Friendly welcoming owner, comfortable large rooms, excellent information on all local food and activities, quiet location. Well worth a stay!! More

We enjoyed our stay, the unit was cosy and clean. For a reasonably priced place to stay, I would recommend to others. More

Friendly manager and nice to be given a choice of units, plus a really good shower. Downsides were some less than clean aspects in the kitchen, paint falling off the shower lining, no bedside reading lights (but one supplied on request), shabby furnishings (incl hole in carpet) and beds very overdue for retirement. Some (unintentionally) amusing notices around the unit... More

As we arrived Peter, the manager, gave us a map of the hotel, keys of different rooms and the prices, so we had the opportunity to discover the different rooms and choose one quietly. And that in the middle of the night! Thanks a lot for that Peter! :-) The rooms were maybe not in the standards of a 4*... More

My partner and I travelled from a little place called Bowen in Queensland, Australia, where we work in a similar motel complex. We received top quality service from Peter and his staff, information on where to dine and places of interest to visit. Though the rooms were a little small and decor at a minimum, it was cosey, clean and... More

My wife and I stayed at the Bignell Street Motel on two occasions during our extended tour of the North Island of NZ. We received the best value for money here than in any other place we stayed during our tour. The rooms and facilities were neat. Peter One was very friendly, helpful and accommodating. More

Awesome place and awesome service. Great of Peter the manager to recommend different places for us to go in town, friendly friendly friendly!!! Best service on our trip. Clean cozy rooms. The price was great for what you get and it is in a nice quiet spot in town. Would recommend! Best bang for your buck! More

Me and my partner have been traveling around New Zealand for over two months. The manager Peter at Bignell Street Motel has made this the friendliest place we have stayed so far. The service is great, the rooms were clean and tidy and the kitchen was a nice bonus! The prices were great as well, best value for the money.... More

We were travelling around NZ backpacking and had a great time in Wanganui. Peter One was really helpful and went out of his way to make us feel welcome. The room was comfortable and well equipped. Really cheap as well compared to other motels in town. More