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Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre

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Consider a stay at Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre and take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a business center. The on-site restaurant, Nosh Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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

Tower Superior

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with a dark quilt, two bedside lamps, and a framed picture above it.

Heritage Superior

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a painting on the wall, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Heritage Standard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Tower Standard Twin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Palmerston North, Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre is in the city center. Esplanade Scenic Railway and De Molen, Windmill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Victoria Esplanade and Skyhawk Playground. New Zealand Rugby Museum and Community Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Palmerston North travel guide
Map
175 Cuba Street, Palmerston North, 4441

What's nearby

  • Palmerston North Convention Centre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • New Zealand Rugby Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • City Library
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Square
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Arena Manawatu
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG)
    116 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tony's Pizza
    6 min walk
  • Flavour Bistro
    9 min walk
  • Speights Ale House
    8 min walk
  • KFC
    10 min walk
  • Brew Union Brewing
    7 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 29 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Nosh Restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 29 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre located?

Located in Palmerston North Central, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Te Manawa, New Zealand Rugby Museum, and City Library. Palmerston North Convention Centre and Centrepoint Theatre are also within 10 minutes.

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

Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 464 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 398 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is old this would be fine, charming even, if things like the shower heads were updated. The TV was not very good in my room. The bathroom needs a referb. The bed was nice. The staff were nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was everything we wanted, quiet, clean, nice staff, excellent breakfast. Walkable distances to shops and venues and safe, secure parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Restaurant staff were lovely. Top notch service from Kamo.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Parking very tight, but secure behind a locked gate. The hotel is in an old building and could be renovated. Staff were nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and tidy. Able to walk to The Square. Peaceful and quiet at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good: * Nice welcome * Nice size quiet room, clean * Bath and shower were nice * Public area's nice * Secure parking Not so nice * Area seemed run down * Hotel was rebaged Novetel which was visible on the poorly painted side of the hotel * Room wifi was atrocious - the speed in the bar was 3 times quicker than the room. You would not be able to work from your room - staff dismissive of issue * New TV with apps but none worked (lack of good wifi in the room) - Staff told us they were awaiting a box to make it work but we have the same TV and it just needs good wifi
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only spent one night and booked via Expedia. Check in was easy, car parking was easy. The rooms was clean and tidy and more then useable. Tv worked, a/c worked. We ate in the attached restaurant, and the food was perfect, service was quick and staff were friendly. We will definitely stay here again and highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
A little over priced for what you get, average
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean rooms awesome service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great character hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice and central hotel with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay - our room was perfect beds were comfy! Right in the heart of the city - will definitely be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed - super comfortable Dining - good menu options and the food was amazing. Our waitress was a delight Checkin - staff were less than welcoming Checkout - excellent he smiled and was very warm
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant stay. Nothing flash but has everything you need. Room was clean and tidy. Handy location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean and tidy, but there was no air conditioning which really made for an uncomfortable nights sleep, the reason we stopped in before our drive up north.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean but a bit worn and dated..service was good and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The combination of historical features and modern comfort Shower was pretty basic
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Nice staff just dated
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If it was half the price it might be ok, but a very sub par experience overall.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Too old and too hot
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have a 7year old and a 10 month old. We hadn't been away over night for soooo long, so this night away was a huge treat. From the minute we walked through the doors the whole stay was fantastic. A wonderful welcome from Karma, made us feel so calm and relaxed. We loved our stay, both baby and our son had a fab time. Extra fun with the heritage side to the building. The beds were very comfortable and everything clean as a whistle. Looking forward to staying again. many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Entrance of building impressed. Disappointed with parking facilities. Did find dining limited and bar hours limited. Beds comfortable and room okay. No toaster only jug
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has seen better days, rooms and furnishings very outdated. Very small room with minimal storage, bathroom very pokey with slippery floor. Not sure if some rooms have been refurbed but ours definitely hadn’t. Wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022