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.
Laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a library are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a front desk safe.
Bignell Street Motel offers 9 accommodations with DVD players and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchenettes offer fridges, hobs, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Languages spoken
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Room service available
Family friendly
DVD player
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Fridge
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Separate dining area
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Library
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Outdoors
Beachfront location
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NZD 10.00 per pet, per night
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 (infant beds)
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.
Pet fee: NZD 10.00 per pet, per night
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
We should mention
Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section)
National rating
This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings 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
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NZD 10.00 per pet, per night.
Self parking is free at this property.
Check-in is from 8 AM - 9 PM.
Check-out is at 10 AM.
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 mi (5 km).
Yes, Bignell Street Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Bignell Street Motel cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
Overall score and ratings
1.6
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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
1/5 Terrible
Verified traveller
21 Apr 2019
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
1/5 Terrible
GW
Travelled with partner
10 Feb 2019
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.