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Harringtons Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
Riverwalk motel in Palmerston North with free parking

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Welcome to Harrington's Motor Lodge, where a traditional entrance awaits.
Relax in a comfortable living space with a plush sofa, armchair, and coffee table.
Compact kitchen with stainless steel sink, microwave, and eco-friendly features.
Compact hotel room with a single bed, kitchenette, and desk for guests to work and relax.
Relax in this stylish living space with a sofa, flat-screen TV, and compact kitchenette.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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About the area

Map
301 Fitzherbert Ave, Palmerston North, 4410

What's nearby

  • The Square - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • New Zealand Rugby Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • City Library - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Arena Manawatu - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Palmerston North Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fishtown Takeaways - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Elm Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Office - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Columbus Coffee Palmerston North - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Harringtons Motor Lodge

Upscale eco-certified motel near The Square
Located close to Victoria Esplanade and Te Manawa, Harringtons Motor Lodge provides a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and luggage storage
  • A front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Harringtons Motor Lodge include perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Kitchenettes, fridges and microwaves

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: NZD 15 to 25 per person

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a regional park
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift

More

  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

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

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; 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 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately NZD 15 to 25 per person

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Harringtons Motor
Harringtons Motor Lodge
Harringtons Motor Lodge Palmerston North
Harringtons Motor Palmerston North
Harringtons Motor Lodge Motel
Harringtons Motor Lodge Palmerston North
Harringtons Motor Lodge Motel Palmerston North

Frequently asked questions

Is Harringtons Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Harringtons Motor Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Harringtons Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Harringtons Motor Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Harringtons Motor Lodge located?

Located in West End, this eco-certified motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Victoria Esplanade, City Library and Te Manawa. The Square and New Zealand Rugby Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Harringtons Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 395 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 395 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 395 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 395 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 395 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Good parking, comfortable clean spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

The property was spotlessly clean!!! The team running the property very friendly and professional
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Clean and spacious Comfy bed Friendly and welcoming staff New carpet and obvious recent makeover Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Was in a nice area manager was lovely and very welcoming also the cleaning staff couldnt do enough for you/us grateful to them will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Fantastic
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Lots of great extra touches like proper milk (not longlife sachets), Heating and lights were on when I arrived on cold, wet night. Electric blankets and heated towel rails are also a lovely addition!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Fantastic jetted soaker tub! Very clean room, great little kitchenette. Will recommend and stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Our go-to lodging in Palmerston North - highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Great value for money, clean and comfortable. Bathroom cabinetry is showing its age but meticulously clean with a well equiped mini kitchen great for family's.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

We were very impressed with the cleanliness and how spacious our fam unit was.. the little chocs left on each bed was delightful. With plenty of tea/coffee etc to choose from. And well stocked toiletries. And the friendly host. Thank you. We will be recommending to our friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great stay, thanks so much
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

Great stay in a beautifully clean unit 👌
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Made our family feel very welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Very good accommodation and lovely helpful staff. The bed was very comfortable and it was lovely and quiet. I would definitely recommend it.

8/10

Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10

Fabulous people and loved the special touches with chocolate and cookies ❤️ A lovely place to stay !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Our second stay, perfect just like the first one, we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Quiet, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Clean, quiet and super friendly host.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Very spacious room with a large couch, dining table and work-bench - totally comfortable. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Bed was extremely comfortable; hosts friendly; nice little extras like small chocolates, biscuits and plunger coffee. Roomy for a studio apartment. Will happily stay again :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Lovely friendly staff. Unit very clean & well arranged. Noisy road but we had ear plugs so ok. Very close to a lot of things, incl cafes and restaurants. Weather was superb. Stay was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great service, parking and staff. Room nice and clean. would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025