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Carramar Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Motel in Palmerston North with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Located in Roslyn, Carramar Motor Inn welcomes travelers with its coffee shop and garden setting. Start your day with full breakfast options, catch up on news with provided newspapers, or use the in-room WiFi. Guests particularly appreciate the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 18 of 18 rooms

View all photos for Executive Suite, Kitchenette

Executive Suite, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Suite, Kitchenette

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking

Standard Studio, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, Kitchen (Apartment Suite) | Living area | TV

Apartment, Kitchen (Apartment Suite)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Suite

1 bedroom, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Suite Twin | 1 bedroom, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Suite Twin

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Executive Studio Twin

1 bedroom, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Studio Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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3 Bedroom House | 1 bedroom, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

3 Bedroom House

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
3 bedrooms
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 150 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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1 Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bedroom Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Studio

Executive Studio | 1 bedroom, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Interior

Executive Studio Twin

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Executive Suite

Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Suite Twin

  • Sleeps 3

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Standard Studio

1 bedroom, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Apartment Suite With Kitchen

  • Sleeps 3

One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Three-Bedroom House

  • Sleeps 6

About the neighborhood

Map
45 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North

What's nearby

  • Palmerston North Hospital - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Palmerston North Convention Centre - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • The Square - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Arena Manawatu - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • New Zealand Rugby Museum - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arrosta Coffee Roasting Co - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mouthwater Coffee Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dee Di's Café - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Carramar Motor Inn

Motel located in Roslyn
Consider a stay at Carramar Motor Inn and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 59 rooms feature comforts such as free WiFi and minibars. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, toasters, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; NZD 15 to 30 for adults and NZD 15 to 30 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 49
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7 AM - 9 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8 AM - 8 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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 49 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 15 to 30 for adults, and NZD 15 to 30 for children
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 49 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 49 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
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 smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Carramar Motor Inn Palmerston North
Carramar Motor Inn
Carramar Motor Palmerston North
Carramar Motor
Carramar Motor Inn Motel
Carramar Motor Inn Palmerston North
Carramar Motor Inn Motel Palmerston North

Frequently asked questions

Is Carramar Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Carramar Motor Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Carramar Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of NZD 49 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Carramar Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Carramar Motor Inn located?

Located in Roslyn, this motel is steps from Palmerston North Hospital, and within 3 mi (5 km) of City Library and The Square. Palmerston North Convention Centre and New Zealand Rugby Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Carramar Motor Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 535 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 535 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 535 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 535 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 535 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while my mum was in the hospital
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Very convenient location. Easy access to room Heat pump warmed the room efficiently Bed and chairs very comfortable We couldn’t close the lounge window properly and there were no drapes making it very light at night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to hospital
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great and clean accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert-Allan Keepa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited our needs, good price, large room, good sized tv, clean bathroom, no complaints👌
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hector

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, my experience at this hotel was very disappointing. The customer service is virtually non-existent; it seems they only care about charging for the room without considering the guest's needs. They do not respond to emails or communicate in any effective way. Overall, I would not recommend this hotel to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central location & had a lovely stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was an all-round great place to stay and I would happily go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good. Would stay there again if visiting Palmerston North.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place near the hospital & very accommodating hosts
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Rebekah Hayes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the staff were lovely, the property felt looked after and was very comfrtable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

diane

Nice and clean, quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location opposite the hospital and central to everywhere. Enjoyable stay with family, would br gappy to book there again :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The reception staff were so friendly and very helpful. Rooms were spacious and clean especially for families. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to main roads and transport. Right across from main hospital. Very clean and modern property. Cafe not open on the weekends so had to go elsewhere for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lionel

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

A little above average

Quiet Motel. Needs two armchairs in lounge. And resident spider in bathroom removed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Nice and clean and quiet.. modern and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No table & chairs, sky tv or Netflix etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value for a nice room Surprisingly quiet at night Fabulous bathroom with a bath which was nice Everything you need provided also Impressed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good comfortable bed. Great kitchen and bathroom. Only thing wrong was that the hairdryer did not vork
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ants

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, the room and motel were great just got woken up a few times throughout the night with helicopter to hospital
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with wonderful amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve enjoyed staying here in the past and it was great again a few years on, nice and quiet, had everything we needed and a good central location, Netflix and YouTube made us feel at home, looking forward to our next stay. Value for money and very clean and tidy. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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