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Fitzherbert Castle Motel

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Family Studio, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Superior Studio, 1 King Bed | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils
Property entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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124 Fitzherbert Ave, West End, Palmerston North, Manawatu, 4410
  • The Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Arena Manawatu
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Palmerston North Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Studio, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Studio, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Studio, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Basic Studio, Multiple Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Fitzherbert Castle Motel

Motel in Palmerston North with free parking
Along with a snack bar/deli, this motel has dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-out, free newspapers and a front desk safe.
Fitzherbert Castle Motel offers 14 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary weekday newspapers, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Fitzherbert Castle Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The Square. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a snack bar/deli.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and laundry facilities
  • Within a 10-minute walk of The Square and City Library
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Fitzherbert Castle Motel also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Palmerston North motel.

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee: NZD 10 to 18 for adults and NZD 10 to 18 for children
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 10.00 to 18.00 for adults and NZD 10.00 to 18.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 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 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval 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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Fitzherbert Castle
Fitzherbert Castle Motel
Fitzherbert Castle Motel Palmerston North
Fitzherbert Castle Palmerston North
Fitzherbert Castle Motel Motel
Fitzherbert Castle Motel Palmerston North
Fitzherbert Castle Motel Motel Palmerston North

Fitzherbert Castle Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 385 out of 610 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 610 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 610 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 610 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 610 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We could not arrive before closing time (8pm) but the room was ready for us and the door left on the latch so we could get inside. Excellent customer service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Avinash

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Palmerston North

It was a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley

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

8/10 Good

Brooklyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and very quite bed was comfy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, friendly front of house….recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Georgia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the wifi wasn’t great but not a huge problem as we only stayed 1 night. But staff were very friendly and accomodating
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic but comfortable, easy walking distance to central city.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Turret Room

Great hotel. We had a quirky turret room which is clean and spacious. Only comment really is that a grab bar is needed in the shower over bath as it’s really slippery.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lomi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff. Room was clean and tidy and towels replaced daily.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was huge, and i made yse of the spa tub in the room after a long day travelling :-)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I like the location where has several lovely buildings and easy to walk to shopping center.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet. Accommodating staff when we arrived late
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great all round short stay very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very friendly. It was very clean . It was nice and quiet and you couldn’t hear your neighbours. Very easy to walk into town for food . We would definitely stay here again .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay, amazing young man on reception desk. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Room 2 should be shut off.Has the laundry for the motel beside it and the dryers just dont stop churning over and over.Parking is a shambles unless you have a E scooter.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leisa

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

Fabulous

Fabulous motel, very clean and comfortable and easy to walk to shops and restaurants etc. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
I felt very welcome in a very homely environment. A nice quiet stay with lots of mature trees around the property that I really enjoyed. Thank you Castle Motel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025