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Celtic Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Foxton with free parking

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Superior Spacious Studio | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Classic Unit | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Front of property
Premium Unit | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Reception
Celtic Motel provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Spacious Studio | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Spacious Studio

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LED TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Unit | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Unit

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LED TV
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Unit | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Unit

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LED TV
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
29 Purcell St, Foxton, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4814

What's nearby

  • Foxton Windmill - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • De Molen, Windmill - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Waiterere Private Reserve - 19 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • The Square - 36 min drive - 29.6 miles
  • Palmerston North Hospital - 39 min drive - 31.4 miles

Getting around

  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe De Molen - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Little White Rabbit - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Foxton RSA - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪L’arte - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lunch Fox Coffee Shop - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Celtic Motel

Property highlights
Celtic Motel provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecue grills, and outdoor furniture
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Celtic Motel feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Recycling, kitchenettes, and mini fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1999
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 100 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

Celtic Motel Foxton
Celtic Foxton
Celtic Motel Motel
Celtic Motel Foxton
Celtic Motel Motel Foxton

Frequently asked questions

Is Celtic Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Celtic Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Celtic Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Celtic Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Celtic Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–9:00 PM on request. A fee of NZD 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Celtic Motel located?

Situated in Foxton, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of De Molen, Windmill and Foxton Windmill. Holben - Te Wharangi Reserve and Esplanade Reserve are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Celtic Motel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner is great to deal with, will definatly stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

Awsome stay

Was an amazing stay will stay here again definitely can’t fault it at all
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

Definitely will stay again

Was amazing stay as always
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

Excellent stay as always

As always a beautiful stay thank u again see you next time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner is very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ZhiHong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
paul was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern motel room, pristine condition and immaculate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sparkling very clean very tidy Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here many times with our father, to visit cousins who live locally. The Celtic is our go-to, sadly this time our Dad couldn't come with us. Next time!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay and lovely accommodation. Would highly recommend. Thank you Paul for turning on our heater for when we got home late!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly host. Immaculate clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel is off the main state highway, so you don't have the truck driving into and out of your room!!! Great setup!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet comfortable motel, the owner was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Earle

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Marites

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, cleanliness superb, nice and quiet, will stay there anytime
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

LISBETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, away from the main road well appointed and very friendly owners
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Diane, South Waikato

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and welcoming and quiet. Very clean and provides everything one needs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

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