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Bella Vista - Palmerston North

4.0 star property
Eco-certified motel in Palmerston North with free parking

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Economy Studio, Non Smoking (Compact Queen Studio) | Terrace/patio
Meeting facility
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen
Garden
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug

Room options

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Economy Studio, Non Smoking (Compact Queen Studio)

Economy Studio, Non Smoking (Compact Queen Studio)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Studio

Executive Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Queen Studio)

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Queen Studio)

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Queen Studio)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Twin/triple Studio)

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Twin/triple Studio)

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Twin/triple Studio)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Palmerston North, Bella Vista - Palmerston North is near the airport. Te Manawa and Centrepoint Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Esplanade Scenic Railway and De Molen, Windmill.
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172 174 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, 4410

What's nearby

  • Palmerston North Convention Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • New Zealand Rugby Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Arena Manawatu - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Palmerston North Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Esplanade - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lone Star - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Brewers Apprentice - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Bella Vista - Palmerston North

Upscale eco-certified motel located in West End
Consider a stay at Bella Vista - Palmerston North and take advantage of a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a business centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall and luggage storage
  • Free newspapers, 1 meeting room and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Bella Vista - Palmerston North feature comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and mini fridges

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

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: NZD 16 to 32 per person

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

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)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2001
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 16 to 32 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Bella Palmerston North
Bella Vista Motel Palmerston North
Bella Vista Palmerston North
Bella Vista Palmerston North
Bella Vista Motel Palmerston North
Bella Vista - Palmerston North Motel
Bella Vista - Palmerston North Palmerston North
Bella Vista - Palmerston North Motel Palmerston North

Frequently asked questions

Is Bella Vista - Palmerston North pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bella Vista - Palmerston North?

As of 21 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bella Vista - Palmerston North on 22 Aug 2025 start from NZ$143.36, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bella Vista - Palmerston North?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bella Vista - Palmerston North?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bella Vista - Palmerston North?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Bella Vista - Palmerston North located?

Located in West End, this eco-certified motel is within a 15-minute walk of The Square, Victoria Esplanade, and City Library. Palmerston North Convention Centre and Te Manawa are also within 15 minutes.

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Bella Vista - Palmerston North Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 190 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claudette

Liked: Amenities
Great property and service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and friendly staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check, comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

windy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a pleasant sort stay at the small studio room. It had everything we need and the room is so clean, the motel area are clean as well. Staff are very helpful and attentive. Will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good parking, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Clean, tidy and super comfortable bed. Excellent value for money and walking distance to the central city.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good easy stay for my 1 night stopover, would not hesitate in using again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, facilities were great, convenient to shopping and food. Good parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed for one night and it was a clean, comfortable and good location to stay in Palmerston North.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Errol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and safe parking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ainslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was comfortable and it all went well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bella Vista has a very friendly manager, Gareth, and high quality amenities with an overall great value package, in my opinion. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jinmei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly host, easy parking, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Amenities
It was convenient to we're we needed to go
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lady who greeted us at reception was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Very clean and tidy Quiet and on bus route..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cups, plates etc for two only. No allowance for a visiting friend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Very friendly staff. A good broom with a very comfortable bed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, staff were very accommodating. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were pleasant and helpful. Late checkin and early checkout no hassle at all. Will more than likely stay again next time I’m In Palmerston North.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sharnita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely and clean the staff was very approachable prompt service. Bed was very hard sleepless nights but apart from that was a lovely place to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024