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Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Interior
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Courtyard

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$150
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Fridge
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Family Suite | Private kitchenette

Superior Family Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Living area

Executive Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Studio

Superior Studio

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
140 Fitzherbert Ave, Palmerston North, 4410

What's nearby

  • Palmerston North Convention Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • New Zealand Rugby Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Arena Manawatu - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Palmerston North Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Flavour Bistro - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fishtown Takeaways - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Office - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Columbus Coffee Palmerston North - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North

Luxury hotel located in West End
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a hair salon at Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and meeting rooms
  • Laundry services, tour/ticket information and wedding services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 73 rooms offer comforts such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Fridges, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; NZD 30 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Late-night room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 30 for adults and from NZD 15 for children

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from November to April

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Coachman Hotel
Coachman Palmerston North
Distinction Coachman Hotel Palmerston North
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Frequently asked questions

Does Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North?

As of 11 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North on 12 Jul 2025 start from NZ$150.17, 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.

Is Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North located?

Located in West End, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of The Square, City Library, and Palmerston North Convention Centre. Te Manawa and Centrepoint Theatre are also within 15 minutes.

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Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 737 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 737 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 737 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 737 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 737 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing hotel, clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nadene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location with really great atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everthing about the property. The room and bathroom were both excellent, the open fire in the lounge was great, I loved everything about the property and the cost of stay was appropriate.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our time at Coachman. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Warren

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs to close and refurbish
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and comfortable but getting tired. Room was dark, needed more lighting particularly when trying to work at the desk. Secure, dry parking. Easy walk into the CBD where you will find lots of eating places and entertainment.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
handy location and good parking
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

LORRAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only bathroom csme off the king bedroom. So had person from lounge having to come through room to use the toilet. No soap dish
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and efficent staff, both at checkin and check out. Recently renovated room, very comfortable and quiet, nicely furnished. The only negatives I had were very minor. The spa pool was still being renovated and was closed. I slso prefer the Sky channels to the free ones in NZ, which wern't offered. The TV set however was fairly large and modern and logging on to streaming apps or chromecast with my credentials was very easy and that is what I did. Long story short, nice motel and very happy to recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a good stay here although the traffic was noisy, this was a Thursday evening before a racing weekend, so i get that its a town thing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dyana

Lovely and roomy very clean reception very nice and helpful.😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Nice place to stay will be back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

FIONA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful so warm and welcoming plus went to extra lengths to ensure I had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melvyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay for our needs
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were lovely, friendly & helpful. Bed was ridiculously soft and uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lionel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay after a long day of travelling.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Miles

The staff and service was great. Dining room food and service exceptional. The rooms and general conditions of the building and surrounds in need of an update and overhaul. Decor very very tired.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

TONI

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Outdated
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phaedra-Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to book, convenient and discounted and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was large , but a single bedside light in main bedroom , Shower was in a spa tub with slippery floor and access without hand holds . Noisy on Friday night and reception on arrival seem to be putout by our arrival ( 939pm ) . No hairdryer in room , which was remedied by staff . Bathroom had a single dressing gown , and no extraction fan .clean tidy functional but not luxurious
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Juileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, close enough to walk to town. Clean and comfy although a bit dated and old but they are renovating. Would recommend letting people know when booking that you are renovating so they are aware. Pool and spa were not available for use (unclean). Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Baby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a good property. Very centrally located for amenities and stuff!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, have stayed here a few times, bit dated but great parking and it's definitely a safe choice if you're travelling, good for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

L R

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

I enjoyed my room

The room was cosy and warm to come back to afyer a winters day out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024