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Alpha Motor Inn

3.0 star property

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Tui Studio
Fantail Family 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Garden
Weka Studio | Private kitchenette
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
31 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North, Manawatu, 4410
  • The Square
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Palmerston North Convention Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Palmerston North Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Fantail Family 2 Bedrooms

Fantail Family 2 Bedrooms

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 5 Twin Beds

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Fantail Family 1 Bedroom

Fantail Family 1 Bedroom

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Weka Studio

Weka Studio

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Tui Studio

Tui Studio

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Palmerston North

A stay at Alpha Motor Inn places you in the heart of Palmerston North, within a 15-minute walk of City Library and The Square. .This eco-certified motel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Palmerston North Convention Centre and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Te Manawa.
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What's nearby

  • The Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Palmerston North Convention Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Centrepoint Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Palmerston North Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Arena Manawatu - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Arrosta Coffee Roasting - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brew Union Brewing Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Celtic Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Flavour Bistro - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Alpha Motor Inn

Eco-certified motel in Palmerston North with free parking
Alpha Motor Inn offers 20 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a hair salon.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Alpha Motor Inn
Alpha Motor Inn Palmerston North
Alpha Motor Palmerston North
Alpha Motor Inn Motel
Alpha Motor Inn Palmerston North
Alpha Motor Inn Motel Palmerston North

Alpha Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 295 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 295 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 295 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 295 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 295 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The main room was absolutely fine, but the inside door handle of the bathroom (both rooms we booked) was loose, meaning that it was very easy to get stuck inside the bathroom!! Best get that fixed ASAP. Otherwise, great location, clean and tidy, reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean inside and out - high standard. Easy walk to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the single bed mattress had a spring sticking up and made the bed a little uncomfortable, other wise everything else was fine
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect!

Great room, comfortable beds, good tv and wifi
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What was quite unique about this property was each Motel room was named after a New Zealand region along with a picture of that region on the wall inside the unit.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tokauea

Liked: Staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Noise around unit, i.e from other units was noticeable, however the staff have always been fantastic to deal with. Any special requests have always been met effortlessly by staff. Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
value for money for a quick one night stay.. any longer would prefer comfortable seating rather than just the beds or dining chair.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gaylene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpfull staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff a very understandable and kind
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOCELER

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
:)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tracey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Annabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Unit had all that we required and was very reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Derek

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Give it a miss!!!

This morel is in poor condition, Was dirty throughout. A very uncomfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Chenie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that tgere is a kitchen and gas to cook.i love that it fits a whole big family.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaymee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee, Foxton Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciate that the property went out of their way above and beyond to help outside of working/open hours
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cameron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Layla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient for short stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good property, comfortable and clean. Appreciate that my request was acknowledged soon after making my booking and follow through was had. Reasonably priced, very good. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

VIR

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tv was not working
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sagato

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Little crawlies(ants) in bathroom The young man in Reception was helpful His assistant 'female,she looked pissed off and crumpy,wasn't verbally nice to talk to..apart from that we were happy with our stay.thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024