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Chancellor Motor Lodge & Conference Centre

4.0 star property
Motel in Palmerston North with free parking

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Property entrance
Front of property - evening/night
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Chancellor Motor Lodge & Conference Centre in West End welcomes guests with a garden and peaceful terrace. Enjoy the outdoor space with a cooked breakfast or newspaper. Amenities include WiFi, laundry facilities, and a business center for staying connected.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Unit (max 3))

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Apartment) | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Apartment)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
  • 62 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Unit (max 4))

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed - double
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Balcony/Patio (Studio-Double Spa bath)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Studio, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in West End, a neighborhood in Palmerston North, Chancellor Motor Lodge & Conference Centre is in a shopping district. Victoria Esplanade and Skyhawk Playground reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include New Zealand Rugby Museum and Esplanade Scenic Railway.
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131 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, 4410

What's nearby

  • Palmerston North Convention Centre - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • New Zealand Rugby Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Arena Manawatu - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Palmerston North Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flavour Bistro - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lone Star - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Brewers Apprentice - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Chancellor Motor Lodge & Conference Centre

Upscale motel located in West End
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at Chancellor Motor Lodge & Conference Centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, barbecue grills, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms at Chancellor Motor Lodge & Conference Centre have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and kitchenettes

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 to 15 for adults and NZD 15 to 15 for children

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 8:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

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 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 15 to 15 for adults, and NZD 15 to 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Chancellor Motor Lodge Palmerston North
Chancellor Motor Lodge
Chancellor Motor Palmerston North
Chancellor Motor
Chancellor Motor & Conference
Chancellor Motor Lodge & Conference Centre Motel
Chancellor Motor Lodge & Conference Centre Palmerston North

Frequently asked questions

Is Chancellor Motor Lodge & Conference Centre pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Chancellor Motor Lodge & Conference Centre?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Chancellor Motor Lodge & Conference Centre?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Chancellor Motor Lodge & Conference Centre?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chancellor Motor Lodge & Conference Centre located?

Located in West End, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of The Square, City Library, and Palmerston North Convention Centre. Te Manawa and Centrepoint Theatre are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Chancellor Motor Lodge & Conference Centre Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 198 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean, walking distance to lots of restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good motel with lovely staff, clean rooms and feels safe and fairly quiet considering the busy area. It is also super convenient to shops and good restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely great place and hosts
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owners were very accommodating and friendly, relaxing placeto stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel was clean and tidy, customer service was excellent. Really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proprty well presented and staff very accomodating and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Dated decor and upper rooms no view but friendly staff and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a lovely stay here. Great friendly staff. Perfect location, easy walk to good restaurants and supermarket. Always nice clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice - well maintained - very comfortable, clean and warm. Well appointed and great spa bath. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Extra nice owners who couldn't be more welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bharat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception was very informative. Quite area and food places located walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly communication from Karen in reception. Allowed me to book in early ( at no extra charge, though i offered). Charged a minimal fee for breakfast as i didn't need the full continental.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nicely decorated and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very much enjoyed my long-weekend stay! I found it comfortable and clean, had everything I needed. I also felt very welcome when I arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John-Paul

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

Nice and quiet

Nice and quiet, clean & spacious room. Easy parking just outside...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location to CBD Warm welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

tori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and tidy great location. Downside was the bed was small and very soft.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot. Walking distance to the square.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very warm and cosy - which was lovely in cold weather outside.

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Very nice accommodation. Lovely terrace from room. Shame it was pouring with rain. Only staying 1 night but definitely could stay longer if needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, close to a variety of restaurants and shops. Ver central. Recommended

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Pleasant room with easy access. Lots of free parking, close enough to walk to town. Lovely bathroom with spa bath. Very clean. Reception quick and lovely friendly lady.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean. Spacious. Nice covered deck. Central location handy to shops and eating. Cant ask for more.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The person on reception pleasant znd let us checkin a bit early. Unit spacious compared with others, kitchen etc useful, price comparison good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

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