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 Riverfront apartment with free parking, in the vicinity of Queens Park ## 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) ![Sundeck - The Signal Box (Whanganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29920000/29915200/29915198/32ea07fc.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) ![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) ![Garden - The Signal Box (Whanganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29920000/29915200/29915198/07a9469d.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 Riverfront apartment with free parking, in the vicinity of Queens Park 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 ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123340000/123333100/123333036/782af104.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Perfect 2-bedroom bed & breakfast in fabulous Masterton location Kuripuni - Air conditioning - Laundry CA $83 CA $149 total includes taxes & fees Jan 26 - Jan 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=123333036&PinnedHotelID=123333036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88970000/88964900/88964898/w1179h777x0y2-c7c46b1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Warm and welcoming, private one bedroom on a lifestyle property. 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The area's natural beauty can be seen at Queens Park and Moutoa Gardens, while Durie Hill Elevator and Bason Botanic Gardens are popular area attractions. Sarjeant Gallery and Whanganui Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. [Visit our Whanganui travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Whanganui.dx3758) [View more Apartments in Whanganui](https://www.expedia.ca/Whanganui-Apartments.d3758-aaApartments.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-39.88987%2C175.10316&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=iWAgHhBqIpbCkDqF5Scry_Y_xUQ=) 70 Papaiti Rd, Papaiti, Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4584 ### What's nearby - Virginia Lake 7 min drive \- 8.6 km - Queens Park 7 min drive \- 9.0 km - Whanganui Museum 8 min drive \- 9.3 km - Durie Hill Elevator 8 min drive \- 9.4 km - Durie Hill Memorial Tower 8 min drive \- 9.4 km ### Getting around - Whanganui (WAG) 19 min drive ### Restaurants - Caroline's Boatshed Bar & Eatery 6 min drive - Little Curious Bagels 9 min drive - Red Lion Inn 11 min drive - Stellar 11 min drive - Rutland Arms Inn 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Signal Box pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Signal Box? ### What time is check-out at The Signal Box? ### Where is The Signal Box located? ## Have a question? 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 > [Adults Only Resorts & Hotels in Cabo San Lucas](https://www.expedia.ca/Cabo-San-Lucas-Hotels-Adults-Only-Resorts.0-0-d180032-tAdultsOnlyResorts.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Palmerston North Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Palmerston-North-Hotels-Palmerston-North-Motel.h9724082.Hotel-Information) > > [The Regent Resort Phuket](https://www.expedia.ca/Phuket-Hotels-The-Regent-Resort-Phuket.h12351698.Hotel-Information) > > [Spa Hotels in Willington](https://www.expedia.ca/Willington-Hotels-Spa-Hotel.0-0-d6057206-tSpaHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Val d'Orcia](https://www.expedia.ca/Val-DOrcia-Hotels.d6047918.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Barre](https://www.expedia.ca/Barre-Hotels.d6007.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Holiday Park Resorts Dutch Coast](https://www.expedia.ca/Dutch-Coast-Holiday-Parks.d3000655294-aaHolidayParks.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Kihei Akahi by Maui Rental Group](https://www.expedia.ca/Kihei-Hotels-Kihei-Akahi.h71022614.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Midway State Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Midway-State-Park-Hotels.0-l553248621561636531-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Cheap Hotels in Evanston](https://www.expedia.ca/Evanston-Calgary-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-n553248635976395171-0-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Passy](https://www.expedia.ca/Passy-Hotels.d6140717.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Elios Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-Hotels-Elios-Hotel.h2547398.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Bettles (BTT) to Richmond (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/btt/yvr/bettles-to-vancouver) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Mississauga (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/yyz/calgary-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Louisville (SDF) to Florence (CVG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/sdf/cvg/louisville-to-cincinnati) > > [Flights from Mississauga (YYZ) to Saint-Louis (BSL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/bsl/toronto-to-basel) > > [Lufthansa](https://www.expedia.ca/Lufthansa-Flights.cLH.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Jamaica (JFK) to Kastrup (CPH)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/jfk/cph/new-york-to-copenhagen) ### Cars > [Enterprise Car Rentals In Punta Cana Intl](https://www.expedia.ca/Enterprise-Car-Rentals-In-Punta-Cana-Intl.d6031324-c15.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) > > [Car rentals in Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Edinburgh.d4801605.Car-Rental-Guide) > > [Avis Car Rentals In Heraklion](https://www.expedia.ca/Avis-Car-Rentals-In-Heraklion.d1444-c41.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) > > [Europcar Car Rentals In Malton](https://www.expedia.ca/Europcar-Car-Rentals-In-Malton.d58602-c14.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) > > [convertible Car Rentals in Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Convertible-Car-Rentals-In-Billy-Bishop-Toronto-City.d5919833-tConvertible.Car-Rental-Guide-Class) ### Packages > [Rocky Point Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Rocky-Point-Park-Port-Moody.d553248621532863991.Vacation-Attraction) > > [Cours Saleya](https://www.expedia.ca/Cours-Saleya-Nice-City-Centre.d6063875.Vacation-Attraction) ### General