Harringtons Motor Lodge

4.0 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
TV
1 bedroom, down duvets, in-room safe, desk
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Bathroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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301 Fitzherbert Ave, Palmerston North, 4410
  • Place, The Square
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, New Zealand Rugby Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Arena Manawatu
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

One Bedroom Executive spa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Executive Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Studio, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

One Bedroom Family Spa

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Palmerston North

A stay at Harringtons Motor Lodge places you in the heart of Palmerston North, steps from Victoria Esplanade and a 3-minute drive from The Square. .This motel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Te Manawa and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from City Library.

What's nearby

  • The Square - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • New Zealand Rugby Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • City Library - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Arena Manawatu - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Palmerston North Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Esplanade - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Coffee On Ascot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Factory - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Brewers Apprentice - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Fat Farmer - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Harringtons Motor Lodge

Riverwalk motel in Palmerston North with free parking
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
English breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: NZD 15 to 25 per person

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a regional park
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift

More

  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately NZD 15 to 25 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Harringtons Motor Lodge Palmerston North
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Harringtons Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 409 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 409 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 409 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 409 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 409 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff at reception
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reall handy, I will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good parking, comfortable clean spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Te Puke

Fantastic
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of great extra touches like proper milk (not longlife sachets), Heating and lights were on when I arrived on cold, wet night. Electric blankets and heated towel rails are also a lovely addition!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was spotlessly clean!!! The team running the property very friendly and professional
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was perfect to our needs. Nice wee touches in the room, made us feel really welcome. Would definitely recommend and I would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

gail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Was in a nice area manager was lovely and very welcoming also the cleaning staff couldnt do enough for you/us grateful to them will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious Comfy bed Friendly and welcoming staff New carpet and obvious recent makeover Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very impressed with the cleanliness and how spacious our fam unit was.. the little chocs left on each bed was delightful. With plenty of tea/coffee etc to choose from. And well stocked toiletries. And the friendly host. Thank you. We will be recommending to our friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would recommend this property to everyone… and have already done so. The staff are friendly and welcome. It’s exceptional in cleanliness and being well cared for!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay in the Manawatū-Whanganui
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAY

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly Prompt to answer any query
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Karl

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Havelock north

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff. Unit very clean & well arranged. Noisy road but we had ear plugs so ok. Very close to a lot of things, incl cafes and restaurants. Weather was superb. Stay was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Havelock north

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money, clean and comfortable. Bathroom cabinetry is showing its age but meticulously clean with a well equiped mini kitchen great for family's.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

michelle, masterton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good parking, hear slight traffic noise at night, queen bed was terrible to sleep on was very springy and bad roll together, great selection of TV channels, the bathroom was through the kids bedroom and the door kept getting stuck, lovely friendly reception on arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ezekiel, Napier

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025