Top 10 Motels in Palmerston North, New Zealand

May 1, 2023 Frederic Celentano

Discover the best Motels in Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui Region, North Island including Fitzherbert Castle Motel, Drovers Motor Inn, Kiwi Studios Motel, Legends Motel, B-Ks Premier Motel Palmerston North, Palmerston North Motel, Aspree Motor Inn, Harringtons Motor Lodge, Avenue Motel, Awatea Park Motel.
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1. Fitzherbert Castle Motel

124 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North 4410 New Zealand
Excellent
65%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 89 reviews

Fitzherbert Castle Motel

Quality accommodation conveniently located within easy walking distance of the city centre, conference venues, Palmerston North's cafe & boutique quarter, the Plaza, Victoria Esplanade, theatres & art galleries. Wireless Broadband Internet, on-site parking, CCTV, charge back facilities from city restaurants, spa baths in most units, all units designated non-smoking.

You can walk to almost everything if you so desire

Reviewed By Kilmore_12

Fitzherbert Castle Motel has very friendly staff, we were offered fruit and lolly’s on check-in at reception which was a nice and unusual touch. The motel is located in a very good location with food, supermarket and CBD all within easy walking distance. The only negative of being so close to the CBD and on a main street with single glazed windows was traffic noise particularly from vehicles with modified noisy exhausts. We stayed in room 2 on the ground floor, which was very clean. The room had very little natural light and a view of two garden sheds and tress. The motel is somewhat unusual in that the upstairs rooms are accessed via an internal hallway open at either end one end of which was right outside our room door which meant noisy guests were easily heard through the exterior door. The windows in the room only opened a little as they were fitted with security stays. If you are a light sleeper the combination of road noise, noise via the exterior door, the dreaded interconnecting room door meaning you can hear people in the room next door and shared plumbing may be an issue. The bed had had a very soft/spongy comfort top. At night time the light of exterior light is a good thing as the room is already fairly dark when it is daylight outside! Whilst the motel provides a dish cloth and tea towel, they don’t provide dish wash liquid. The motel provides a generous 27 GB of data per device per day. The motels carpark is a little on the tight side if you have a large vehicle.

2. Drovers Motor Inn

746 Main Street, Palmerston North 4410 New Zealand
Excellent
69%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 137 reviews

Drovers Motor Inn

Located in the suburb of Terrace End, two minutes from the city centre, Drovers Motor Inn offers a variety of affordable accommodation options with well-presented apartments and suites to suit your individual needs and budget. Whether it's a shuttle service to get you to and from the places you need to be, or providing you delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners, we are committed in providing you with the best experience in accommodation that you could ever ask for! ​Our units and apartments are fitted with luxurious bedding, 42" Smart TVs, and brand new carpet. Each offers comfortable seating, a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette, and a comfortable place to rest your head. Situated just 1.6km from the central city, you can enjoy a leisurely stroll into town, but as Palmerston North has some great shopping locations, you might want to grab a cab to get you and your purchases home.

Fantastic hotel

Reviewed By Littlesaggy

We stayed over Christmas and what a fabulous place, spotless, the guy on the reception is lovely, dishwasher, cook top, Samsung washer and dryer, my hubby who is a builder was very impressed with everything. No vaccine pass required as no bar or restaurant so Copthorne missed out on $600, glad too because we loved Quest, few mins walk to the mall and close to supermarkets. Perfect!!

3. Kiwi Studios Motel

107 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North 4410 New Zealand
Excellent
34%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 108 reviews

Kiwi Studios Motel

Location Location Location in the heart of the city. 25 comfortable rooms perfectly located in the CBD. 50m to the Regent Theatre on Broadway, Downtown Cinemas, UCOL, RSA, downtown shopping centre, restaurants, cafes and bars. Fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette with microwave. Electric blankets, heating. Portacot and hairdryer available. Off-street parking. Spa pool and guest laundry. Continental/cooked breakfasts. Sky Digital. All major credit cards, Eftpos.

Location really good

Reviewed By BanglePo

Centrally located for cafes, restaurants, theatre, bars and shopping. Although it needs a bit of of smartening up (it's a tad tired at the moment), the room was spotlessly clean, beds comfortable, kitchenette has all necessities etc. Despite being off a noisy main street we had a quite a good nights sleep. There's free off street parking and the staff are very helpful and friendly. I would recommend this motel if you need to stay centrally in Palmy.

