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Mother Earth Motor Lodge

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Two red chairs in front of a colorful map mural with 'Welcome to Downtown Kinston NC' text. - Mother Earth Motor Lodge (Kinston)
A swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by lounge chairs and a building with large windows in the background. - Mother Earth Motor Lodge (Kinston)
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, and a bathroom visible through an open door. - Mother Earth Motor Lodge (Kinston)
A mini-golf course with multiple green and red holes, a tennis court, and a ping pong table. - Mother Earth Motor Lodge (Kinston)
A modern living room with a TV, sofa, coffee table, and a red chair. - Mother Earth Motor Lodge (Kinston)
Located close to Mother Earth Brewing and Neuseway Nature Park, Mother Earth Motor Lodge provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and an art gallery on site. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with mini golf and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Business services

Room options

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A modern living room with a TV, sofa, coffee table, and a red chair.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a desk with a chair.

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a trash bin, and a painting on the wall.

Economy Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a vibrant zigzag patterned bedspread, wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Kinston, Mother Earth Motor Lodge is in the city center. CSS Neuse II and Gov. Caswell Memorial are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Neuseway Nature Park and Kinston Music Park. Traveling with kids? Make time for Lions Water Adventure, or check out an event or a game at Grainger Stadium. Visit our Kinston travel guide
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501 N Herritage St, Kinston, NC, 28501

What's nearby

  • Mother Earth Brewing
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • CSS Neuse II
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Neuseway Nature Park
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grainger Stadium
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kinston Music Park
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Circle K
    3 min drive
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
    3 min drive
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
    9 min walk
  • Biscuitville
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1963
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Mother Earth Motor Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Mother Earth Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mother Earth Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Mother Earth Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Mother Earth Motor Lodge located?

This family-friendly Kinston motel is located in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Mother Earth Brewing, CSS Neuse II, and Neuseway Nature Park. Grainger Stadium and Kinston Music Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Mother Earth Motor Lodge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 654 out of 789 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 789 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 789 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 789 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 789 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second stay here & I plan to return. Big rooms that are clean with a comfortable bed and super friendly staff. Love the vibe and a quick walk down to the brewery is always fun
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, beautiful pool, clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and stocked very. The front desk clerk was very polite and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was great. It was clean and check-in was so easy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are large with plenty of storage. The suites have two TVs and are clean and comfortable. The mini fridge is much larger than regular hotel rooms, to keep a lot of stuff cold. And it has a K-cup coffee makers, so I don't have to bring one. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The pool area is really nice. I've stayed at this hotel a few times. In the winter, the heat works well and in the summer the air-conditioning is good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jordan

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Very nice staff. Breakfast was sparse But okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint Retro inspired motel.. friendly staff great location to downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The suite was very clean and spacious. The decor is so fun, and the pool was amazing and relaxing after a long day. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Betty j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was cery professional. The rooms were well kept. The breajdast was abive wgat I expected. The only issue that needs to be address are no microve waves in the room .also no chair in the room . Every room shiuld have birth if these items
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 2nd stay was just as great as the first. Had some time to enjoy the pool this time. Everything was great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jauntianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome, friendly helpful staff. Great AC. The area is slowly being gentrified and this place is a shining star from that.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun place to say in good location for walking to food and nightlife. Had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness
Great clean motel. Very family oriented
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute 70s themed motel! Rooms were clean and amenities were satisfactory. Staff were friendly, and the hotel is a 5-6 minute walk to some excellent restaurants and a local brewery.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful stay. The lobby was authenticly what they have in thier photos. The pool was beautifully kept and the room was perfect for our best friend weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness
Really nice staff and very accommodating to our needs. The pool was beautiful and the seating was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute place right in the middle of all the restaurants in downtown Kinston. Will definitely be back, very affordable, comfortable and clean! Staff was super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cute motel. Very comfotable and clean. Perfect for a weekend at the ENC Ren Faire. Would absolutely stay here again. Also, loved being able to go out in the court yard at night and feel very safe because it's all gated.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deehan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motor lodge is reminiscent of days gone by. It’s clean the staff is friendly and helpful. The breakfast is a very light offering but good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, nice decor. Staff were very friendly and super helpful. Plenty of restaurants within walking distance. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived early but the room wasn't quite ready yet. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. We were still allowed to utilize the amenities, despite being early, which we were incredibly grateful for! We changed into our swimsuits in the very clean and well-maintained bathroom in the lobby and enjoyed the pool while we waited for the room to be ready. I also appreciated the added touch of offering complementary feminine products in the bathroom. The pool is nicely maintained and a beautiful space to hang out in. Towels were provided poolside. Our room was clean and spacious enough for us. The shower pressure was perfect which is super important to me. Our only complaint would be for the rooms to be more soundproof. We could hear everything loud and clear from outside and in the room above us and the rooms around us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always, the front desk staff is great, the grounds and rooms are clean and well stocked with the essentials. Within walking to dining, pool, bikes to use, and putt-putt make your stay great. Breakfast is not fully stocked so if you are expecting a full meal, you will need to go out for this.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Friendly staff. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service! The suite was squeaky clean with such a cool vibe. The pool was clean and looked so pretty looking through the sweet! An excellent outdoor sitting space!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suite was very clean and spacious. Loved the 70s colors and vibe. Conveniently located near restaurants and downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026