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Popular hotels in Palmerston North

Discover well-known properties in Palmerston North that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 128 hotels in Palmerston North and price data was last updated on 14 July 2025. The average price for a hotel in Palmerston North is S$ 114/night.
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140 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Luxury hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a conference center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a business center. Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North offers 73 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Palmerston North hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
6.4
Good
1560 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
S$ 119
110 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Hotel in Palmerston North with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request. Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North offers 76 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.9
Good
2394 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
S$ 119
101 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Motel in Palmerston North with free parking Along with a business center, this smoke-free motel has dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite. Cornwall Motor Lodge offers 27 accommodations with complimentary weekday newspapers and bathrobes. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Palmerston North motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.5
Excellent
1349 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
S$ 137
27 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Motel in Palmerston North with free parking Laundry facilities, a garden, and a picnic area are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a hair salon. Hacienda Motor Lodge offers 17 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.0
Excellent
975 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
S$ 124
301 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Riverwalk motel in Palmerston North with free parking Free use of bicycles, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a front-desk safe. Harringtons Motor Lodge offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters. Televisions come with digital channels. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the motel include complimentary bicycles. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.0
Excellent
779 reviews
Location
1.8 km from city centre
S$ 109
74 Pascal Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Motel with free parking, steps from Arena Manawatu This smoke-free motel features dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance and a banquet hall. Arena Lodge offers 16 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers. This Palmerston North motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.9
Excellent
595 reviews
Location
1.0 km from city centre
S$ 111
107 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Motel in Palmerston North with free parking Laundry facilities, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free motel. Kiwi Studios Motel offers 25 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.4
Excellent
525 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
S$ 115
116 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Motel in Palmerston North with free parking Dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and free self parking are available at this smoke-free motel. WiFi in public areas is free. Avenue Motel Palmerston North offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.3
Excellent
886 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
S$ 111
1-17 Fitzherbert Avenue, Corner of, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Hotel connected to a shopping center in Palmerston North Self parking, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include express check-out, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance. Quality Suites Central Square offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Palmerston North hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
7.5
Good
1388 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
S$ 136
127 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Destiny on Fitzherbert, premium accommodation offering the latest in style and comfort. Attention to fine detail will ensure your stay is the ultimate experience in the best niche accommodation on offer in Palmerston North. Generous and spacious rooms with a unique design element will ensure you experience the best. A 6-minute walk from The Square and a 10-minute drive from Palmerston North Airport. Destiny on Fitzherbert has a range of spacious premium studios, one and two-bedroom suites with 48” HD LED TV, free fiber high-speed Wi-Fi, beautiful bespoke furniture, and in-room kitchen facilities. Bathroom setups are varied but range a number of high-pressure shower cubicles, spa baths with shower-overs, and a treat we have a shower unit with a rain-over shower head.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Spa
8.6
Excellent
814 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
S$ 133

Travel insights for hotels in Palmerston North

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hotel in Palmerston North including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Palmerston North?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Palmerston North is May (S$ 112). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Palmerston North is April (S$ 197).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Palmerston North?

The cheapest day to stay in Palmerston North is Wednesday (S$ 109). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is S$ 173.

How much is a hotel in Palmerston North tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Palmerston North tonight starting as low as S$ 68, rising to an average cost of S$ 144, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from S$ 108 for a 4-star hotel in Palmerston North for tonight.

Top-rated Palmerston North hotels

Browse through properties in Palmerston North that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 128 properties in Palmerston North and data was last updated on 14 July 2025.
Our users rated these hotels as some of the best places to stay in Palmerston North. Make sure to read hotel descriptions and reviews to find the right property right for you.
167 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 113
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in Palmerston North, New Zealand

