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Drovers Motor Inn

4.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near The Square

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Private kitchen
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1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P4,608
P5,299 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Two Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
  • 112 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Executive Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
746 Main Street, Palmerston North, 4414

What's nearby

  • Palmerston North Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Palmerston North Convention Centre - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • The Square - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • New Zealand Rugby Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Arena Manawatu - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Arrosta Coffee Roasting - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Office - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Domino's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Garage Palmerston North - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Drovers Motor Inn

Upscale motel near The Square
Located close to City Library and Palmerston North Convention Centre, Drovers Motor Inn provides a playground. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a water dispenser, and luggage storage
  • Barbecue grills, a front-desk safe, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and recycling

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 22 to 22 for adults and NZD 22 to 22 for children

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 22 to 22 for adults, and NZD 22 to 22 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Drovers Motor Inn Palmerston North
Drovers Motor Inn
Drovers Motor Palmerston North
Drovers Motor
Drovers Motor Inn Motel
Drovers Motor Inn Palmerston North
Drovers Motor Inn Motel Palmerston North

Frequently asked questions

Is Drovers Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Drovers Motor Inn?

As of Jul 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drovers Motor Inn on Jul 11, 2025 start from P 4,607.8, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Drovers Motor Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Drovers Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Drovers Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Drovers Motor Inn located?

Located in Palmerston North Central, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Square, Palmerston North Convention Centre, and City Library. Te Manawa and Centrepoint Theatre are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Drovers Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 228 out of 320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 320 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight business trip
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great clean stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely modern motel, well located, lovely decor, great bed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hairong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super nice and friendly. The room was clean with everything we needed. Will be our first choice when we go to Palmerston North next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelvin

Disliked: Cleanliness
We had a problem I emailed and told the hotel what the problem was to help them. nothing back from them. Pretty disappointed when you try and help and don’t even get a thank you. Plenty of other hotels to stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here, it was amazing so clean, had everything we needed, the bed was very comfortable we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent motor inn
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have been to many motels travelling for work - this was just great; super clean, comfortable, safe and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed and chairs, spotless and good water pressure!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for what we wanted
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, nice clean linen, good location, properly priced, responsive staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very tidy, clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean private and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Ann

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

Best place to stay.

Have stayed many times. Love the room layout is comfortable and everything you need is available.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Overnight family stay.

Really nice place. Plenty of room and very clean. Nice amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean very nice stay. Love the king size bed. Some more art work on the walls would be nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well appointed suites.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would stay here again. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the room was better than expected. It was spacious and comfortable. I could park for free right outside my room, so loading luggage was a breeze.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely easy stay with friendly owner/staff. highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The host was very efficient and Polite when checking in and the motel was Uber clean and in excellent condition
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts are very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find. Beautifully clean and tidy. Had everything I needed. Front desk was so polite. All around a beautiful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024