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4.7 out of 5

"Very friendly reception and upgraded my room which was much appreciated. Exceptionally clean and lovely to stay in. Nice and close to my daughter wher ... " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 19 Feb 2024

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Hotel Description

Arena Lodge places you in the center of Palmerston North, steps from Arena Manawatu and within a short 5-minute stroll of New Zealand Rugby Museum. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and free internet.

This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, barbecue grills, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3-star Palmerston North motel include Centrepoint Theatre and City Library.

Executive Studio with Shower and Kitchenette

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
NZ$139* Per night/room 20 May - 21 May

2 Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath and Kitchenette (Opt 2)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

3 Bedroom Apartment with 2 Bathroom, Spa Bath and Full Kitchen

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 8 Max

2 Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath and Kitchenette (Opt 1)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

1 Bedroom Apartment with Kitchenette (Accessible Facility)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

1 Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Spa Bath and Kitchenette

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Arena Lodge ratings based on 85 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.7 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Arena Lodge

Everyone (49) Couples (10) Family (20)
5 out of 5
Very friendly reception and upgraded my room which was much appreciated. Exceptionally clean and lovely to stay in. Nice and close to my daughter where she is flatting (so very convenient) and easy walk to supermarket. Would also be amazing place for if you were watching/participating at sports arena! Thank you very much.

Posted by on 19 Feb. 2024

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19 Feb. 2024 by Arena Lodge

Thanks Tania, glad you enjoyed your stay and hopefully see you again in the future

4 out of 5
Check-in was seamless. The apartment was spacious and clean. Lovely new presentation.

Posted by on 22 May 2023

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22 May 2023 by Arena Lodge

Thank you, glad you enjoyed your stay

5 out of 5
Was really friendly. Nice and clean good facilities. Speedway was on but it wasn’t really a problem

Posted by on 30 Apr. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

11 May 2023 by Arena Lodge

Hey Peter, thanks and glad you enjoyed your stay

3 out of 5
We were told about the stock cars on over the road and noise should finish about 2200, found that noise was excessive even inside room with windows and doors closed

Posted by on 30 Apr. 2023

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11 May 2023 by Arena Lodge

Hi Shane, thank you for the feedback and happy you mostly enjoyed your stay

5 out of 5
Highly recommend. Absolutely no complaints.

Posted by on 19 Mar. 2023

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4 Apr. 2023 by Arena Lodge

Hi Daniel, thanks so much for the excellent review

5 out of 5
Tidy, great place to stay with the family.

Posted by on 1 Feb. 2023

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10 Feb. 2023 by Arena Lodge

Thanks for the 5 stars Glad you enjoyed your stay...

4 out of 5
Great place to stay.Only thing I didn't like was paying $10 to do washing.

Posted by on 15 Jan. 2023

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16 Jan. 2023 by Tony

Hi TonyGlad you enjoyed your stay Washing machines are free to use and only the dryers cost 2 or 4 to run so you must have done a lot of drying?We do have available on request clothes horse if you prefer air drying.Look forward to having you stay again sometime

5 out of 5
Its across the road from the events centre where we have our annual show

Posted by on 22 Aug. 2022

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23 Sep. 2022 by Arena Lodge

Thanks Don, Glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again in the future

5 out of 5
I was able to check in late with a key box available.

Posted by on 11 Feb. 2022

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5 out of 5
Close to speedway track and off st parking

Posted by on 28 Nov. 2021

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Property Features

Arena Lodge offers its guests barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Arena Lodge also features dry cleaning/laundry services and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free. This 3-star Palmerston North motel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2006
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital channels
  • Microwave
  • Stove
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenware
  • Shower
  • Cribs (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Heating

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The reception hours are 8 AM-8 PM on public holidays.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 15.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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 Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Credit card pre-authorisation
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property is not currently implementing any enhanced cleaning measures
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Cashless transactions are not available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 16.00 for adults and NZD 16.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 15.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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

Hotel Names

  • Arena Lodge
  • Arena Lodge Palmerston North
  • Arena Palmerston North
  • Arena Lodge Motel
  • Arena Lodge Palmerston North
  • Arena Lodge Motel Palmerston North

National Rating

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.