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Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North

4.5 star property
Luxury Palmerston North hotel in West End with free parking

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Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North

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Spa reception
Front of property
Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Food and drink
Reception

Overview of Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North

Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Check out the area

Map
140 Fitzherbert Ave, Palmerston North, 4410
  • Popular LocationRosie O'Gradys Irish Pub4 min walk
  • Popular LocationRobert Harris Cafe8 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Square9 min walk
  • AirportPalmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)12 min drive

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Room | Private kitchen

Family Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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LCD TV

Executive Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Motel Studio

Highlights

Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Palmerston North

A luxury stay in Palmerston North awaits you at Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find The Square and City Library. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the 24-hour gym and pool loungers. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this West End hotel include Palmerston North Convention Centre and Te Manawa.

What's nearby

  • The Square - 9 min walk
  • Victoria Esplanade - 16 min walk
  • New Zealand Rugby Museum - 19 min walk
  • Arena Manawatu - 3 min drive
  • Palmerston North Hospital - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 11 min walk
  • Flavour Bistro - 11 min walk
  • Rosie O'Gradys Irish Pub - 4 min walk
  • Brewers Apprentice - 10 min walk
  • Fishtown Takeaways - 9 min walk

About this property

Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North

Luxury Palmerston North hotel in West End with free parking
Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, tour or ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Palmerston North hotel is smoke free.

  • 73 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North offers 73 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Palmerston North hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends; NZD 30 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 342-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Late-night room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 21.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 30 for adults and from NZD 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 21.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Coachman Hotel
Coachman Palmerston North
Distinction Coachman Hotel Palmerston North
Hotel Coachman Palmerston North
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Distinction Coachman Palmerston North
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North?

Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North?

As of 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North on 6 May 2024 start from NZ$149.93, including 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.

Is parking available at Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North?

Yep, Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North?

The closest beach to Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North is Himatagi Beach (33.1 km).

Does Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North have a pool?

Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is served weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North?

No, Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 670 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 670 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 670 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 670 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 670 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gisela

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Run of the mill motel
Well I got off to a bad start thanks to the hotel group naming both their Palmerston North hotels with the word 'Distinction...' so I thought I had booked into the other hotel that is apparently not bad. So after a trivial $9 Uber I had made my way from the Distinction hotel to the Distinction Coachman hotel. My room was very old fashioned and in desperate need of an update, with no air conditioning in the peak of summer and a 70's decor. The staff were nice, meal was average and location okay to walk to town from.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Booked the Ex Suite, needs total redecorating, was woken at 6am with kitchen empting there waste in bins from the previous night, enjoyed the glass going in the bin at 6am nice wakeup call for top priced room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Jean, Dollard des Ormeaux

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The property and rooms were old and need updating, the night concierge was super nice and helpful so was the day staff. It was what we expected and suited our needs for 1 night of sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Katie

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm sorry to say this was my worst accommodation experience ever. I can't understand how this hotel is rated 4 stars. Palmerston North was almost shut down on 2 January, so I'm sure that didn't help. Here's what we got: -the restaurant was closed -the pool and spa were closed -we arrived at 4pm and saw many rooms not made up, with dirty dishes from room service still lying in the corridor -we got "upgraded" from motel suite to hotel room, but it was dark and musty so we asked to be put back in the motel -no microwave -no cloth to wash dishes or dish rack to stack them -no forks -carpet was so dirty we had to put down our picnic rug and sleeping mat on the floor so we could walk in socks or barefoot -bathroom floor was sticky -throws on beds were smelly and dusty -duvets were yellowed -the cleaner knocked on the door at 9:40, 20 minutes before checkout and before we had handed in our keys, even though there were hardly any other guests in the whole place -the photos on Expedia don't reflect reality I regret spending this money ahead of time. I recommend to drive into Palmerston North and have a look around the accommodation before you pay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Yvette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We liked the late check in, the rooms are a bit dated but back in the 90’s this motel was the very best in the area. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dated hotel/motel, looks like it hasn't been renovated in 40 years or more. Spa was not working. Paid less for much nicer 4 star hotels in Australian capital cities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

clint

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
well at arrival was told no air conditioning as owner has stopped it you have a fan or heater in your room it’s 2023 basin sink block up brushing my teeth the spa bath didn’t work only one sky channel worked fell into the couch putting my socks on couch was that old and no service on my room? it’s dark ed needs urgent attention for the price no
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melvyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay for our needs
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were outstanding and very helpful. We stayed the previous night in Taupo and this hotel is only just under 2 hours drive to Wellington. We had a buffet breakfast included in our stay. Left Palmerston North at 9am and arrived in Wellington by 11am. Parked the car in Wilson car perk and had all day to look around Wellington in preparation to board our Interislander ferry to Picton
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023