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Carramar Motor Inn

Property class: 3.5

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A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a wardrobe. - Carramar Motor Inn (Palmerston North)
A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and stove, a dishwasher, and a dining area with a sofa and a small table. - Carramar Motor Inn (Palmerston North)
A reception area with a reception desk, a sign indicating office hours, and a door labeled "Café Zest." - Carramar Motor Inn (Palmerston North)
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a microwave. - Carramar Motor Inn (Palmerston North)
A two-story residential building with a garage, a covered patio, and a small garden area with a wooden fence and plants. - Carramar Motor Inn (Palmerston North)
Consider a stay at Carramar Motor Inn and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Room service

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Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted phone.

Executive Suite, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a TV mounted on the wall, a door with a fire exit sign, and a window with curtains.

Standard Studio, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a telephone, and a painting on the wall.

Apartment, Kitchen (Apartment Suite)

  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite Twin

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Executive Suite Twin

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Executive Studio Twin

A hotel room with two beds, a red chair, a desk with a lamp, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.

Executive Studio Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and curtains.

3 Bedroom House

  • 150 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

1 Bedroom Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Studio

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

Executive Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Roslyn, a neighborhood in Palmerston North, Carramar Motor Inn is in a shopping district. Victoria Esplanade and Skyhawk Playground reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Community Leisure Centre and New Zealand Rugby Museum. Visit our Palmerston North travel guide
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45 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North

What's nearby

  • Palmerston North Convention Centre
    4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • The Square
    4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • New Zealand Rugby Museum
    5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Arena Manawatu
    6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Community Leisure Centre
    7 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Willowpark Tavern
    6 min walk
  • Nero Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Chada Thai
    3 min drive
  • Popeyes
    3 min drive

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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 40 for adults and NZD 15 to 40 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • 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
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 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 10:00 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 49.0 per day

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 15 to 40 for adults, and NZD 15 to 40 for children
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 49 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 49.0 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Carramar Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Carramar Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 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 10:00 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 Community Leisure Centre and City Library. The Square and Palmerston North Convention Centre are also within 3 mi (5 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

Carramar Motor Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 308 out of 577 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 577 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 577 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 577 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 577 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cafe on site. Overall very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is kept clean everyday. Lovely staff. Location is convenient to hospital and shops. Close to the airport
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kaysee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very cozy and clean. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to hospital with a few nearby food options Cafe on site good for breakfast or lunch
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My preferred place to stay in Palmerston North. Friendly staff. Quiet. Excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Taraneh

Room was clean and tidy, everything
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kerry and Alan

Liked: Amenities
The unit we had was very clean and we had a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Grahame

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very clean and close to the local hospital. It has an onsite restaurant excellent for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Property maintained. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great and clean accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dawne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds and excellent shower abd bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice stay, room was spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Glen

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

Really good

Very comfortable and great coffee shop attached. Very central location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay at Carramar. Bed was comfy, room was tidy and cosy. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy book in and parking, room was very clean, shower had really good pressure, overall a nice place to stay and handy to town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Dudley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless staff very helpful only bugbear no hand safety rails in bathroom for elderly people
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Bex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
polite hosts and cleanliness despite small and tight fitting motel area
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was very clean, comfortable and conveniently situated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money, yhe accommodation is very neat and clean. Conveniently located to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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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
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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