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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.

Very quiet, great spa bath and other facilities. Staff were lovely.

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9.4
Superb
195 reviews
Price from
£106
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

Room size is awesome! Spa incredible

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9
Superb
707 reviews
Price from
£97
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
1,151 reviews
Price from
£68
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.

Very clean and smart. Everything was fresh and clean, the bath was well worth the money and the bed was exceptional.

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8.2
Very good
1,195 reviews
Price from
£66
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 staff were amazing huge dryer and washing machine clean rooms close to shops

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8.2
Very good
1,431 reviews
Price from
£74
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.

the bedrooms were spacious and extremely clean with the luxury of a private spa pool as well as a gym, a squash court and a sauna

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8.4
Very good
1,478 reviews
Price from
£84
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.

A friendly welcome. Our unit was beautifully prepared and had everything we needed. The teapot was a nice touch and a nice surprise, beds were comfortable and plenty of bedding if needed. The bathroom was impressive. The motel is so central to everything. Near the plaza and the square, eateries nearby (Burger King is across the road, and there is a long-established Thai restaurant and pub the other side of the road) and if you need public transport there's a bus stop close by.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,261 reviews
Price from
£92
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.

Spotless room, excellent facilities, very polite staff.

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8.5
Very good
2,188 reviews
Price from
£67
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
576 reviews
Price from
£83
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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8.2
Very good
220 reviews
Price from
£81
per night

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  • Alpha Motor Inn
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,151 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
     · 1,195 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
     · 1,431 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
     · 1,478 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
     · 2,188 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
     · 576 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.

    How clean the room was and close to everything we needed

  • A'Abode Motor Lodge
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    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
     · 272 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
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 195 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
     · 707 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
     · 481 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
     · 901 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.

    My home away from home when in Palmerston North. Great location.

  • Chancellor Motor Lodge and Conference Centre
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 557 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
     · 561 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
     · 1,261 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

  • ASURE Destiny on Fitzherbert Motel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 627 reviews

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

    Great location, warm, well equipped nicely decorated

  • Braemar Motor Lodge
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 476 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
     · 389 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
     · 616 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

  • Aztec Motel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 702 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

  • B-Ks Premier Motel Palmerston North
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 578 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
     · 872 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

  • Harringtons Motor Lodge
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 872 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.

    Great location. Easy to find. Clean and comfortable. Friendly staff

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

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

    Nice staff Rooms were very clean and tidy Warm and cozy

  • Big Five Motel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 238 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
     · 408 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
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 465 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.

    Good clean place. Comfy bed. Nice staff. Great price

  • Bella Vista Motel Palmerston North
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 429 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
     · 274 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.

    Lovely and clean. Handy to where we were meeting others

  • A'La Vista Motel
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 116 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

  • The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 697 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 beds, Value for money. Friendly staff 😃

  • Awatea Park Motel
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 297 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.

  • Palmerston North Motel
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 706 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.

    That was the most comfortable bed I've slept in

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  • Avg. price/night: £86.82
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 465 reviews
    The position of the Motel, nice and handy to everything.
    Barry
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £76.64
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 637 reviews
    The location is great and easy to go to the supermarkets as well as the central area, and the room is comfortable with my family and has all the necessary needs in the motel. The owners are friendly and help us on first time arriving in Palmerston North. Recommended.
    Fellix
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £101.66
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 901 reviews
    The staff were absolutely amazing! So wonderful to my elderly parents. Kind, caring and friendly. Amazing location, very close to Columbus Coffee for breakfast. Great to have parking right next to the motel room.. Clean, comfortable room. Lovely showers. Big comfy beds.
    O'Leary
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £107.98
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 707 reviews
    My favourite motel in Palmerston North, love the Spa bath and the location the most.
    Kathy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £77.61
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 408 reviews
    Great location for business trip as you can walk to many restaurants . the motel is quite run down, a little smelly to
    Martyn
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £76.47
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 272 reviews
    Great place to stay. Friendly host and the Motel is in a great position and walking distance to restaurants and takeaways if you don't want to use the cooking facilities in the room. Clean, comfortable and a great price.
    Allan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £84.36
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,478 reviews
    Best motel we have stayed at
    Ngaruhe
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £88.70
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 264 reviews
    Lovey host mike very humble and easy to get alond with very friendly and welcoming also very affordable and for you money you getting double the space, comfort, privacy etc then most motels valued between $200-$400 definitely be coming back here when I can. Also very nice to wake upto goats pony and other farm animals outside very clean environment honestly a 10/10 from us cheers guys thank you Manaea.
    Manaea
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £65.08
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 697 reviews
    Quiet, virtually no traffic noise. It was easy to find, being on a main road. Plenty of free parking. Prices were very reasonable. It was a good 3 star motel.
    Jane
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £101.66
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 901 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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