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Drovers Motor Inn

4.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near The Square

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One Bedroom
Two Bedroom | Private kitchen
Two Bedroom
Two Bedroom | Living room
Executive Studio | Private kitchenette

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Explore the area

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746 Main Street, Palmerston North, 4414
  • Palmerston North Hospital
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • The Square
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Arena Manawatu
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Two Bedroom

Two Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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One Bedroom

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 fridge/freezer
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Studio

Executive Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 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

About the area

Palmerston North

Drovers Motor Inn places you in the centre of Palmerston North, within a 30-minute stroll of The Square and Palmerston North Convention Centre. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, barbecues and a picnic area. Other amenities include luggage storage, a front desk safe and a water dispenser. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Palmerston North Central motel include City Library and Te Manawa.
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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

  • ‪Arrosta Coffee Roasting Co - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Coffee On Ascot - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Empire Hotel - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Drovers Motor Inn

Motel with free parking, near The Square
As a guest of Drovers Motor Inn, you'll find barbecue grills, a picnic area, and room service (during limited hours). Public spaces have free WiFi. Drovers Motor Inn also features a front desk safe and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Palmerston North motel.

  • 1 building
  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Drovers Motor Inn offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This individually furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes dining tables. This Palmerston North motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and a ceiling fan. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) and Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 transport

  • 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

  • Cot (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
  • Cot (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
  • Hob
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 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 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 per cent

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 credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site 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
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, debit cards and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Drovers Motor Inn?

Drovers Motor Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 22 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drovers Motor Inn on 28 Sept 2025 start from NZ$178.00, 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 Drovers Motor Inn?

Yep, Drovers Motor Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Drovers Motor Inn?

The closest beach to Drovers Motor Inn is Himatagi Beach (34.3 km).

Is Drovers Motor Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a BBQ, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Drovers Motor Inn is a hit with families.

Does Drovers Motor Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Drovers Motor Inn?

No, Drovers Motor Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Drovers Motor Inn?

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

Are pets allowed at Drovers Motor Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.