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Big Five Motel

4.0 star property
Motel in Palmerston North with free parking

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Property grounds
Fridge, coffee/tea maker
Fridge, coffee/tea maker
Exterior
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Business services

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Kitchen
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Studio

Highlights

Balcony
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Kitchen
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Luxury Studio

Highlights

Kitchen
Fridge
HDTV
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
154 Park Road, Palmerston North, 4410

What's nearby

  • Palmerston North Convention Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Square - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • New Zealand Rugby Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Arena Manawatu - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Palmerston North Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fishtown Takeaways - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Elm Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Columbus Coffee Palmerston North - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. Palmerston North - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Big Five Motel

Upscale motel located in West End
Big Five Motel provides amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a business centre.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and barbecues
  • Laundry services, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
More amenities include:
  • Partially open bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • HDTVs with DVD players
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and phones

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • HDTV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts major credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

National rating

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Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Big Five Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Big Five Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Big Five Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Five Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Big Five Motel located?

Located in West End, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Esplanade Scenic Railway, Victoria Esplanade and Te Manawa. Centrepoint Theatre and Palmerston North Convention Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Big Five Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Friendly and great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

Great pet friendly accomodation. Jenny was very hospitable checking if there was anything we needed daily. Definitely would stay there again
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

6/10

Advertised as luxury studio but fell far short of luxury.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

Clean and tidy, plenty of room to park, quiet courtyard at back of room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10

Will be nice once the renovations are finished. Staff was more the helpful and keen to lend a hand. Loverly stay. I felt my Ute and dogs were safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10

Nice and comfortable motel
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10

Nice facilities but the tvs are not hd. Nice to have a tv in the room as well as the lounge
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10

Property was clan and tidy unfortunately a lack of kitchen facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10

Very Pleasant stay, would stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10

Handy location to restaurant, shops and park.. Clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10

What a rarity to be welcomed with a smile, I got one here. I was asked if I had breakfast organised, I didnt have, so was given the option. I was asked how I would like the eggs and bacon cooked. The breakfast was great and exactly how we had discussed. I could not fault the place. I may have given it a more welcoming name, but that is just an opinion. One of the best moter experiences for years. Well done
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10

The motel looks lovely on the outside, the inside not so much. It has old uncomfortable beds, very outdated televisions. Also our tv kept glitching it was very annoying to watch!. The room was tiny for the price I think it was defenitly one of the worst in the area. I have paid less at a motel and got a way better experience. Sorry to say I don't have anything positive to wright about this motel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10

10/10

Lovely staff and very clean room. The room was perfect for staying in solo and felt safe. Good off street parking and easy to find. A minutes drive to the CBD. Good value for money and the complementary chocolates were a pleasant surprise after a long drive.

10/10

This is the 2nd time we've stayed and it's always very clean and comfy. Definitely come back again.

8/10

Great night and really appreciated being able to bring our (very) small dog with us to a lovely unit. We will be happily returning next time we are in town.

10/10

Everything was just right. Will stay again

6/10

a pleasant one night stay. Easy to find, located near main roads (but difficult to get out of in the morning traffic). Rooms feel a bit close and there's a bit of noise bleed when your neighbour goes to the toilet or plugs things into the wall. Breakfast is cheap and generous, water pressure good and electric blankets are great!

6/10

Was in palmerston North for one night with child entering the Wheetbix tri. Unfortunately other guests were very loud and we got very little sleep as a result. Rooms were nice but quite basic for the cost. service was great from motel owners who let me keep my car in the carpark till 2pm after check-out. Greatly appreciated.

10/10

Facilities: Modern; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Immaculate; Was right next to my triathlon event and allowed me a late check out

8/10

Value: Affordable; Service: Friendly; close to Esplanade

8/10

Facilities: Nice ; Value: Fair price; Only a few minutes walk to Esplanade and river