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City Corporate Inn offers elegant self-catering units with double spa baths and large flat-screen TVs. Offering free parking, it is less than a 5-minute drive from Palmerston North’s city centre.

City Corporate Motor Inn is a 10-minute walk from Manawaroa Park, Manawatu River, Ongley Park Sports Grounds and the Esplanade Gardens. It is a 15-minute drive from Palmerston North Airport. Massey University is 2 km away.

Great location in a really nice part of the town but really easy access to everywhere. Really comfy beds. Spacious room and very clean room. Great facilities for the kitchen area.

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9.5
Exceptional
188 reviews
Price from
US$134
per night

Aubyn Court Spa Motel is located opposite The Plaza shopping centre and a supermarket and offers self-contained accommodation with a private spa pool in most rooms and a flat-screen TV with 50+ satellite channels. Guests have access to free high-speed WiFi and free parking

Everything,smooth check in ,helpful staff.

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9
Superb
714 reviews
Price from
US$120
per night

Alpha Motor Inn is a ten-minute walk to The Square & supermarkets and a ten-minute drive to Arena Manawatu & Airport.

All guests have access to a self-service laundry and free on-site car parking. There is a coffee shop beside the motel for breakfast and lunch.

Everything…so clean and good service. Was so happy to stayed at the hotel Alpha. Didn’t expect to get that good service at that hotel.

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8
Very good
1,139 reviews
Price from
US$87
per night

Carramar Motor Inn is a minute’s walk from Palmerston North Hospital and a 7-minute drive from Palmerston North Square. It offers free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and free parking. All guest rooms offer satellite TV.

Best ever , when we needed something they were so accommodating , did everything to make us welcome and comfortable

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8.2
Very good
1,202 reviews
Price from
US$89
per night

Located just 2.5 km from the Palmerston North city centre, the Aspree Motor Inn is a 10-minute drive from Palmerston North Airport. It offers free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and free parking on site.

All rooms have been refurbished between 2011 and 2014. They offer a microwave, toaster and tea and coffee making facilities. They have a 32-inch satellite flat-screen TV. The en suite bathroom has free toiletries and a hairdryer.

The room was very big and comfortable, we only stayed one night waiting for our next flight

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8.2
Very good
1,449 reviews
Price from
US$95
per night

Featuring a sauna, squash court and fitness centre, Bentleys Motor Inn is just 5 minutes’ drive from A and P Showgrounds. Guests enjoy free WiFi. All rooms include a TV with over 50 satellite channels.

Right from the get go the staff were absolutely lovely, from the first email i recieved to when we met upon check in , all of my requests were met promptly

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8.4
Very good
1,488 reviews
Price from
US$107
per night

Less than a 10-minute walk from The Square, Cornwall Motor Lodge offers self-catering rooms in Palmerston North’s city centre. Guests enjoy over 50 satellite channels, daily newspapers and free parking. Guests enjoy unlimited free WiFi each day.

It was clean, staff were accomodating, and the location makes it not only closer to everything, it’s easily accessible

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8.7
Fabulous
1,276 reviews
Price from
US$126
per night

Close to Massey University, plus conference and sports venues, Fitzherbert Castle Motel includes 14 studios, each serviced on a daily basis.

Fitzherbert Castle Motel is just a short walk from various art galleries and theatres. Spend the day exploring the city before ordering in dinner at the motel.

Spacious room, large spa bath, sky channels and comfy bed, rooms made up dailey

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8.5
Very good
2,205 reviews
Price from
US$86
per night

Set in Palmerston North, 700 metres from Palmerston North Convention Centre, Camelot Motor Lodge and Conference Centre offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 4-star motel offers luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.5 km from Arena Manawatu.

The last place I gave a score of 10 to was Raffles in Singapore. I am lucky to have travelled extensively in lots of countries and continents and this has to be the best motel I’ve ever stayed in. Superbly run with ultra modern facilities. Clean as a whistle. Everything works perfectly. Quiet, comfortable with every convenience. Very well equipped. Very nicely decorated with coordinating colours. Even give you a free bottle of milk on arrival. It’s highly unlikely I’ll ever need to travel here again as I live in Canada but if I did I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.

