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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
View from property
Superior Double or Twin Room, Kitchenette, River View | Balcony

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

Sleeps 2312 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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.

Languages

English

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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

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

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 - 18 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caroline's Boatshed Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Thai House Express 2 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Yellow House Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Noodle Canteen - ‬10 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?

Check-out 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