clean, close to town and very comfortable. The room was also very tasteful and pretty. The bed was comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

James

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

Private and peaceful

Nice out of of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Private and peaceful

Great break away. Peaceful and Quiet. Perfect for a couple to go somewhere out of the hustle and bustle of life. Out of town, yet close enough to go for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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

Lovely accommodation

I had a lovely stay at the signal box. The bed was comfy, the bathroom was gorgeous and the shower nice and powerful. There were fresh flowers in the room and a bowl of fruit from the orchard. And of course, the amazing view!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful, private, great outlook and very comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

James

Signal Box is barely beyond the 100km speed sign on the West side of the Whanganui River, north of Whanganui itself....only 10/15 minutes from the city centre, it is is tranquilness personified, native birds abound, modern fitout of an historic railway signal box to make for a superb hideaway.....(NB. one thing: it only has microwave for cooking..but with the city itself - who cares), great shpwer btw, and plunger coffee was a bonus ...many thanks Renee and Aaron
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Phil, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great modern quiet place to stay. Well setup with a view over the river, and only cows for neighbours. Thanks! Beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018