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Mother Earth Motor Lodge

Property class: 2

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Two red chairs in front of a colorful map mural with 'Welcome to Downtown Kinston NC' text.
A mini-golf course with multiple green and red holes, a tennis court, and a ping pong table.
A modern living room with a TV, sofa, coffee table, and a red chair.
A swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by lounge chairs and a building with large windows in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Business services

Explore the area

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501 N Herritage St, Kinston, NC, 28501
  • Place, Mother Earth Brewing
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Neuseway Nature Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Grainger Stadium
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

A modern living room with a TV, sofa, coffee table, and a red chair.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 King Bed

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

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a trash bin, and a painting on the wall.

Economy Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a vibrant zigzag patterned bedspread, wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Mother Earth Motor Lodge

An outdoor pool, a snack bar/deli and a microwave in a common area are available at this motel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a children's pool, a meeting room and dry cleaning are on-site.
Mother Earth Motor Lodge offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Mother Earth Motor Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Mother Earth Brewing. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast offered
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a meeting room, a gift shop and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes mini golf
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Mother Earth Brewing and 7 minutes on foot from CSS Neuse II
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Mother Earth Motor Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Mother Earth Motor Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kinston motel.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1963
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Mother Earth Motor Lodge Kinston
Mother Earth Motor Kinston
Mother Earth Motor
Mother Earth Motor Lodge Motel
Mother Earth Motor Lodge Kinston
Mother Earth Motor Lodge Motel Kinston

Mother Earth Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 653 out of 788 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 788 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 788 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 788 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 788 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely staying again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was great. It was clean and check-in was so easy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Great retro motel. We love the location and this is the best value in Kinston.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint Retro inspired motel.. friendly staff great location to downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a nice property with lots of amenities. Enjoyed our time there
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The suite was very clean and spacious. The decor is so fun, and the pool was amazing and relaxing after a long day. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great retro motel! All the decorations were reminiscent of the 70s but in a super cool way. The rooms were simple bit modern. We loved this place! It was like stepping back in time when everything was just a bit simpler, more relaxed, and all around better! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 2nd stay was just as great as the first. Had some time to enjoy the pool this time. Everything was great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jauntianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome, friendly helpful staff. Great AC. The area is slowly being gentrified and this place is a shining star from that.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zybriona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place was awesome. The ambience was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun place to say in good location for walking to food and nightlife. Had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness
Great clean motel. Very family oriented
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my favorite hotel experience I've ever had!!! The place is so cute, clean, kept up very well, super friendly staff, and awesome amenities! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was friendly. Pool is nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was absolutely perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Breakfast can be better. Choices were few.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute and unique hotel. We had a great time. Wish we had more time to enjoy the pool and other amenities. Room was very comfortable and decorated so retro! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so kind and thoughtful! Pool area is great. Lots of character!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!! Clean, very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute 70s themed motel! Rooms were clean and amenities were satisfactory. Staff were friendly, and the hotel is a 5-6 minute walk to some excellent restaurants and a local brewery.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely vintage 1970’s vibe. Very clean, great pool plus lots of things for the kiddos. This is our 5th time staying here. Love it
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful stay. The lobby was authenticly what they have in thier photos. The pool was beautifully kept and the room was perfect for our best friend weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness
Really nice staff and very accommodating to our needs. The pool was beautiful and the seating was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carshenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It feels like you went on vacation. The vibes are there. Perfect get away with out going far.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

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