4. Legends Motel

114 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North 4410 New Zealand
Excellent
40%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 75 reviews

Legends Motel

Offering sunny studios with a spa bath, kitchenette, air conditioner, unlimited free WiFi and satellite TV with more than 50 channels. Free parking is available on site. Legends Motel is just 1 minutes' walk from cafes, restaurants, supermarkets and the Plaza shopping mall. 5 minutes’ drive from the A and P Showgrounds. 5 minutes’ drive from Massey University and Manawatu Golf Course. And 15 minutes’ drive from Palmerston North Airport.

Great place to stay

Reviewed By Carosh2014

The room was clean and tidy. Very comfortable. Road noise was not an issue. 5 minute walk to main shopping area. Staff were friendly and helpful. Plenty of parking available. 6 units upstairs and 6 downstairs so make sure you state what you require. Disability facilities also provided.

5. B-Ks Premier Motel Palmerston North

102 Cuba Street, Palmerston North 4410 New Zealand
Excellent
75%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 147 reviews

B-Ks Premier Motel Palmerston North

The newest motel in Palmerston North. 35 studio and one bedroom suites. Fully air-conditioned, smart TVs, free internet, free parking. Every unit has two recliner chairs and a coffee machine. Spa or shower options. Some suites with cooking facilities, all suites have microwave, toaster and jug.

Really Good Place

Reviewed By Marion G

A really nice place to stay. Friendly, helpful hosts. Lovely linen, pillows and beds. Beautifully, sparkling clean. Handy to everything. No direct access to rooms from outside but an access key is provided.

6. Palmerston North Motel

66 Linton Street, Palmerston North 4410 New Zealand
Excellent
41%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
8%
Terrible
14%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 74 reviews

Palmerston North Motel

If you are looking for accommodation in Palmerston North, situated in a quiet location and offering spacious units, let Lyn and Brett welcome you to Palmerston North Motel. You will find Palmerston North Motel located in the heart of Palmerston North amongst garden surroundings and only 2 blocks from the city centre where you will find some of the cities best restaurants, cafes, bars and shops for retail therapy. We offer 20 ground floor units, which include 3 x studios, 16 x 1-bedroom units, 1 x 2-bedroom unit – many which have fully equipped kitchens, with free standing ovens. Parking your vehicle is not a problem as we offer ample off-street parking, which is suitable for cars, coaches, trailers and light trucks. Cool off in our swimming pool or enjoy a relaxing soak in our private spa pool. We also have a spring-free trampoline for the children during your stay. Pets welcome by arrangement.

Not a per friendly motel as advertised...

Reviewed By Wendy20081958

I brought my two little JRT/Foxy dogs with me as elder dog booked into Massey Vets. She had sussepected bladder cancer. The scans were delayed a day so had both my dogs. Yes the were in the room of ‘pet friendly’ motel...yes they up on bed when my alarm went off at 6.30 am, they always do. I had covers on the bed from home their blankets. I had to book for next morning to take my very sick dog back for extensive tests. and was told she could pass away. So I made sure I had lots of cuddles along with lots of my tears. I moved rooms to accomodate as I booked an extra few hours to await phone call from vets to pick her up. I got knock on door and told my dogs left too many hairs on the carpet and some on bedcover. I was told I was an ‘EPIC FAIL’. AND GAD BETTER NOT LET IT HAPPEN IN THERE AS NEW CARPET. My dog, my dear old faithful day is dying...I’m a sniffling wreck and I get told off for hairs in a ‘pet friendly” motel. I’ve stayed in several up and down the country...NEVER been an ‘epic Fail’. I was too upset visibly to say anything. Just said bill me for cleaning cover with hairs...There should be a hand help vacuum in their pet-friendly rooms. I’d have gladly cleaned them up. One of my dogs is a puppy and jumps around (1 yr)...losing hairs... My initial thoughts were kind nice helpful...but I was saddened to be spoken to like that. I packed my things and walked out. I roamed around in rain for 4 hours with my young dog then waited in vet reception for 3 hours...so I think the $131 that I paid for the room for all of half an hour is compensation for washing the already stained bedcover. I was only ever going to stay until lunch-time so could easily re-let my room. I sat on couch for 20 minutes...BTW my dogs are very clean dogs. Apart from losing hairs...traumatic time/traumatic stay/not nice to be spoken to like that when she Cleary could see I had been crying about my dog with cancer that’s spread and won’t live long.

