Title: Bignell Street Motel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Bignell Street Motel Beachfront motel for sun and fun ![Kiwi Unit | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16790000/16781800/16781750/cdc7c74e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16790000/16781800/16781750/8fe409a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Kiwi Extra Unit | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16790000/16781800/16781750/4249e238.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16790000/16781800/16781750/5d719b81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Kiwi Extra Unit | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16790000/16781800/16781750/6a2f5f1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Bignell Street Motel sits in the center of Gonville, offering a quiet escape from everyday life. 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWhanganui-Hotels-Bignell-Street-Motel.h16781750.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWhanganui-Hotels-Bignell-Street-Motel.h16781750.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Gonville, a neighbourhood in Whanganui, Bignell Street Motel is next to a golf course and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Castlecliff Beach and Queens Park, while Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum and Whanganui Museum are cultural highlights. Durie Hill Elevator and Ward Observatory are also worth visiting. [Visit our Whanganui travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whanganui.dx3758) [View more Motels in Whanganui](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Motels.d3758-aaMotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-39.94639%2C175.01839&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=v06KKPJuc6xLQ74CCZWtwEjDUg8=) 86 Bignell Street, Whanganui, 4501 ### What's nearby - Watt Fountain - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles - Virginia Lake - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles - Durie Hill Elevator - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles - Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles - Castlecliff Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles ### Getting around - Whanganui (WAG) - 11 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Springvale Cafe - ‬5 min drive - ‪Mischief - ‬5 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬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, luggage storage and a front desk safe 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 ## 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 - In-room 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 - Housekeeping (daily) ### 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 provided ### 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 at the property ### 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 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### National 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 ### 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bignell Street Motel Reviews 3.2 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 4 2 - Terrible 11 ### 4.6/10 Cleanliness ### 5.0/10 Staff & service ### 2.0/10 Amenities ### 3.6/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 12 Jan 2017 A great traveling through hotel but not somewhere I would stay for a week. but if you just needed a bed for a night while traveling to another area it fits the bill 100% ##### Verified traveller ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 19 Mar 2020 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Smells from gigarets in the room In the bed sperm Lat of notice in the night ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 30 Nov 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities 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 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. ##### GW Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 11 Jun 2018 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort Not at all value of money, would consider this hotel as a last option. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2018 ### 4/10 Poor #### ESSIE 26 Mar 2018 Liked: Cleanliness #### basic motel - handy to town gloomy room smelt of cigarette smoke - stale air - noisy occupants in other rooms ##### ESSIE Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 23 Jan 2018 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Charlie 22 Jan 2018 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.... ##### Charlie Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 21 Jan 2018 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018 ### 4/10 Poor #### Andrew 11 Nov 2017 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. ##### Andrew Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Anonymus, Aucklsnd 29 Mar 2017 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. ##### Anonymus ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 14 Mar 2017 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! ##### Verified traveller ### 2/10 Terrible #### Mary, Roy & B , Ohope N.Z.3121 6 Feb 2017 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 ##### Mary, Roy & B ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 5 Feb 2017 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Book for two nights, only one night available Arrived at the motel , they didn't have our booking available for two night even through I show him on the expedia website through his business portal that the booking was there. I had to ring around to secure another place for the second night of accommodation. Very lucky another place did have a place available as the city was basically booked out. Some one at expedia needs to reeducated him in how his bookings happen through its website. ##### Verified traveller ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 29 Jan 2017 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities #### Cheap and nasty! You pay for what you get. Pay a bit extra and stay somewhere else. ##### Verified traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 24 Jan 2017 Liked: Cleanliness #### Had all the facilities need It was great to place your head down and cost very reasonable ##### Verified traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 19 Jan 2017 I suspect the motel is being used for state interim housing and as such influences the appeal of the motel. It was however inexpensive and adequate given the cost. ##### Verified traveller ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [One Hundred Shoreditch](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-One-Hundred-Shoreditch.h1058226.Hotel-Information) > > [The Brocket Arms](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Welwyn-Hotels-The-Brocket-Arms.h4870979.Hotel-Information) > > [Grove House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Woodbridge-Hotels-Grove-House-Hotel.h22686597.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel 32 Kraków Old Town](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Krakow-Hotels-Hotel-32-Krakow-Old-Town.h22574246.Hotel-Information) > > [The Lynnhurst Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Johnstone-Hotels-The-Lynnhurst-Hotel.h10005132.Hotel-Information) > > [The Pearl New York](https://www.expedia.co.uk/New-York-Hotels-The-Pearl-New-York.h3933000.Hotel-Information) > > [Villas Mallorca Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mallorca-Island-Villas.d602317-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Casino Hotels in United States of America](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-United-States-Of-America-Casino-Hotel.0-0-d201-tCasinoHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [3 Star Hotels in Hallen](https://www.expedia.co.uk/3Star-Hallen-Bristol-Hotels.s30-n3000716227-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [The Swan Hotel, Stafford, Staffordshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stafford-Hotels-The-Swan-Hotel.h2534026.Hotel-Information) > > [Pacific Terrace Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Hotels-Pacific-Terrace-Hotel.h11528.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kandooma-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Resort-Kandooma-Maldives.h2427339.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Paphos](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paphos-Hotels.d6051505.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Park Inn by Radisson Izmir](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Izmir-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Izmir.h17771589.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dubai-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Sheikh-Zayed-Road.h536502.Hotel-Information) > > [5 Star Hotels in Mumbles](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Mumbles-Hotels.s50-0-d6084828.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from London (LHR) to Kocasinan (ASR)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/asr/london-to-kayseri) > > [Flights from London (LHR) to Borlange (BLE)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/ble/london-to-borlange) > > [Flights from Newcastle-upon-Tyne (NCL) to Chek Lap Kok (HKG)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/ncl/hkg/newcastle-to-hong-kong) ### Cars > [Van Car Hire in Ayrshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Van-Car-Rentals-In-Ayrshire.d6051145-tVan.Car-Rental-Destination-Class) > > [Car hire near XXXX Brewery](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-XXXX-Brewery.d553248631431407517.Car-Hire-Guide) > > [Car hire in Motherwell](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Motherwell.d55377.Car-Hire-Guide) ### Activities > [Things to do in La Mata](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-La-Mata.d6250584.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Portonovo Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portonovo.d6342175.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Central Market](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Central-Market-Mercado.d6161641.Attraction) > > [Fes Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fes.d6084753.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Philippines Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Philippines.d145.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### Holiday Rentals > [Rotherham Holiday Rentals](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotherham-Holiday-Rentals.d5673.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)