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8.6
Fabulous
578 reviews
Price from
US$101
per night

A'Abode Motor Lodge offers spacious apartments with free WiFi and a balcony. It features a communal sauna, a sun terrace, and picturesque gardens. Free on-site parking is provided.

The motel is located directly opposite the Palmerston North Hospital and is 6 minutes' drive to the Palmerston North City Centre. Palmerston North Airport is 5 minutes' drive away.

The family apartment we found to be fily cosy

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8.1
Very good
220 reviews
Price from
US$103
per night

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  • Alpha Motor Inn
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,139 reviews

    Alpha Motor Inn is a ten-minute walk to The Square & supermarkets and a ten-minute drive to Arena Manawatu & Airport. Alpha Motor Inn offers comfortable accommodation with smart TVs and free WIFI.

    Staff were awesome and went out of their way for us

  • Carramar Motor Inn
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,202 reviews

    Carramar Motor Inn is a minute’s walk from Palmerston North Hospital and a 7-minute drive from Palmerston North Square. It offers free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and free parking.

    It was lovely and clean, great bath. And comfy bed

  • Aspree Motor Inn
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,449 reviews

    Located just 2.5 km from the Palmerston North city centre, the Aspree Motor Inn is a 10-minute drive from Palmerston North Airport. It offers free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and free parking on site.

    Easy to find, great location, quick and easy check in

  • Bentleys Motor Inn
    Budget options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,488 reviews

    Featuring a sauna, squash court and fitness centre, Bentleys Motor Inn is just 5 minutes’ drive from A and P Showgrounds. Guests enjoy free WiFi.

    IV have been staying at Bentleys for years..love it ..

  • Fitzherbert Castle Motel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,211 reviews

    Situated in tree-lined surrounds, within walking distance of the city centre, these spacious studios include free Wi-Fi and satellite TV with more than 50 channels in every room .

    Amazing staff amazing room would recommend to anyone

  • Camelot Motor Lodge and Conference Centre
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 578 reviews

    Set in Palmerston North, 700 metres from Palmerston North Convention Centre, Camelot Motor Lodge and Conference Centre offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Everything. Service was awesome. The room was great .

  • A'Abode Motor Lodge
    Budget options available
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 220 reviews

    A'Abode Motor Lodge offers spacious apartments with free WiFi and a balcony. It features a communal sauna, a sun terrace, and picturesque gardens. Free on-site parking is provided.

    Didn't have breakfast, location wasn't an issue.

  • Broadway Motor Inn
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 231 reviews

    Offering free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking, Broadway Motor Inn is a 2-minute drive from the centre of Palmerston North and a 10-minute drive from Palmerston North International Airport.

    room, space, facilities available in the room, quiet.

Great access to the city centre! Check these motels in Palmerston North

  • City Corporate Motor Inn
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 188 reviews

    City Corporate Inn offers elegant self-catering units with double spa baths and large flat-screen TVs. Offering free parking, it is less than a 5-minute drive from Palmerston North’s city centre.

    The friendly owners, chatty & interest in our travels.

  • Aubyn Court Spa Motel
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 714 reviews

    Aubyn Court Spa Motel is located opposite The Plaza shopping centre and a supermarket and offers self-contained accommodation with a private spa pool in most rooms and a flat-screen TV with 50+...

    Fantastic ammenities lovely owners will be back for sure

  • Drovers Motor Inn
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 487 reviews

    Just 3 minutes’ drive from The Square in Palmerston North, Drovers Motor Inn offers self-contained accommodation with flat-screen satellite TV, a DVD player and an iPod docking station.

    Nice friendly staff spacious clean comfortable rooms

  • Hacienda Motor Lodge
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 886 reviews

    Situated in the heart of Palmerston North, Hacienda Motor Lodge offers accommodation nearby cafes, restaurants and bars. Free unlimited WiFi and free on site parking are available.