Discover affordable stays in Palmerston North that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Palmerston North can be found for as low as S$ 83 per night. There is currently one property in Palmerston North that can be booked for this price. Penny's Accommodation is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Palmerston North. Price data was last updated on 14 July 2025
These are the lowest prices we've found on hotels in Palmerston North at the moment. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hotel, and hotel location.
186 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 83
Avg. per night
66 Linton Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 86
Avg. per night
31 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 86
Avg. per night
700 Main Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 87
Avg. per night
124 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 88
Avg. per night
243 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 92
Avg. per night
262 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 92
Avg. per night
305-307 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 95
Avg. per night
145 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
S$ 102
Avg. per night
171 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 102
Avg. per night
45 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand
2.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 103
Avg. per night
248 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
S$ 104
Avg. per night
250 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 104
Avg. per night
109 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 105
Avg. per night
114 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 105
Avg. per night
172 174 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 108
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Palmerston North

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Palmerston North to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Palmerston North at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 14 July 2025.
Some of the best options for booking a hotel in Palmerston North categorized by hotel class. For added insight, we've also noted the most popular and best value hotels within each hotel class.
4 stars +
101 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand
S$ 137
Cnr Linton & Chaytor Streets, Palmerston North, New Zealand
S$ 115
250 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand
S$ 104
3 stars
45 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand
S$ 103
66 Linton Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand
S$ 86

Other accommodations in Palmerston North

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or holiday rental for your stay in Palmerston North.
175 Cuba Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 158
Avg. per night
140 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 119
Avg. per night
110 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 119
Avg. per night
124 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 88
Avg. per night
29 Purcell Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand
30.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
S$ 143
Avg. per night
746 Main Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand
1.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 111
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Palmerston North

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About Palmerston North

Set on the banks of the Manawatu River, Palmerston North is an urban city with a rural heart and a young, upbeat vibe thanks to Massey University. It's surrounded by the rich farmlands of New Zealand's Manawatu region, home to some of the country's best produce.

Things to do in Palmerston North

Blending history, art and culture, the Te Manawa Museum offers a fascinating glimpse at New Zealand's rich Maori roots. Inside you'll find a treasure trove of artefacts, interactive exhibits and a kid-friendly play area.

New Zealand boasts one of the best rugby teams on the planet. There's no better place to discover the history of the famous All Blacks than at the New Zealand Rugby Museum. It's packed full of memorabilia, from vintage jerseys to the official whistle used to start every Rugby World Cup.

Palmerston North is a great base for exploring the Manawatu region. The 10-kilometre-long Manawatu Gorge Track is a scenic place to stretch your legs, winding past panoramic lookouts and hidden swimming spots. The Rangitikei River is another hub for outdoor activities, with opportunities to go kayaking, white-water rafting and bungy jumping.

Palmerston North is anchored by The Square, a spacious public plaza that features tree-shaded benches, manicured lawns, a giant chess board and Maori carvings. On weekends The Square hosts events, such as the Food Truck Feast and the Village Night Market.

Getting around Palmerston North

Thanks to its flat landscape, bicycles are a fun and eco-friendly way to get around Palmerston North. Rental cars and a well-serviced bus system make it easy to explore the Manawatu region. Palmerston North Airport is a 10-minute drive out of town.

Facts about staying in Palmerston North

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Palmerston North to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 14 July 2025.
  • What are the best hotels in Palmerston North?

    Camelot Motor Lodge and Conference Centre is a very popular hotel in Palmerston North, with a score of 8.4 from 776 reviews. Alpha Motor Inn (8.1 from 941 reviews) and Palmerston North Motel (7.2 from 719 reviews) are also highly rated Palmerston North hotels based on recent feedback from HotelsCombined users.

  • What is a good hotel near The Square?

    Penny's Accommodation is a hotel near The Square that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.6 across 433 reviews.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Palmerston North?

    Prices for Palmerston North hotels have been found for as low as S$ 29/night over the last 3 days.

  • Are there any hotels in Palmerston North close to Palmerston North?

    The closest hotel to Palmerston North is Carramar Motor Inn, which is located 2.2 km away from the city centre.

  • How many hotels are there in Palmerston North?

    In total, there are 128 hotels to choose from in Palmerston North, compared to 1,143 properties in Manawatu-Wanganui.

  • Are there accommodation options other than hotels in Palmerston North?

    In addition to hotels, consider choosing from 1 hostels, 4 apartments, and 3 holiday rentals in Palmerston North.

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