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Bignell Street Motel

86 Bignell Street, Wanganui 4501, New Zealand
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Bignell Street Motel
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Ranked #26 of 27 hotels in Wanganui
2.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
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“DO NOT STAY HERE”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

We travelled around NZ on a budget and ended up here. Wish we hadn't. We wanted to cancel as soon as we arrived, once we were toldy by locals what it really was. However we were also advised that if we cancelled the owner is known to take your money anyway. So we were stuck there for the night. Stains... More

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“Absolute shocker. Clearly buddies are writing the rave reviews.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013 via mobile

I was tempted to rename the review a single word "Dive". Do not be fooled by any pictures on websites. Threadbare carpets, holes in sheets, "spacious bathroom" is in fact a shower recess with a toilet tacked on. Constructed out of tilt up concrete panels with a slap of paint, there are no smoke detectors, outside security lighting, power sockets... More

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Nigel M, General Manager at Bignell Street Motel, responded to this review
5 April 2013

Thank you for your comments. It is unfortunate that you did not enjoy your stay at Bignell Street Motel unlike the thousands of other customers we accommodate each year. Just to responds to your comments above: The pictures on our website are of the actual rooms available. We do not have thread bare new carpets or holes in our new... More

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“Brilliant place to stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013 via mobile

Quiet motels and caravan park , well situated no road noise , I was there for 3 nights , first night the place was full so I was offerd a caravan , as I was alone it suited me well , clean , cosy , all amenities including use of the communal bathroom block , next two nights in one... More

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“DO NOT EVEN THINK OF STAYING HERE”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

Yes it is cheap - but there is a reason for it. Our bedding had stains on it, not only on the sheets but also the under-blanket. We ended up going to The Warehouse and purchasing our own sheets and pillows to sleep on. Would have moved but already paid! We were also asked for cash when checking in. Ants... More

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Nigel M, General Manager at Bignell Street Motel, responded to this review
5 April 2013

In response to your comments above: You are the first person in the world that I know that has purchased their own bedding when staying at a motel or hotel. If you were not happy with the bedding provided, you could have let us know and we would have rectified it immediately. We are constantly purchasing new bedding for the... More

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“The worst motel experience I have had - EVER!!!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

How did this motel get into the AA accommodation guide? On arrival at the Bignaell St Motel the manager Peter One asked for payment in cash, I am sure that the IRD would be interested in this practice! As I did not have that amount of cash on me he did accept Visa. The frontal exterior appearance of the units... More

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Nigel M, General Manager at Bignell Street Motel, responded to this review
5 April 2013

In order to provide low cost accommodation we take every step possible to keep our costs down. Bank and credit card fees are now a major expense to all businesses. If we are able to eliminate this cost then we can pass on these savings to our customers. Our cleaners take great pride in the work that they do and... More

Wellington, New Zealand
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“WE DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

On our arrival we were asked to pay cash (highly unusual) we didn't as we only had card eftpos no milk given on arrival had to get our own. No phone available told to use our own by Peter One. Rooms sub standard. Main rubbish at back of motel over flowing and covered with flies. Friends room - bedding had... More

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Nigel M, General Manager at Bignell Street Motel, responded to this review
5 April 2013

In order to provide low cost accommodation we take every step possible to keep our costs down. Bank and credit card fees are now a major expense to all businesses. If we are able to eliminate this cost then we can pass on these savings to our customers. We have removed the telephones from the motel units as they were... More

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“Dirty and disgusting!!!!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

Dont stay here if you like cleanliness. Yes it is cheap but very dirty and dodgy.We booked without checking first and will never do this again. we were a booking of 12 couples. We had the pleasure of having the honeymoon suite. Rather quaint with heart pillows on the bed. Until we pulled back the top bed cover and the... More

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Nigel M, General Manager at Bignell Street Motel, responded to this review
5 April 2013

Like other motels, we service our units daily to ensure they are clean & fresh. We always change the sheets as we know how important it is to stay in a clean room. Occasionally, like all other buildings in New Zealand, we get the odd ant, but these are always eradicated quickly to ensure we do not get an infestation.... More

Masterton, New Zealand
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“rip off”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

we booked for a couple of nights but then rang up and cancelled, when booked were not told of any cancellation fee and then few weeks later i get a letter in the mail saying we owe full price of what it would have been if we had stayed, then it went to baycorp i am currently fighting it as... More

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Nigel M, Owner at Bignell Street Motel, responded to this review
28 January 2013

Dear Alana Thank you for booking one of our Quiet, Large, Luxury Motel Units with Kitchens When you book a motel unit we must keep it reserved for you. NZ Law states: if you make a booking then we must keep the room for you. But you in return must pay for it, unless we are able to re-let the... More

Hawera, Taranaki, New Zealand
1 review
“Great stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

Peter is a lovely friendly face to great you at reception. the location is wonderfully quiet and means a great sleep. The accomodation is clean and tidy and for a excellent price. I have recommended Bignall Street Motel to others. I will certainly be back next time I have a course in Wanaganui.

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“This may have been "new" in 1972, but we ain't time travelling Dr Who”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2012 via mobile

I was tempted to rename the review a single word "Dive". Do not be fooled by any pictures on websites. Threadbare carpets, holes in sheets, "spacious bathroom" is in fact a shower recess with a toilet tacked on. Constructed out of tilt up concrete panels with a slap of paint, there are no smoke detectors, outside security lighting, power sockets... More

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Nigel M, General Manager at Bignell Street Motel, responded to this review
19 January 2013

Nick, thank you for your review. As with all of our guests, we offer you a choice of rooms so you can choose the one that you like the best. If there was a problem with your room in any way and you had told us about the issue, we could have resolved it on the day. Your feedback on... More

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Bignell Street Hotel
Address: 86 Bignell Street, Wanganui 4501, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > North Island > Wanganui
Amenities:
Free Parking Kitchenette
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Ranked #26 of 27 hotels in Wanganui
Price range (per night): S$68 - 92
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
$50 MOTEL. Save $$ On Your Accommodation. Come stay with us! Large new units available with one or two bedrooms. 36 caravan sites set in park-like grounds. Close to city centre. Quiet location. 24-hour camera security. Friendly atmosphere. ... more   less 

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this is an expansive photo of the kitchen, shower and toilet threadbare carpets... owner claims this was an iron burn but the bed linen... full of holes... I cant get back far enough (no room) to get to take a photo of the entire area.
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