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Rose City Motel

4.0 star property

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A motel with a red roof and a sign that reads "ROSE CITY MOTEL".
A Rose City Motel sign with a vacancy sign and a Sky 50+ Channels sign.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with a red cover, a small dining table, and a chair.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with a view of trees, and two wall-mounted lights.
A bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a toilet. There is a TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Gym

Explore the area

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120 - 122 Fitzherbert Ave, Palmerston North, 04410
  • Place, The Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmerston North Convention Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Esplanade
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Apartment, Kitchen

A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, chairs, a TV, and a kitchenette.

Superior Apartment, Kitchen

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed OR 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Trundle Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Studio Suite, Jetted Tub

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

Executive Studio Suite, Jetted Tub

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Studio

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a built-in oven.

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a mirror on the wall.

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area with two chairs, a black leather sofa, and a mounted television.

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Superior Studio Suite, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Rose City Motel

This aparthotel features a fitness centre, a business centre and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, free newspapers and a garden. Each apartment provides free WiFi and free wired Internet, an LCD TV with satellite channels, and a kitchen with a fridge and a microwave. Added amenities include room service, premium bedding and a coffee/tea maker.
Rose City Motel offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Accommodation at this 4-star aparthotel has kitchens with fridges, microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers.

This Palmerston North aparthotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a fitness centre.

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

During your stay at Rose City Motel, you're just a quick walk from The Square. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a gym are available. This upmarket aparthotel has 26 apartments over 2 floors. Each apartment offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Each apartment offers a kitchen, an LCD TV and a fridge
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a playground
  • Within a 10-minute walk of The Square and City Library
WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. A fitness centre, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Rose City Motel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Palmerston North aparthotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Cot: NZD 5 per stay
  • Playground

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee
  • Room service (limited hours)

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Business centre
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • 26 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:30 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 5.0 per stay.

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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 5.0 per stay

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 9:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. 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

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Rose City Motel
Rose City Motel Palmerston North
Rose City Palmerston North
Rose City Motel Aparthotel
Rose City Motel Palmerston North
Rose City Motel Aparthotel Palmerston North

Rose City Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 262 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 262 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 262 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 262 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 262 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hinarangi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
i’ll be back amazing place
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ELAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Excellent hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean room, easy to check in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Central location, restaurants, bars and shops all within walking distance. parked up and didn't have to use the car again for 3 all 3 days of our stay. Plenty of parking
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A good, clean motel with everything we needed and a convenient location close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Comfortable room, good layout with separate sleeping and living areas. Bathroom contained a good, deep spa bath. Staff were friendly and helpful. Complementary use of washing machine was very welcome; and the provided drying facilities were excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay, big spacious room and nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

V E

Liked: Cleanliness
Was perfect for our stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great comfy spot

Excellent accommodation, in a great location so close to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was clean, pleasantly welcomed, polite
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very easy check-in. Minimal effort after long drive. Close to food and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay for a couple of nights. Easy walk to restaurants & shops. Bathroom seems pretty modern compared to other motels I've stayed at. Easy checkin/checkout outside of office hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was super clean and staff most accommodating to our late arrival at the motel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing in particularly stood out but the room was clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice & tidy, friendly service and comfortable bedding
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome cute place, maybe could use a booklet highlighting the best places in palmy to visit, but honestly great experience would recommend to anyone looking for affordable, walking distance accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Really comfortable, spacious, easy to book, clean and good quality furnishings. Close to all a.enities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Helpful owners, clean and tidy unit. Quiet while I stayed. Excellent location to P. Nth. CBD.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great facilities. Heaps of room, easy parking, walk to supermarket and restaurants. Very accessible to the local area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shayne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great Hospitality

Great Hospitality thanks for taking care of us.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beds were comfortable. Great shower.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aroha

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great accommodation thanks..warm and spacious. Friendly host.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and warm. Comfortable beds. The kids loved the hot tub! Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owner is friendly and the room is clean