Title: The Signal Box - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=29915198&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # The Signal Box Riverwalk apartment with kitchenette and furnished patio ## Photo gallery for The Signal Box ![Superior Double or Twin Room, Kitchenette, River View | Balcony - The Signal Box (Whanganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29920000/29915200/29915198/f914abcb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Garden - The Signal Box (Whanganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29920000/29915200/29915198/07a9469d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property - The Signal Box (Whanganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29920000/29915200/29915198/7de490b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Double or Twin Room, Kitchenette, River View | Living area - The Signal Box (Whanganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29920000/29915200/29915198/73d706e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sundeck - The Signal Box (Whanganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29920000/29915200/29915198/32ea07fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bathroomSleeps 2312 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Barbecue grill - River view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 barbecue grills and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. The apartment features free WiFi and a kitchenette with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Added amenities include a furnished patio, Egyptian cotton sheets, and a rainfall shower. Housekeeping is not available. Guest accommodations at this apartment offer coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Whanganui apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### 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 elevator - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91730000/91725800/91725732/997ef679.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Hideaway - Waipipi Beach - Waverley - Couples Retreat with Hot Tub Waipipi, Waverley - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-24&selected=91725732&PinnedHotelID=91725732&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123910000/123910000/123909949/b13b102d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Recently renovated One-Bedroom Bach on Waverly Beach Waverley - Washer 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $151 CA $200 total includes taxes & fees Jan 10 - Jan 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=123909949&PinnedHotelID=123909949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33300000/33299600/33299550/11e148a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kai Iwi Beach House. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Signal Box Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 9.6 Staff & service ### 9.8 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phil Nov 1, 2018 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. ##### Phil Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Gavin Apr 20, 2021 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. ##### Gavin Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Feb 22, 2021 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 19, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Great location on the river and very peaceful surroundings but close to town. Loved staying in a building with history. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Mar 18, 2020 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew Oct 10, 2019 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. ##### Matthew Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 17, 2019 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### James Jul 30, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Private and peaceful Nice out of of town. ##### James Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James Jun 9, 2019 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. ##### James Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate May 5, 2019 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! ##### Kate Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 22, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Peaceful, private, great outlook and very comfy bed. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James Nov 27, 2018 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 ##### James Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew Feb 18, 2022 ##### Andrew Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller May 1, 2019 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Honeymoon Resorts and Hotels in Thailand](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Thailand-Honeymoon-Hotels.0-0-d178-tHoneymoonHotels.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Hotels in Santorini](https://www.expedia.ca/Santorini-Hotels.d177970.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Hvar](https://www.expedia.ca/Hvar-Hotels.d6024084.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Lily's Garden](https://www.expedia.ca/Charlottetown-Hotels-Lilys-Garden.h39005835.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel 309](https://www.expedia.ca/New-York-Hotels-Hotel-309.h1697546.Hotel-Information) > > [Beach Hotel in Querétaro](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Queretaro-Beach-Hotel.0-0-d11185-tBeachHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Montreal](https://www.expedia.ca/Montreal-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Montreal.h33347287.Hotel-Information) > > [Iberostar Selection Paraíso Lindo - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Playa-Del-Carmen-Hotels-Iberostar-Selection-Paraiso-Lindo-All-Inclusive.h2802482.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Surrey](https://www.expedia.ca/Surrey-Hotels.d9759.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [The Pinnacle Athens](https://www.expedia.ca/Athens-Hotels-The-Pinnacle-Athens.h31704705.Hotel-Information) > > [citizenM Miami Worldcenter](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-CitizenM-Miami-World-Center.h70960921.Hotel-Information) > > [Great Wolf Lodge Niagara Falls](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-Falls-Hotels-Great-Wolf-Lodge-Niagara-Falls.h1403139.Hotel-Information) > > [Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-Residence-Inn-By-Marriott-San-Diego-Downtown.h202525.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Downtown Chicago](https://www.expedia.ca/Downtown-Chicago-Chicago-Hotels.0-n6350699-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Brooklyn Cruise Terminal](https://www.expedia.ca/Brooklyn-Cruise-Terminal-Hotels.0-l6261337-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [5 Star Hotels in Havana](https://www.expedia.ca/5Star-Havana-Hotels.s50-0-d1432.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Winnipeg (YWG) to Kloten (ZRH)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ywg/zrh/winnipeg-to-zurich) > > [Flights from Bangor (BGR) to Dorval (YUL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/bgr/yul/bangor-to-montreal) ### Cars > [Car rentals in Alberta](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Alberta.d11111.Car-Rental-Destinations) > > [Car rentals in Legazpi](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Legazpi.d6128983.Car-Rental-Guide) > > [Enterprise Destinations In Italy](https://www.expedia.ca/Enterprise-Destinations-In-Italy.d86-c15.Car-Rental-Destination-Suppliers) ### Packages > [Peak 2 Peak Gondola](https://www.expedia.ca/Peak-2-Peak-Gondola-Whistler.d553248621532864086.Vacation-Attraction)