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Shadzz Motel & Conference Centre

4.0 star property
Art Deco motel in Palmerston North with free parking

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Nestled close to Centrepoint Theatre and Te Manawa, Shadzz Motel & Conference Centre offers a haven of relaxation. Unwind in the garden or get some work done at the business center, with free in-room WiFi and laundry services available. Fuel up for your day with an English breakfast or grab a snack from the bar/deli. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Jetted tub

Studio with Spa Bath

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Spring water bathtub
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, desk, soundproofing

Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Spring water bathtub
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, desk, soundproofing

Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Spring water bathtub
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, desk, soundproofing

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Spring water bathtub
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom | In-room dining

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
145 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, 4410

What's nearby

  • Centrepoint Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocggi Sushi - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Brewers Apprentice - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lone Star - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Robert Harris - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Shadzz Motel & Conference Centre

Upscale motel near The Square
Located close to Centrepoint Theatre and Te Manawa, Shadzz Motel & Conference Centre provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a business center. In addition to a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), barbecue grills, and laundry services
  • 1 meeting room and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Shadzz Motel & Conference Centre feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with spring water tubs and rainfall showers
  • HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and microwaves

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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

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 8 to 16 per person
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (54 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1995
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Spring water bathtub
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 40

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately NZD 8.00 to 16.00 per person
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 40 (subject to availability)

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Shadzz
Shadzz Motel
Shadzz Motel Palmerston North
Shadzz Palmerston North
Shadzz Motel Conference Centre
Shadzz & Conference Palmerston
Shadzz Motel & Conference Centre Motel
Shadzz Motel & Conference Centre Palmerston North
Shadzz Motel & Conference Centre Motel Palmerston North

Frequently asked questions

Is Shadzz Motel & 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 Shadzz Motel & Conference Centre?

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

What time is check-out at Shadzz Motel & Conference Centre?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 40 (subject to availability).

Where is Shadzz Motel & Conference Centre located?

Located in West End, this motel is within a 15-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

Shadzz Motel & Conference Centre Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 420 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 420 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 420 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 420 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 420 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wangxue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in this property for a week during a family visit to Palmy. The property is very centrally located within a short walking distance to almost everything. The room is very clean and the climate control unit functions highly efficient. The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very spacious absolutely spotless comfortable..smelt lovely the host was very helpful...great location....amazing value for money...ill be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious apartment, handy to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located, friendly staff, the room was big and comfy. We really enjoyed the time there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location quiet and lots of space!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite close to town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Provided all the necesities. An easy stay. Good location for us. Clean and friendly service. We would stay there again on another trip to Palmerston North.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Late night check in was appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and the unit was very clean and tidy with all the amenities that we needed. It was close to the centre of town. The Sky TV had many channels!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy to shops. Clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean but a bit noisy
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just nuce
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Difficulty with reception in that English is not their first language. They could not understsnd my name so some time taken in checking me in.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Gross but good service

My partner and I went over for a weekend. Honestly can’t complain about service at all, the lady at the front desk was very kind, easy to deal with & welcoming. He bed was comfortable but the top blanket smelt a bit and felt dirty so definitely didn’t sleep with that. The heat pump was good to use though so we didn’t get cold or anything. The spa bath was gross (sorry) in the actual jets you could see black mole looking like stuff - so I used a piece of toilet paper to wipe around it and it cruelly came off easy so just made me think how thorough do they clean them- it just takes a bit more effort and maybe using a good spray and a brush to clean … i don’t know… just an idea. The complimentary shower cap/soap bar etc on the bathroom vanity was soaking - and neither of us even used the tap or anything at that time (we literally just arrived) so not sure why it was soaking but the small cardboard boxes they were kept in was wet. We looked for a leak or anything or even water on the vanity and there was nothing - so honestly not sure how the hell or why it as so wet, but again just a bit more effort put into a room checking all these things prior to. A guest arriving will be hugely beneficial for the team there. Garden behind kitchen window was over grown and a huge mess.. AGAIN more effort put in the back HUGELY BENEFICIAL!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Other people staying there going out in noisy cars several times in the night. Boy racers doing burnouts throughout the night. Unit clean but needs a spuce up inside and outside
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

BR

In need of a Revamp

Handy location but very run down and in need of a refit. Ok for me on a one night business trip but certainly not where i would stay with wife or family
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a Family unit which was great for 5 of us.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen bench is very small. A kettle and a big toaster, there was no room for a plate. I suggest a smaller toaster. The tea towel was not a good drying fabric. I liked the idea of a dark make up flannel
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Vishwant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good size and great for family. Dated yet looks very clean. Small issue of filtered water not working. Enjoyed the night. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The 2 bedroom unit was great for the family. Plenty of room. Clean and comfortable. Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the spa bath and the convenience of it being in town and at a affordable price with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Athol

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very comfortable and met our needs well. However the cleanliness was not up to expectations. We found items under the TV cabinet and also an unused condom under the bed in the lounge.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Cathy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was totally what I expected for the price I paid. It was very reasonably priced and comfortable :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent service, allowing me an early check-in with no advanced warning. The decor is old, but it was clean and very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice motel and very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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