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Palm Court Motel

3.5 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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182 Maniapoto St, Otorohanga, Waikato, 3900
  • Place, Jim Barker Memorial Playground
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ed Hillary Walkway
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiwi House Native Bird Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Studio | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Apartment | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Apartment

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Studio Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Studio Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Otorohanga

Palm Court Motel places you 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Waitomo Glowworm Caves. This 12-room, 3.5-star motel has in-room conveniences like refrigerators, microwaves, and electric kettles.
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What's nearby

  • Jim Barker Memorial Playground - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Huipūtea Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ed Hillary Walkway - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kiwi House Native Bird Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 14 min drive - 11.8 miles

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Waitomo Homestead - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ronnies Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fat Kiwi Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Palm Court Motel

Palm Court Motel features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Front-desk staff can help with tours or tickets, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
Guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and electric kettles are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

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  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 25.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Palm Court Motel Otorohanga
Palm Court Otorohanga
Palm Court Motel Motel
Palm Court Motel Otorohanga
Palm Court Motel Motel Otorohanga

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Palm Court Motel?

Palm Court Motel provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Palm Court Motel?

As of Apr 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palm Court Motel on Apr 29, 2026 start from $94, 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.

What's there to see around Palm Court Motel?

This motel in Otorohanga is within a 10-minute walk of Jim Barker Memorial Playground and Huipūtea Reserve. You'll also find Kiwi House Native Bird Park and Ed Hillary Walkway less than a mile away.

Does Palm Court Motel include a casino on the premises?

No, Palm Court Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Palm Court Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does Palm Court Motel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Palm Court Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Palm Court Motel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Palm Court Motel.

Where is the closest airport to Palm Court Motel?

The closest major airport to Palm Court Motel is Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.), which is 29.9 mi away (40 minutes by car).

Palm Court Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 137 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful. It had everything we needed. It was a bit small for our group of 6 but we made it work.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huge light filled room convenient to restaurants and supermarket. Room was a bit noisy at night because next to highway, but we just turned on a fan in the room which was enough white noise to drown out the trucks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay and good sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
The location was great, friendly at check in, nice to have a two bdrm, and there were nice touches with the towels, but the apartment was super perfumed, fortunately there were fans provided which helped a little, but the perfume was pretty strong and persisted through the night. There was mold in the bathroom. The refrigerator is a small hotel unit that did not freeze our ice packs.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Wai

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spacious and very clean, and we had a comfortable night sleep. The owner was courteous, helpful and prompt to attend to our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean rooms and helpful staff. Microwave didn’t work, aside from that all good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, good size rooms, easy parking. Would be good to have air con in the separated bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ruthie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint. Enough kitchenette-ish amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean, safe, perfectly well situated place; Woolworth across the street; breakfast/dinner places in walking distance and the Kiwi-house doable by foot or a couple of minutes by car
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda, Manheim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy, room was comfy and roomy. Could walk to stores if needed. Staff was very friendly and I would definitely stay here if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, clean, well stocked, helpful stall
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. I personally found the mattress way too firm, and recommended a memory foam topper.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very clean, nice off street parking, noise was mediocre from traffic. Overall a decent room!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was just a one night stopover after Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves tours. Numerous restaurants within 5 minute walk. I caught the Northern Explorer to Wellington
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner is wonderful, the room was roomy, clean and inviting. Great service and very thoughtful advice regarding places to eat and places to see on our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was friendly and helpful. Rooms ample and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traffic noise
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Baton Rouge

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well run motel. Good parking. Nice unit with functional kitchen and excellent, spacious bathroom. Very convenient to Waitomo Caves and Kiwi House. Could walk into town for meals.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Louis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Whilst perfectly serviceable and undeniably a pleasant motel, I was a bit disappointed by some of the obvious lack of maintenance in the room. Shower was very outdated, the bathroom floor linoleum floor very slippery, paint in several areas of the bathroom was peeling or damaged, and the bathroom fixtures (heater, towel rail etc) were extremely dated or worn out. Perhaps most bizzare of all was the fact that the room (located upstairs) shook and rattled like a gentle earthquake whenever trucks would pass on the road. Again, perfectly serviceable lodging for a one night stay, the staff were lovely and the bed comfortable, walking distance to shops and eateries. If I had paid less for the room, I'd have far less complaints but at $180 a night it did not quite live up to my expectations. Hopefully the owners will consider updating some of their facilities in future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a good hotel with nice walking access to town. The rooms are large and well laid out. The hotel is near the road so sound can be an issue.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

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

Wonderful amazing Motel close to everything!

Palm Court Motel in Otorohanga is a hidden gem, offering exceptional hospitality and spotless accommodations. The operator’s warmth and attention to detail made our stay truly special. Rooms were immaculately clean, well-appointed, and perfect for our family of four. Its prime location—just minutes from the Kiwi House and glow worm caves—made exploring effortless. Convenience, comfort, and genuine care define this motel, making it an outstanding choice for families or travellers seeking a welcoming retreat. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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