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Bignell Street Motel

2.5 star property
Beachfront motel for sun and fun
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Kiwi Unit
Exterior
Kiwi Unit | Bathroom
Free self-parking
Kiwi Extra Unit | Bathroom
Reviews
3.2

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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Map
86 Bignell Street, Whanganui, 4501
  • Popular LocationWhanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum6 min drive
  • Popular LocationCastlecliff Beach6 min drive
  • Popular LocationVirginia Lake7 min drive
  • AirportWhanganui (WAG)10 min drive
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Room options

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Kiwi Unit

Kiwi Unit

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Kiwi Plus Unit

Kiwi Plus Unit

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Kiwi Extra Unit

Kiwi Extra Unit

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

About the area

Whanganui

Bignell Street Motel is located in Gonville, a neighbourhood in Whanganui, and is next to a golf course and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Watt Fountain and Castlecliff Beach, while Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum and Whanganui Museum are cultural highlights. Durie Hill Elevator and Ward Observatory are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 6 min drive
  • Whanganui Museum - 6 min drive
  • Castlecliff Beach - 6 min drive
  • Virginia Lake - 7 min drive
  • South Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wanganui R.S.A Inc - 5 min drive
  • Thai House Express 2 - 6 min drive
  • Burger King - 6 min drive
  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Subway - 6 min drive

About this property

Bignell Street Motel

Motel located in Gonville
Consider a stay at Bignell Street Motel and take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a terrace and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front desk safe and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Bignell Street Motel offer perks, such as premium bedding and separate dining areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with DVD players
  • Separate dining areas, kitchenettes and fridges

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NZD 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

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

Is Bignell Street Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NZD 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Bignell Street Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bignell Street Motel?

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

What time is check-out at Bignell Street Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Bignell Street Motel located?

Located in Gonville, this beachfront motel is next to a golf course and within 3 mi (5 km) of Watt Fountain, Castlecliff Beach and Queens Park. Moutoa Gardens and Whanganui Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Bignell Street Motel Reviews

Reviews

3.2
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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

GW

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Back end of town
you pay for what you get. The cheapest room in town, and a OK basic room. clean and comfortable - but dated. It's major draw back from similar cheap motels was its environment. On entering the site, the motel units surrounded around 10 scruffy caravans, all as old as my grandfather! We actually saw no one use these, but one of the terrace of 4 motel units was clearly occupied by permanent residents (loud and generally wondering around), which created an intimidating atmosphere. This is one of the few cheap motels I would definitively NOT go back to!

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