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4.6 out of 5

"Very clean room and very friendly staff " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 25 Feb 2024

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Hotel Description

Drovers Motor Inn places you in the center 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, barbecue grills, and a picnic area. Additionally, you'll find luggage storage and a front-desk safe. 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-star Palmerston North motel include City Library and Te Manawa.

Executive Studio

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
NZ$151* Per night/room 29 Mar. - 30 Mar.

One Bedroom

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Two Bedroom

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Drovers Motor Inn ratings based on 156 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.6 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 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 Drovers Motor Inn

Everyone (87) Couples (47) Family (21)
5 out of 5
Very clean room and very friendly staff

Posted by on 25 Feb. 2024

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3 Mar. 2024 by Erma

Thank you Douglas for your feedback.We are glad you have had a nice stay.

5 out of 5
Lovely place to stay, staff were friendly and extremely helpful. Old English pub across the road was recomended for meals by motel reception and food was fabulous. Thank you Drovers.

Posted by on 11 Nov. 2023

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11 Nov. 2023 by Erma

Thank you Dallas for your review, it's a pleasure having you stayed with us.

5 out of 5
Nice and clean, nice clean linen, good location, properly priced, responsive staff

Posted by on 2 Nov. 2023

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2 Nov. 2023 by Erma

Thank you Garth for your great feedback.We hope to see you again next time.Kind regards

5 out of 5
I am a regular here. The room is always fastidiously clean and warm. The kitchen is well equipped. Bed is comfortable.

Posted by on 30 Sep. 2023

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30 Sep. 2023 by Erma

It's always a pleasure having you stayed with us Chris.Thank you for your great feed back.Kind regards

4 out of 5
East to find and willbe returning next time in Palmy Thank you.

Posted by on 3 Sep. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

8 Sep. 2023 by Erma

Hi PaulThank you for your review.It's a pleasure having you stayed and we look forward to host you again.

5 out of 5
The host was very efficient and Polite when checking in and the motel was Uber clean and in excellent condition

Posted by on 23 Jun. 2023

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23 Jun. 2023 by Management

Thanks David for your awesome review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again.Regards Paul

5 out of 5
We were running late & called after the 9pm late check inn & it was no problem getting keys for the room, very helpful & great place to stay

Posted by on 15 May 2023

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15 May 2023 by Management

Thanks Dean for posting such an awesome review. We are please you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again.Regards Paul

5 out of 5

Posted by on 16 Mar. 2023

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16 Mar. 2023 by Management

Thanks Jeff for your 5 out of 5 rating, it is very much appreciated by both management and staff.Regards Paul

5 out of 5
The hosts are very helpful.

Posted by on 21 Aug. 2022

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22 Aug. 2022 by Management

Thanks Carolyn for your awesome 5 star rating, it is very much appreciated. We were happy we could facilitate your request and hope to see you again in the future.Regards Paul

5 out of 5
We couldn't fault this property, very nice indeed.

Posted by on 17 Apr. 2022

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17 Apr. 2022 by management

Thanks Robyn for your awesome review, it is much appreciated by both management and staff. We would love the opportunity of hosting you again. Regards Paul

Property Features

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. 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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Drovers Motor Inn offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and hair dryers. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include 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 irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Sitting area
  • IPod dock
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Microwave
  • Stove
  • Coffee maker
  • Kitchenware
  • Cribs (surcharge)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Unique furnishings
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order 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 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open during the following times:

  • Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

This property's front desk is open during the following times:

  • Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. 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 30.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.00 per night.

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.

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards
  • Events/parties not allowed
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are 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 has 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 22–22 for adults, and NZD 22–22 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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

Hotel Names

  • 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

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.