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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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The Distinction Coachman Hotel in Palmerston North's West End offers a peaceful escape. Guests can lounge by the outdoor pool with sun loungers, explore the garden with a drink from the bar, and enjoy free WiFi in every room. The helpful staff knows how to enhance each visit.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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Superior Studio

Superior Studio

7.4 out of 10
Good
(17 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 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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 Twin Beds
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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

  • ‪Lone Star - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Brewers Apprentice - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Moxies Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ocggi Sushi - ‬6 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, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and a lift
  • Luggage storage, laundry services and a banquet hall
  • 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

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includes taxes & fees
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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
Hotel Coachman Palmerston North
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Distinction Coachman Palmerston North
Distinction Coachman
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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 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North on 9 Nov 2025 start from NZ$154.14, 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. 250 out of 759 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 759 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 759 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 759 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 759 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay - staff were super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Awesome place
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great meal from their restaurant - rooms a bit dated but comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorinda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely old building, but rooms are run down and tired. Well situated in Palmerston North City centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

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, 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

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

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, cool to have access to a spa pool and parking facilities out of the rain
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Warren Napier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and convenient ,however we found the dining room quiet cold,The staff were very helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute corner room and very private
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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

8/10 Good

Elsie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy. Super friendly staff, felt valued as a customer. Conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Harvey

Liked: Staff & service
Met expectations, good breakfast, windows need a good clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff checkin . Handy to town. Off street free parking . Motel room decor dated tv small . Overall would return as great place to stay with great in-house resteraunt bar
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

TONI

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

8/10 Good

Hayden

Was ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jean

Liked: Staff & service
The property and rooms were old and need updating, the night concierge was super nice and helpful so was the day staff. It was what we expected and suited our needs for 1 night of sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Melvyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds. Spacious motel unit for a studio. Motel units right by the pool. Its our go-to place in palmy but it just needs some consistent maintenance to keep it fresh and alive
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable Stay at the Coachman

Stayed over night. The room was comfortable. Thought we were would have sky tv, but instead it was freeview. The addition of a fan in the room was great as it was very hot and this helped to cool everything down. Over all a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Close to town. Easy check-in & outNo information binder. No room phone. Restaurant breakfast far too expensive - $30 per head.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dated hotel/motel, looks like it hasn't been renovated in 40 years or more. Spa was not working. Paid less for much nicer 4 star hotels in Australian capital cities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ursula

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
the property felt dirty, I believe possible just very run down
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The carpets were disgusting, with big stains all over them. Not like the pictures and well over priced for the condition of the room. Wouldn't stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023