    Close to town centre & within walking distance.

  • Chancellor Motor Lodge and Conference Centre
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 578 reviews

    Free Wi-Fi and barbecue facilities are on offer at Chancellor Motor Lodge, which is just 3 minutes’ drive from the Palmerston North Showgrounds.

    Very Welcoming by the owners. Very clean and tidy unit

  • Arena Lodge
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 559 reviews

    Arena Lodge is located opposite Central Energy Trust Arena, 10 minute’s walk from Palmerston North city center. All studios and apartments include kitchenette or full kitchen.

    Absolutely excellent and tremendous value for money.

  • Cornwall Motor Lodge
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,276 reviews

    Less than a 10-minute walk from The Square, Cornwall Motor Lodge offers self-catering rooms in Palmerston North’s city centre.

    Great location + facilities! Lovely friendly staff

  • Braemar Motor Lodge
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 493 reviews

    Braemar Motor Lodge offers self-catering accommodation just 300 metres from the shops and restaurants in Palmerston North city centre. All rooms include satellite TV and free, high-speed WiFi.

    Everything was excellent value for money . Highly recommend

  • Comfort Inn Kauri Court
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 403 reviews

    Comfort Inn Kauri Court is a 10-minute walk from Palmerston North town centre and 6 km from Palmerston North International Airport.

    friendly service clean rooms comfy bed & the best pillows!

  • Avenue Motel Palmerston North
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 619 reviews

    A 1-minute walk from Palmerston North’s town centre, Avenue Motel Palmerston North enjoys a convenient yet quiet location. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi access throughout the entire property.

    It was all clean quite and location perfect. We will return

  • ASURE Destiny on Fitzherbert Motel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 642 reviews

    Destiny on Fitzherbert, premium accommodation offering the latest in style and comfort.

    Great location, warm, well equipped nicely decorated

  • B-Ks Premier Motel Palmerston North
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 571 reviews

    B-Ks Motor Lodge offers 5-star, self-catering accommodation in the heart of Palmerston North. Restaurants, shopping and the iconic “Square” are just a 5-minute walk away.

    the owners were friendly, room was lovely & yummy brekky.

  • Fitzherbert Regency Motor Lodge
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 870 reviews

    Located in Palmerston North, Fitzherbert Regency Motor Lodge offers free on-site parking and accommodation with a kitchenette. All accommodation offers security card access.

    Friendly staff and clean hotel. Excellent location

  • Aztec Motel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 710 reviews

    Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities, Aztec Motel is just 350 metres from Palmerston North Hospital. It offers heated accommodation with a Smart 32-inch TV.

    Staff good customer and facilities was execeptional

  • Harringtons Motor Lodge
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 866 reviews

    Winner of Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2014, Harringtons Motor Lodge offers self-contained ground floor studios and suites with free on-site parking and free WiFi.

    Very close to local parks. Easy to find and enter.

  • Shadzz Motel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 648 reviews

    Shadzz Motel offers 4-star accommodation just 8 minutes’ walk from Palmerston North's - The Square.

    It's my fav motel in palmy .I wouldn't stay anywhere els

  • Big Five Motel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 234 reviews

    Located just 5 minutes' walk from off Palmerston North’s restaurants and pubs, Big Five Motel offers modern studios and apartments featuring HD LCD TVs and animal themed décor.

    Really clean and tidy, lacking nothing. Very versatile layout

  • Kiwi Studios Motel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 414 reviews

    Kiwi Studios Motel is located in the heart of Palmerston North, a 10-minute walk from the Te Manawa Museum. It offers self-contained accommodation offering a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

    Clean and comfortable, walk to restaurants, theatre

  • Rose City Motel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 460 reviews

    Rose City Motel is a 10-minute walk from Ongley Park, and a 15-minute drive from Palmerston North Airport. It offers a fitness centre, free unlimited WiFi and rooms with a fully equipped kitchen.

