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The Signal Box

3.5 star property
Riverwalk apartment with kitchenette and furnished patio

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Sundeck
Garden
Superior Double or Twin Room, Kitchenette, River View
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Superior Double or Twin Room, Kitchenette, River View | Balcony
Located close to Moutoa Gardens and Sarjeant Gallery, The Signal Box provides a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 229 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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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

Riverwalk apartment with kitchenette and furnished patio
Along with a garden, this smoke-free apartment building has barbecues and free self-parking. WiFi in public areas is free. The apartment features free WiFi and a kitchenette with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. Added amenities include a furnished patio, Egyptian cotton sheets and a rainfall shower. Housekeeping is not available.
Guest accommodation at this apartment offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3.5-star apartment has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. This Whanganui apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Kitchenette

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

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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

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

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

About the area

Located on the riverwalk, this apartment is in Papaiti, a neighbourhood in Whanganui. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Queens Park and Moutoa Gardens, while Durie Hill Elevator and Bason Botanic Gardens are popular local attractions. Sarjeant Gallery and Whanganui Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Map
70 Papaiti Rd, Papaiti, Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4584

What's nearby

  • Virginia Lake - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Sarjeant Gallery - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Castlecliff Beach - 17 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Signal Box pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Signal Box?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Signal Box?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Signal Box?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Signal Box located?

Located in Papaiti, this apartment building is within 6 mi (10 km) of Queens Park, Sarjeant Gallery and Moutoa Gardens. Whanganui Museum and Durie Hill Elevator are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Signal Box Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
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 traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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