7. Aspree Motor Inn

700 Main Street, Palmerston North 4414 New Zealand
Excellent
43%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
6%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 72 reviews

Aspree Motor Inn

The team at Aspree welcome corporate guests, teams, work-groups, contractors, truck drivers and families to our warm and friendly motel. Our location is a 10-minute walk from the heart of Palmerston North and many great restaurants and bars. We have 2 supermarkets, Irish pub, Subway, Dominoes, fast food outlets and a Sports Bar all within a 5-minute walk from our motel. We also have an on site restaurant. Aspree Motor Inn has loads of parking

Room stunk if cigarette

Reviewed By Kararaina1

Stayed in November. Will never again! Room wreaked of cigarette. We left the doors and windows opened for 5 hours and still stunk, was sickening. Pillow stunk like marijuana. We told the receptionist who said she knew it stunk yet still gave us the room and some air freshener. She confirmed someone had lived there for weeks in that room smoking and the owners still sold us that room. We were offered another room however it was too small to accommodate our visitors for the afternoon. We asked to speak to the owners, we rung 4 times after leaving to speak to them however they refused to contact us back, to hear our concerns, care about our experience or give us a refund. The constant stink cigarette smell was so strong and sickening, could smell it the entire time we were there and all night sleeping. This is disgusting service. Never stay here.

8. Harringtons Motor Lodge

301 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North 4410 New Zealand
Excellent
54%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 102 reviews

Harringtons Motor Lodge

Conveniently located less that 2km to Massey University, Caccia Birch House, Chalet on the Lake, Wharerata conference facilites, Wedding Venues Palmerston North and CBD The Square. Opposite Esplande gardens and walkways. All suites are Non Smoking and all Ground Floor. We offer the highest level of friendly personal service, and an atmosphere that allows for your complete privacy for the Corporate or Independent traveller.

Great handy location

Reviewed By ladyhawknz

This motel is one of our go to stays when in Palmerston as its handy to where we need to be, the park is just across the road and very easy to get around. It is more heading to Massey end of town but is only a 5 min drive to the city centre. We always get the 2 bedroom apartment and it is very spacious and clean. Only downfall is when in the lounge you can hear the traffic whooshing past so when quiet is a bit annoying. Staff are very friendly and helpful. If price is right will be staying again.

9. Avenue Motel

116 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North 4410 New Zealand
Excellent
57%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 58 reviews

Avenue Motel

Avenue Motel Palmerston North is located on a quiet back section. All of our motels - 13 ground floor units, Just a ONE MINUTE stroll to the Palmerston North CBD. The Plaza shopping centre, Palmerston North Convention Centre, Arena Manawatu and Victoria Esplanade all within easy walking distance. One of the quietest motels in Palmerston North.- Relax in your own private spa pool (2 bedroom units only) Heat Pump/Air conditioning in all units, 40" - 50" LED TV with Freeview FHD, Netflix, and Sky Sport 1 & 2 , Discovery channel in all units - Free Ultra fast Wireless Broadband - Have dinner delivered hot to your door from one of our affiliated Restaurants - Cooked or Continental breakfast - - Car parking right Close to your front door - One Minute walk to The Square & The Plaza shopping centre. Off to Massey University? A bus runs regularly from outside the Motel entrance.

Fabulous in every way

Reviewed By Aidisin

Great welcome & shown to room. Lovely clean well maintained unit & furnishings. Neat private spa pool of our room. Full service every day and good tips on where to dine. Very handy to city centre so you can walk everywhere and very very quiet as down a driveway off the main road. Amazing value for money. I would absolutely recommend this place. I am sure it would be hard to beat.

10. Awatea Park Motel

243 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North 4410 New Zealand
Excellent
18%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
6%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 33 reviews

See why so many travelers make Awatea Park Motel their motel of choice when visiting Palmerston North. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a family-friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Rooms at Awatea Park Motel provide a refrigerator and a kitchenette, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. In addition, Awatea Park Motel offers barbeque facilities, which will help make your Palmerston North trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Palmerston North, Awatea Park Motel is located a short distance from Hokowhitu Lagoon (0.5 mi) and The Square (0.9 mi). While visiting Palmerston North, you may want to try some oyster at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Aberdeen. Looking to explore? Then look no further than Victoria Esplanade Gardens (0.1 mi), Robertson Holden International Speedway (1.2 mi), and Dugald MacKenzie Rose Gardens (0.6 mi), which are some popular Palmerston North attractions – all conveniently located within walking distance of the motel. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Awatea Park Motel as you experience all of the things Palmerston North has to offer.

Great stay - made to feel welcome

Reviewed By 5deliag

Great stay - is a very well situated motel - the motel it self is an older building but extremely clean and tidy. Right on a main road but is quiet - we stayed on a Friday night and had no issues with noise etc Good parking on site - manager was very nice Would stay again

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