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Alpha Motor Inn

3.0 star property
Eco-certified motel in Palmerston North with free parking

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Alpha Motor Inn sits in a prime shopping district location while providing a peaceful garden sanctuary. Guests connect easily with in-room WiFi and find genuine comfort in the outdoor seating areas. The practical laundry facilities make longer stays especially convenient.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 5 Twin Beds

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Fantail Family 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Fantail Family 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Tui Studio | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Tui Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
31 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North, Manawatu, 4410

What's nearby

  • The Square - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Palmerston North Convention Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Palmerston North Hospital - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • New Zealand Rugby Museum - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Arena Manawatu - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arrosta Coffee Roasting Co - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Flavour Bistro - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brew Union Brewing - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Empire Hotel - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Alpha Motor Inn

Eco-certified motel located in Palmerston North Central
At Alpha Motor Inn, you can look forward to a garden, a hair salon, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and mini fridges

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1975
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Alpha Motor Inn
Alpha Motor Inn Palmerston North
Alpha Motor Palmerston North
Alpha Motor Inn Motel
Alpha Motor Inn Palmerston North
Alpha Motor Inn Motel Palmerston North

Frequently asked questions

Is Alpha Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Alpha Motor Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Alpha Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alpha Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Alpha Motor Inn located?

Located in Palmerston North Central, this eco-certified motel is within a 15-minute walk of City Library, The Square, and Palmerston North Convention Centre. Te Manawa and Centrepoint Theatre are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Alpha Motor Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 314 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Zwe Wint

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay for one night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of room in unit. Good value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place and awesome value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Motel close to town and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Comfortable bed. Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

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

Good location and s

Good location close to major shopping centres and not far from center of Palmerston North. Good walks to parks and facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Need a closed rubbish system in rooms / bathrooms so we don’t have to see gross rubbish or smell it. Otherwise nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central and convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very functional and convenient motel. I would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom needs updating. TV not easy to use.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Layla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient for short stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The property was clean, affordable. Shower was difficult to get flow or temperature. Kettle was very plasticy. But quiet location parking easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean inside and out - high standard. Easy walk to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place fitted our purpose but a bit noisy at times
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and tidy. The bathroom is cramped but functional. The kitchenette is functional but is also cramped. Power points are difficult to access. The beds were comfortable and the sheets were clean. It was a short walk to the shops on Broadway, and there are plenty of restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the money - unfortunately inconsiderate guests and their visitors made for noisy night
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Analee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Properly is well-maintained and bright. Clean and comfortable bed. The area is walkable and 10 minutes from downtown. Have a little kitchen with all the needed accessories.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What was quite unique about this property was each Motel room was named after a New Zealand region along with a picture of that region on the wall inside the unit.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
value for money for a quick one night stay.. any longer would prefer comfortable seating rather than just the beds or dining chair.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It was nice. I am happy while staying there because the reasonable price and will be back here next time as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The New Zealand name's of each room and the Native Birds on wall for your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman and Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This facility is a very high standard and is a pleasure to stay in. Every detail was attended to, such as lovely soaps and body moisturizers. We look forward to our next stay here as we travel on business.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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