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Alpha Motor Inn

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
31 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North, Manawatu, 4410
  • The Square
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Palmerston North Convention Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Palmerston North Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
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About this property

Alpha Motor Inn

Eco-certified motel in Palmerston North with free parking
Along with a fridge in a common area, this motel has laundry facilities and express check-in. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, tour/ticket assistance and a garden are on-site.
Alpha Motor Inn offers 20 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes dining tables. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at Alpha Motor Inn, you'll be within walking distance of City Library. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Within a 15-minute walk of City Library and The Square
As a guest of Alpha Motor Inn, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. The eco-certified Alpha Motor Inn also features express check-in, room service (during limited hours), and express check-out. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Palmerston North motel.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1975
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Alpha Motor Inn.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Alpha Motor Inn
Alpha Motor Inn Palmerston North
Alpha Motor Palmerston North
Alpha Motor Inn Motel
Alpha Motor Inn Palmerston North
Alpha Motor Inn Motel Palmerston North

Alpha Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 296 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 296 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 296 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 296 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 296 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately our neighbours were very noisy, and i know that is not a fault of the hotel, but it did make our stay unpleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stay, but the bathroom was uncomfortable because it was an accesible one but not done properly so it made things more complicated for me (a person witg reduced mobility)

6/10 Okay

Ross, Mountain View

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A rather basic motel, but it did its job. Close walking distance to central Palmerston North. Unfortunately it had no A/C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean inside and out - high standard. Easy walk to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the single bed mattress had a spring sticking up and made the bed a little uncomfortable, other wise everything else was fine
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Perfect!

Great room, comfortable beds, good tv and wifi
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What was quite unique about this property was each Motel room was named after a New Zealand region along with a picture of that region on the wall inside the unit.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tokauea

Liked: Staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Noise around unit, i.e from other units was noticeable, however the staff have always been fantastic to deal with. Any special requests have always been met effortlessly by staff. Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
value for money for a quick one night stay.. any longer would prefer comfortable seating rather than just the beds or dining chair.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gaylene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpfull staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff a very understandable and kind
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOCELER

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
:)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tracey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel

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

8/10 Good

Annabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Unit had all that we required and was very reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Derek

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Give it a miss!!!

This morel is in poor condition, Was dirty throughout. A very uncomfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Chenie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that tgere is a kitchen and gas to cook.i love that it fits a whole big family.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaymee

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

10/10 Excellent

Aimee, Foxton Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciate that the property went out of their way above and beyond to help outside of working/open hours
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cameron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Layla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient for short stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good property, comfortable and clean. Appreciate that my request was acknowledged soon after making my booking and follow through was had. Reasonably priced, very good. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024