Guesthouse The Signal Box
70 Papaiti Rd Papaiti, 4584 Whanganui, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 77 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Great location near the river, modern facilities and clean.
New ZealandThe attention to detail of design and the careful way they had crates a beautiful accommodation inside a heritage building was outstanding
New ZealandAs good as the last time. Beautiful views from the wall to wall windows and very comfortable.a great rural retreat
New ZealandA great situation right by the river . A beautifully restored building . Only a few minutes from the city centre. Highly recommended.
New ZealandLovely facilities in a tranquil setting. Such a comfortable bed too with beautiful linen. The hosts went the extra mile for us too!
New ZealandThis place is a absolutely beautiful gem will be back again extremely clean,tidy the host was lovely and friendly. Such a relaxing place listening to the birds
New ZealandHistorical place, in peaceful surroundings (hidden away from the world and its 'madness,' lol). No people, no tv, no disturbance ... ideal.
New ZealandGreat little escape . No Ice and quiet and very peaceful
New ZealandClean, different and unique. Private and great bird life and river views.
New ZealandThe bathroom was just gorgeous but the little handbasin did make it difficult to clean your teeth! But a small inconvenience in the light of all the rest of the loveliness!
New Zealand
The Signal Box
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Steve
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Set beside the Whanganui River, The Signal Box provides river views and peaceful surroundings.
The room features a kitchenette, seating area, dining area, and a private bathroom. Enjoy the balcony and the gardens.
Whanganui Airport is 8.1 mi from The Signal Box.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.4 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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Superior King Room
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See what guests loved the most:
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Jason
New Zealand“Great location near the river, modern facilities and clean.”
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Kathleen
New Zealand
“The attention to detail of design and the careful way they had crates a beautiful accommodation inside a heritage building was outstanding”
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Anonymous
New Zealand
“As good as the last time. Beautiful views from the wall to wall windows and very comfortable.a great rural retreat”
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Steve
New Zealand
“A great situation right by the river . A beautifully restored building . Only a few minutes from the city centre. Highly recommended. ”
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Grace
New Zealand
“Lovely facilities in a tranquil setting. Such a comfortable bed too with beautiful linen. The hosts went the extra mile for us too!”
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Karen
New Zealand
“This place is a absolutely beautiful gem will be back again extremely clean,tidy the host was lovely and friendly. Such a relaxing place listening to the birds ”
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Redgummies
New Zealand
“Historical place, in peaceful surroundings (hidden away from the world and its 'madness,' lol). No people, no tv, no disturbance ... ideal. ”
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Tom
New Zealand
“Great little escape . No Ice and quiet and very peaceful”
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Brian
New Zealand
“Clean, different and unique. Private and great bird life and river views. ”
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Katherine
New Zealand
“The bathroom was just gorgeous but the little handbasin did make it difficult to clean your teeth! But a small inconvenience in the light of all the rest of the loveliness!”
Hosted by The Signal Box Riverside Accommodation
The Signal Box Riverside Accommodation
Stay in a beautifully renovated New Zealand Railways signal box located on the banks of the Whanganui River. The Signal Box can accommodate dual sleeping arrangements; a super king or the option of two single beds. Just let us know what you need when you book. Your accommodation is fully self-contained with kitchen and bathroom facilities.
Enjoy the surrounding area and gardens during your stay.
Languages spoken: English
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Cafe/Bar Carolines Boatshed2.9 miles
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Cafe/Bar Yellow House Cafe4.3 miles
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Restaurant Burger Cartel4.5 miles
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Cafe/Bar WA Japanese Kitchen5.3 miles
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Restaurant The Citadel Cafe8.7 miles
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River Whanganui River0 miles
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Palmerston North International Airport40.4 miles
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Amenities of The Signal Box
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4
Most popular amenities
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Bedroom
- Linens
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Guest bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Living Area
- Dining area
- Sitting area
- Desk
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
General
- Adults only
- Electric blankets
- Hypoallergenic
- Smoke-free property
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Tile/Marble floor
- Soundproof
- Private entrance
- Heating
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Food & Drink
- Tea/Coffee maker
View
- Garden view
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Key card or motion-controlled electricity
- Bicycle parking
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
The Signal Box accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
