PALMERSTON NORTH MOTEL, Palmerston North – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Distinction Palmerston North Hotel offers 85 guest rooms across five floors. Options include Heritage Standard rooms with queen beds, Tower Standard Twin rooms with two double beds (four with wheelchair-accessible features), and Heritage Spa Suites with king beds and 2-person spa baths. All rooms include individually controlled air-conditioning, LCD TVs with limited SKY channels, work desks, in-room safes, and complimentary unlimited WiFi. Accessible rooms feature shower seats, removable shower heads, and higher toilets.
Dining & Bars
Nosh Restaurant serves breakfast from 6:30 AM-9:30 AM (weekdays) and 7:00 AM-10:00 AM (weekends), offering eggs, bacon, hash browns, fresh fruit, cereals, and pastries. Dinner features local and international cuisine using Manawatu produce. Cuban Bar stocks single malt whiskeys from Celtic Isles, imported beers, and fine wines. Bar One7Five hosts private events and is located 2 minutes from FMG Stadium Palmerston North.
Conference & Events
The hotel provides six meeting rooms with capacity for up to 500 people. The Carlton Rooms (287 sqm each) combine to form a 574 sqm ballroom. The courtyard offers outdoor space with sun shades for ceremonies and pre-function drinks. Wedding packages include accommodation for the couple, buffet breakfast, and late checkout. The boardroom accommodates 10 people, with half-day hire at $115 and full-day at $175.
Location & Attractions
Located at 175 Cuba Street in Palmerston North's CBD, the hotel is a short walk from Te Manawa museum (0.3 km), Centrepoint Theatre, and Globe Theatre. Victoria Esplanade Gardens (1.5 km away) features a cherry drive, rose garden with 5,500 varieties, tropical plant conservatory, duck pond, and children's playground. Palmerston North International Airport is 10 km away. The property is 2 hours from Wellington and 2.5 hours from Napier.
Services & Amenities
Complimentary unlimited WiFi is provided throughout the property. Metered off-site parking is available. The hotel offers conference coordination services and AV equipment. Accessible rooms include interconnecting options. The New Zealand Rugby Museum nearby features a 'Have a Go' area for testing rugby skills. Te Apiti Wind Farm lookout, 20 minutes away, provides panoramic views of Manawatu and Tararua regions.
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Dining
- Picnic area/ Tables
Children
- Cots
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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