    All good. Would have liked an easy chair to watch TV

  • Bella Vista Motel Palmerston North
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 428 reviews

    Situated along Palmerston’s main thoroughfare, Bellavista offers pleasant studios, a business centre and free parking.

    Location was close to everything. Very helpful staff

  • Legends Motel
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 278 reviews

    Offering sunny studios with a spa bath, a kitchenette, unlimited free WiFi and satellite TV with more than 50 channels, Legends Motel is just 5 minutes’ drive from Central Energy Trust Arena.

    Great location. Clean and tired. Staff were great

  • A'La Vista Motel
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 117 reviews

    Just 10 minutes’ walk from The Square, A’L a Vista Motel offers self-contained accommodation with a 32-inch flat-screen TV and DVD player. It features an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi internet access.

    The hotel is in the heart of the city which was good

  • Awatea Park Motel
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 298 reviews

    Featuring a garden setting, the Awatea Park Motel offers apartments opening onto the beautiful Awatea Park.

    Very clean, park at back of room and very comfy bed.

  • The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 696 reviews

    We are the closest Motel to Massey University & the Manawatu River Walkway. Situated directly across the road from the Victoria Esplanade Playground, we area popular choice for many families.

    Comfortable It was ok it was across the road from the park

  • Palmerston North Motel
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 684 reviews

    Centrally located, 5 minutes’ drive from Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North Motel boasts a swimming pool, a spa pool and BBQ facilities. Most accommodation features a fully equipped kitchen.

    Large room. Shower facility, Kitchen and Cleanliness.

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  • Avg. price/night: US$105.29
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 866 reviews
    We were only there over night and did not have breakfast. We actually had the disabled suite and I would totally recommend this Motel for these purposes.
    CHRISTINA
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$97.11
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 231 reviews
    Very affordable motel with the basic necessities our little family needed for our stay. Walking distance to Palmy city, supermarket and a nest little cafe across the road. Really good size kitchen with a door to close off from the loungeroom which I liked to keep the cooking smells away from where we slept. Hotel managers were very accommodating and helpful when needing anything for our room. Surprisingly we didn't hear much traffic noise at all. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
    Phyllistina
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$105.29
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 866 reviews
    The best of the six motels/hotels we stayed in
    Lindsay
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$105.29
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 866 reviews
    Comfortable, clean and very tidy motel unit, which suited our family of four perfectly. Loved the little touches like the chocolates on the pillow Opposite the Esplanade, so a good 30 walk into town. Safe and pleasant part of the city.
    Catherine
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$82.64
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 696 reviews
    Everything enjoyed the spa bath and family time in the motel
    Ezekiel
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$148.87
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 870 reviews
    The room was clean and really good sized. The bathroom was spic n clean including the spa bath. The cutlery, glasses were very clean. Our conversation with the hosts ( managers) of the motel was good too. Keep up the good work , Mr n Mrs Hussein.
    Don D'Souza
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$94.88
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 619 reviews
    Good central location. Easy walk to shops and restaurants. Paknsave really close. Nice and clean. Good shower pressure. One bedroom unit had king or queen bed in bedroom and single bed in lounge. Good quality sheets. Good pillows. Kitchen had microwave, 4 hobs and elect frypan. No oven, which is usual. Set back off road so a bit quieter than motels right on road. Netflix a bonus.
    Dinah
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$97.11
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 231 reviews
    Clean motel bonus pet friendly
    Amy
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$91.21
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,211 reviews
    Basic but clean and comfortable. Probably the cleanest motel we stayed in the whole NZ trip.
    Kozue
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$128.42
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 886 reviews
    Oh my word, what an amazing motel! This place felt like more of a wonderful hotel than just a place to sleep on the road. Staff were incredibly kind and welcoming. The room was spacious and incredibly well equipped. Loads of toiletries and even chocolates on the bed. Microwave, toaster and kettle were absolutely spotless. It was super clean and felt like they took great care to clean the bits that motels normally miss. The bed was super comfortable. They even had a washer and dryer you could use. An absolute must stay place!
    Leila
    Young couple

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