Bignell Street Motel is located in Gonville, a neighborhood 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.
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
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
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 at the property
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
How much is parking at Bignell Street Motel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
Bignell Street Motel Reviews
Reviews
3.2
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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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
21 Apr 2019
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
2/10 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.
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.
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....
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.
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.